Just stayed at Banning hotel with two young kids. Lovely views and location. Easy to have young kids there because so little they can get into. Basic rooms but comfortable. Felt that the staff had a mediocre attitude-the fact that this wasn't a pristine hotel didn't bother me but it was symbolic of a place that has unfortunately been Let... More

My finacee and I spent our anniversary here and it was so lovely and charming! The new manager there was more than accommodating and helpful. Learning the history behind the building (first a summer home to brothers who owned Catalina Island, then as a base for the military during WW2 to a girls school!) improved the place for me. Gorgeous... More

We stayed for 2 nights. Very nice and quiet place. We enjoyed the fresh fruit and toast breakfast. After each hick was hard to take the stairs up hill to the room. But the view worth the hike to the room. Overall I really liked it and will come back.

Right from the beginning, the service was excellent, thanks to Hillary. We went in the winter and had amazing weather (60* at night / 70* day) and therefore had excellent rates. The walls are a little thin, and as a result, sound travels. The hotel is quaint, honest and beautiful. Amazing views and access to all amenities that Two Harbors... More

G'Day, Trippers - let me tell you a little something about Santa Catalina Island: for those of you who have never been there and are looking to do the trendy thing, do the Avalon gig (the main port): it has bars, shops, tourist crap and overpriced everything. You will enjoy it once... Once being the key word. For those of... More

We took advantage of a ferry/hotel package and stayed for 2 nights. The hotel is an historic building up on a hill affording excellent views. Our room was clean, quaintly decorated with good views of the water and adjacent to a communal outdoor patio. Upon check in, the hotel staff took us on a quick tour of the hotel -... More

Have stayed at the Banning House Lodge several times with friends for a long weekend in the winter. It's a fun experience, being so "away from it all" no tv to spoil the wonderful views of the two harbors, sunsets and sunrises. The rooms are nice size, not elaborate and a bit of a "period piece". A few have been... More

We were invited to an informal wedding at the Banning House Lodge in Two Harbors, Catalina Island, CA. The innkeeper, Kate Panzer, took care of everything including reserving us space on the ferry from Long Beach to Avalon and booking us on the Safari Bus tour to Two Harbors. The lodge itself is setup with a walk in refrigerator full... More

Good: you are really "away from it all" here..quiet with no tv/phones..beautiful harbor views,nice hiking and beautiful ocean waters to enjoy. The one restaurant was surprisingly good, with fresh fish and attentive service. Hotel staff are pleasant despite being asked to do too many jobs. For example, the driver of the van who picks you up ,also checks you in... More