Name: Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Address: 298 South Chestnut Street, Downtown Ventura, Ventura, California, United States of America, Ventura, Ventura County, US
Price range: $121–$445 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

Travellers describe Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel as a convenient, walkable base near Ventura Pier and Main Street, with spacious rooms, friendly staff, and standout freebies like a hot breakfast and an evening reception with drinks and snacks.

Guests also appreciate free parking and overall value. Recurring drawbacks include freeway and train noise on ocean-facing rooms, ongoing exterior renovations, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues such as mildew, damp carpets, or odors, plus enclosed balconies with bright lights that cannot be turned off. Choose a city-side room for a quieter, comfortable stay.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub are available, and free parking and an evening reception with drinks and snacks are appreciated. Ongoing exterior renovations, no gym, and occasional issues (noisy pool, murky spa, broken ice machines, or rare power outages) are noted.

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Elizabeth

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nicely redone, big room, quiet. No gym. Good breakfast w lots of options. Courteous staff.

10

William

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is Amazing, the full breakfast buffet is delightful, we took the pedestrian bridge to the beach & pier. Enjoyed a short walk to the historic Main Street... Great shops & restaurants. Staff at the hotel were very attentive & friendly. The pool & Jacuzzi was perfectly maintained & the temperatures were just right... Highly recommend if you are in Ventura you stay at the Amanzi Hotel

8

Yurika

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice size room. Breakfast was good. It was Nice to soak in jacuzzi. Patio light was too bright and we couldn’t turn it off.

10

Theresa

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hot tub and pool water was a little murky. Ice machine on third floor was broken. Property was clean and staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend this hotel and stay again.

8

Luis

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great facilities, staff and very good price. The beach and the restaurants area are a walk away. The only thing is that it is by a highway and the noise outside in the pool area is extremely high

8

Francisco

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its was a nice hotel . The only down fall was that , online its says that it has a gym but it doesn't.

10

Ahmed

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

At first I was surprised to see the entire front of the hotel was under construction. But the inside was great. Very spacious room. We got a welcome drink and snack. Super friendly and accommodating front desk staff. Then, for dinner, we were a free walkable steps to downtown Ventura and all the shops and restaurants. I would definitely stay here again,

8

Sabrina

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay at Amanzi Hotel. The staff was knowledgeable and kind. Check in was quick. The rooms were very clean as was the other facilities. Happy hour was cool and unexpected, they had beer or wine complimentary (2 per adult) along with pizza, nachos and wings. Breakfast was also good, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, waffles, fruit and more. I took 1 star off because the beds and pillows were not comfortable. If you laid close to the edge it dipped down and you felt you were gonna fall off. My back was hurting the next day. Overall though very happy with the stay and would stay again.

6

Ashley

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was friendly and helpful. Hotel is well designed and we appreciated the included breakfast. However - there are some major cons to this location. Hot tub was broken the whole time we were there and the power went out during the last night. The west side of the building has horrible highway noise. If you stay here ask to be on the east side of the hotel.

8

Marie

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking is easy access and free, check-in easy. You have to know where to turn off Chestnut or you may put yourself back on 101 fwy southbound. The facility offers cocktails and munchies after 4pm, which is nice, but the night I checked in there was a party like gathering so no where to sit and they took over whole seating area and continued to stay till after 11pm. I know as I stayed all the way down the hall facing the driveway and I could still hear them thru my door. So rooms are not sound proof! I should have requested to move as they were so loud they echoed down the hall. They floors are likely laminate so the area in lobby echo's. I had to turn up volume on t.v., nice t.v., just to hear movie. The rooms have mini refrigerator and micro along with k coffee, nice! Overall, I would stay again but ask for upper floors. They have a nice breakfast buffet, so I really love this! This hotel use to be Country Inn in Ventura, The update is good, but coziness is gone.. Anyway, I highly recommend for families and couples that want to be close to Ocean and Downtown Ventura. Still a great place to be!!

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Cleanliness

Many reviews note clean, well-kept rooms and public areas, but feedback is inconsistent. Reports include mildew in showers, damp or musty carpets, and occasional odors.

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Ashley

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed here several times for a work event nearby. The front desk staff is always friendly, but this last time our room wasn’t great. Smelled old and there was mildew in the shower. Unless you go first thing the breakfast is cold. Location is handy for what we needed but also it sits behind the train tracks so you will hear that throughout the night as well and parking can be difficult if you have a larger vehicle and the lot is full as the parking garage is tight.

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Christine

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room was so disgusting dirty stained carpet smelled like mildew so strong, floors were so dirty!! And they wouldn't refund me!!! I will never go back!!

10

Suzanne

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Courteous staff

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Richard

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms smells

10

Raul

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was Great!! From service to Cleanliness it was 5 stars!

8

Francisco

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second time staying here. Customer service is beyond excellent, thank you for that. The lobby, eating area, parking areas are super clean. Just one thing, the carpet in our room felt damp or wet while walking on it. I didn't like that

6

Brea

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was bummed I thought I picked and paid for an ocean front room and was put facing the street. The elevator was very difficult to use as there was no directions. Took up too 10-15 min at times to get it to work. Starting in the elevator each room smelt very bad. The hallways and the room all different but not pleasant smells.

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Brittany

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shower was full of black mold, the pillows were thin as paper, the whole place smelled awful, and the guys at the front desk were nowhere near welcoming or friendly. Insanely over priced.

10

Maria

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good and

8

Sonya

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had a hard time finding a simple cup of ice. Also no lotion in the room, instead had one small container of conditioner beside the sink while there was already conditioner in the shower…seemed random. Mold in areas of the shower, and it leaked out if a seam onto the bathroom floor soaking the mat.

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Rooms

Rooms are large and generally comfortable, with some fireplaces and partial ocean views. Ocean-facing rooms can be noisy from the freeway/train, balconies are enclosed with bright lights that cannot be switched off, and some guests found beds or pillows uncomfortable.

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Emily

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall it was a good stay, my 2 issue were the pillows were no very supportive and the extremely bright light that was on all night on the patio made it impossible to hang out out there and relax at night. I spoke with the front desk about it and they just told me it stays on 24 hours a day to light the property.

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William

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room is decent size. Stayed on the freeway side, facing the ocean. Noisy at night from traffic on freeway, coming through the AC unit.

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Lita

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It sits right above the freeway and was very loud but the hotel did say that that side would not be as quiet as the other. Te biggest disapointment was the so called balcony . The floor space was only about 2 feet wide and then there is a sloping wall that prevents getting closer to windows that completly enclose the spce , so I don't feel it was trulely a balcony at all , no fresh air. They do provide a great breakfast buffet.

10

crystal

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable with an amazing view from the balcony. I went for a staycation and it definitely felt like one. Downtown and beach are within walking distance.

8

Debra

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was maybe just ever so slightly above average. The breakfast staff were super and it was nice to have a hot food buffet with chilaquiles no less. Paid for a view that was essentially non existent so don’t bother. The fireolace was cool but not visible from lounge areas so that made no sense. That said the room and bathroom with two sinks was awesome! Parking easy and secure. Always a bonus for road travelers.

8

Scott

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a conveniently located property just a few blocks away from Main Street in Ventura. The staff was universally friendly and welcoming, and the hotel including the public areas and rooms seem recently renovated. My room was quite spacious. And there are a number of dining options just a 5 minute walk away. The only downside is that the rooms that face the ocean also face the 101 freeway and the Amtrak tracks. So if you’re not a deep sleeper, then road noise and the train whistle can be heard all thru the night. I was only there one night so it was bearable, but if night noise from a busy highway isn’t your thing, then it’s best to book a room that faces the city, and not the ocean.

8

Rosalie

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Amanzi is a nice hotel when visiting Ventura, because of it's central location, but the bed and pillows are pretty tough.

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Paul

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very nice. On third floor with little patio and fireplace. Will definitely be back.

8

William

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved almost everything about this place,rooms on the ocean side needs sound proofing in the windows, lights on balconies needs to be able to turn on and off. Otherwise this place is awesome location, location, location

10

Lee

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is my favorite hotel in Ventura. They consistently deliver clean comfortable rooms at reasonable prices. The water facing rooms do experience a lot of road noise, so if that bothers you, ask for a city view room. The location is superior! Lots of shops, restaurants and bistros within an easy walk.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, accommodating, and efficient, with standout breakfast teams and occasional early check-in. A few guests experienced slow or absent front-desk service and inconsistent handling during outages.

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Susan

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked this place quite a bit and would recommend only if you did not have a room on the freeway side. But you get what you pay for! Staff was great for the most part but a little rude in some cases.

10

Richard

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My 2-day stay at the Amanzi was outstanding. My room was really spacious and included a couch, a comfortable chair and a desk. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff is so friendly in particular the front desk staff (especially the young Hispanic guy named Alex I think). The breakfast buffet is top notch. The young Hispanic guy overseeing the buffet is so gregarious and makes you feel like you are a guest in a home going way above and beyond what anyone would expect. Keep up the outstanding service. I always leave already thinking about my next stay.

10

Stan

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great

10

Latorya

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great. Lorena is an absolute gem!! We specified we would be paying cash at check out. When checking out the man up front already had a receipt for a credit card transaction. We did not authorize that. We paid cash and had to tell him to give us a receipt that read CASH paid. We weren’t happy with that at all. That’s why the 4 stars. Lorena… she’s a 10 star employee for sure.

10

John

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Jason helped us with early check in

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Gustavo

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We tried to check in, there were multiple parties also trying to check in. There was no one working the front desk. We waited for 45 minutes. We would appreciate a refund.

10

Rosa

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Slow customer service at check in.

10

EAMON

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We took a trip to universal in socal so we chose this hotel to break up our drive into two days. The staff was welcoming and even provided snacks that evening in the dining area. There was a breakfast included the next morning. The man that was serving food was very kind and made it his goal to insure we had everything we needed. The hotel was clean, safe and comfortable. We would absolutely stay here again. On a side note, that guy that was serving the food needs a raise! He's amazing! Thank you!

10

Patti

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a phenomenal stay. Louis at the front desk went above and beyond to be accommodating. Their breakfast was not a typical breakfast at a hotel. They were making fresh breakfast sandwiches as we arrived. Every part of this stay at Amanzi was exceptional. The rooms were great! The beds were comfortable! We tried to think of something they could improve and could not think of a single thing. We’ll be back.

10

Katie

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very welcoming and great location in Ventura, close to everything! Breakfest was delicious too :)

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Location

Excellent walkable location near the pier, beach, and Downtown/Main Street, with easy freeway access. The hotel sits beside the 101 and train tracks, which some guests note when choosing room placement.

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William

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is Amazing, the full breakfast buffet is delightful, we took the pedestrian bridge to the beach & pier. Enjoyed a short walk to the historic Main Street... Great shops & restaurants. Staff at the hotel were very attentive & friendly. The pool & Jacuzzi was perfectly maintained & the temperatures were just right... Highly recommend if you are in Ventura you stay at the Amanzi Hotel

10

Paul

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

First time in Ventura, and the Amanzi was well positioned to make our stay as good as it could be. It’s just blocks away from both the beach and Ventura’s funky downtown area. Really nice place.

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Scott

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a conveniently located property just a few blocks away from Main Street in Ventura. The staff was universally friendly and welcoming, and the hotel including the public areas and rooms seem recently renovated. My room was quite spacious. And there are a number of dining options just a 5 minute walk away. The only downside is that the rooms that face the ocean also face the 101 freeway and the Amtrak tracks. So if you’re not a deep sleeper, then road noise and the train whistle can be heard all thru the night. I was only there one night so it was bearable, but if night noise from a busy highway isn’t your thing, then it’s best to book a room that faces the city, and not the ocean.

10

Monica

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location by the pier. The staff were very nice.

10

Helty

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our overnight stay at Amanzi Hotel. The location is very convenient: close to the freeway, safe, and within walking distance to Downtown Ventura and the Ventura Pier. We walked everywhere from the hotel. The staff member that helped us was very nice and we had a great parking spot (free of charge). The hotel is very modern and clean, and our room was quite spacious and the bed was comfortable. We slept very well the night we stayed! The breakfast buffet had a nice wide variety of options and were pretty delicious. Will stay here again when we come back! Thank you!

10

Brenda

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close walking distance to everything in town

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Brian

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Walkable to many attractions and places to eat. The complementary breakfast was also a great add on. Anything that saves you money is a plus in my book. Would definitely recommend and will rebook in the future.

10

Heather

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location. Close to beach, shops, and great food. Very walkable. Comfortable plus good breakfast.

8

Leslie

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, near beach and Downtown Ventura

10

Philip

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for exploring downtown Ventura. Be sure to get a room facing the mountains not the freeway.

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Dining

Breakfast is a strong highlight with a hot buffet and good variety. The complimentary happy hour with beer/wine and snacks is popular, though a few guests found breakfast average or occasionally cold.

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Jamie

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed this hotel! Staff is amazing, location is amazing. The breakfast is good and the complimentary happy hour snacks and drinks were a very nice surprise. Will definitely be back.

10

Benjamin

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast buffet was delicious. There was happy hour with complementary snacks and drinks. Free parking. Would go here again if visiting Ventura.

8

Eileen

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I thought it was a nice property, but it did not have an ocean view. The hotel was clean. The room was spacious. Breakfast was good. For cocktail hour they had beer and wine and snacks, which was really nice.

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Kendra

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was amazing! One of the best hotel breakfasts I have ever had.

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Debra

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was maybe just ever so slightly above average. The breakfast staff were super and it was nice to have a hot food buffet with chilaquiles no less. Paid for a view that was essentially non existent so don’t bother. The fireolace was cool but not visible from lounge areas so that made no sense. That said the room and bathroom with two sinks was awesome! Parking easy and secure. Always a bonus for road travelers.

10

Anita

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Food was excellent. Keep up the good work. Breakfast was a great selection and snack time a green treat. Juan and his kitchen crew the most friendly people I’ve met before. Tell them so please. My lady who registered me very pleasant and expertise at her job. As will as Gabriel at front desk.

10

Luz

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Have stayed at this property several times over the past couple of years due to cleanliness, closeness Ventura Pier and downtown Ventura, easy access to freeway, and parking. Hot breakfast and super friendly and helpful breakfast staff are a plus!

10

Maria

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spotless and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good and

10

EAMON

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We took a trip to universal in socal so we chose this hotel to break up our drive into two days. The staff was welcoming and even provided snacks that evening in the dining area. There was a breakfast included the next morning. The man that was serving food was very kind and made it his goal to insure we had everything we needed. The hotel was clean, safe and comfortable. We would absolutely stay here again. On a side note, that guy that was serving the food needs a raise! He's amazing! Thank you!

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Katrina

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay for a night while in Ventura. Comfy bed and good sized room. Great water pressure. Breakfast was pre-scrambled eggs (bland), some greasy animal options, several dairy options, canned juice, mixed fruit, hash browns, sugar waffles (tasty! But very sweet), and an arrangement of breads/bagels, some kind of pastry. Not super healthy and very limited if you are non carnivore (vegetarian or vegan or plant based or otherwise care about your diet lol)

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Month	Average price
January	$136
February	$153
March	$163
April	$165
May	$166
June	$173
July	$171
August	$192
September	$173
October	$161
November	$149
December	$142

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $228	17 $229	18 $359	19 $445
20 $210	21 $191	22 $191	23 $190	24 $191	25 $341	26 $281
27 $126	28 $149	29 $158	30 $137

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $125	2 $198	3 $245
4 $121	5 $121	6 $127	7 $147	8 $154	9 $228	10 $311
11 $140	12 $121	13 $129	14 $136	15 $126	16 $226	17 $238
18 $121	19 $128	20 $126	21 $123	22 $123	23 $183	24 $198
25 $123	26 $123	27 $128	28 $127	29 $129	30 $139	31 $152

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Balcony

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Guest reviews

Very good

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