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Reviews of Avila La Fonda Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

101 San Miguel Street, Avila Beach, CA 93424, United States

#1 of 7 hotels in Avila Beach

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 199 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would have preferred King bet to a Queen.

    Friendliness of the staff, Day-long food and beverage receptions, close location to beach and shops.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    9.0
    Love... Love... the amenities and how close everything is to the hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our key kept having issues and our fireplace didn't work. We had a few people look at it and couldn't get it to work. That was the only down side. Fireplace would have been nice!

    We love the staff, amenities and location!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing that I didn't like!

    Love the atmosphere and friendliness of the staff. They encourage time to relax and unwind. Social times included fantastic foods and wines.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    9.0
    Nice Hotel with Added Touches
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not like that there was not a toilet lid. I hope in the future something can be done about this.

    This hotel was recommended to me and I'm glad I booked it. It is in a prime location off the main street. Everything was within walking distance. The hotel itself was a change from the average run of the mill hotel. The extras were a nice treat, from the morning croissants to the lunchtime nachos and the dinnertime pie and ice cream. The only drawback for me was the lack of a toilet seat lid, I ended up using a towel as a cover.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 17, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No view

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    9.0
    Ok
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from next door

    Location, decoration, and staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    10
    I would recommend anyone traveling to Avila Beach to stay at La Fonda. Wonderful, wonderful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was wonderful. Everything was right there within walking distance the perks for breakfast lunch, and apple pie at night and ice cream was tremendous the staff. They were courteous and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2025

    10
    Enjoyed the accommodations, with the exception of the toilet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet wasn’t high enough for my wife with her physical condition.

    Walking distance to restaurant’s & beach area’s.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2025

    10
    Charming boutique hotel, great location, superior service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 4 nights

    My only minor gotcha is the bed. Queen size only and a little soft.

    Charming boutique hotel on a quiet street just 2 short blocks to the beach and Front St., the Avila “strip”. Lovely Spanish/Mexican decor throughout with little touches here and there that stay consistent with the decor. Spacious rooms with a full kitchen but with settings for only two. Our room had a balcony, gas fireplace, and a spa bathtub. A/C too. The best part: they feed you all day long, all included. Delish REAL croissants and fruit for breakfast, beer with chips and salsa at noon, wine and small plates at happy hour (enough to skip dinner), and three kinds of pie in the evening from 8:00 to 9:00. Don’t miss the ollalieberry pie, a central coast speciality.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2025

    10
    Excellent trip and good walking distance to restaurants and stores
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved the wine and cheese hour and the croissants in the morning! Loved the decor and the ambiance;)

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Very nice place to stay. We are going back for sure. Offered breakfast, mid afternoon snacks-more
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night

    I cannot think of anything that I didn't like. It was all great

    We loved the little breakfast items the hotel offered for free. Lovely croissants with coffee and fruit. Delicious

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing really, perhaps the only thing was that I would have preferred a room a bit further from the reception, as there was a little loud music playing during the day. But then again, while we could hear it, it wasnt bad, and we didnt have to go far for laundry or the wine and snacks evening. It is definitely not much to worry about :)

    Beautiful hotel, amazing friendly staff. We were able to do our laundry in the hotel. There was a basket of complimentary snacks in our room upon arrival. There was even complimentary wine and snacks, which we were able to bring to our room. Everybody was just extremely kind and this was probably the best hotel on our road trip, thank You! :)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    10
    My go to place in Avila beach!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful place, welcoming staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    10
    Best staff around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to report.

    The friendliest staff around! Cozy, quaint hotel with tons of charm. We love the location and the bread and breakfast style to it. Every time we stay, we have a consistent experience. We have stayed twice in the last 2 weeks and can’t wait to return!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2025

    10
    Loved it all!! Best hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You can hear everything. But it was still amazing!

    Loved everything about this cute hacienda style stay! All the extra goodies from morning till night was literally amazing!! 8pm pie and ice cream!!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    10
    Perfect weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    Quiet

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2024

    10
    Wonderful place, wonderful complimentary treats and more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful room, spa tub and excellent staff! The best was all the complimentary treats for breakfast, aperitif, after dinner dessert and more! Generosity is always very appreciated and these guys really know how to make guests happy!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    8.0
    Nicely appointed. Love the in-room kitchen, although basic cooking utensils would've been nice
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 3 nights

    no pool or hot tub, no gym

    Friendly staff. Nice morning, afternoon snacks

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    10
    La Fonda Hotel loves to pamper you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't say a thing negative....This Spanish style hotel is near everything. You can go to the beach, shop and wine taste all very walkable.

    This Hotel was the perfect location for a concert we attended this weekend. We walked right to the venue. The staff was superb!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel with a helpful staff and superb location -- consider it for a special beach weekend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed here for two nights over the Cal Poly graduation weekend, which was a special occasion so we were willing to pay the room rate, especially since all the hotels in SLO jack up their rates astronomically for that weekend. But for a regular getaway weekend, this was very pricey even for such a good location. If they have specials during the winter or discounts through Booking.com I'd definitely come again!

    This is an exceptional hotel, easy walking distance from a public beach and within just a few blocks of multiple restaurants and cafes. The room was a beautiful suite with a big kitchen and plenty of amenities. Terrific Happy Hour and a very helpful staff. We really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2024

    10
    Great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2024

    10
    Definitely the best hotel I have ever stayed in!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was luxurious, calm, welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed being so close to the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a nice balcony.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2024

    10
    Great experirence from beginning to end. Parking garage was a great add on.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room Selected at Check-In
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was great. No complaints from either me or my partner.

    Everything was great from beginning to end. We were welcomed right away and even let us check in a little early so we could start our visit sooner. The Happy hour is great to just hang out on the property before heading out

    Stayed in July 2024

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