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Avila La Fonda Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star golf hotel near Central Coast Aquarium

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Signature Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Owners Suite | Living area | 47-inch plasma TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Owners Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Avila Beach

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Central Coast Aquarium and 12 miles (20 km) of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Central Coast Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avila Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Avila Beach Golf Resort - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Avila Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Grover Beach Station - 18 min drive
  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mersea's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blast & Brew - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Custom House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ventana Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kraken Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Avila La Fonda Hotel

4-star golf hotel near Central Coast Aquarium
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.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking 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 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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Avila La Fonda Hotel to the airport?

Avila La Fonda Hotel is 9.9 mi (14-min drive) away from the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Avila La Fonda Hotel?

As of Aug 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Avila La Fonda Hotel on Aug 20, 2025 start from $234.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Avila La Fonda Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Avila La Fonda Hotel.

How close is Avila La Fonda Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Avila Beach and 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Old Port Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Avila La Fonda Hotel offer free breakfast?

Avila La Fonda Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Avila La Fonda Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Central Coast Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Avila La Fonda Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Avila La Fonda Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Avila La Fonda Hotel have a pool?

Avila La Fonda Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Avila La Fonda Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and body treatments.

How close is Avila La Fonda Hotel to downtown Avila Beach?

Avila La Fonda Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Avila Beach.

Avila La Fonda Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 807 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff...would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

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

6/10 Okay

NICHOLAS

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Nice enough Hotel, but nothing to write home about

nicer old hotel, but grossly overpriced. Kind of sums up California. You’re paying for the Location a few blocks from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronggen, Chino Hills

very nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the ambiance and design of the property.. Avila La Fonda Hotel was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here a handful of times, and the hospitality cannot be beat. It is also such a convenient location for the beach, shops, and dining options. Can’t recommend it enough for a romantic getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmyn

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Happy hour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward a

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and they have 4 different services throughout the day from breakfast to pie it was excellent. They also have a gift basket waiting in the room as well as a gift on departure. Great location near beach and restaurants. A bit outdated, but that gives it certain charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The croissants, snacks, wine and cheese and the pies! The hotel atmosphere and comfortable rooms and the proximity to the beach are great. The restaurant choices are limited in the immediate area (Pismo has more to offer if you want that). We have been to La Fonda several times and would go back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla, Bakersfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fabulous property. Amenities and extras are top notch. Close to everything in town, and surrounding attractions. Staff is so helpful and welcoming. A wonderful stay all around
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little hotel is such a gem in the quaint little sleepy beach city of Avila. We stayed for our 21st wedding anniversary and loved it. Every part of it. All the extra little treats for guests throughout the day and how it felt like a little community. Your staff is so friendly too! The only complaint I have is that the only good lighting to put makeup on is in the bathroom and I’m only 5 feet tall and the mirrors are so high that I had to stand on my tippy toes to put makeup on haha. If we can lower it an inch or two, we’d be golden. It’s more of a “me” problem though, that’s why I didn’t deduct any stars. Thank you so much for the hospitality and all the extra little perks we received. We’ll definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is such a little gem. Quaint and charming Spanish decor. Only one half block to the beach. Free happy hour, coffee and pastries and late night pie with ice cream. Plus a complementary basket of goodies upon arrival. I could not recommend this place more. It’s adults only so very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple property to enjoy. Easy walk to beach shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristiani

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