2-Night Stay for Two with Activity Package at Historic Hermosa Hotel & Catalina Cottages in Avalon, CA.
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Casual hotel built on Catalina Island in 1896 welcomes guests with included botanical gardens admission and reception with drinks
What You Get
2-night stay for two in a standard, landing, or preferred cottage w/ Catalina package, valid for travel 9/5/16–12/30/16
- Option 1: $329 to check-in Monday–Wednesday, not valid for Thursday-Sunday arrivals (up to a $504 value)
- Option 2: $389 to check-in Thursday–Sunday, not valid for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday arrivals (up to a $554 value)
Included in Catalina package:
- Two admission passes to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens
- Reception for two at onsite Dive Bar including two drinks
- Round-trip transportation for two on Catalina Flyer via Newport Beach
Policies and Fees
Book by: 10/21/16
Travel: 9/5/16–12/30/16
- Cancellation policy & fees: All cancellations and changes subject to $25 fees; 7-day cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies.
- Taxes: 12% tax not included.
Hotel at a Glance: Historic Hermosa Hotel & Catalina Cottages
Located half a block from the beach on stunning Catalina Island, the Historic Hermosa Hotel & Catalina Cottages provides a casual, laid-back setting for exploring the area’s natural beauty. Villa arches and narrow stairways lead to the hotel’s private cottages. Casual whitewashed furnishings fill the bedrooms. Guests can take in views of the island’s beautiful scenery from the hotel’s second- or third-floor balconies or hunker down with books and coffee in the charming lobby area.
- Activity package: This deal includes two admission passes to the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens, a reception and drinks for two at the onsite Dive Bar, and round-trip transportation for two on Catalina Flyer via Newport Beach.
- Explore the waves: The hotel offers dive lockers and outdoor gear showers for those interested in spending time underwater.
- Outdoor paradise: The hotel is near recreational opportunities ranging from kayaking and snorkeling tours to more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails. You can set up eco-excursions such as zipline tours through the front desk.
Catalina Island, California: Desert Foliage and Secluded Coves in the Pacific Ocean
The rocky Catalina Island is only about 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles, but it’s a world away from the crowded metropolis. For starters, there are hardly any cars here; golf carts are the preferred way to get around. Much of the island’s interior is unpopulated, home to a vast array of native desert foliage and wildlife. Visitors can hit the many secluded coves that dot the landscape for sunbathing or snorkeling in temperate waters among starfish, sea urchins, and bright-orange garibaldi. Travel + Leisure called these coves “ready-made for romance,” naming Catalina one of the world’s most romantic islands in 2010.
Much of Catalina Island is accessible only by challenging dirt trails, but you can see many of its endemic plants in town at the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Gardens. Some of the featured vegetation can only be found here, including wild tomato and rare Catalina mahogany. The memorial itself was designed to incorporate as much local material as possible, including quarried Catalina stones, blue flagstone rock from the harbor, and hand-painted tiles from a local pottery company.
You can get to the gardens by catching a taxi or tour bus from nearby Avalon, the island’s only major city. This small village, with a surrounding backdrop of steep, amphitheater-like hills, occupies only about 3% of the island. Still, it’s where most visitors spend the majority of their time, thanks to a popular beach, a lively harbor, and a surprising variety of restaurants. The most famous landmark here is the art-deco-style Casino building. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, the circular structure stands at the equivalent of 12 stories tall and houses an art gallery, a museum, and a theater.
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Other Details
Room Details
Room layouts and details vary. Click here for a complete list of details.
Standard, Landing, or Preferred Cottage
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 2–4
- Adding occupants above standard up to a total of up to four max with advance booking (based on availability): $25 for each additional guest 2 or younger; $100 for each additional guest 3–11; $125 for each additional guest 12 or older. Add-on pricing includes lodging, round-trip boat transportation and activities for the additional guest(s).
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 3 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking: available at boat port for an additional fee
- Rollaways: not available
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets may be added for $25 per night with management approval; Long Beach or Dana Point boats only. Call ahead with pet requests.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are not available.
- Room upgrades: upgrades may be available during booking or at check-in for an additional cost.
Amenities
- Fully stocked kitchens in some cottages
- Baggage room
- Dive lockers and outdoor gear showers
- Complimentary WiFi
Traveler's Tips
- To reach the cottages, there are lots of steps to climb—and no elevators.
- Pets are allowed only on Catalina Express and may be added (with advance notice and based on availability) for an additional fee of $25 per night if you transfer to Catalina Express (see rate per person to transfer below).
- Transferring from the Catalina Flyer via Newport Beach to travel instead on Catalina Express via Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point is $30 extra per person, and based on availability
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Oct 21, 2016. Amount paid never expires.
- Must book by 10/21/16 or promotional value expires
- Valid for travel 9/5/16–12/30/16
- Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Limit 2 per visit
- Valid only for option purchased
- Reservation required, subject to availability; contact Historic Hermosa Hotel & Catalina Cottages at (310) 510-1010 for specific availability
- All cancellations and changes subject to $25 fees; 7-day cancellation notice required or fee up to the Groupon price applies
- Must be 18+ to check in
- Must be 21+ or older to consume alcohol
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Must use promotional value in 1 visit
- Not valid with reward points
- 12% tax not included.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
- Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings
About Historic Hermosa Hotel & Catalina Cottages
Since opening in 1896, Historic Hermosa Hotel & Catalina Cottages has welcomed weary travelers strolling along the ocean while maintaining a commitment to simplicity and nostalgic charm. The main building hosts three levels of Victorian bay windows and balconies, which overlook the island's far-off mountains and tempt patrons to paint sweeping landscapes or blackmail the sun with pictures of it rising late. Villa archways and burnt-sienna steps lead guests upwards to three levels of studio-style cottages shaded by the blossoming limbs of overhanging trees. After settling into cable- and WiFi-equipped rooms, visitors follow the pied-puttering of golf carts to museums, gardens, and local attractions throughout the bayside resort town. The knowledgeable hotel staff organizes adventures such as zipline tours, bike rentals, and snorkeling tours, which allow guests to brush up on languages rarely used when speaking to aquarium-dwelling fish.