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Avila Lighthouse Suites

550 Front St, Avila Beach, CA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking
Pet Friendly

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About this property

Avila Lighthouse Suites is a 3.5-star beachfront hotel in Avila Beach, California, located steps from the Central Coast Aquarium and the Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail. The property sits on the beach with views and immediate access to the shoreline, making it an ideal base for exploring the coastal area. Point San Luis Lighthouse is 1.8 miles away, and San Luis Obispo County Airport is 11 miles from the property.

All 54 suites feature air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, and refrigerators. Each room includes a pillowtop bed dressed with down comforters and premium bedding, a private balcony, and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer. Guests rate room comfort highly at 4.7 out of 5 stars.

The hotel offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and complimentary bicycle rentals for guests. A daily continental breakfast is served from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Additional amenities include concierge services, gift shops, a firepit, beach volleyball, beach yoga classes, miniature golf on site, and wedding services. The property features a fireplace in the lobby, a business center, and meeting space. Outdoor recreation nearby includes hiking, biking, surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and boat tours. Dogs and cats are permitted.

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to midnight, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk and offers self-parking. With a guest recommendation rate of 92.7% and an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 across nearly 1,000 reviews, the location itself receives a perfect 5 out of 5 rating from guests.

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at Avila Lighthouse Suites in Avila Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Central Coast Aquarium and Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Avila Beach Golf Resort and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Point San Luis Lighthouse.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Central Coast Aquarium - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Avila Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bob Jones City to Sea Bike Trail - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Desire Sweet Shoppe - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Avila Beach Community Center - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Avila Beach Golf Resort - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Old Port Beach - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Fisherman's Beach - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
San Luis Obispo Lighthouse - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Avila Valley Barn - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Pismo Preserve - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Avila Hot Springs - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Port San Luis Lighthouse - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Point San Luis Lighthouse - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Santa Maria, CA (SMX-Santa Maria Public) - 51.4 km / 31.9 mi

The preferred airport for Avila Lighthouse Suites is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Avila Beach? This hotel has 4200 square feet (390 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

11 miles from San Luis Obispo County Airport
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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 fire extinguisher
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 50.63 per accommodation, per night
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)<

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-out is available.