Avista Resort - Reviews

WARNING- DO NOT STAY HERE... – Posted Sep 8 2011

Horrible

Echo chamber from deck did not allow conversation, room decor the pits, RESORT FEE, Processing FEES, EXTRA TAXES. These are EXTRA hidden costs. Do NOT make reservations on-line. These hidden charges

Wouldn't stay again--over... – Posted Dec 18 2010

Horrible

Staff not helpful.Very loud.Hard to get elevator, since only a few to use.No ice...machines always empty.Food selection poor.... more on Travelocity

Double charged for same rooms... – Posted Dec 18 2010

Horrible

We made reservations via Travel agency but the AVISTA RESORT also charged us.I had changed the reservation date and this caused double booking of the ... more on Travelocity

Nice time of year to visit... – Posted Sep 5 2010

Good

The stay was really nice. We learned the difference between ocean view and oceanfront view. :)We had 2 balconies, one from the living room and one... more on Travelocity

Spring Break 2010... – Posted Apr 17 2010

Excellent

Getting away from the cold weather of Michigan was our main objective.Avista staff was very helpful and the location on the North beach was fantastic.... more on Travelocity

Great family place.... – Posted Feb 15 2010

Excellent

Clean rooms with lots of room, great view of ocean,kitchen well stocked,living room great for lounging.Balcony great-sliding glass doors solid.Liked... more on Travelocity

July 09 With 3 children... – Posted Nov 18 2009

Good

We stayed here in peak season of July 2009. The pools are great. Beach is great. Restaurant was OK at best. Parking is across the street in a private ... more on Travelocity

Pretty enjoyable experience... – Posted Sep 11 2009

Good

We arrived late on a Friday night. The desk agent was very polite and helpful. The washer/dryer combo in our unit was out of order. We thought the... more on Travelocity

Very nice vacation... – Posted Jul 28 2009

Excellent

This hotel was clean, right on the beach, and everyone was very friendly and helpful. We landed early, and they allowed us to check in right away.Our ... more on Travelocity

Great Vacation for family... – Posted Jun 22 2009

Excellent

We just returned from a 5 night stay at the Avista Resort.It was a great room with two balconies and separate sleeping areas for the kids and the... more on Travelocity

Excellent Place to Stay... – Posted May 26 2009

Excellent

For the second year, we stayed at the Avista Resort.Again, we were very pleased with the facility.The beds were comfortable, the washer/dryer,... more on Travelocity

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!... – Posted May 26 2009

Excellent

My wife and I stayed here for the Memorial Day weekend in room 724.Clean. Beautiful ocean views, very nice staff, eateries and pools (indoors and... more on Travelocity

Friends Trip... – Posted May 4 2009

Good

I performed a thorough internet search and review of this hotel prior to booking it.The photos of this hotel online are dated.This hotel is worn and... more on Travelocity

not as expected... – Posted Apr 18 2009

Horrible

We arrived at the resort relying on the information and reviews on the web site. Wewere very disappointed. The hotel smelled strongly of chlorine... more on Travelocity

The Best Stay At A Hotel Ever ... – Posted Mar 21 2009

Excellent

The front desk was soooo sweet!!! I messed up abd booked a non-smoking room and needed smoking and they helped me take care of it. Very clean room!!! ... more on Travelocity

I HAD A GREAT TIME AT AVISTA... – Posted Dec 17 2008

Excellent

LAST TIME WE STAYED IN A MUCH LARGER SUITE, A BIT OVERWHELMING, BUT THIS TIME IT WAS JUST THE RIGHT SIZE.AND IT WAS ON THE TOP FLOOR!!MY FAVORITE... more on Travelocity

The Avista is the Best!... – Posted Oct 24 2008

Excellent

This was our second year coming to the Avista for a college reunion weekend with friends. We were coming from different areas and arriving at... more on Travelocity

Amazing Hotel!... – Posted Oct 21 2008

Excellent

This hotel was absolutly amazing! Staying here was like staying in ones own appartment on the beach. With a kitchen stocked with any dish / pots and... more on Travelocity

Great with Kids... – Posted Oct 9 2008

Excellent

Nice rooms.Comfotable beds; even the one hidden in the wall. Parking deck across street but big enough that large SUV can navigate easily.Pools and... more on Travelocity

travelers with friends just... – Posted Sep 12 2008

Excellent

Excellenthotel everything was excellent except for the mattress'son the beds. I have a bad back and the mattress was too soft. Woke up with a stiff... more on Travelocity

Avista Resort... – Posted Jul 17 2008

Good

Overall, our stay was pleasant. The pool area was very crowded but what do you expect when you go in the middle of summer. The only problem we had... more on Travelocity

Never again... – Posted Jul 6 2008

Mediocre

This is a 2 star hotel with 4 star pricing. Check-in takes an extremely long time with only one other guest in line. We booked a smoking room and got ... more on Travelocity

Great place... – Posted Jun 11 2008

Excellent

We stayed in a 3 bedroom unit. It was like having an an apartment of your own. It was stocked with kitchen utensils, appliances, and china. The... more on Travelocity

Great Value... – Posted May 26 2008

Excellent

We truly enjoyed our vacation and this hotel was very clean and well equipped with everything one would need. The pool was very clean, the... more on Travelocity