The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Avalon

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Avalon

If it's your first trip to Avalon, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Avalon. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Avalon. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Avalon for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Avalon beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Avalon for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Avalon Hotel in Catalina Island

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $460 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 124 Whittley Avenue, The Avalon Hotel in Catalina Island has great rooms from $460 (before taxes). It offers room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, breakfast, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a free breakfast, and city views at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Metropole Avalon

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $447 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hotel Metropole Avalon which has nice rooms starting at $447. Offering a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 205 Crescent Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a game room, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 miles from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing


Pavilion Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $447 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Avalon
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Pavilion Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $447. We loved that is has a kid-friendly buffet, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 513 Crescent Avenue. You'll also find balconies and wheelchair-accessible units which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Atwater

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $398 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $398, Hotel Atwater, at 125 Sumner Ave provides golf, family rooms, a tour desk, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk and eco tourism. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Glenmore Plaza Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $419 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Avalon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Glenmore Plaza Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers a spa, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and eco tourism. The great rooms here start at $419 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 120 Sumner Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Aurora Hotel Avalon

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $346 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Aurora Hotel Avalon is 8.30 out of 10. This place has snorkeling, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and golf. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $346, and it's located at 137 Marilla Avenue. We also love the city views, a spa, fishing, family rooms, and tennis which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Casa Mariquita Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $368 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Avalon
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Casa Mariquita Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $368. It has rooms with kitchens, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and a multi-lingual staff, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 229 Metropole Avenue. Only 0 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, an EV charging station, and balconies at this convenient hotel. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Los Angeles, Anaheim, Long Beach, Santa Monica, and Irvine.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Avalon, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Avalon, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Avalon, or Best Hotels for One Week in Avalon.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Avalon?

Avalon Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$412

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Avalon, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $412. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Avalon.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $420
  • 2-star hotels: $368


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