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Your beach house awaits at Avila Lighthouse Suites, a 54-room, all-suite oceanfront hotel located just steps from the surf and sand of sunny Avila Beach, California. Each of our two-room suites feature 550 to 1,100 square feet of coastal comfort, modern amenities, and a private balcony or patio with varying beach views.
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What a wonderful surprise. We stayed one night in an ocean front king suite with a small child. It was last minute, and we were so impressed with ease of check-in, an electric vehicle charger, proximity to the beach, room quality, and the friendliness of the front desk staff. We are big travelers, and we appreciate the small touches that make a big difference, like: snack basket, bottle of wine, and handwritten welcome letter. It is right across from the beach, within steps of dozens of bars and restaurants--you can't beat the location and price. The rooms were tastefully decorated and clean. We got lucky with our neighbors. You are VERY close, but ours were quiet and respectful. We will definitely be back and next time we will try to get a room on the 2nd floor to make sure we don't hear any foot traffic above.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Responded Apr 6, 2020
Dear TravelHappyJo, Thank you taking the time to write a review. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay as well as all that Avila Beach has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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The moment we walked in our room (room 120) we all said, WOW!
As you walk in there's a plush velvet sofa, chair, floor lamps, small sink, refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee machine and flat screen tv! The windows are something I've never seen before in a hotel. They are quite lovely actually. They have plantation shutters. A perfect set up if you ask me. There's a thick straw area rug.
The bathroom has double sinks, in the shower they have the shampoo/conditioner/soap dispenser. Hair dryer and plenty, plenty towels!
The closet is very ample with 2 large sliding mirror doors, 2 shower terry robes (the heavy luxurious ones), iron, 2 folding luggage racks, extra blankets and pillows!
There's a separate door that leads to the main bedroom. Both Queen beds were super comfortable (really comfortable!) 4 pillows on each bed. The carpet covers the entire room, let me tell you it's so soft and plush!
The nightstand has a phone and alarm clock with 2 USB ports to charge 2 devices at once.
There's a round table in the corner with 2 chairs. There's a chair next to the flat screen as well.
There's a charming patio that faces the pool and you can somewhat see the ocean. It does have lots of plants and flowers. So it's somewhat secluded (I like the privacy feel) it's just far enough and private enough where you don't feel watched. This room faces the pool. The patio has 2 chairs and round tables. We grabbed pizza the 1st night and ate al fresco. There's a wall light in the patio it's not the brightest. Also, the patio wall can be used as additional seating if needed (it's at about above knee height). The patio has top to bottom sliding plantation shutters. There are no curtains on the windows.... not to worry the shutters did a great job on keeping the sunlight out.
Parking: The property has charging stations for electric cars! The parking is under a roof on street level. Plenty rolling luggage caddy's. Elevator with clear signs directing you to your room number. A wheelchair can easily navigate through the property from the room to the main floor and out to the Main Street.
You're walking distance to the pier, kids play/climb area with swings. Lots of restaurants, wine tasting, shops, one store in particular is just adorable called HULA HUT. They are a 1 stop shop! Ice cream, fudge, coffee, breakfast meals, Avila Beach shirts, handmade gifts, candles you name it the list goes on and on!
Hope this review has helped! It's a charming hotel, you will love it !
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Golda GM, General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites
Responded Nov 6, 2021
Wow, we are completely blown away by your thorough review! Thank you for writing such a detailed summary of your experience and taking the time to share your “tips” for future guests. In addition, it warmed our hearts to see so much praise for our enviable location and well-thought-out amenities throughout the review. We appreciate your compliments. The ambiance of our Avila Lighthouse Suites screams indulgence and relaxation. Whether our guests are relaxing in the pool, being mesmerized by our unobstructed ocean views, or enjoying our complimentary breakfast offering, their joy is unmistakable! We take great pride in welcoming all of our guests as evidenced by the warm reception of all our staff. Again, I appreciate you sharing your review, and I would be so pleased to know we’ll get the pleasure of welcoming you back very soon.
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The hotel property is impeccable, rooms have a nice living room area with a kitchenette and sofa bed—and the main bedroom area closes off from the the rest of the room! If you have young kiddos you know how awesome that it! My husband slept in the main room with the baby in a pack-n-play and I slept with my daughter on the sofa bed. Since the door is right by the sofa bed we weren’t comfortable having her sleep alone (she’s three). It all worked out great.
COVID has very little impact on our stay.
Staff was very friendly.
Only complaint is the hallway lights are really bright and the plantation shutters don’t keep the light our very well. I had a blackout curtain with me and I put it to use.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from GM Golda, General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites
Responded Nov 17, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review about your stay. It sounds like from start to finish everything was great. We love hearing when our guests enjoy themselves. Your comments about the hallway lights have been noted and shared with our Engineering Team. Thank you. We appreciate you.
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Location is great and so is the pool. The rooms are quite expensive ( unless I am missing the discounts) and minimal service. For an average of over 400 a day you get little room cleaning with minimal done when you get it.. They had a grab and go breakfast when we got there and neglected to tell anyone that full breakfast was going to be started mid week. The survey on the hotel asks if we felt we were treated special . No way. The rooms are dark and there is no storage for items except for the floor. The big draw is the pool if you have kids. With the view of the ocean its great! Looking to book ahead I saw the prices were 50% higher for next year.!! That may knock us out of the running !
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Golda GM, General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites
Responded Jul 12, 2021
Your stay experience is of the utmost importance to us and therefore I apologize that it did not echo the perfection we desired for you. We are abiding by local regulations as well as our management guidelines. We are in agreement with our guests who have overwhelmingly stated their preference to not have hotel staff entering their rooms during the pandemic unless specifically requested. And as you are also aware, drought is a recognized California problem, and the hospitality industry is under increasing pressure to reduce water consumption. To help reduce water usage, we are only providing housekeeping cleaning service every other day. Our team strives to be friendly, welcoming, and always eager to serve and delight our guests, and as such all requests are promptly fulfilled. We truly appreciate the feedback that you have provided and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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My husband and I just spent 3 days at Avila Lighthouse Suites for the first time. We were completely satisfied with the experience. the location is idyllic, being a stone's throw from the beach and calm ocean for swimming and boating. The property is very well maintained and the rooms are clean, if a little dated. Still, the rooms are spacious and provide the basics, including two TVs in separate areas, fridge, microwave and coffee maker. We were in an ocean view suite with a balcony that looked out on the beach and ocean, which could be mesmerizing. I fell asleep to the sound of gentle ocean waves. There were lots of families, but it was very quiet at night. the staff are unfailingly friendly and very well informed on activities in the area and neighboring communities. There is a lovely adjacent park and places to walk along the ocean.. The grab-and-go breakfast was more than sufficient, if not ideal, under present circumstances. Many people order take-out and bring it back to the property, where there are nice outdoor covered seating areas surrounding the pool. Avila Lighthouse Suites is a place we will definitely return to for a respite.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Summer Rogovoy, General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites
Responded Sep 2, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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very pleasant stay great location great views will diffently come and back .Avila beach is great to get away from a busy hectic time . Very quiet resort so peaceful and surrounded by so many other central coast beaches
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from SummerR190, General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites
Responded Jan 30, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future!
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great location and really enjoyed with our 1 year old. I recommend book way in advance to avoid paying high price. It was really convenient that our room had a small fridge/microwave and they even offered a pack and play for crib. Few downsides... No blackout shades means babies will wake up early, our mattress seemed old and was very uncomfortable, pretty expensive compared to other options. Other than that, location is perfect, great for families.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Golda GM, General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites
Responded Aug 10, 2021
I am thrilled to know that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us. I understand that there are many travel options when visiting Avila Beach and we sincerely appreciate and thank you for choosing The Avila Lighthouse Suites as your host. I am also pleased to know that you have enjoyed our location, the ambiance of our hotel, and our amenities. As far as the prices, we have to stay competitive with the market. Please join our email list on our website - www.avilalighthousesuites.com - for our exclusive email offers and private offers for exclusive discounts, which guarantee the lowest price. You may also give us call directly. We are looking forward to welcoming you back, for another memorable stay! Thank you.
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Pros: location Cons: dirty sheets upon check-in that were promptly changed upon request. Did not expect dirty sheets from a previous guest for paying $500 a night. Breakfast - I understand restrictions in light of Covid 19. However, breakfast was very limited and not acceptable if the same room rate is charged. The hotel could easily add at least some pancakes, eggs and yogurt.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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It has been about 5 years since we last came here. Stayed over Labor Day weekend. Everything was great. Can't wait to come back again.
Only suggestion is that since housekeeping is not scheduled for shorter stays, it would be great if the room had a light duty upright vacuum in the closet or something. When we stayed in another beach front hotel, they had one and it was great to vacuum up all the sand the kids brought in. I know I could have requested housekeeping, but a quick vacuum I can handle. The housekeeping staff work hard enough as it is.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Golda GM, General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites
Responded Sep 11, 2021
Thank you for this wonderful survey. We appreciate your loyalty. I am so pleased to see that we have exceeded your expectations and really strive to make sure each and every guests that comes to our beautiful property experiences the same. Your feedback will help us make improvements for our future guests visit. Thank you. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back the next time you are in the Avila Beach.
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Heater broke our first night and remained out our entire stay. Front desk staff blamed s for not knowing how to program it. Our infant child had to sleep in the cold. Repair workers failed twice to fix it. The space heater gave off a foul odor. Our room keys never opened the pool gates or external gates despite repeated recoding and request for assistance. Our room keys also had to be re-programmed for our door and the lady at the front desk blamed us for the problem.
Customer service on par with a 2-star budget hotel. Very disappointed.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from SummerR190, General Manager at Avila Lighthouse Suites
Responded Mar 12, 2020
Dear willphillips2020, I am so sorry that we did not provide you with an amazing stay. Please know that I have addressed the issues that you have mentioned. I would love an opportunity to welcome you and your family back for a wonderful experience. Please reach out to me directly if I can ever have you return.
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There are more places to choose from in the Avila Beach area.
PRICE RANGE
$285 - $415 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
avila lighthouse hotel avila beach, avila lighthouse beach
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan Luis Obispo CountyAvila Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
54
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