Avila La Fonda Hotel

4.0 star property
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Property grounds
Gift shop
Signature Room, 1 King Bed (Spa Room) | Library
Signature Double Room (Great Room) | Room amenity
Fountain

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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101 San Miguel St, Avila Beach, CA, 93424
  • Place, Avila Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Coast Aquarium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avila Beach Golf Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Luis Obispo, CA (SBP-San Luis Obispo County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Room options

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Owners Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Murphy Bed

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Avila La Fonda Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Central Coast Aquarium
A snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Avila La Fonda Hotel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and fireplaces. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 47-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and first-run films. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include iPod docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Avila La Fonda Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Avila Beach Community Center. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and library
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Central Coast Aquarium and 14 minutes by car from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Spa services, a library, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Avila La Fonda Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Avila Beach hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch HDTV with premium satellite channels
  • First-run films
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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Avila La Fonda Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 815 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our Stay at the hotel was 10/10 Thank you for making us feel welcome and spoiled!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely ambiance and lots of extras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Armando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
They had several free dining opportunities. Breakfast was croissants, juice, coffee and fruit. Afternoon was chips and salsa beer. Happy hour was charcuterie tray and wine, after dinner was pie and ice cream. These were all delicious. The hotel is older and several upgrades could be made. Furniture is very old and scratched. Too much furniture for such a small room. Stand alone air conditioner very noisy. Large refrigerator, electric stove and dishwasher were not necessary for us. There are convenient eateries within walking distance. Shower door would not close properly and a few light bulbs needed to be replaced. We were near the beach and view from our balcony was asphalt parking structure. This was our first time and probably our last.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Khachatur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay with a great location and food options!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, very nice hotel. Parking is very limited and seems staff onsite is too. We had an incident while staying there. Not sure I’d return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neesath

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! Super cute place just steps from the beach. Several great touches like the receptions, dvds, snacks etc. Also very easy to park and get in and out of town if you want to check out other places too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fun.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is nice and close to everything we go for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Thousand Oaks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable spanish style hotel just a block from the beach, with extras like daily wine receptions, breakfast, beer and salsa in the afternoon and pie for dessert in the evening. Nice roomy jacuzzi tub. Wish the toilets weren't so low to the ground (kinder on the knees for your older clients). Dining and shopping options just outside the front door. Beautiful beach with little crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

The only place to stay in the greater SLO area.

Stayed for two nights mid-week. It's really everything you can ask for in a small property so close to the beach, without all the major hotel chain fluff thown in. From the warm check in experience which included going over all amenities such as the pantry, wifi, parking and the welcome basket waiting for you in the room(which items can be exchanged for what you want in the pantry. Water for coke, popcorn for beef jerky. Just swap it, no hassle and nobody to talk to). The room has a full kitchen, a small island table in the middle with a nice Samsung TV and a balcony. The bathroom is famtastic as well with a large soaker tub and his + hers sinks. One thing to note is the toilet doesn't have a lid and it's located directly in front of the shower. As this is an older property that makes sense, just personal preference. In closing: from the curated decor and friendly staff, to the daily homemade croissants, wine tastings and nacho bar(oh and pie time from 8-9!), this is truly the only place you should stay in the Avila Beach, SLO or Pismo area. 11/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valentyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Room was huge and had a complete kitchen inside, stove, fridge, dishwasher. Short walk to the beach and surrounding shops. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

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

wonderful

Had a golf tournament. Love that hotel.. Wish I lived there. How much to stay there for a month?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very charming small hotel (maybe 30 or so rooms?), kept in immaculate condition, and staffed by some of the friendliest people you could ever hope to meet. They went out of their way to be helpful and friendly. The area is very scenic, and there are numerous stores and restaurants for those so inclined. We will definitely be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025