San Luis Bay Inn

Great location, had a 2 bedroom lock off with a view of the pool and ocean. In the middle of July it was never over 72, and got into the 50's at night (coming from AZs +110 heat quite the get-a-way. Every night fog rolled in and stuck around until 9-10 am Unfortunately wild fires in Santa Barbra also brought low hanging smoke nearly ever day. The beach was great with kids but water just 54. Fortunately pool was heated (about 80) and hot tub/spa was well over 100. Plenty of nice chairs and tables, 5 nice BBQ grills. Comfortable beds, nice full kitchen with a great view (lucky). No on site restaurant, but several within walking distance. A good location to tour several local wineries. Stayed a full week, will return next time I can get in (July '26). Hotel was in the process of refurbishing several units, we were in one that had been recently completed. Only about 1/3 of units have ocean views. Grounds are very nice, to walk, sit and relax.

The location is the best part of this hotel. It is a beautiful setting with views of the ocean and the beach. The staff was amazing from checking in to getting recommendations etc. The rooms have full kitchen and comfortable beds with large tv's. The gym is also very good with cardio and free weights. Pool was warm with plenty of chairs. Many barbeques located in various areas with big tables for family and friend gatherings both inside and outside. We enjoyed having coffee each morning out on the lawn area and looking out at the ocean and the piers and boats etc.

This is an interesting option to consider if you want to be near a nice beach and yet save some money. This appears to be a timeshare-oriented property that recently associated with the Hilton brand. It is older but it seems as if they are trying to renovate to bring up to higher standards. When we checked in on a Friday afternoon, we were invited to go to the owners' lounge area on the first floor across from the check-in desk to take part in a little refreshment, including a wine tasting and appetizer spread. That room had windows overlooking the bay. Dated, but great views. Our room had no view to speak of, but did have a Juliet-type balcony, a full kitchen, and a good-sized dining table. A family could readily eat some meals in the room to save money. The decor was dated but functional. The property itself has a small pool that is curiously situated so that it has no view. There is a large parking lot so the parking is free. The property is located just north of Avila Beach but is only a 10-minute walk to the beach and many quaint shops and restaurants. See my photo taken from the edge of the parking lot. At check-in, the front desk invites you to go to the concierge to pick up a discount card that can be used by owners and guests at local establishments. We did go to the desk and were pitched a timeshare presentation. But it was a pretty soft sell, our "no" was accepted and we were given the discount card without complaint. We ended up not using the card because there was a really great "Farmer's Market" event going on in Avila Beach that night (apparently happens frequently during the summer on Friday nights). So many enticing food options there and a fun family atmosphere. There was entertainment as well including some talented Motown-focused musicians. It was especially amusing to see older, burnt-out hippy-type residents dancing and grooving to the tunes.

This was an exchange vacation with RCI, I knew the resort was older when I booked it. I was satisfied with our unit, it had been updated at sometime. When I booked this trip the resort was not part of Hilton at that time. I think Hilton is working on updates, staff was great, pool, BBQ, and views were good. Close to the beach, shops, restaurants, running/walking path, good spot to stay and see the central coast area.

After a grueling journey from Boston involving a delayed flight and lots of traffic on the roads from LAX, we wanted to unwind and enjoy a slice of heaven by a CA beach. I think our experience would've been a lot different if we had time to enjoy the many facilities this resort offers but for a school tour, particularly one as remote as Cal Poly, you need to get a vibe of the town and surrounds and we only had time to hang out in SLO for an hour after dinner. It's about a 15 minute drive from the hotel. Staff were all very nice and helpful but the club is expensive (approx. $330 for a night) for what we needed. Rooms and decor are tired albeit huge with full kitchen and walk in closet. Remember to go buy some food for breakfast - I am not sure if there was a restaurant serving breakfast. It is great if you are a couple to sleep in a King as most hotels are Queens or Doubles which are tough for us and the sofa bed was comfortable for our 17 year old so we had a good night's sleep after our wretched journey. The weather is much cooler here than in further south in LA and so remember your fleeces and light jackets. On reflection, we would've done a lot better by staying in SLO itself to be nearer the campus and to get a feel of the town although if you visit in the summer, remember that half the population of SLO is comprised of students so summers will be atypical.

It's a great location on a bluff in Avila Bay. It's an easy walk down to Avila Beach and the grounds of the hotel have some super views. The property is a time capsule from the 90s and the bed we slept on felt like it was original equipment from the 90s. We had a room overlooking the parking lot where workers were sandblasting concrete or something very loud all day. The patio area was tiny with almost enough room to turn around. The room was large enough but kind of strange with a huge table in the middle. It has a full kitchen, and it seems to be geared toward longer stays. Housekeeping says they only come once every eight days. The concierge guy in the lobby was really a pure salesperson, it reminded me of being in a car dealership. No EV charger on site even though the parking lot had plenty of EVs. No breakfast or restaurant on site, but they do have coffee all the time which is nice. Ping pong and other games in the lobby area were fun.

I stayed in a comfortable efficiency apartment with a full kitchen. The balcony was very small and the chairs didn't allow one to see over the solid railing. The "concierge" team was essentially a marketing team that repeatedly tried to sell me Hilton products, intruding on my stay. When I needed help, they were not available. The experience with the front desk was mixed. The restaurant on campus is oriented towards the golf course, not the hotel.

This is one of the best properties that I have stay through RCI. The view was amazing, the resort was quiet and peaceful and the staff was fantastic! There are restaurants just a short walk away (1/2 mile).

Hilton Grand Vacations has finished the "rebranding" of this large facility in Avila Beach. Our room was comfortable and functional with a lovely view. Check-in and check-out were quick and easy -- with tolerable pressure to attend the "owner update." The only significant flaw was that the screen door was completely off and lying across the balcony.