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Hotel Villa Portofino

111 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 127, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704
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Ranked #4 of 18 hotels in Avalon
4.5 of 5 stars 154 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Continental breakfast(9)
  • Sun deck(7)
  • Main street(5)
  • Larger room(5)
  • Great time(3)
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Brian M
North Hills Ca
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have a time share, but chose not to ues it. This was a very important day. The hotel was in short "SIMPLY THE BEST." The island is a bit tricky, the room was beautiful. Im a contractor and my standards are sky high. The marble walls in bathroom, to the fancy beding, working fireplace, super clean, and highly kept... More

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traveljunkie1024
Southern California
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Picked up a great winter special and was pleasantly surprised at what a nice place this is. The website doesn't due it justice. They have clean rooms and fresh linens. The staff is very nice and helpful. More

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Barbara P
O'Fallon, Illinois
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3 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

This was our first time visiting Catalina Island, and we're so glad we chose Hotel Villa Portofino! Its cozy feel, great views, and great customer service made it the perfect place to stay. The location was perfect ... right on the harbor, and shopping was within walking distance. The sundeck was very inviting and had a great view of the... More

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Jennifer J
Valley Center, California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Hotel Villa Portofino was a great choice for a short off season visit to the island. Everything was super clean, the patios (nice little venues on all the floors, and a delightful sun deck) thorougly enjoyable, and the location perfect. We had discounted rooms, and although very small, all we needed since the whole idea of island living is being... More

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Laurie E
Phoenix, Arizona
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My boyfriend and I visited Catalina for the first time and had a wonderful time. Mainly because the Hotel Villa Portofina, was so great. From check in to check out they provided excellent customer service and made us feel special. We stayed in the King Deluxe room and had plenty of room. We enjoyed the fireplace and large "spa like"... More

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Happy_Ex_camper
Evanston, IL
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

This was our first trip to Avalon and Catalina. Having eyeballed the competition, I am sure I will stay at Villa Portofino when I return. More

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misseserica
San Diego, California
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

Adorable spot. Great location. Right in the main town. Clean, comfortable. Seating area upstairs is really nice. Great spot to get a tan. More

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jennifereisme
Cypress, Ca
Contributor
13 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Stayed here for our anniversary in September. Unfortunately booked this hotel based on the fact that they allow smoking. Smoking is bad I know so spare me the lecture. We stayed in the Miramare suite and the room was clean. A little pricey for the size of the room in my opinion but we wanted something with a balcony which... More

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crimson17
san diego, ca
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Hotel staff was wonderful. Great location to all downtown activities. Continental breakfast was fabulous. Loved the upstairs seating area, only wish it was opened at 0730 vs 1000. More

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Stephani P
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Senior Contributor
38 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

This was our second stay at Hotel Villa Portofino and it won't be our last. Clean, comfortable rooms, a beautiful sundeck with a fabulous view, and warm friendly service make this a must stay when visiting Avalon. Great price and a wonderful locaton. You won't be disappointed! More

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Address: 111 Crescent Avenue, PO Box 127, Avalon, Catalina Island, CA 90704

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