Banning House Lodge

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Superior Ocean View Queen Room with Private Balcony

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk

Housekeeping

Explore the area

1 Banning House Road, Two Harbors, CA, 90704

Wells Beach
20 min walk
Harbor Reef Restaurant & Bar
6 min walk
Downtown Long Beach Station
Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina)
151 min walk

Room options

Room, Multiple Beds

Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room (Crow)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room (Cliff)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room (Carria)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About this property

Guesthouse in Two Harbors with a 24-hour front desk

A 24-hour front desk, an arcade/game room, and a library are available at this guesthouse. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.

Banning House Lodge offers 12 accommodations with ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Banning House Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Lorenzo Beach. Enjoy features like an arcade/game room and a library.

Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and wedding services
Just a 1-minute drive from Lorenzo Beach and 5 minutes from Wells Beach

As a guest of Banning House Lodge, you'll find a library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Banning House Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance and a fireplace in the lobby. The front desk is open around the clock.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Things to do

Arcade/games room

Family friendly

Arcade/games room
Free rollaway/extra beds

Conveniences

Library

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services

Outdoors

Terrace

Communal living room
Fireplace in reception

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Free rollaway beds

Bathroom

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Free rollaway/extra beds!

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property is not accessible from Avalon, CA.

Property is also known as

Banning House Lodge Two Harbors

Banning House Two Harbors

Banning House

Banning House Hotel Two Harbors

Banning House Lodge Catalina Island/Two Harbors CA

Banning House Lodge Guesthouse

Banning House Lodge Two Harbors

Banning House Lodge Guesthouse Two Harbors

Banning House Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

26 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with family

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quite and tranquil atmosphere. Sam is is the best !!!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The only hotel in Two Harbors, perched on a bluff overlooking both bays. It is 115 years old and has a rustic feel. We liked the included wine and cheese as well as the breakfast. Staff was wonderful.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Travelled with family

14 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is really the only solid place to stay in Two Harbors on Catalina. I really enjoyed the staff and Andrew was particularly helpful letting me check in early and assisting my sister who was coming in later in the day while I finished up my run. No Wifi... but who really cares... there is a cell tower right next to the town and you should enjoy the serenity anyways.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nazia

Travelled with group

8 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

13 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can't wait to visit again

We were surprised and delighted by our stay at Banning House Lodge. We had just been hiking the Trans Catalina Trail for 6 days and knew our stay would feel good and needed no matter what but we arrived nearly three hours ahead of our check in time, hoping to drop our packs before heading into town for a bite, and our rooms were already ready! And then we were informed that our reservation came with a bottle of wine. The wine was delivered along with, another lovely surprise, some cheese and crackers and grapes. The room was cozy and clean and the shower was nice and hot. 10/10 recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Travelled with group

20 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was quiet, convenient and the staff was excellent.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

29 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding service!

The service was phenomenal! Carol & her team were all so kind and helpful. They really went above and beyond! The room was clean and comfortable and the views were beautiful! We will definitely come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

20 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property staff was friendly and helpful. The wine and cheese reception is so thoughtful and the breakfast was amazing. The rooms are clean and the view from the patio is breathtaking.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Travelled with partner

11 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was amazing and love the overall vibe.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Gay

7 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Wonderful place to stay. Great views all around the property. Very friendly staff. Building and nearby area needs some TLC.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

7 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

philip

4 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay in historic hotel

This is an old property (built early 1900's) with lots of history, as such I believe you need to make allowances for that. The room was cozy and quiet. The bathroom was good, but not great with just a small stand up shower. The public spaces really were terrific, there are at least two outdoor terraces with seating to look over either harbor. There is enclosed spaces with seating and fireplaces. You could easily lounge around in the public spaces all day and be happy. Since it is a small hotel there was never too many people either. Service was terrific and really made the stay enjoyable. Breakfast was good for the trouble that COVID brings. We were very pleased with our stay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

18 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The staff is very helpful and attentive. Continental breakfast was a surprise with a large amount of food, especially the mixed fruit bowl. The welcome wine and cheese was a delightful treat. The setting is serene and beautiful with amazing scenic hiking trails close by. Great way to unplug.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Krista

19 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ava

14 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

12 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

This property is fine. Jaeden and her staff are great, and want to make your stay exceptional. Where this property loses points is the general upkeep and state of the property. It is a very old building that needs quality refurbishing. The location is amazing, and with some work, gardening, and maintenance this could be an exceptional get away property. There is no television or wifi. I think they used to serve breakfast before Covid, and now it is continental style delivered in a bag. We ate on a lovely, outdoor patio overlooking Two Harbors. Right now it is a bit overpriced, in my opinion. But everything is expensive in Catalina right now.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

23 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

8 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breathtaking retreat

We loved it! Quiet retreat, we’ll definitely be back. Rooms are well kept and the scenery is breathtaking. Thank you to Yesenia who was helping guests that weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

2 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a spectacular Hotels.com deal!!! We’ve always wanted to stay at the Banning House Lodge at Two Harbors on Catalina. Accommodates outside of Avalon are pretty scarce, limited to camping . . . So when we saw Banning House on Hotels.com, we jumped! The complication in the off-season is the Catalina Express boat visits Two Harbors sparsely and not at all on Tuesday and Thursday. A little research lead us to a night at Banning, a gorgeous 5 mile hike to Little Harbor to catch the Wildlands Shuttle to Avalon where we stayed Tuesday and went home via San Pedro on Wednesday. Now, the hike is no amateur-hour . . . and begins with a steep but picturesque road climb outta the Isthmus (Two Harbors). Passing windswept peaks, oceanviews of leeward and windward sides of this spectacular Island and the impressive mainland peaks of Palos Verdes, the San Gabriel’s and Saddleback Mountain above Mission Viejo across the channel on our way to the shuttle stop at Little Harbor and Shark Harbor. At nearly 65, my wife and I made the trek in just over 3 hours with a few lingering aches and pains. But, in my Boy Scout days outta Cherry Cove, I seem to recall making this hike is just over 2-1/2 hours. Gone are the days of my boundless energy, instant recuperation and body made of rubber. But we both enjoyed the scenic aspect that nearly no one ever sees of this legendary Island across the channel. We’re now resting comfortably in Avalon, treated to a memorable full moon and river!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Seattle

Travelled with partner

21 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved this beautifully updated historic property. We enjoyed sweeping views from well appointed rooms and decks. The staff were friendly and very helpful, making us feel so welcome. The nightly wine and cheese service was exceptional. We really appreciated all of the precautions the staff took to distance, clean, and generally keep all of us healthy. So much outdoor space here at the Banning House, we felt very comfortable visiting!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

bryan

11 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful views and convenient.

Very comfortable, incredible views and short walk down to the, beach, restaurant and General store. Can't wait to get back when we don't have to practice social distancing.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020