This is a great little hotel right on the beach! Check in was easy and the staff were so friendly. Had a king room on the 2nd floor. It was clean, spacious and had everything I would need. They have done some updating. The fan they now provide is a new small but very efficient Woozoo fan, not the one they show in the older review pictures. The fireplace was nice and the bathroom was modern and updated. There is a desk & chair along with two charging outlets on the desk and dresser area. They have an ice machine that was always full alongside a vending machine. The only suggestion I would make is to provide a plastic bag for the ice bucket, for sanitary reasons. Luckily, I had one with me. The balcony was very nice with two comfortable chairs and a nice size table. The views were spectacular of the beach. It was very foggy during my stay so no sunset but that happens sometimes. There are several restaurants within a very short walk from the hotel and beach access is easy. It was quiet at night and the sliding door to the balcony had a security bar so you could leave it open a few inches or all the way if you wanted to. The sounds of the waves crashing on the shore made for such a peaceful and restful sleep. They have a good size refrigerator in the room that kept everything really cold and a coffee maker with the regular & decaf pods along with powdered creamer & sugar. The complimentary breakfast consists of cereal, muffins & pastries along with coffee. I thought it was a nice touch. I will definitely recommend this hotel to family & friends and my brother & SIL are already planning to stay here soon. I can't wait to come back, this is my new go to when not camping here in Ventura! read more

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Everything was great . It was super just to be at the ocean and right on the beach. Jay at the front desk was friendly and accommodating, with a smile and helpful attitude . Just bring some wet ones to wipe off the sea gull poop on the patio , if you are on the third floor..... read more

A cozy boutique hotel that overlooks the beach. It has its quirks which add to its appeal in my opinion but overall the best option if you want to hear waves, feel an ocean breeze and watch sunrise/sunsets. Staff were fabulous - especially Angela whom aided us when we got stuck on the balcony when the latch on the door locked on the inside. The included continental breakfast is light but still ok. Parking is available on the premises. read more

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Ocean view Fresh smell of the ocean (not fishy like seal beach etc) Decent bed to sleep in Walking distance to the beach Affordable price (2nd floor $175 ) Yes the room maybe a bit "outdated" or smells like bleach w/vinegar, etc. BUT we will come back here because of the view and convenience to the beach. We've spent a lot (from del Coronado to catalina, etc.) year after year looking for a beachfront hotel and this, by far made me sooo happy I could barely sleep coz It was so nice to stay in the balcony star gazing, hearing the waves, wind blowing on my face.. I was living the moment Soo.. if you're looking for a place to see and feel the beach by just opening one sliding door, this is your place. read more

Inn On the Beach Hotel - Balcony view from 2nd floor - Hotels Near Me - Ventura, California

Excellent place to stay with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Chanel Islands. Quiet and very welcoming. My wife and I will definitely be returning. Thanks to Rafael, Cynthia, and Angela. read more

This is a wonderful, small hotel with only 24 rooms that all face the beach. A great place to go for sunset and just to relax with lots of restaurants just a few minutes away. This is a very walkable area of Ventura. We actually live in Ventura and we tried out this hotel as a "staycation." it was wonderful to leave the sliding glass door open and listen to the waves all night. Nice to sit on the balcony and watch the sunset and then walk to the Italian restaurant across the street. The manager, Jay, was very helpful with all of our questions as we chatted about the area. I'll definitely recommend this place to out of town guests. read more

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The pros of this little hotel are great views of the ocean and beach, easy access to Al Beach, balcony, the shower water pressure was great, bed was comfortable, the coffee was really good at the continental breakfast, easy free parking check-in was easy, room was clean, Cute little Fireplace in each room, easy check in. Nice staff. Cons were, no air conditioning, no nightstands next to the bed, no do not disturb signs for the door dated rooms, wi-Fi was too weak to use , towels were not soft not enough outlets for charging your phone and computers, decor is very dated, read more

This little spot is so cute. The view is perfect. Just waking up to the smell of ocean brightens my day. I recommend this place to anyone. So many places to eat nearby and the harbor is not too far. Enjoyable stay. read more

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Love the lovation! Park the car and walk everywhere! So many breat restaurants on the block! read more

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We have been going every year, and it's great! There are ADA rooms on the first floor. And there's an elevator too. In the morning, they give out food and drinks, too. Jay is really nice too. They also have a branded hoodie you can buy. read more

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We love this place we have been going for a few years now and never had anything bad to say about it Don't believe the little things people write about it Right next to the beach walking distance to every thing around there read more

Clean room with updated bathroom. This Motel is indeed right on the beach with nothing but sand separating the patio or balcony from the ocean. Very friendly atmosphere with a welcoming manager. Lots of choice of restaurants on the same block, as well as a great Frozen yogurt place at the end of the block. On the downside, the room is a bit small, and the buildings is old which is the only reason it doesn't get a five star. It is a deal if not a steal. read more

Margaret was great at check-in, and made sure we were good to go. Rooms are small but you have a balcony view with a table and chairs to sit and view the ocean waves crashing on the beach maybe 50 yards max away. The sound of the waves crashing and sunsets at night are wonderful. This is not a 5 star hotel/inn and they do not claim to be. Very simple on and on the beach. Places to eat near by with plenty of Micro-Breweries around. Topa Topa, Made West, Leashless, Poseidon and more. Also great little wineries as well. We recommend Old Creek Ranch Winery. We loved it and will be coming back. read more

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Loved our staycation. Yes, it's been around a long time and is a bit weathered, but it is charming, warm and cozy. Staff is WONDERFUL. Thank you! Happy to see the renovations to the first floor are moving along nicely. read more

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This is amazing little seaside hotel has every room facing the beach! It actually sits right on the beach and there's nothing between the hotel and the ocean but sand. In the evening about an hour before sunset so many people show up on the beach with a blanket or a chair or just to stand on the sidewalks and watch the stunning sunsets. The front desk folk here cater to your every needs. The downstairs has been remodeled, and the rooms are pleasant. When it's cold, each room has an electric fireplace that can be quite romantic. Continental breakfast is free. and it meets the needs of a traveler. We find the Hotel family friendly and have traveled with children ranging from infants to teenagers. The restaurants at Pierpont are plentiful and buried. No need to drive anywhere. This is our favorite beach day, if I'm honest. If you cannot get a room online, you can call the front desk because sometimes they have last-minute cancellations and they can squeeze you in. read more

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As others have said, there is not AC, but we found it to be OK in mid August (when day high temps were in 70's). Nicely remodeled bathrooms, but... NOT A SINGLE TOWEL HOOK or bar? How does that happen? Overall, nice little hotel, in great location! read more

No AC, no outlets, no people skills We were pretty underwhelmed by the quality of this place. The pillows were lumpy and when I asked for an extra one for our toddler they said 'let me see if we have any'...even though we already didn't have enough pillows for each person. There's no AC and unless you've got the ocean breeze on your side, this is not going to allow you a restful night's sleep. We had to basically do a scavenger hunt to find enough outlets to charge our phones, watches, iPads, etc. There is cable TV, but you can't login to any accounts (Netflix, Hulu, HBO, etc.) to watch. The breakfast was fine, but the coffee was like muddy water. The upsides: it is literally on the beach and there a few great restaurants within a 2 minute walk out the front door. Overall, it's just not the caliber of service you'd expect for the price (we were charged $350 per night), but I guess since the demand is there, these people charge whatever they like while delivering very little to their guests. read more

Just recently returned from spending 2 relaxing days/evenings in this cozy, quaint little inn. My proprietor (Jay) is wonderful, kind, friendly, courteous, & helpful. In fact, the entire staff is great! I highly recommend this inn! We enjoyed every moment! Reasonable prices, as well! read more

Beautiful view! Lovely antique vibes, clean rooms, parking onsite. Staff is friendly will be booking again! read more

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Okay okay, so I know all the other reviews sound horrifying but we decided why not give this land mark a shot! Lucky enough to get 3rd floor. Honestly the room and everything was pretty clean! It has this vintage feel to it! Balcony directly looking onto the beach. The restroom was renovated they have complimentary toiletries. The bedding was clean, there is a fire place because it will get cold. This fire place does wonders the whole room was toasty. Customer service was wonderful. The clerk attendant was nice and helpful. Both evening and following next morning. You will receive a parking paper to place in your window while your stay. In the morning they have single wrapped pastries. Other people did hate on those but dude it's complimentary! Also all the hateful comments regarding the mask. Why would you be outside of your home if you're so afraid of Covid still? Stay home, stop brining your misery to others you a holes. Pro tip, best floor is 3rd floor, then 2nd. First is lowers and covered with a glass. It's not bad but I like the height. Oh and the wall paper here is fucking great! read more

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Views are amazing and rooms not terrible but need some repair especially to the screen doors, some of which are torn and don't lock properly. I don't mind the antiquated look. It is hard to get warm water in the showers and in one I couldn't get it at all. read more

can you imagine staying at an ocean front hotel and not being able to fall asleep listening to the sound of the surf? There are plenty of places to stay on the beach. However, this place beware when booking a room with double beds. Unfortunately, I have found out the hard way. Two rooms, actually have one of the beds off in an "Alcove" separated by walls. This is not disclosed in their photo gallery. So if you enjoy hanging out watching TV , eating , talking, just like sleeping in your own bed, you'll be sharing one double bed. So my mom and I have the misfortune of having this room...Celebrating her 91st birthday. There is no option to change rooms. We are stuck for 3 nights, $1,000. Additionally, the bed is so high off the ground, she had to use a chair to get on one of the beds. Myself, using the bed in the alcove, is a cheap mattress, can feel the springs and the mattress squeaks every time i moved. Stay away from 206 and 306 I'd also like to mention, on 3 different occasions, I asked the front desk to please let me know, when a room with 2 queen beds opens up. I would like to change rooms. I was told 3 times, there were no available rooms. UPDATE- checked out 6/3. Let the manager "Jay" know that the room I booked was not as expected. The photos on the website (as pictured below), was not the room I booked. His response " you booked a room with two queen beds on the second floor with a balcony, and that's what You got!" Very well rehearsed response. I imagine given, time and time again. He was Not considerate nor showed any appreciation for a patron there on the third visit. He responds with, multiple time I got what I booked, no reason for picturing this type of room, he knew what the room two Queen beds looked like " you don't have to show. Me! I took the picture". The beds in 206 are not even as Pictured.Did you notice the new showers? Did you notice the new carpet? " No, it's the same carpet You've had here for years. Old dirty carpet" Jay responds " do you want to see the invoice? I have it right here!" Goes on to say the Inn has 8000 customers a year. Basically, loosing some is not a big deal. Also made the point to mention how many years he's been there. Jay, you are replaceable! You're rude, dismissive and a liar. read more

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I've been coming here for 20 years. It's perfectly located on the beach with a warm, welcoming staff. The price is reasonable. The rooms have an electric fireplace which gives a warm glow as you listen to the sound of the waves. read more

Wonderful customer care...Oscar, Jay, and Rafael are amazing and welcoming, thank you guys for the excellent service! We love this place, it is an oasis, the perfect place to stay and relax. Going to sleep and waking up to the sounds of the ocean and the waves are beyond soothing and meditating. The best part it is smoke-free, so we were able to enjoy the fresh air. The pillows and bed are comfy, the sunsets are stunning, and waking up to the beautiful views of the beach and ocean is beyond tranquil. It is fabulous to have the beach just steps away, a lovely bonus for a stroll! We enjoyed every moment of it! We are coming back, and we are referring to our friends and family! The Betanzos Family gives this place 5 Stars! read more

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Dirty, Old, Dated! The only thing this place has going for it is the location with an amazing view, and a nice gas fireplace. This place is disgustingly dirty and unkept! They had a coffee maker with only 2 packs of coffee, no creamer, no sweetener. No soap or shower amenities in the room. The TV never worked right, wires going everywhere with 2 remotes that we couldn't get the TV working right. I consider myself a tech geek and I'm pretty confident with using remotes. Never coming back here! Do Not Recommend.... Find someplace else! read more

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Very dated and the room is super duper basic and for 4 people maneuvering in the room layout and our luggage was cumbersome. There was a dresser but the overall feel of the hotel didn't make me feel like unpacking. There was also a certain fragrance that didn't give me a good impression. I got used to it within a few hours. Staff during our check in during the week was pleasant but on our Saturday checkout I did not get same warm vibes. Location on the beach and close to nice eats was convenient traveling with an 8 year old and senior. The fridge was a nice bonus. We had first level room since it would be easier for my mom but patio is shared with other guests being one long patio. The upper level room looked to have better ocean view and more privacy with the balcony. read more

Room 101 Pro's : It has a bed. Cons: Outdated, overpriced (200.00) a night. Entering the room you are greeted with a super musty, old smell that punches you in the face. Our room had Gnats flying around. Ants on the bed and crawling around in the bathroom. Tv did not work. Topping it off are the mice just right outside our sliding door running around. This place is so deceiving, you've been warned! read more

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Always a plus when Im visiting Ventura I must stay there for at least a night to enjoy my front Ocean View read more

Worst place ever... Dust bugs everywhere... My husband and I decided to get out of the house with our kids and stay somewhere by the beach so the kids can enjoy themselves... That did happen... No one was wearing masks.. People standing by the entrance with no masks. Employee.... no mask Kids found a bag of chips and water under the bed, looks like no one ever dusts..and with covid dusting is a huge big deal... Air vent hanging on two screws... I didn't even want to sit on the bad...head boards dusty too.. Poor kids were soo existed.... we asked for a refund and left... mind you we live 1.5 hours from here.. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone... Feels covid infested... read more

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if you need a five star hotel, or a bunch of pampering, I would recommend a different place. That would be your loss, however. I have read a number of reviews here on Yelp, as well as other rating sites, and have taken so many things away from those reviews, many of which cover the things I will share. The hotel is an older establishment. As such it is rife with nicks and bruises, but nothing so outrageous that it requires demolition. Just a kindly makeover. There are three floors. The bottom floor rests squarely on the beach. The shore is visible from the room, as well as the patio. The patio rests on a shared corridor, That cuts in to privacy. Fortunately for me, on my particular stay there were no neighbors on either side. The more expensive rooms on the second and third floors. Those rooms have a superior view of the shore. The room layouts and amenities appear to be exactly the same. What I am saying is this- if you can live with the inferior beach view- the budget first floor rooms may work for you. They worked for my spouse and I, and in the future we will continue to stay on the first floor. You can't access the beach from your room, which is fine because it is a walk through the lobby and about 200 yards to the beach. No complaints. Th lobby run adjacent to a corridor which I appreciated as I didn't have to klunk through the lobby every time I went to the shore. I interacted with five staff members, including a maid, and found all of the staff friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The room had a fireplace which we used on our stay because it was cold at night. The room didn't have air conditioning, but had a fan (which we didn't use) stored on the fireplace. There was a nice sea breeze which made the wind machine unnecessary. The bed was very soft- too soft for my personal choice- but met my need to sleep. Television had a satisfactory number of channels, and while the TV itself was small, it was large enough to see from the bed. My room had only one chair, which was a drag. Two would be ideal. All that said, the rooms- with all of their faults- are so worth the view. read more

We are so happy the Inn is open again after the December ocean waves crashing thru the first floor. Best ocean front view for this price. Must stay on 2nd or 3rd floor. It is an older place however worth staying in. Listen to ocean waves and sunset from your room. Happy to see all the same people back working at this quaint place. We frequent here a few times a year. I should mention if you agree looking for a fancy place this isn't for you. read more

Cool place at the beach. Rooms is a little outdated but the view and restaurant around it is worth it. We ask for some wine glasses and the gentleman in the front deck came thru. Wish we knew his name? But that made our night. Thank you again who ever you are. Will be returning. read more

Inn On the Beach Hotel - Beautiful view. Not sure what's going on with the glass door. But it's quite once closed. - Hotels Near Me - Ventura, California

The view is amazing. The view is best from the third floor. You can see the beach from our bed. The staff is personable, friendly, and helpful. read more

We enjoyed staying here. Great location. Really good places to eat within easy walking distance. The ocean view is amazing from the third floor. Some reviews mentioned that it was too outdated but it is beachy and our room was not as run down as some have mentioned. Amenities are not great so plan on eating breakfast at Dukes restaurant it is good. read more

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For my birthday, I wanted an affordable hotel stay with a great view. I was torn because of some of the bad reviews on here. But we decided to give this place a shot and check it out for ourselves. Here is my review in parts... -COST: If you are looking for an inexpensive ocean view that is literally on the beach, this is your best bet. -The VIEW: We stayed on the 3rd floor & the view was spectacular! Got to enjoy the sunset on the balcony while being able to sit and have a few drinks. -The ROOM: It is definitely outdated like all the other reviews have said. Especially the wall paper & furniture. If u watch horror movies, you might be creeped out by that old vibe that the rooms gives. But i honestly didn't mind the old decor that much. It had more of a vintage Victorian beach house kind of vibe to me. It's all about perspective I guess. And we did not have any paranormal things happen during our night stay. Lol. So that's always good. (I can't speak for other rooms however). There are no regular closets in the room but just an armoire with mirrors on it. Which reminded me of beauty and the beast or the lion witch and the wardrobe. Kinda of cool and creepy and the one in the room was slightly broken and would not fully close. Inside it there were two folding luggage racks we used for our bags which was helpful. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean and soft. I didn't like the pillows so much. Too lumpy. The TV has two controls. So for the older folks that can't figure out how to turn on the tv and cable with two controls, good luck. The room does have a mini refrigerator which took a bit to get cold but it kept our drinks nice and cold by the evening! Oh and people were right about the door not have a security latch. Not sure why they haven't installed those in yet if people have been commenting about this much needed safety feature. -The BATHROOM: it is definitely updated compared to the actual room. People were right about the shower...very strong water pressure if you are into that. - BALCONY: It was great to have this feature! Hands down! But what I didn't like is that the glass door was very hard to open and close! They definitely need to replace those or maybe add some WD-40 because they were sooo bad! My boyfriend had to be the one to open and close it because I wasn't strong enough to even have it budge. The glass also had a weird stain to them. Not sure if they don't clean the windows but it just looked ugly. Also the neighbors balconies are too close together for my liking. - Cooling & heating: FYI there is no AC in the room. Which is understandable because you would think the coastal winds will make the room cooler. It is March right now as I'm writing this review and the room felt muggy and warm during the time we checked in around 3pm (I can't imagine how it would be in the summer time). Even after opening the glass balcony door it still felt too warm. We turned on the dusty fan that was provided in the room which helped but made dust particles fly in the air for awhile. In the evening we were hesitant to leave the glass door open just because of how the neighbors balconies are so close together (because paranoid me doesn't know if a psycho might jump from another room and into our room). But the room felt too hot in the evening with no air circulation and so we said screw it and opted to keep the glass door open anyways just for the cool night air and sound of the ocean. We turned on the fire place at some point which made it cozy. - HOTEL STAFF: The young gentleman that checked us in had such a flat affect. I'm am use to the front desk person being somewhat chipper and telling me where the elevators are, where we can find ice, about WiFi, etc. But all he did was got my card, signature and car info, handed me our keycard and parking pass thing to put on our windshield and didn't tell us much else. I don't even know if they have WiFi at the hotel because I didn't even wanna ask about it.The older gentleman in the morning however was much more friendlier when we checked out and even asked if I wanted a complimentary wrapped pastry for the road. What I don't understand though is that if they ask the guests to wear mask before coming into the building, why aren't they wearing masks themselves? Overall, in my opinion, if you can oversee the flaws (which ever hotel has), I think it was worth getting the room because of the great view and price. Very relaxing. Stay here if u are wanting that experience and don't care about anything else. read more

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Extremely rude service. Called into the Inn because we had a stay coming up. We were in town for a wedding and I noticed the start time for the wedding was 4:00. I thought I would call in the day before just to see if they could accommodate a slightly early check in so we could get ready for the wedding. If not, no problem, we would get mostly ready before we check in. So I called in and Jay answered. I explained the situation and politely asked if it would be possible to get in a little earlier. Before I could finish my question, Jay cut me off and told me that "I could check in at 3:00, when check in is." Before I could comment he went on to tell me that they are full every night and the "girls" are working their tails off to get the rooms ready. I could get ready in the parking lot if I needed to. WTF? A simple no I am sorry we can't accommodate would be fine. Instead he cut me off and treated me like crap for asking. I asked for his name and told him I didn't appreciate him cutting me off then, ironically he cut me off then to tell me he didn't cut me off. Unbelievable. Hotel isn't very nice to begin with but no hotel is nice enough to be treated like this. read more

Right on the ocean and great price! If you want just to be on the ocean for a good price and clean facility this is it.

My daughter loves the beach so for her 11th birthday I thought this would be the perfect spot to hang out. We also were planning a day trip to Scorpion Cove on one of the Santa Cruz islands and this was the perfect distance away. The hotel is a little old but the bathrooms are remodeled, excellent water pressure.we had clean sheets and pillows and all I cared about was my daughter waking up and having the beach right there for her. We stayed from Tuesday evening until Friday morning. I'm sure my daughter and her eight year old sister will always remember this adventure read more

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This place is shockingly pleasant and well-appointed. Good (and big) bed. Really impressive furniture. Great lamps. And you are ON the beach... Also located on a block with five amazing restaurants. Don't tell anyone about this. Inn on the Beach is a find. Shhhh read more

Inn On the Beach Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Ventura, California

I'm not sure if this an historic landmark but everything was disturbingly outdated. It serves its purpose of being literally beach front with gleaming views of the water... but the room out weighed that benefit. The bed linen was extremely clean and the bathroom was updated. The shower pressure was HEAVENLY. The staff was OVER THE MOON friendly and helpful... the location has soo much potential if they just renovated... I wouldn't mind the room not having AC if they even just updated the carpet (I never took my shoes off) honestly I would love to help redecorate the place! read more

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