Name: Clocktower Inn Ventura
Address: 181 East Santa Clara Street, Downtown Ventura, Ventura, California, United States of America, Ventura, Ventura County, US
Price range: $122–$393 per night
Rating: 8.07

What guests think

Clocktower Inn Ventura draws praise for its walkable downtown location, charming Spanish-style character, and generally friendly staff, while repeated critiques note dated rooms, maintenance issues, and thin noise insulation that can make nights lively due to nearby venues.

Parking is often limited or shared with public lots, and a few guests raise security concerns. Breakfast is simple on weekdays and fuller on weekends, with inconsistent quality. Cleanliness and upkeep are mixed, with reports of musty odors, dampness, and worn bathrooms alongside many clean-room comments. Expect a central, character-forward stay with trade-offs in age, noise, and parking.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with an attached Mexican restaurant/bar, a small hot tub, and a pleasant atrium space. Parking is frequently limited or shared with public lots, and some guests note security concerns.

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10

Misti

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near downtown shops and restaurants, and the beach. Room was nice for a weekend. Staff were very help and friendly. Very good tequila bar and restaurant onsite!

10

Varton

Nov 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Older place but very well maintained. Small but powerful jacuzzi nice and hot. I'll be back!

8

David

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location and stay but very limited parking. I had to park 1 block away on the street.

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David

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very small parking area, lot of homeless people walking around, vehicles unsafe need security, nothing to eat except toast , waffles or fruit for breakfast but the coffee was good,,,,won’t be back there again…

4

Lucy

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unkept parking lot, non- working televisions, limited power outlets, non-working hair dryer, bees in atrium where breakfast was served, old heating system was loud, etc. Not worth the cost of the stay and when issues were brought to the front desk’s attention, no adjustments were made. Power outage during the night and no notifications were made to guests informing them of the issues.

8

alyssa

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the location, easy to walk to downtown to shop and eat. We had a nice upstairs corner room, very spacious. Free parking was a bonus. Our only disappointment was the Mexican restaurant attached to the hotel- the food was not good and service was poor.

10

Karen

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Perfect location... comfortable beds, and a hot tub

8

Jennifer

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really cute hotel that was kept clean. Parking was a little tough, but the mattress and pillow were hard AF. Could feel the springs in the bed, super uncomfortable. Additionally, the hotel is within earshot of the nearby train.

8

Michael

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was good wish the parking was on the property, it was open to the public.

8

Loretta

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, lovely setting neat the mission. Short walk to downtown and many dining options. Unfortunately, a concert at the fairgrounds several blocks away was very loud. Quieter in the room but could still hear the bass. Parking was also a challenge.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several guests report musty odors, dampness, mold, and tired bathrooms, while others found rooms acceptably clean.

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Kelly

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Hotel room was musty and very outdated.

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Brooke

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in person was short and rather rude. Room was not clean, trash from previous guest, bugs on floor and dirty bathroom.

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Suzanne

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly. The carpets in the hallways are dirty, the smell in the room was overwhelming of chemical and musty. The refrigerator was placed on top of a cabinet and completely unbalanced with a coffee maker on top. The bathroom door squeaked. wachemical and musty

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Sandy

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Accommodating staff, clean room, clean property.

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Alyssa

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Despite using the AC, the room was damp, smelled of mold/mildew, there was mold in the shower/tub, it was terrible. Our luggage was 2 lbs heavier going home because everything was damp from just being in the room.

8

monica

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place is a little dated but clean and cute.

6

STEVEN

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Attractive Santa Barbara style facility with an attached Mexican restaurant that was quite good. Our room could have certainly been cleaner. There was what looked like mold on the shower ceiling and urine on the toilet base. Always travel with disinfectant wipes.

6

Adriana

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is beautiful. A bit old and needs attention. Mattress was awful , smelly and old. Black mold in the shower that was painted over. The front desk staff not friendly, housekeepers aren’t friendly either. (At least not this week (8/4th) the breakfast isn’t really breakfast so don’t expect anything fancy at all. It is a lovely hacienda style and if that stuff doesn’t bother you than don’t worry.

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Gadiraju

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Next to downtown shops and restaurants.

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Adriana

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this property to anybody. Our room was riddled with black mold all throughout the bathroom. I couldn’t figure out what the smell was until the morning time. But after I woke up and entered in daylight, you could see the black mold everywhere. The room is also very filthy. The microwave stained and unkempt. A cigarette butt in the door jam outside. The bed sink in the middle. Just could not rest unfortunately. I would not recommend this place to anybody.

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Rooms

Rooms offer rustic charm, with some featuring fireplaces or balconies, and sizes range from compact to spacious. Many mention firm or worn mattresses, external noise, and low showerheads/toilets typical of an older property.

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Rebecca

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great comfortable room…convenient to beach except, no place to hang clothes; dance club at night was noisy and unexpected fireworks scared us out of bed thinking e we were under military attack- really! Someone should have let us know ahead of time.

10

Noel

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were very very comfortable! We actually had a fire place in our room which was really cool! The breakfast in the morning was good the waffle maker was very easy to use and quite delish! We will be staying here again!

6

Maribel

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing location. Hotel is conveniently located right in front of the Buenaventura Mission. Staff are very friendly. Breakfast is included. Parking is free, but limited. Building is outdated, but charming. The beds are super uncomfortable. I felt like i was laying on cardboard and was unable to get a goodnight sleep during our stay.

8

Scott

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Krystin (I think) at the front desk was very lively and fun. She gave us dinner recommendations and made checking in a delight. The only complaint I have was the toilet and shower were very low and not made for anyone over five feet tall

10

Kelly

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only got to stay one night, but we would stay here again. The room was nice and the hotel itself was walking distance to most everything. The only minor thing was the overhead light on the balcony does not shut off at night whatsoever. We would have liked to turn that off.

10

Dolly

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good central location. Staff was very nice. Spacious room!

8

David

Feb 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice Hotel is a very good location, easy to walk to shops and restaurants. The bed in our room was very firm.

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Karin

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice enough hotel. My only complaint… they don’t turn the lights off on your balcony and the drapes don’t cover the windows/slider completely so it was shining brightly in my room all night. I asked if they could be turned off and they said no. It really impacted my sleep.

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Peter

Jan 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Breakfast was pretty good. The view from our balcony was wonderful, as was the fireplace in our room. The mission style furniture was a nice touch, being just across from an actual mission. The bathroom could do with some updating. I'm average height, and the shower head was below my chin. The mattress also seemed old or of poor quality. Overall, it was a positive experience and the staff were absolutely lovely.

10

Michael

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay was so comfortable cozy and the fireplace just brought a whole different vibe. Will definitely book again

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Service

Service is often praised as friendly and helpful with standout front-desk experiences. Some guests, however, report unstaffed or slow check-in and housekeeping/follow-up issues.

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Martha

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for the Ventura Marathon. Front desk staff was not too friendly. She seemed bothered by helping us. She kept telling us to come back later to check in and then a friend arrived and was able to check in right away.

10

Nancy

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff. They even delivered an item to my room after ai had accidentally left it at the front desk. Also, they were very helpful with parking tips.

6

Larysa

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old, no desk in the room, homeless person woke me up by yelling by the window at 5 am. Called front desk, no one answered.

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Janet

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted nice by the front desk. Computer was down so she wasn’t able to do the job for checking us in as she normally would. The room was nice but the water pressure was really bad. Our room was connected to a restaurant and loud music played all day all and tell at least 11pm. Bed was comfy. My sister has another room and her tv didn’t work. About to have their offered breakfast. Cute town.

4

Brooke

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Place is tired. Need more staff. Waited 20 minutes for someone to show up to check us in because there was a toilet issue.

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Patricia

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk staff (specially Jessica and Erica) were just amazing to my husband and I! So very kind and welcoming to us with a card and a couple gifts. We love them!

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donald

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room service stole my Apple Watch. I checked out and realized after leaving that I left my Apple Watch on the dresser. I had to go to a meeting but checked the tracker and confirmed it was in my hotel room and figured I'd go by to pick it up later. A few hours later, room service had cleaned my room, the tracker showed the watch no longer there, and staff said room service didn't find anything. Don't stay here. They employ thieves, and in my case the property they stole cost more than my stay.

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Mary

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay. I imagine they must have staffing shortages because we had to wait to check in for 10 minutes late at night when the front desk wasn’t staffed and no one was around. Our room didn’t have any towels when we arrived, and once they delivered some, one had a brown stain so we needed a replacement. The room was very dusty and for some reason there were no outlets near the beds or nightstand so we had to charge our phones in the bathroom. Probably wouldn’t stay here again since it cost over $200 for one night.

10

Diana

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this quaint, cozy little hotel, the staff was amazing so friendly and accommodating will definitely stay here again.

10

Michael

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front Desk Amy was great to work with. Friendly, efficient, accommodating and customer oriented. She is a perfect introduction to the Clocktower.

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Location

Central and very walkable to Main Street, restaurants, shops, the mission, beach, pier, and fairgrounds. Some stays are affected by noise from trains, bars, concerts, or events.

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Ronald

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Charming boutique property close to Ventura beach and right on the edge of dining/shopping, easy walk to many dining options. Friendly staff willing to give tips on local dining. Included continental breakfast in a covered courtyard atrium included fresh squeezed OJ. All in all, I'd be happy to stay here again when in the area.

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Julia

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I would not recommend this property. We were situated in a corner room, both windows basically covered by fences that stood about 1 foot from the window. My partner and I collectively killed 5 small spiders in our two night stay. The worst part was the noise. We stayed on a Thursday and Friday night. Each night, we were unable to fall asleep until roughly 2:00 am because a club/bar around the corner was blasting Kesha until closing. Also, parking was limited, so we had to street park which was inconvenient to say the least.

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Charles

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very old hotel in need of remodeling. The best feature was location downtown. It is close to restaurants and shops so we walked everywhere. We weren’t aware there is a racetrack nearby and very loud racing went on all day and night Saturday.

10

Martin

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was close to many shops , restraunts and the beach. Being close the the Amtrak was a bonus

8

James

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location just a block from Ventura's wonderful Main Street. Shopping, restaurants, thrift shops and more. There was a Saturday morning Farmer's Market on Main St. with outstanding fresh fruit, vegetables and more. They even had a separate "food court" set up with pre-prepared food and drink.

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Jennifer

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really cute hotel that was kept clean. Parking was a little tough, but the mattress and pillow were hard AF. Could feel the springs in the bed, super uncomfortable. Additionally, the hotel is within earshot of the nearby train.

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Mario

Jan 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Scott

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location.

10

Gadiraju

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Next to downtown shops and restaurants.

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Loretta

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, lovely setting neat the mission. Short walk to downtown and many dining options. Unfortunately, a concert at the fairgrounds several blocks away was very loud. Quieter in the room but could still hear the bass. Parking was also a challenge.

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Dining

Breakfast is basic on weekdays and expands to hot items on weekends; quality and consistency vary. The attached Mexican restaurant/bar is generally well liked, with a few negative experiences.

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10

Misti

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near downtown shops and restaurants, and the beach. Room was nice for a weekend. Staff were very help and friendly. Very good tequila bar and restaurant onsite!

10

Gregory

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always a great place to stay while visiting Ventura. It’s central location to shops, businesses & restaurants can’t be beat. The staff (led by Luisa) is always helpful & friendly. And the weekend HOT breakfast is an additional benefit.

6

Colin

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Property has weathered quite a bit. Everything worked but nothing impressed. The hotel offered waffles for breakfast but no other hot food. Was bare bones.

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Cayce

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is in an excellent location. The beds were extremely comfortable, and I slept well. Our room was surprisingly large. That being said, the bathroom was moldy and the bed sheets had cigarette burns. The soap, shampoo, and lotion provided were awful, so I’d bring your own. Breakfast was the most basic fare of cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, and a waffle maker. We discovered eggs, potatoes, and sausage on our last day but could have sworn it wasn’t there the first two mornings of our stay. The jacuzzi was nice but the timer didn’t work for the bubbles. The staff was helpful enough but didn’t exude hospitality. I also would not recommend a room on the ground floor facing the park.

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Danielle

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast was far too limited with moldy bagels and expired chobani. There should have been hot breakfast. Motel 6 offers similar breakfast options… that and vagabond

10

Chad

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly. Breakfast was lacking on weekdays because sausage and cooked eggs were only available on Sat/Sun. Paint was flaking around tub.

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alyssa

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the location, easy to walk to downtown to shop and eat. We had a nice upstairs corner room, very spacious. Free parking was a bonus. Our only disappointment was the Mexican restaurant attached to the hotel- the food was not good and service was poor.

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Annie

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My family enjoyed the continental breakfast!

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Kelly

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a cool place, loved the vibe and the restaurant/bar was great with good food.

8

John

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good breakfast with good food and ambience

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Month	Average price
January	$116
February	$126
March	$141
April	$150
May	$139
June	$151
July	$163
August	$191
September	$158
October	$144
November	$134
December	$130

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $227	16 $209	17 $210	18 $393	19
20 $210	21 $205	22 $201	23 $214	24 $227	25	26
27 $122	28 $130	29 $130	30 $130

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $143	2 $263	3
4 $144	5 $144	6 $143	7 $147	8 $145	9 $231	10
11 $144	12 $149	13 $147	14 $138	15 $144	16 $261	17
18 $144	19 $142	20 $146	21 $148	22 $145	23 $231	24
25 $147	26 $144	27 $134	28 $144	29 $145	30 $262	31

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Queen)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Classic 2 Double)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Classic Two Queen)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Signature Fireplace King with Patio O)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Superior King)

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Very good

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