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Inn at Avila Beach

3.0 of 5
256 Front Street, PO Box 328, Avila Beach, CA 93424
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Inn at Avila Beach
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Pasadena, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Good rate, great little hidden gem, had a room looking out over the ocean, listened to the sounds of the ocean all night. Love it here. Loved their library of books and their collection of vhs tapes though it might be time to upgrade to dvd. Walk outside and take a stroll down to the beach or get a bite... More

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San Marcos, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I had a meeting in San Luis Obispo. When I am in the area, I prefer to stay at Avila Beach. This was our first time staying at the Inn. It was a wonderful spot. The roof top terrace provided a beautiful evening for us to sit with friends, drink wine, eat cheese and crackers, have good laughs and conversation.... More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Avila Beach Inn is in a quaint inn and beautiful beach community with the cutest shops and the best restaurants. We had a room with a view of the beach and the beach Is right across the street from Avila Beach Inn! Our room has a large living room and bedroom a good size bathroom and large closet. These rooms... More

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Corpus Christi, TX
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21 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

New and perfect, it isn't (though being renovated) and the Spanish decor may be over the top, but the location is beautiful, the sound of the surf is relaxing, and our room had a definite romantic charm. Our room wasn't ready when we arrived at 3PM, but we were given a room with a Jacuzzi at no extra charge. It... More

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Newbury Park, California
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We loved our stay at the The Inn at Avila Beach and will definitely be back. Our room was in the back and quiet (not ocean front), next time I definitely will get an ocean front room. We traveled with friends who did have the ocean front and it was amazing. The roof top deck is incredible, we spent time... More

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Boise, Idaho, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

The Inn at Avila Beach is an amazing place to stay. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the views are bar none. I suggest the ocean-view suite because you will never have a more relaxing night than you will at this Inn with the door open and waves crashing all night. The parking is a little tight, but... More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

I stayed here back in November on a week long girls trip with my mom. We spent the first two nights at the Inn at Avila Beach. We really enjoyed this quirky inn. It was very comfortable and we loved being in walking distance of the town. We had the beach view room and it was beautiful just sitting on... More

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b.c.
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

My husband, teenage daughter and I escaped the insane traffic of greater LA and found the Inn, which provided a recovery night. The oceanfront room was quiet, large and had a balcony overlooking the ocean. Avila is a combo working town and resort, with quiet streets, a beautiful pier and beach perfect for fresh air and exercise. The real draw... More

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cahotelguy, Owner at Inn at Avila Beach, responded to this review
April 9, 2013

Love your review! It's not a chain hotel ,you won't wake up in same room you just had in Tulsa .Everything is meant to be fun ,relaxing and different on purpose. We are just finishing a major renovation and our central goal was to keep the Inn playful ,and as unique ,as it has been for last twenty years, we... More

Bakersfield, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

Our experience was definitely memorable. We were looking for a great beach stay within our budget and The Inn made it happen. The Spa room was perfect and romantic. The sound of the crashing waves from our room made it that much more pleasant. The hospitality was gracious and the Sun Deck had the most gorgeous view of the beach.... More

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cahotelguy, Owner at Inn at Avila Beach, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

You made our weekend! We have fun saying," You can't get closer to the ocean, unless you are in a boat !" Really about 30 steps,till you get your feet wet. Like you, the highlight of many guests stay is opening the large sliding doors, and hearing wave after wave .Come back and get your ocean fix ,soon...Oceanfront rooms go... More

ca
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

Avila Beach is for beach people...a sweet little beach right outside your hotel and lovely views. The hotel has a comfy,mexican charm with beautiful old tile work and artistic touches. Add to that wonderful, accomodating owners and staff, a good shower, a sunroof with hammocks and the sound of surf and you have the makings of a great stay.

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cahotelguy, Owner at Inn at Avila Beach, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

A work of Art, Art is missing piece in our lives .As we renovate the Inn we are trying to incorporate little suprises throughout the hotel .You may noticed the new tile in hallways ,each room will have different threshhold of beautiful Mexican "decos " tile /each different . Thank you for noticing more to come !See you soon . More

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  • Sun deck(7)
  • Ocean views(5)
  • Ocean front room(4)
  • Custom House(4)
  • Family suite(3)
  • Wine tasting(3)

Additional Information about Inn at Avila Beach

Address: 256 Front Street, PO Box 328, Avila Beach, CA 93424
Region: United States > California > San Luis Obispo County > Avila Beach
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
If you are looking for the definitive California beach front hotel, this is it. The Inn at Avila Beach is a unique Beach House-style Inn which mixes the best elements of Mexico and the Mediterranean, all within steps of sand, surf, sun, fun, fine dining, and golf, in a true California beach town. Our roof-top deck offers 180 degree views of the ocean and the beautiful California Central Coast. There is nothing like it in this area. ... more   less 
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