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Avila La Fonda Hotel

101 San Miguel St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Avila La Fonda Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 168 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 168 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Overall, a nice hotel but pricey for what you get." source Hotels.com

    "It was a nice experience, but I likely would not stay again. Probably a good hotel for families wishing to visit the beach for a few days." source Travelocity

    "Very nicely appointed, helpful staff, comfortable bed, jacuzzi tub and flat screen TV, made the La Fonda Hotel a great stay." source Expedia

    "I would go there again." source Hotels.com

    "We would definitely stay again if in the area." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "It's clean, comfortable and safe." source Orbitz

    "Room cleaned twice a day by the most polite and pleasant staff." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The room made up for this and the service was good." source Hotels.com

    "Easy check-in, friendly and helpful staff, great romantic room." source Travelocity

    "We spent just one night recently, and were very pleased with the location (a block from the beach), the room itself, and the service of the staff." source Expedia

    "The service was amazing, even cute." source Hotels.com

    "Service was great and in the evening we enjoyed the; wine welcoming; downstairs in the parlor." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "i would so this is one of the nicest finds i booked for us the location is perfect start for route 1 and we enjoyed the room we had a balcony and a whirlpool and a fireplace bath everything in the room was great the fridge mirco tv all the things like a small apt and decorated in mexican style relly funky one downside is no aircon and it was hot in the day when we were there but that wouldnt stop us going again." source Hotels.com

    "This right now is the best value for the money hotel in the area at $150-175/night." source Travelocity

    "Beautiful area, very nice hotel, will go again." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "They have jacuzzi tubs in every room. They leave a complimentary snack basket in the room and it is very close to the beach." source Orbitz

    "really cute rooms with nice kitchenette." source Hotels.com

    "It didn't disappoint- Everything was great from the moment we walked in (and were offered hot homemade cookies just out of the oven) to the beautiful rooms with hot tubs for two and fireplaces." source Travelocity

    "They had the lights dimmed, soft music playing, candles lit all over the room, a bottle of champagne sitting in ice with a couple ferrer rocher chocolates sitting in the champagne flutes, and rose petals in the shape of a heart in the bed." source Expedia

    "rooms were first rate with the exception of a bed that was too small----actual comfort is a must for us and queen size bed would be a big deterant for us to return." source Travelocity

More information on Avila La Fonda Hotel

Avila La Fonda Hotel isn't merely a hotel - it is an experience that transports you to a 19th-century Mexican village in California. This small luxury hotel is completely new, with a design inspired by traditional Mexican architecture. Avila La Fonda features a street facade with eight colorful casitas based on actual Mexican homes. From the stained glass windows to the many beautiful fountains, guests are surrounded by artistic beauty and unparalleled luxury.Our boutique hotel features 30 elegant suites where guests will find countless pleasures. La Fonda is in Avila Beach, California, and is a hotel ideal for adventurous guests who enjoy a little pampering. Our new spa, Nekkidd, provides each La Fonda guest with a wide range of spa services focused on an ocean theme. Our outdoor lanai has a BBQ kitchen, wet bar and fireplace - perfect for a private party! We also feature a nightly Manager's Reception, a luxurious Owner's Suite and a library filled with local history, music and movies. We even offer a late night pantry and a 24 hour hospitality room with complimentary beverage service and fresh baked cookies.

Check-in Time:

1300

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

30 rooms.30

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

Great Room:Extremely comfortable queen sized Murphy bed, Leather pull-out sofa sleeper, granite top island/dining table with chairs, coffee maker/coffee, gourmet kitchen with full-sized stainless steel appliances, dinnerware and cookware, dishwasher, refrigerator, oven/stove and a microwave with endless popcorn. Two pedestal sinks, beautiful stained glass window between kitchen and bath, large slate tiled shower with three massage jets, bathrobes, towel warmers, each with a Jacuzzi tub for two, thermostat controlled fireplace, 42-inch plasma HDTV, hospitality bar, CD/DVD player, video library in lobby, much more!Spa Room:All our Spa Rooms come equipped with an extremely comfortable king sized bed, chaise lounge chair, coffee maker/coffee, mini-refrigerator, microwave with endless popcorn. Large slate tiled shower for 2 with six massage jets, bathrobes, towel warmers, each with a Jacuzzi tub for two, thermostat controlled fireplace, 42-inch plasma HDTV, hospitality bar, CD/DVD player, video library in lobby, much more!Casitas Suite:Our lavish Casita Suites are the Spa Room and Great Room in one! They are equipped with a Jacuzzi tub for 2 guests, fireplace, incredible bed - with 500 count sheets and down pillows, 42-inch plasma screen TV, DVD Player (complimentary movie library), Bose CD player (complimentary music library), iHome alarm clock, high-speed wireless internet throughout the entire hotel, cordless phone with free local calls, data ports, coffee-coffee maker, beautiful tiled bathrooms, bathrobes and hairdryers, huge towels, iron-ironing board, Desk/Vanity.

Directions

Located one block from the ocean, in Avila Beach, California. Midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles in San Luis Obispo County where people come to relax, taste local wines, play golf and enjoy living.

Area

LAX - Los Angeles 180 miles, San Francisco 210 miles; SBP - San Luis Municipal 8 miles; San Luis Obispo 8 miles; Santa Barbara 58 miles.

Information by Orbitz

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