Hotel Stay at 4-Star Abbey Resort and Avani Spa in Fontana, WI

Abbey Resort and Avani Spa
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Three former presidents have stayed at this Geneva Lake luxury resort, which features restaurants and an indoor pool; airfare not included

What You Get

  • Stay for two in a resort-view double-queen room, harbor-view double-queen room, pool-view double-queen room, resort-view king room, harbor-view king room, or pool-view king room
  • Up to two kids 16 or younger stay free

$25.32 Daily Resort Fee Includes

  • Nightly movies in Immersion Cinema
  • Hosted family activities
  • Weekend bonfires with s’mores
  • Bicycle and sports equipment rentals
  • Hot tubs
  • High-speed internet access
  • In-room coffee
  • Coffee makers in guest rooms
  • Ice skating rink and rentals (seasonal)
  • Valet parking

Hotel at a Glance: Abbey Resort and Avani Spa

Abbey Resort and Avani Spa is situated on a scenic 90-acre plot on Geneva Lake’s western shores. As the only full-service resort on the Lake Geneva shores, onsite facilities include recreation areas and a state-of-the-art spa with a diverse menu of services. The resort has even attracted such rarefied company as Carrie Underwood, Aaron Rodgers, Olivia Munn, Dave Matthews, and Presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool and the kids can splash in the wading pool.

  • Dining options: There are several onsite restaurants, including 240° West—a locally-sourced farm-to-fork restaurant, the Waterfront Restaurant—featuring an updated contemporary lake feel with live entertainment on weekends, Bar West—a lounge featuring live music, and the Starbucks-serving Café Latte.
  • Guest rooms featuring cottage lakeside furnishings, beamed or vaulted ceilings, high-definition flat-screen TVs, and patios or balconies.
  • Pamper yourself at the onsite Avani Spa, where you can unwind with a massage, facial, or body wrap

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin: Lakeside Mansions and Historical Museums

Located within 90 miles of Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison, Lake Geneva has become one of the Midwest’s most popular destinations for recreation. Geneva Lake—a gaping gulf of fresh water ripe for swimming, leisurely sails, water skiing, and tubing—is the resort town’s biggest draw in the summer. Admire the scenery by taking a stroll on the Geneva Lake Shore Path, a 21-mile walkway planned by early settlers that stretches around the entire lake. Along the way, you’ll pass expansive gardens and the opulent estates that helped the town earn the nickname “Newport of the West.”

In the winter, outdoor activities range from sledding and cross-country skiing in Big Foot Beach State Park to ice-fishing on Geneva Lake. There's also plenty to do indoors, such as the Geneva Lake Museum, which takes visitors back in time with re-created late 19th- and early 20th-century shops.

Amenities

  • Coffee bar/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa (fees apply)
  • Indoor pool
  • Free valet parking
  • WiFi (included in resort fee)
  • Bonfires
  • Bike rental
  • Ice skate rental (seasonal)
  • Disc golf
  • Hosted family activities
  • Nightly movies in Immersion Cinema

Room Details

Resort-View Double-Queen Room, Harbor-View Double-Queen Room, and Pool-View Double-Queen Room

  • Two queen beds
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 4
  • Adding occupants above standard: $15 per night for each additional guest 17 or older; kids 16 or younger stay free

Resort-View King Room, Harbor-View King Room, and Pool-View King Room

  • One king bed and one sofa bed
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 4
  • Adding occupants above standard: $15 per night for each additional guest 17 or older; kids 16 or younger stay free

Hotel Policies

  • Check in: 4 p.m.
  • Check out: 11 a.m.
  • $25.32 resort fee includes:
    • Nightly movies in Immersion Cinema
    • Hosted family activities
    • Weekend bonfires with s’mores
    • Bicycle and ice skate rentals (seasonal)
    • Board game rentals
    • High-speed internet access
    • In-room coffee
    • USA Today (Mon-Fri)
    • Local and toll-free calls
    • Valet parking
  • Parking: included in resort fee.
  • Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
  • Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
  • Accessibility: please contact property for handicap-accessibility requests or options.
  • Room upgrades: not available

Getting There

  • Nearest airport: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE; 53 mi)
  • Distance from Milwaukee: about 56 miles

Need To Know Info

  • 72-hour cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
  • No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
  • Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
  • No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
  • Must be 18+ to check in
  • Credit card required at check-in
  • $25.32 daily resort fee plus tax paid at check-in
  • Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability
  • Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
  • Final price at checkout may include an additional Groupon service fee, which Groupon retains as compensation for facilitating your reservation; this fee will not exceed 6% of the nightly cost of the reservation
  • Total price is inclusive of all taxes and fees.
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
  • Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

About Abbey Resort and Avani Spa

Customer Reviews

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JaceLynn
1 rating|1 review
Clean and kind staff
Sylvia
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11 ratings|6 reviews
Cleaned and updated!
Rocio
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Shutterbug
87 ratings|35 reviews
Fun place for kids and we have a beach that is in walking distance .
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kathleenmU5916CT
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The Abbey again The grounds are lovely we had a harbor view. The staff is very friendly. I will say even though the rooms had been recently renovated the lighting especially in the bathroom is very poor, the sink took quite awhile to warm up and the shower head was not good. The mattress on one of the beds was worn so you rolled to the side. Our outside balcony had crumbling cement pavers. As far as common areas, there are plenty indoor spaces but the furniture is dirty and stained or had very worn cushions. They need a complete refresh on those areas. We are at both restaurants 240west for breakfast and honestly it was not as good as in the past but the service was great and the staff was very friendly. In the waterfront the staff was great especially Kelly the bartender she was super friendly and professional. I do wish they had pizza on the menu sometimes You just want to split a pizza. We will still return and hope improvements are still ongoing the outdoor areas are so pretty and well maintained.
476patriciaanng
|1 review
Fantastic weekend excellent staff This place was green!! We were in town for a family reunion and there was something for everyone… the rooms were great and the food was fantastic. There was even a magic show going on. That was family friendly. We all enjoyed. Thank you for making our stay something to remember. We will definitely be booking again next year.
katherinee401
|1 review
Do not go to this “resort”….. Do not go to this resort!!! Walls are very thin- could hear guests on either side of our room the whole night. They tried to charge us $60 over the quoted cost when we checked in. Bathtub did not drain. Shower cuts off mid shower (heard others with the same complaint speaking at the counter). Hot tub in spa not working- told us to go to the hotel hot tub. When we went to the hotel hot tub the next day- we were told it was not working. However- the spa one was working again- we would just have to pay $50 per person to use it (even though it was not working when we had paid to use it). They offer room service to the spa- but when you call- no one there. I left a message but they never called back. Had to call back later. It seems like nothing is working in this resort- and when brought to management’s attention- they just said they would discuss it with their staff. It is not worth the money. Do not go to this resort. If you are looking for a relaxing experience- skip the Abbey!!!

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