Best Things Nearby:
Hearst Castle
Winery Tours
Beaches
Best Things About the Resort:
View
On-site amenities
Resort Experience:
We were given a one bedroom with a gorgeous view of the bay and harbor in the Sunterra
section which is a smaller one bedroom than the RCI side. The
explanation given was that it was Easter break and the only Imperial
units were golf course view. Given the choices we took the Regal unit.
The nice thing about the Sunterra side is that it is very private. No
one can look up and watch you on your deck.
The unit was fine for 2 adults and a child but I wouldn't cram 4
adults in the 542sq ft space. Well equiped kitchen with service for
4, generous with the cooking gear and actually had sharp knives!
Welcome pack of coffee, creamer and sugar. Dishwasher detergent and
dishwashing liquid were also provided as well as coffee filters for
the week. The bathroom was very large in relation to the unit size.
It was a country mile to the elevators though and we used the stairs
in our wing often to and from the pool area.
The space is well set up and decorated nicely with no readily
apparent wear. The only strange thing was there was no bureau in the
bedroom so you have to make do with the TV cabinet drawers in the
bedroom and living area.
The pool area is very nicely done with separate kiddie pool and small
spa all of which are heated to about 80 degrees. Nice glass walled exercise room overlooking the pool and an arcade/game room. The pool area is
designed with low buildings surrounding it to cut the breezes from
the ocean.
All the common areas of the resort are well maintained. Daily trash
take-out and towels with mid-week cleaning and linen change are
provided.
Activities included a welcome continental breakfast on Saturday, all
sorts of Easter activities for the children, winery tours and the San
Luis Obispo market. There are movie nites in the owners' lounge and
games that you can borrow.
SLB is ideal for a romantic getaway or for families. Avila Beach is
what you make it. There is golfing, tennis and beach right at or very
near the resort. There is a 3 star quality restaurant. Everything
else is a drive, including a supermarket. Absolutely gorgeous area
and we would go back but Avila is by no means a "happening" place. It
is romantic and quiet and an ideal location for a relaxing vacation.
We would give San Luis Bay Inn Resort an 8 because of its isolation
and distance from major airports (225 miles from SFO, 200 miles from
LAX).
- Unit Type: 1 Bedroom
- Activities: Very Good
- Amenities: Excellent
- Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
- Family Friendliness: Excellent
- Service: Very Good