Catalina Island Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Avalon Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Catalina Casino - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Avalon Port - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 61 min drive
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 35.4 miles/57 km
Restaurants
Pancake Cottage - 6 min walk
Descanso Beach Club - 10 min walk
Bluewater Grill - 3 min walk
Catalina Island Brew House - 5 min walk
Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co. - 2 min walk
About this property
Bellanca Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Avalon with a stay at Bellanca Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Terrace
Mediterranean architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Grab bar in shower
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Portofino Hotel Avalon
Portofino Avalon
Portofino Hotel
Bellanca Hotel Hotel
Bellanca Hotel Avalon
Bellanca Hotel Hotel Avalon
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Bellanca Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bellanca Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Bellanca Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Catalina Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Bellanca Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Avalon Pier (5-min walk) and Catalina Island Museum (5-min walk), along with Catalina Island Visitor Center (5-min walk) and Avalon Theater (5-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Bellanca Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Bellanca Hotel like?
Bellanca Hotel is located on the Avalon Strip, a short 5-minute walk from Avalon Pier and 5 minutes' walk from Catalina Island Museum. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Brief visit
We enjoyed our stay on Saturday 11/14/24. The room was cozy and bed comfortable. It was fancy but provided a good spot for resting while touring around Avalon.
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Frank
Frank, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 18, 2024
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 2, 2024
Beautiful little place, rooms are small and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Joshua
Joshua, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Hotel Ballanca - a must stay boutique hotel
Staff were efficient and friendly.
Nothing was a problem for them
Hotel was clean, very centrally located. Close to shops, harbor & restaurants.
Would definitely return again.
Berenice
Berenice, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 20, 2024
Motel 6 of Catalina
Hotel was a touch below average. Service was bad. When they cleaned the room we’d have to let it air out the chemical smell was so bad. The hotel would not let us store our bags without paying. I would not recommend this hotel.
Scott
Scott, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Great room
Great time
justin
justin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2024
Room was too small for the price charged. No bottled water in the room to make coffee. Asked for extra creamer for coffee. Didnt get it. Bed was lumpy and very uncomfortable. No desk or chairs in the room. Disappointed with this hotel. Wont stay here again. Too pricey.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 2, 2024
Had a very nice stay. A bit pricy however, all of the properties were pretty expensive
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 2, 2024
I liked this property a lot. It was right on the water and on the strip of shops which made everything super accessible! would reccomend!
Laurel
Laurel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Really enjoyed our time at the hotel. Location was amazing, the room was modern, clean, and well designed. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The restaurant was a great brunch and drink surprise while the rooftop lounges were perfect for late evening wine and ocean breezes.
Salvatore
Salvatore, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Perfect little room for our stay
lizbeth
lizbeth, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
selina
selina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 25, 2024
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 20, 2024
This hotel was fantastic!! Start your day at your in room coffee bar and then head to the rooftop to enjoy their spectacular view. You truly can see EVERYTHING from there! Grab a towl, beach chair and or floaty (FREE for guests) and walk across the street to the beautiful sandy beach. Hop on a bike downstairs (FREE to guests) and cruise to Descanza beach for lunch or pedal around town to see the sights. You have everything you need here, including a full service restaurant in the lobby with a cute "curb side" patio option. The bed and pillows were comfy and the hotel was very quiet, perfect recipe for a good nights sleep. All of the staff was friendly & attentive, we can't wait to come back!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
The island is beautiful and the hotel made our stay so much better.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 18, 2024
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 15, 2024
There is nothing to praise except location. The room is tiny bordering on the cleaning closet. The walls are thin and in our case were awoken by loud guests at 1:30 am
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Loved our room and the friendly staff. Great place to visit and we’ll be back soon. Located a bike next to the water near the restaurants and stores. You can walk there from the boat.
Jason
Jason, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Nice hotel. Catalina is small and everything is a short walk.
Chad
Chad, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2024
Anniversary weekend
35tg anniversary weekend in Catalina and had higher expectations based on price point of this hotel. It has been remolded but it’s still old. Rooms do not have a real door, it’s a sliding glass patio door and there is minimal privacy since courtyard rooms all face each other. Kept the privacy curtains most of the time so we felt claustrophobic the entire 3 nights. There are tiny windows high up on the back wall that couldn’t be reached to open. Rooms are so small and no seating available except on he courtyard, which we used.
The upper public deck had amazing views and the beach was right across the street. These amenities I guess made up for some the the lacking amenities in the room.
Staff was friendly and they work hard to keep it clean. Very hardworking folks.
Another feature we appreciated were the use of the beach cruisers and beach chairs.
Overall it was a wonderful weekend and made the best of the room even though I dreaded returning at the end of everyday.
Cristina
Cristina, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Looks like they did a remodel of the hotel. Looks great.
Carmela
Carmela, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 3, 2024
Our room Was on the street side and was a little noisy