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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TrailBlazer695362
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The Perfect Wedding & Stay at the Abbey Resort! My daughter and son-in-law were married at The Abbey Resort in Fontana, WI in May, and The Abbey Resort and staff was exceptional from the first day the resort Manager provided us with a tour until the last dance of the evening. The staff, the wedding planning and how organized "everything" was truly showed the years of experience they have in working with families to host the perfect event.
The best part in my opinion is that you have everything at your fingertips in 1 location: the service, rooms, food / beverage and all the other establishments and activities around Lake Geneva. My daughter was married outside by a gazebo right in front of the Abbey's private harbor and it was beautiful! The other great thing about the Abbey is that they offered many options including room size, banquet hall size, and multiple food and beverage packages for any budget.
After the wedding our family talked about what we would have changed or done differently, and we couldn't come up with anything. We owe this all to the staff, the accommodations and I highly recommend!
V2661TFbethanyh
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Would NOT recommend We checked in for a 2 night stay, upon arrival it was a bit late, but the front desk was nice. Walking into our room there was an extremely musty smell which we just left the back door open to try to air it out. It helped some, but the smell is still there. We stayed in villa 6 and It is quite dated inside. The under sink cabinet fell off when I opened it.
In the bathroom there were only 4 towels and 2 washcloths when we have 6 total family members which was on our reservation. No big deal, we got more towels, but it is a bit annoying. There was a serious lack of hot water! I had it all the way on hot and it wasn’t hot enough for me. Again we have 6 people for one bathroom so that was not ideal with the hot water situation.
The king bed was nice however they must have run out of fitted sheets because it was just a flat sheet tucked under. Again, not a big deal but makes it seem cheap.
We ate at both restaurants, both of which had extremely slow wait staff (it was not busy) and the food was not good at all. The kids Mac and cheese came out cold, they forgot the kids sides and was just overall lacking quality.
We unfortunately had not great weather so we took the kids to the indoor pool. We always look forward to a hot tub and theirs was broken which was such a disappointment.
The only plus side was the beautiful view from our room. We love the town, but will not be back to the Abbey Resort.
kathleenmU5916CT
|1 review
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.