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Banning House Lodge

4.7(158)
Hotel

About

Banning House Lodge & Villas offers a historic Craftsman-style bed and breakfast experience perched on a hill above Two Harbors, Catalina Island. With airy rooms featuring ocean and mountain views, it provides a serene setting ideal for small corporate retreats or executive stays.

The lodge combines comfortable accommodations with thoughtful hospitality, including a complimentary breakfast and a wine and cheese happy hour. Its location near outdoor activities like biking and kayaking adds a refreshing balance of relaxation and adventure for business groups looking to unplug and recharge.

Best for

  • Executive offsites with ocean and mountain views
  • Multi-night group stays for team retreats
  • Casual client meetings with scenic backdrop

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Hilltop location with ocean and mountain views
Setting
Hilltop location with ocean and mountain views
Perched above Two Harbors, the lodge offers airy rooms with sweeping vistas of Catalina Harbor and the Isthmus, creating a serene atmosphere away from the bustle.
Highly praised, personalized guest service
Hospitality
Highly praised, personalized guest service
Staff members, especially Katie, receive consistent acclaim for going above and beyond—from assisting with gear logistics to providing shuttle service and attentive care for group needs.
Complimentary breakfast and wine & cheese happy hour
On-site Amenities
Complimentary breakfast and wine & cheese happy hour
Guests enjoy a well-regarded breakfast and a wine and cheese reception, enhancing the relaxed, community feel of the lodge’s common areas.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 158 reviews