Rolling Thunder is a magical place and we feel exceptionally lucky that we were able to spend our…read more36th anniversary/New Year's week there with our family. We were also celebrating our first grandchild as well as our younger son's engagement, and we couldn't have found a better spot for quality time and making memories. The outdoor spaces are extraordinary, gorgeous nature, minutes from town and shopping with resort amenities - had an all-day bocce tournament, epic morning workouts in the giant yoga room, ping pong + frisbee games, long soaks in the hot tub, and hikes to the nearby picturesque river trail. Also outdoor lunches with vistas of the mountains and lush tropical foliage. The beds in the charming ranch home are super comfy and we had some excellent game nights and dinners at home, plus great meals out (Roblars, Rory's Place, The Hip Vegan, The Dutchess). Our granddaughter slept well with her parents in the guest house, and our granddog was happy to run around in a safe fenced area. Communication with Lisa was perfect. Can't wait to return...A+++

The Rolling Thunder Ranch was the perfect place to celebrate my sister's upcoming wedding with…read morefamily and friends. Walking the grounds is such an experience as you always find something new and exciting around the corner; for example the vegetable garden we found towards the back of the property and all the inviting sitting areas scattered throughout. You can have a fun gathering at the pool or take a stroll and find a place to be alone; maybe read or meditate. This place has it all! One evening we had dinner on the patio and the setting could not have been any better: the string lights, the cool stone table that could seat our large party and the amazing tall trees. It felt like we were at a tropical island. Many of us traveled from out of state and the hours it took to get to Rolling Thunder Ranch was well worth it! The only negative is....wish we stayed longer.

I loved this Inn! Delightful grounds, clean yet quaint old-timey cottages, beautiful Spanish color…read moretones, community courtyards with tables and fire-pits, and a warm and helpful staff! From the initial call to book, to the welcoming, through our stay and check out, the staff was excellent and the accommodations were super comfy. There was a crystal clear pool surrounded by trees to provide shade from the sun. The pool area was clean and well-stocked with towels. The jacuzzi was powerful and the chairs and lounges were comfortable. Old Spanish charm, lush gardens, plenty of different suites to choose from, quiet, and only a short car ride to the main street area of Ojai (or bike ride as there are bikes to rent and the bike path into town right out front!). I loved the patios our suite had on both the front and back sides. We used them both during our stay. I purchased the Breakfast Basket, which we enjoyed having in the morning with the coffee and tea that is provided for free in the rooms. The bagels and assorted items in the basket were fresh and convenient. There are also snacks in the room for purchase, if you get the late night munchies. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils for meal prep. The only thing I'd change is to have no pets allowed (or to have one specific pet-friendly unit), but I'm sure many others disagree. That being said, the Inn appeared very clean. I will definitely look forward to visiting again!

So my husband and I stayed here for 2 days to check out the third day. We were going for a relaxing…read moreshort trip from a busy 2 months. To begin this place is very charming my husband arrived first then I came shortly after. The first evening I noticed I woke up with itching but didn't think much of it. After the next morning we woke up to major yard work cutting of the palm trees and a whole lot of noise without notice just a knock on the door that if our car was parked near by we need to move it. The final day I woke up to being bit by a bed bug I jumped out of bed and noticed I had one crawling on my night gown and panicked I went thru all of our luggage and woke him up to get up and on the bed we seen another 2 crawling on the bed. I was dumbfounded trying to figure out what it was since the office doesn't open until I don't know because I had to leave for work at 7am and Noone was there so I let my husband take care of the situation. By this time we still didn't know what those were. Once my husband decided to check out he said he went to the office and spoke to an office manager/owner and he showed her the bugs and her response was she had no idea what they were with surprise on her face so my husband being as kind as he is believed it. Now we come here and see this is not the first time this cause for concern of bed bugs is brought to their attention and it's clear there isn't anything being done about it. It hardens my heart to leave a review in this manner as we really loved this place but to find out this is an issue never addressed is cause for concern their return policy didn't take care of all the belongings we had to throw away because we are not sure we didn't bring any home with us. !!!PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THIS YOU HAVE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE THERE IT WOULD BE A SHAME IT'S NEGLIGENCE WILL CAUSE FOR IT TO CLOSE DOWN. WE REALLY WANTED TO GO BACK BUT TO SAY THEY WERE TICKS JUST LET'S US KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THIS INFORMATION AND ARE CHOOSING TO CONTINUE TO PUT YOUR GUEST AT RISK. WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING UNFORTUNATELY.

Went to Ojai Valley Inn after meeting up with some friends for breakfast and someone recommended…read morechecking out their spa! WOW, such a little slice of sanctuary. We came on a Saturday early afternoon and started at one of their restaurants. The food was amazing, but service was definitely on the slower side. The resort is huge and has so many activities tennis, golf, bike rentals and more. After that, we headed over to the spa and spent the rest of the day relaxing by the pool. The vibe was so calm, mostly women just chatting, unwinding, and enjoying each other in this peaceful little paradise. We ordered smoothies poolside and omg...so fresh and refreshing. Service at the spa pool was great, everyone seemed to be working together seamlessly and checking in often without being overbearing. Definitely one of those spots I'd come back to anytime I need a reset from LA.

For many years, Ojai Valley Inn was one of my favorite destinations. I have stayed at the resort…read moreseven or eight times and always considered it a special place to celebrate important occasions. Unfortunately, after my recent experience, I do not plan to return. For Father's Day weekend, I booked what I hoped would be a memorable getaway for my husband and me. I prepaid $5,364.45 for a two-night stay in a Deluxe King with a View Room. In addition, I made dinner reservations at the resort's fine dining restaurant, scheduled a golf outing for two because my husband loves golf, and booked a couples massage. I was genuinely looking forward to a special and relaxing weekend. On June 5, I searched for Ojai Valley Inn on Google and called the phone number that appeared online. Unbeknownst to me, I was connected to a third-party reservation company called Hotel Reservations rather than the resort directly. I received a confirmation email that included Ojai Valley Inn's name, a confirmation number, an itinerary number, and proof of payment. After driving nearly three hours from Newport Beach to the resort, I was shocked to learn that Ojai Valley Inn could not locate my reservation. I presented all of my documentation and confirmation details, yet after nearly an hour of waiting, the issue remained unresolved. I contacted Hotel Reservations while standing at the front desk, and they confirmed that a reservation existed in their system. Unfortunately, the third-party company and the hotel were unable to reconcile the discrepancy. What disappointed me most was not the reservation issue itself, but the hotel's response. The front desk associate assisting us was kind, empathetic, mentioned they will have a room available for us, and appeared genuinely committed to finding a solution. However, when the front desk manager, Morgan Giuseponi, became involved, I felt that very little effort was made to accommodate us despite our circumstances. Given our longstanding history with the resort, our prepaid reservation, and the fact that we already had dining, golf, and spa reservations on property, I expected some attempt to help us remain at the resort. Instead, we were informed that the hotel was fully booked and were advised to seek accommodations elsewhere. Whether the issue originated with the third-party booking company or elsewhere, I had hoped Ojai Valley Inn would demonstrate the level of hospitality and problem-solving that luxury resorts are known for. Rather than allowing the situation to ruin Father's Day weekend, we chose to stay at Rosewood Miramar Beach instead. Fortunately, the experience there was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and proactive. The contrast in customer care was impossible to ignore. Luxury hospitality is not measured by how a property performs when everything goes according to plan. It is measured by how it responds when something goes wrong. In this case, I left feeling that Ojai Valley Inn was unwilling to help a loyal, repeat guest during a difficult situation. This experience was deeply disappointing and has permanently changed my perception of a resort I once loved. While the reservation issue may not have been entirely the hotel's fault, the lack of effort to find a solution certainly was. For that reason, I will not be returning.

Great experience at Casa Ojai Inn! I've actually been staying here for about 20 years, and I really…read moreappreciate the new manager, Larry. I will say that some rooms tend to be a bit darker since one side of the building has very small windows, and I'm not a fan of the corner rooms that face a wall. The plumbing is older and can be a little finicky, and the AC/heater units are definitely on the louder, older side. That said, the overall value for the price is still great compared to other places in Ojai. The pool and spa are super nice and relaxing, and I love that they offer bikes for rent--Ojai is such a perfect place to bike around. I'd recommend it and will definitely come again.

Great little spot! Comfy room, lots of parking, good TV ... close to town, about a1/2 mile nice…read morewalk to the heart of town. Nice people - clean - nice pool. Nothing fancy -just a great, clean, friendly place on Ojai.

Booked a romantic weekend away with my GF for Valentine's, sold on the idea of a small, private…read moreoasis where we could indulge ourselves. I was asked to pre-pay $710 for two nights - expensive, but Ojai isn't cheap and I thought a "private spa & retreat" would be worth it. Basically, the 'private cottage' described to us was in fact an additional room partially attached to the owner's house. I can only liken it to staying with some distant cousin, from the dated, worn sheets to the direct view into their private living area, separated only by a couple of steps to their outdoor patio. Upon arrival, Stacy the owner (who I mustn't fail to mention was sweet and attentive, calling several times before our arrival to ask about dietary requirements, etc), informed us that she was going out of town and leaving 3 male friends in charge of the property. For some people this may not have been an issue - and you welcome the weird in Ojai - but when you don't feel any sense of privacy, your room has doors leading to other guest rooms, there's an angry dog, and the private spa is a tiny, overly landscaped back yard with plastic green chairs, then all sense of indulgence and romance goes out the window. I probably wouldn't have minded if i wasn't being charged a luxury resort rate of $355 a night for the experience and could see myself actually finding the place charming in a david lynch movie kind of way if at least half the price. We cancelled our second nights stay with Stacy, promising to refund our unused night. We will see - I'm giving her two stars for the benefit of the doubt, but if not then I couldn't recommend this place less. I'm not in the habit of going on negative rants, but because this place has apparently been operating for 14 years without any reviews to go on and a website that it 'under contruction', I wanted to at least give like-minded guests the much needed heads-up.

Stayed there some years ago. It is tucked away and kind of interesting with the landscaping. It…read morefeels a bit like a little jungle. As for privacy, we didn't have much. It is true that the room is connected to other rooms and there are several doors leading into the room. The owner does live on the premises so it was a little uncomfortable when being in the jacuzzi to have someone walk around the grounds.