Picolo recommends · Hotel in Avalon, Catalina Island
Bellanca Hotel
One of the newest hotels in Avalon, halfway along the seafront, with a roof terrace that looks down over the moored boats in the bay.
From the roof terrace the whole bay opens out: white boats on their moorings, the round Casino at the far end, the hills behind town. The Bellanca stands right in the middle of Crescent Avenue, with the restaurants at street level below.
Rooms are bright and up to date, which matters on an island where many hotels have changed little in decades. Several of them face the water, so ask for one if the view is why you came.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Bellanca Hotel
We like it for couples who want a polished, modern hotel in the middle of town. The service is smoother than at most Avalon inns, and evenings on the roof are hard to beat.
It is among the dearer options on the island, and a central seafront spot means street life below your window. If you are watching the budget, a quieter hotel a few streets back will do the job.
What you get
- Roof terrace over the bay
- Bright, modern rooms
- Bay views from many rooms
- Restaurants right below on Crescent Avenue
- Polished service
A day at Bellanca Hotel
- Morning
- Breakfast at a café on the seafront below the hotel.
- Midday
- A kayak out along the coast from the beach.
- Afternoon
- A golf cart drive into the hills above Avalon for the view back down.
- Evening
- Drinks on the roof terrace as the bay turns pink.
Location
Avalon, Catalina Island, California, USA
Open in MapsQuestions about Bellanca Hotel
Does Bellanca Hotel have a roof terrace?
Yes. The roof terrace looks out over Avalon Bay and is one of the best places in town for an evening drink.
Is Bellanca Hotel new?
It is one of the newest hotels in Avalon, with modern rooms that stand out in a town where many hotels are older.
Do rooms at Bellanca Hotel have sea views?
Many rooms look over the bay. Ask for a bay-view room when you book if the view matters to you.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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