Avila Beach Hotel

Frommer's Review

Set on a beach, this hotel has more charm, atmosphere, and personality than the resorts described below. It consists of a beautifully restored 200-year-old mansion and a large extension, called La Belle Alliance. In 2006 it opened a new annex, the Octagon Wing, containing 68 suites, the most desirable of the accommodations found here. The mansion was converted into a hotel in 1949, and today attracts the royals of the Netherlands. Each of the rooms in the newer Blues Wing has a balcony with an ocean view; some also contain kitchenettes. The rooms in the main mansion, though rather basic and small, still have charm. Most units have a king-size bed or full-size beds. The newer units have combination tub/showers, whereas some of the smaller rentals are shower only. The hotel lies on the shore road leading east out of the city from the shopping center.

The romantic, open-air Belle Terrace, shaded by huge trees, features a full a la carte menu of well-prepared international food. Blues, an elevated restaurant/bar at the end of the pier, caters to small, informal parties with a taste for jazz, swing, and, of course, blues. Antillean nights feature local cuisine and live music, and there are barbecues Saturday night.

Facilities:
3 restaurants; 4 bars; outdoor swimming pool; tennis court; spa; room service; babysitting; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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