La Paloma Las Flores
328 Sunny Ln, Avalon, CA 90704, Los Angeles County, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
La Paloma Las Flores is a 2-star, family-run hotel set in a quaint Mediterranean-style house in Avalon on Catalina Island. It’s positioned about a 5-minute walk from Avalon Bay and is known for bright, homey accommodations. The property has a public rating of 4.4 based on 256 reviews.
Rooms & Units
Rooms feature hardwood floors and include free Wi‑Fi and cable TV. Upgraded rooms may add pull-out sofas, patios, whirlpool tubs, and/or bay views. For longer stays or more self-sufficient trips, the property also offers cottages with kitchenettes and apartments with sitting areas and/or balconies.
Food & Breakfast
A free continental breakfast is served on weekends, and it becomes daily during the summer season. Guests also have access to BBQ grills, providing an additional option for casual meals.
On-site Amenities for Outdoor & Dive Trips
The hotel provides lockers and outdoor showers designed for divers, a practical convenience for Catalina’s water activities. Amenities are otherwise not comprehensively documented, so travelers should confirm any specific needs directly with the property.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The hotel is close to several Avalon attractions, including the Catalina Museum for Art & History (about 163 m), Golf Gardens (about 149 m), and Bison Expedition (about 171 m). Scenic and waterfront spots in the area include Step Beach (about 386 m), Buena Vista Point Scenic Overlook (about 637 m), Catalina Chimes Tower (about 619 m), Lovers Cove (about 845 m), and Casino Point (about 810 m). For larger excursions, Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden is about 2.1–2.4 km away, while Moonstone Beach is about 6.4 km away.
Best for
This hotel is best for value-focused travelers who want a walkable Avalon base near the Catalina Museum for Art & History, Step Beach, and popular viewpoints like Buena Vista Point Scenic Overlook. It also suits active and dive-oriented trips thanks to on-site diver lockers and outdoor showers, plus options to book kitchenettes or apartments for more space and flexibility.
Travel tips
If you plan to spend time in the water at spots like Casino Point or Lovers Cove, the hotel’s outdoor showers and diver lockers can make gear-heavy days easier. Many top Avalon sights are within roughly 1 km (including Catalina Museum for Art & History, Golf Gardens, and Step Beach), so it’s a convenient location for exploring on foot. Breakfast service varies by season (weekends, and daily in summer), so plan morning meals accordingly if traveling outside the summer period.
What guests say
Guests frequently describe the property as friendly and welcoming, with comfortable beds and a good-value stay for Catalina. Breakfast is a recurring highlight, with guests noting simple morning items such as pastries and coffee. Reviews also indicate the hotel is an older property with some quirks (such as small bathrooms and uneven/slanted floors), though rooms are often described as clean and somewhat upgraded. A notable negative theme appears around luggage-storage trust and perceived lack of support from management in at least one report.
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