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Bellanca Hotel
4.1 ★★★★☆ 332 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Avalon, California · On the waterfront
Mediterranean-style hotel with polished rooms & suites, plus a bay-view sundeck & an Italian eatery.
Plan your tour
- Setting waterfront venue, on the waterfront — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone +1 310-510-0555
- Website bellancahotel.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“We had a ocean view suite with a balcony it was the best view ever so it made it for the small rooms.”
What couples highlight
“The rooms are stylish, clean, and thoughtfully designed, and the views are absolutely beautiful.”
“The views are incredible, and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean right outside your room is something truly special.”
From the reviews
Walkable to everywhere in town. The last hotel before you reach the historic casino and descanso beach club. What a delightful spot. Staff was excellent. There is a rooftop deck for enjoying the views. We stayed in a courtyard room and with that view on the roof top deck did not feel we were missing out.
Rooms were very clean..Really enjoyed my stay. The rooms were small but really nice. We had a ocean view suite with a balcony it was the best view ever so it made it for the small rooms. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Had a one minor thing with the window not locking.
Bought a package deal with boat tour and taxi. They didn’t inform us of a card you need to show up for taxi and the driver kept demanding separate pay. We had to call and arrange a chat between them to sort this out. Please pay attention to this when you book package. Other than that, hotel is good.
The rooms are well maintained. Service is good. Location is great. I liked their roof area as it gives you a place to take your drink and enjoy it. They have umbrellas, chairs and bikes that you can use. The only downside is the price as it is on the more expensive options. All in all I would stay here again.
Getting married at Bellanca Hotel
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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