Avila La Fonda Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
$258
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

Room options

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 500 sq ft
  • 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
(74 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Avila La Fonda Hotel

4-star Avila Beach hotel steps from Avila Beach
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 onsite.
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 movies. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite 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.
The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a library, and a vending machine. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site.

Avila La Fonda Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch HDTV with premium satellite channels
  • First-run movies
  • 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 available

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 at the property
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Hotel Avila
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Reviews

Avila La Fonda Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 810 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff. Excellent service. I really enjoy the treats throughout the day. I can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Continental breakast, wine and charcuterie in evening plus pie from bakery for dessert-yum! Room had fireplace and balcony plus kitchenette. Really more than we expected and only a block from the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

Adolph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was by far the best place my wife and I have ever stayed! Everything about this hotel was absolutely perfect! We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the amenities they offered as well as the ambiance of the hotel. The staff were very nice as well!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free meals snacks and hot tub in room..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best spot in Avila

Amazing Stay! The staff at Avila La Fonda Hotel were incredible—so friendly and welcoming. We loved the homemade croissants in the morning and the pie and ice cream in the evening. Beautiful rooms just steps from the beach, with great food spots nearby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our 3rd time staying here...and again its an amazing place. They take care of you and feed you 3 times a day!!! Even during covid...they were excellent and remain that way
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the picture don’t do justice for this hotel. This hotel is so cute, pets are welcome on the first floor, and staff are great. Throughout the day hotel offers pastries, cocktails, pies with ice cream and a charcuterie board with wine. I would definitely recommend and return back with my dog. Paulina is an amazing host made us feel right at home😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is unique, and the staff members made this visit pleasant. The hotel is small and older, but maintained in excellent condition. The common area and rooms were clean. The location is perfect. The front desk staff member, Paulina, went above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. Our party interacted with her throughout our stay. Paulina gave us recommendations for places to visit and always greeted us with a smile. This type of customer service is a rarity in today's society. The freshly baked pies and croissants were always a good treat. I will be staying here when visiting the area. Paulina, we hope to see you when we come back and with the same enthusiasm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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