There are 3 properties that are considered Catalina Beach Club, the Catalina, the Dorset & the Maxine. I was in the Maxine which I wasn’t expecting, it is a bit tired but they were maintaining it which didn’t hinder my stay, shower grouting was woeful but that’s a minor. I had paid for a king and got a twin double, which was fine BUT as I said, in the Maxine, NO safe in the room despite being advertised. Air con made a horrible whirring noise every few mins for about 10 seconds. Reported both issues to reception- they said they’d send maintenance and put a safe in, neither happened. Maybe maintenance did go but couldn’t fix it, I don’t know but I think not as no safe either. Internet is awful, virtually non existent and keeps dropping out. However, public areas are nice, ate once in the restaurant- good, but lots of people ate throughout the day and always looked good. Staff friendly and courteous. Bonus of free happy hour cocktails everyday, nice touch. Great location on Collins Street, right next to the bus stop for Airport Express & downtown & the free trolley bus. Easy to reach the beach, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Mall, broad walk, all very walkable. Great art deco buildings alll around. Plenty of places to eat & drink and Maxine’s Bistro and Taco Taco in the hotels great too. Hotel is quite lively. 4th floor pool area in the Dorsett with DJ, nice quiet pool in the Maxine, live entertainment in the evening, I was 3rd floor directly above it but it didn’t disturb, it was the ac
