Banning House Lodge

Such a beautiful location to hang out above the hubub of Two Harbors and a lovely old house that has been excellently refurbished. You have a view of both harbours. There are quiet hours because there’s not a lot of soundproofing but we were there with many respectful guests and got a great night sleep on the excellent bed. The staff is so friendly and we love the continental breakfast European style with hard boiled eggs and cheese, et cetera. You could really get a full breakfast. Plus, they serve fresh baked cookies, and wine and cheese at 5 pm. Book well in advance because we have tried to get into this hotel many times and only succeeded this year.

Wonderful stay and the staff were exceptional. Quaint, quiet, clean comfy rooms, big bathrooms, and gorgeous views. Breakfast was excellent and I will definitely stay here again. There is also a nice trail near the lodge and walking distance to the harbor (they also have shuttle service)

We love Banning lodge and stay there whenever we are on Catalina Island. The Old fashioned atmosphere is lovely and the rooms are all different from each other. The ones with a patio are the best. No TV, Phone or WiFI. Cell service isn't bad though if you need to check on things. What we love; Great self serve breakfast included which is yogurts, cereals, pastries, cheeses, meats, hard boiled eggs, toast, coffee, juice, etc. The staff can also make you a fancy coffee if you like. Ice is available on request, which is handy if you take a small cooler of food for other times. Evening wine and cheese hour is included. Stunning location atop a hill just up from the marina and restaurant/bar/ beach. Very convenient for hiking the local hills. Great view of both sides of the island and easy walk to the Pacific side. The staff are fantastic and will pick you up and take you down to the little village if you don't feel like walking. They also store your luggage and take it down to the pier for you if you have a late ferry back to the mainland. Now for what could be a little better: The lovely outdoor patio with tables and chairs seems to be rarely if ever cleaned. We usually wipe down the table and chairs if we want to sit out there and enjoy the view with some food and wine. The lights on that patio are nice but shine into the rooms at night. The rooms need blinds or something to block the light. The beds are in need of replacement. Not the most comfortable and only a Queen size. A King bed would fit just fine and really is the standard, so that would make us want to stay longer!