El Terado Terrace

“Nice stay on Catalina Island”

We were very happy staying at El Terado Terrace Mini Suites & Townhomes. The kitchen was small, but fairly well-equipped. The beds were clean and comfortable, we had an ocean view. The shower and bathroom was small but efficient. We were allowed to check in early and check out late, a big plus. The… more

We were very happy staying at El Terado Terrace Mini Suites & Townhomes. The kitchen was small, but fairly well-equipped. The beds were clean and comfortable, we had an ocean view. The shower and bathroom was small but efficient. We were allowed to check in early and check out late, a big plus. The location is close to the Harbour, but also a good starting point for hiking inland. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the ferry terminal. The staff was reasonably friendly. Unfortunately, El Terado doesn't allow storage of luggage after check out; this forces travellers to use lockers located at the ferry terminal. Also, (a fairly minor point) there is usually nobody at the front desk during office hours, rather one needs to call a phone number and then someone will answer the call and arrive at the office if necessary. Overall, a great experience.

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“Thanksgiving Trip”

First, I’d suggest the advertising is misleading, as it shows a picture of the hotel in such a position that it appears the hotel is facing Crescent Ave, which is parallel to the ocean. Even though the hotel & address is listed 118 Sumner Ave & does not face the beach. However, it’s just a stone’s … more

First, I’d suggest the advertising is misleading, as it shows a picture of the hotel in such a position that it appears the hotel is facing Crescent Ave, which is parallel to the ocean. Even though the hotel & address is listed 118 Sumner Ave & does not face the beach. However, it’s just a stone’s throw away. The lobby is dark & a bit dingy looking, however, Christian who was at the lobby desk was very courteous, professional & accommodating. We arrived early & could leave our luggage in a room just next to the front desk, which we were told had surveillance cameras for security. Our room was ready in less than an hour. The first room we were issued was literally over a roof with a less than desirable view & smaller than the picture on the website. I asked for another room & was promptly given a much better room. It was larger, better appointed, with a view facing Sumner Ave, but we could see the greenery, mountains & lights. The hotel location is very convenient, right in the middle of everyplace we visited & needed. The downside…there is a Bar just past the hotel, 2 doors away & loud music, loud talking, yelling, screaming kept me awake. (Despite the double paned windows) I eventually fell asleep; only to be awakened again at approximately 2AM. There were also autos playing loud music going up & down the street…with booming subwoofers…fully intact! Called the front desk, no answer, so I looked up & called the Catalina Police Station, which happened to be diagonally across the street from this Bar! I don’t know how they didn’t hear all of the racket. At any rate, an officer walked over to the Bar & shut it down. Upon checking out we again left our luggage, as the Catalina Express departure was 3 hours later. (I told Christian about the noise, etc.) Came back to get luggage & Christian told us we were very nice guests. That was nice to hear. Would we stay here again? Only if that Bar is gone or the room was way at the opposite side of the hotel!

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