Banning House Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Two Harbors

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Interior
Interior
Superior Ocean View Queen Room with Private Balcony
Interior
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hair dryer
The price is CA $240
CA $293 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Crow)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Cliff)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Carria)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Banning House Road, Two Harbors, CA, 90704

What's nearby

  • Wells Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Catalina Island Museum - 46 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Catalina Casino - 47 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Avalon Port - 47 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Catalina Island Golf Course - 47 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Avalon, CA (AVX-Catalina) - 5.4 miles/8.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbor Reef Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • DC-3 Gifts & Grill

About this property

Banning House Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Two Harbors with a stay at Banning House Lodge. Guests can keep active with nearby scuba diving.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Communal living room
  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 is not accessible from Avalon, CA.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Banning House Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Banning House Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Banning House Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Banning House Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Banning House Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as scuba diving. Banning House Lodge also has an arcade.
What's the area around Banning House Lodge like?
Banning House Lodge is a short 12-minute walk from Lorenzo Beach and 20 minutes' walk from Wells Beach.

Banning House Lodge Reviews

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

Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quite and tranquil atmosphere. Sam is is the best !!!
Sonia, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
ryan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nazia, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Abigail, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was quiet, convenient and the staff was excellent.
Mary Ann, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rebekah, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing and love the overall vibe.
Tracie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful place to stay. Great views all around the property. Very friendly staff. Building and nearby area needs some TLC.
Gay, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bryan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

philip, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Krista, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ava, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Tamara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Jennifer, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
bryan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location. Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet area.
James, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review