Avila La Fonda Hotel, Avila Beach

Avila La Fonda Hotel - A romantic boutique hotel with whirlpool tubs, gourmet kitchens, and nightly wine receptions

Located at the corner of San Miguel Street and First Street, Avila La Fonda Hotel is a 4-star boutique property featuring 28 uniquely designed guest rooms, including accessible options with roll-in showers and visual alarms. Select suites include full gourmet kitchens, heated towel racks, and private lanais with outdoor kitchens. Guests can enjoy nightly hosted wine and cheese receptions, complimentary beach towels and chairs, and a 24-hour guest pantry stocked with snacks. The hotel’s updated amenity process provides welcome snack baskets and pre-stocked refrigerators with wine and appetizers. Nearby attractions include the Central Coast Aquarium (0.2 miles), Avila Beach Pier (0.2 miles), and Harford Pier (1.5 miles), home to BJ’s Live Seafood. A continental breakfast with fresh-baked croissants and coffee is available each morning at Avila La Fonda Hotel.

Pros

The nightly wine and artisan cheese reception features local selections.

Accessible rooms include widened doorways, roll-in showers, and visual notification devices.

Complimentary beach gear (towels, chairs, umbrellas) is provided for coastal outings.

Select suites offer private outdoor kitchens with gas BBQs and fireplaces.

The Bob Jones Trail, a scenic biking and walking path, is two blocks away.

Cons

Dog-friendly rooms are limited and require direct booking.

No on-site restaurant serves full meals; dining options are nearby.