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Abbey Resort and Avani Spa

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach resort near Yerkes Observatory

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Marina
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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269 Fontana Boulevard, Fontana, WI, 53125
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Foot Golf Range
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Geneva Cruise Line
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Resort View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Fontana

On lake.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Yerkes Observatory and 6 miles (10 km) of Black Point Estate with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Big Foot Beach State Park and Riviera Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Geneva Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Foot Golf Range - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Lake Como - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Riviera Beach - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 16 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 17 min drive
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sammy's on the Square - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bar at Chuck's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Mill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪South Shore Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Niche - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Abbey Resort and Avani Spa

3.5-star beach resort near Yerkes Observatory
Abbey Resort and Avani Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a waterslide, and an indoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

A 24-hour business center, 25 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this resort measures 40000 square feet (3716 square meters) and includes a conference center. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a health club are also featured at the family-friendly Abbey Resort and Avani Spa. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Fontana resort is smoke free.

  • 334 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 40000 sq ft of conference space
  • 3716 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Abbey Resort and Avani Spa offers 334 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 17 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 14.95 to 42.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Indoor pool
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 26.38 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Valet parking
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14.95 to 42.95 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Abbey Avani Spa
Abbey Avani Spa Fontana
Abbey Resort & Avani Spa
Abbey Resort & Avani Spa Fontana
Resort Avani
Abbey Resort Avani Spa Fontana
Abbey And Avani Spa Fontana
Abbey Resort and Avani Spa Resort
Abbey Resort and Avani Spa Fontana
Abbey Resort and Avani Spa Resort Fontana

Abbey Resort and Avani Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 994 out of 1814 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1814 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 259 out of 1814 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1814 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1814 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun weekend great food great vibes. The staff is always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

C
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sumeyra

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie, Mundelein

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were told Waterfront was a “family-friendly” restaurant, but bar staff asked me to control the noise level of our families’ children. It was not busy where we were seated, but certainly busy at the bar. I’m not sure what they expect from children aged 4-11. Also, we were seated at 7pm and did not receive our food until 8:15pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John, Elwood

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Rooms were cozy and homey just could use a little upkeep, there was water damage in the bathrooms and could use some new paint. The “arcade” was pretty run down, mismatched cheers and tables made it feel like someone’s old basement. Bathrooms in pool area were dirty. Seems like most of the staff were teenagers. I think it was probably amazing in its day but needs some updates. House keeping did an awesome job making up our room when we are out for the day. I appreciate the extra effort they put into arranging the kids stuffed animals on the bed. The ice rink was shut down as well even though I think it could have been open if someone put the effort into maintaining it. The restaurants and bars on site were very nice. We enjoyed the food and drinks. The lobby was decorated really nice for the holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Feel like it’s false advertisement of the beautiful Avani pool. We were excited to use it until we found out it closed at 7 and was $100 for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We reserved a room with a king bed, but they said none were available, so we were given a room with two queens. We were given two $15 vouchers for breakfast as compensation, which was nice. In our room, the bathroom could have been cleaned better. We noticed black mold in the shower. There was also debris on the bathroom floor. The carpet could have been vacuumed better. The bedsheets had something crusty on them and there were stains on one of the accent pillows. We did not have cups, bottled water or body soap on the first night; we got them the 2nd day. Service at the Waterfront restaurant was okay but a little slow. The food was decent. The funfetti cake was really good. We were given silverware wrapped in napkins that were still wet. 240 West was good. We had breakfast and dinner there. Service and food were good. The staff was attentive and checked on us regularly. We enjoyed the fires and hot apple cider at night. The live music was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aracely

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

aleksandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel. Room was clean and specious. Friendly staff . Not overstimulated by loud music. Enough activities for the kids around the resort, board games, balls in the pool, daily movies either at the pool or small movie theater. Overall, we are happy with our stay. Couple things to mention, the hotel is big and was hard to navigate at times , it felt like a maze, it would be helpful if there would be more directions/ signs. Also, it was cold in most common spaces( hallways and seating areas ) going from the indoor pool to your room felt very uncomfortable. We were disappointed we could not use the ice skate ring, it was closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy to stay in this hotel, everything good. Really perfect food in restaurant especially regular steak. Nice spa and free pool with jacuzzi. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Teeshawn

Travelled with family
Rooms were fairly cleaned on the surface. Floors needed to be vacuumed. The bathroom provided 1 set of towels/wash clothes.....we were a family of 3. Housekeeping was a bit slow to respond. Bartender at Waterfront Bar (Austyn) was clearly having a rough day: slamming down cups, huffing and puffing when I asked for a cocktail menu, unpleasant disposition. I'm assuming the bar was short staffed and he was frustrated. Nonetheless, his customer service left a bad taste in my mouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Reneisha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed at The Abbey Resort for three days, and unfortunately, it was not a pleasant experience. Considering how much we paid, we expected a welcoming and comfortable stay, but it felt uncomfortable from the start. Most staff were not friendly or welcoming. At the bar, we waited to be served, but the bartender never acknowledged us. After standing there for some time, we felt embarrassed and walked away. Another African American couple shared a similar experience: the bartender slammed his hand on the bar before taking their order, with no clear explanation when questioned. We also had issues with basic room accommodations. We requested additional washcloths and hand soap, which took hours and a second request to receive. The shower water was not hot, making it uncomfortable, and the parking lot had a strong odor of urine—unexpected for a resort of this caliber. With repeated negative interactions and seeing few guests or staff who looked like us, it was difficult not to feel race may have played a role. No guest should feel ignored or unwelcome—especially after paying good money. Unfortunately, this stay did not meet expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zoryana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed was dirty and outdated. The mattress was very dirty. When I showed the pictures of the mattress to the manager ( her name was Veronica), her first response was why did you take the bed cover. She didn’t apologize, instead she started arguing with me that the mattress is not dirty, it look like this from the flipping. The water in the shower was barely warm. I will never go there again and don’t recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anand

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

deby

Everyone was pleasant. Jack was our waiter when we had breakfast. He was so good and so funny. Jacob was a wonderful bell man.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Check in was a breeze. The lady checking us in was very friendly and answered all our questions. Ice skating rink wasn't available. The pool and arcade was fun for the kids. Overall great experience at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sofia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great with family for kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Nice service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025