This is not the first time I have visited the Lavender Inn, and I have enjoyed my visits every time. It is a beautiful little realm in its own right. The decor in the inn is lovely. Their garden is also wonderful and well-equipped for relaxation as various corners are set up with tables and chairs. They even have a hammock that I enjoyed on this visit. I actually spent a nice bit of time enjoying the garden. It was truly relaxing and refreshing to spend time there working on drawings, reading and such. Their evening tapas are delicious, as is the breakfast that they serve. Even something as simple as their coffee was delicious! It was evident that the meals and treats they provided were made with wonderful fresh ingredients, and with wonderful attention to culinary detail. The staff were lovely during my visit, yet I have a bit of feedback. I got the impression that some of the staff are a bit shy and sometimes came across as aloof. They actually were not, as I found everyone to be quite nice and helpful. I think that the "aloof impression" can be taken care of by just showing their beautiful smiles! Great job, Lavender Inn!! read more

We just spent six nights at the Inn. We're actually locals who had to temporarily relocate during a house repair. We could not have been luckier to have chosen The Lavender Inn. We stayed in the Topa Room which is dog friendly. Our friendly dog, Koji, was treated like royalty. All of us were in fact. The lovely afternoon tapas that included beer on tap, wine and yummy treats was great. The morning breakfast was fantastic. It was very rainy during our "staycation " but the cozy fire and warm surroundings made for a wonderful experience. We have spread the word with friends. Stay at the Inn for a special time. Everyone made us feel so welcome. Great experience. read more

Beautiful place--both the house and the garden. Warm and engaging staff. Guests were friendly. Delicious food. Highly recommended! read more

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If we didn't stay with my husband's family in Ojai, we would stay at this lovely bed and breakfast, which is centrally located, but serene. Although I have not stayed at the Lavender Inn, I have toured the property and taken two cooking classes there with my family (much more fun than just going to brunch somewhere). The Lavender Inn would be a great location for a romantic getaway from Los Angeles. It is an interesting alternative to the Ojai Valley Inn. read more

We attended a wedding in this beautiful location. The backyard was transformed to a ceremonial site, dining and dancing areas. Well done. One recommendation is to consider some means to provide some shade during the ceremony. Although we didn't stay in the Inn we toured the place. It was spacious with a good amount of rooms which have their own restrooms with the exception of two that shared a bathroom. Close proximity to town. read more

My fiance and I decided to have a simple and intimate wedding ceremony at the Lavender Inn amongst our immediate family of 10. It was the perfect location as a wedding venue as well as being a super quaint B&B to accommodate my family. We booked the cottage, topa, blue meadow, treehouse, and cozy retreat rooms and they were all clean, comfortable, and decorated tastefully. We worked with Beth, the innkeeper, with all the wedding arrangements. She also was our wedding officiant. She and her staff were very helpful especially with allowing us to check in earlier to get ready for the wedding. If you have children under 3, they would have to stay in the cottage room. There is a beautiful garden where we had our ceremony and the weather in August was not too hot. Another plus is the wine and cheese hour in the late afternoon and the delicious breakfast. They also accommodate Vegans so just mention it when you make your reservation. The location is also right in the middle of Downtown Ojai and short walking distance to the restaurants, day spas, and the farmer's market on Sunday mornings. I highly recommend this place either for weddings or just a weekend stay read more

I stayed here with a friend and we both loved it! Cozy, rustic, peaceful, charming and so close to everything in downtown Ojai---literally. My car stayed parked for the entire 3 days with one exception (when we had to drive to the hiking trails). Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was different and delicious every day. The gorgeous garden at the back was my "happy place". read more

Lavender Inn - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Ojai, California

I was looking for a place to rejuvenate and get some R & R. My yoga instructor recommended the Lavendar in to me. I spent 2 nights and I have to say it was absolutely wonderful. I returned home refreshed and relaxed. The Inn is charming, the gardens beautiful, the staff could not have been any more accommodating. Beth, Heather and Laura were so gracious and made me feel so comfortable, truly right at home. The breakfasts were yummy and I enjoyed the evening wine and tapas as well. The location is perfect as it is right in town so just a quick stroll to some great eats! Now my yoga instructor and I are chatting about getting a few of us together and making a little yoga retreat at the Lavendar Inn. How amaxing will that be, I can hardly wait! read more

Lavender Inn - Breakfast on the patio. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Ojai, California

We recently stayed at the Lavender Inn which was located walking distance from shops and eateries. It was a nice, clean bed and breakfast place. The garden was beautiful with plenty of patio chairs to sit and enjoy the scenery. Since COVID restrictions were lifted, housekeeping resumed, and I only asked for clean towels. When we returned from our wine tour, late in the evening, we had no clean towels. The following morning, which was our checkout date, we had no hot water and were unable to shower (luckily, on arrival date, we asked for extra set of towels). We also found out other guests complained of the same issue. During checkout, I spoke to Tonya about our dilemma and requested compensation. She recommended I speak with Beth. I spoke with Beth who said she would call me the following day regarding compensation. I received no phone call and left a message on their answering machine and still did not received a response. I called again and Beth answered and stated management approved compensation via a $25 gift card for future stay; however, we don't plan on visiting Ojai in the future. What kind of compensation is that? We would have been happy with a $25 credit or a $25 gift card to a major restaurant or department store or even Sees Candies. This is the reason for the three stars. I would not recommend The Lavender Inn to friends or family. read more

My family and I just got back from a quiet and relaxing break at this B&B. We stayed in the homey cottage (highly recommend for families) which had it's own private entrance, patios and a fireplace. The WiFi was very fast and the mini-kitchen worked out perfectly for us making it easy to prepare meals and snacks for us. Diana, Vanessa and Beth were all very kind, helpful and accommodating which made us feel very much at home. I checked other places out beforehand to see if they were family friendly (some weren't) and felt a good warm vibe from the Lavender Inn. We fully enjoyed the wine, nibbles and cheese laid out each evening and took advantage of the spacious and pretty garden. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast every morning and had to ask for a recipe for a great egg dish which was AMAZING :-) ! There is a supermarket right across the street (similar to Wild Oats). A nearby park, coffee shops and restaurants were all within easy walking distance and only drove when we visited Lake Casitas. We left Ojai feeling rested and relaxed and look forward to staying here again in the future. read more

We stayed here for our anniversary this year and had a wonderful, relaxing time! The room was beautiful, the location was perfect, the staff was extremely helpful and friendly, and the breakfast was the best we've ever had! All in all a perfect place for a perfect weekend! Thank you Lavender Inn! read more

The Lavender Inn was a wonderful way to remove ourselves from the hustle and bustle of city life to rejuvenate our souls and clear our minds. It was our first bed and breakfast experience. We traveled with our children (10yo and 6yo) and they enjoyed the property and the grounds. They even had a chance to practice baseball with my husband. We created such lovely memories here. Thank you! read more

We just had family move to Ojai and we came for a short visit. The Lavender Inn was a perfect place for my husband and I to stay. Super clean and a very friendly staff. We were so comfortable in every way. We will definitely be back. I was also planning a girls weekend here maybe in the spring or summer time. Thank you so much ! read more

We just celebrated a girlfriends 60th birthday celebration here and this was our first visit. I can't say enough about the wonderful hospitality and warm welcome. The wonderful tranquil feeling you receive from the moment you walk through the door continues as you roam throughout this nostolgic building. The staff was amazing and felt like family. We made new friends and the owner welcomed us with such warmth you never ever find anywhere else. The rooms are so beautiful and comfy and lots of thought and detail is put into every part of this beautiful building. Visiting here is a must and we are making fun this our yearly stay. read more

Really great place. Very serene, peaceful, comfortable beds, great food. Loved it!

I am a candidate for public office. It is HARD. When I get done on November 6 (and get elected) I am booking a week stay starting Novemember 7. Here is why. The people. AMAZING. Kind. Creative. The OWNER. Wonderful human being. The FOOD. OMG. Excellent. The environment. You will not want to leave this place. Ojai is blessed. The Inn is so homey (yet super clean) and I could LIVE here. read more

I booked the Lavender Inn for my wedding over a year in advance. My husband and I spent our weeding weekend there early last month and it was absolutely beautiful! Every member of the staff worked hard to make us, and our guests, comfortable and happy. The wine and cheese hour was a nice pick-me-up every evening. And the breakfast was scrumptious. They are also extremely accommodating if you have certain food restrictions. If you have your wedding here be sure to hire Beth as your Day-Of Coordinator. The wedding was smooth sailing because of her. She anticipated anything that I needed. And for the entirety of my stay she kept asking me if there was anything that I she could do. Now I'm a control freak, and finally in the end I had to relinquish some of that. She pushed me to let other people take care of things for me, and I'm glad she did. I wasn't exactly thrilled with the alcohol price, but I'm pretty sure it would have cost me the same in most places I went to. And the site fee is a bit high. But at the same time, I had a virtual army of people to help me, and I never once felt like they were just going through the motions. So I payed more than some bargain places, but I got a lot more for my money. read more

I loved this place so much that the minute I got back home from my stay here I booked another stay here. Peaceful, calming, clean and friendly place to stay right in the heart of Ojai. I loved the snacks and wine they served but the breakfast the next day was the best!! I had read reviews about it not being enough food. Perhaps they read that review and started making more food but it was the perfect amount of food for the full house that stayed there. I stayed in the tree house room. It was true to the description. You feel like you are sleeping with the trees. This is where I will be staying when I visit Ojai from now on. read more

I am over the moon about the Lavender Inn. It is a perfect compliment to the peaceful, earthly environment that Ojai represents. The innkeeper Laura made our stay memorable in such an authentic way. Plus the breakfasts were delicious! I'm looking forward to coming back soon. read more

...Oh man. I REALLY wanted to love this spot. I REALLY thought, with all of my heart & soul THIS was going to be THE place we got married. All eggs were in THIS basket. I'd been in touch with the Innkeeper/Event Planner Beth, since January, asking questions and requesting information. Finally in June we made arrangements for my fiance and I to make the trip up from LA to tour the Inn. We were basically ready to secure our venue and cut the check. We block off a weekend, tried to make arrangements to stay at the Inn overnight, but it was already booked solid, good sign right? Beth had said 1pm would be the only time available as that's when everyone checks out so we can explore the rooms and before her 2pm cooking class. So, we get up at 7am on our day off, get to Ojai around 10am to poke around a bit before our 1pm appointment, grab lunch, and then wander over to the Inn at 1pm sharp. We were pretty disappointed to find that not only was Beth not there, but the lady that WAS there, didn't have a clue we were coming. She said Beth had to unexpectedly leave but she would walk us around the Inn and show us the 2 rooms that were vacant. She was unable to answer any questions about catering, rentals, guest count, etc. saying that we would have to discuss those things with Beth... which is what we thought we were there to do. She tried, unsuccessfully, to reach Beth on the phone. In the end, this was all fine. I'm not about to book my wedding at a venue and with a wedding planner who couldn't be bothered to show up to the venue tour which was booked weeks in advance. By the way, Beth did leave us a voicemail later that afternoon while we were trekking back to LA. She said she had an "unexpected visitor" show up from out of town and it would have been rude not to spend some time with them, right? Personally, I found it rude that she wasted our entire day, but I'm glad she had a nice time with her guest! In an effort not to sound like a miserable bridezilla... The Inn really did look like a lovely place. Very quaint and charming. The in house chef seemed very sweet and her food looked delicious! And Ojai was adorable. It'd be a lovely place to have a wedding if all of their other ducks were in a row. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed here last year and loved this Inn. It is very clean, well-decorated and relaxing. It is also very conveniently located near town, so therefore walking distance to most of the restaurants and shops. There were, however, a few problems I hope they will work on to truly make this an extraordinary stay. First, it's a little misleading to state on the website that "Guest Passes" are provided to the Ojai Athletic Club. Only 1 pass is provided per room. This pass is only good for the day you use it. If you plan to go work out or use the pool with your fellow traveler, then you have to pay around $15 for that person (and yourself as well for more than 1 day). Point is, a lot of inns in the areas have pools, and if you're comparison shopping, you should note that it will cost you a bit to have that same amenity while staying at the Lavender Inn. Second, we went downstairs on Sunday morning about a half hour before breakfast ended. At that point, the buffet had been completely decimated--there were only a few pieces of scattered fruit in the bowl, a drained orange juice pitcher, and some lonely crumbs of salmon quiche. The coffee thermos was also empty. We tracked down the host to let her know, and she returned with a modest amount of fruit in a single bowl and two additional scones. She took 15 minutes to refill the coffee thermos...why wasn't it kept filled during breakfast hours? Considering the fact that the website makes a big deal of the breakfast and even features a photo showing a lavish cornucopia of foods, I thought this skimpiness was in poor form. It's not fair that the early birds stampeding downstairs at 8 AM on a Sunday morning are allowed to pillage the buffet and leave others who show up later (but still within the designated breakfast hours) with a pitiful breakfast. Other than those two points, we had a great time and look forward to returning. The cooking classes on Sunday look terrific and can't wait to check those out either. read more

We live in Santa Barbara and like to "get away" to Ojai a few times a year. Occasionally we'd splurge on the Ojai Valley Inn, but since we have kids and like to have two rooms, that has become sort of ridiculous. We were making our way through the other options when we discovered the Lavender Inn--and we are officially DONE. This place is perfect in every way. First of all, there is no possible location that would be better. You are literally RIGHT in the heart of downtown, yet the property is still quiet and feels secluded. The innkeepers are friendly, helpful and (HOLY COW ) gourmet cooks! They have a lovely wine/cheese hour in the evening, and the breakfast alone is worth the price of the room. We stayed in the Provence Cottage, which is a one-bedroom setup that has its own private (large) patio that opens up to the property's courtyard. Our daughters (5 and 7) LOVED this as they could go explore safely on their own. We played croquet out there and they twirled batons and everyone was warm and welcoming. We were in heaven. I hesitate to go any further, because I will be devastated the next time we go to reserve the cottage and it's already booked... read more

My boyfriend and I just got back from a relaxing two days at the Lavender Inn!! We stayed in the tree house room! As soon as you walk in you are greeted by giant windows, one on each opposing wall, that overlook the garden and you feel as if you really are in a tree house. The bed and pillows were very comfy, the room decor (and the decor of the entire house, for that matter) was super cute, comfy bathrobes, clean bathroom, clean everything, staff was VERY hospitable, no need to drive you car anywhere as the main street is a block away and everything is within walking distance (you can find restaurants, shops, health markets, bars, ice cream, movie theater, park). The lavender scent throughout the house was definitely not overbearing, but subtle enough to enjoy. I'm not really a big fan of breakfast but their breakfast was SO DELICIOUS!! Their fresh squeezed OJ is to die for! Wine and cheese hour is a nice touch. Honestly, this place is worth every single penny and I look forward to coming back, but hopefully next time I can book a massage or facial at their on site spa! read more

Two weeks ago my new husband and I brought our dog along with us to the Lavender Inn to elope. It was a planned elopement and everything was as perfect as we could have hoped. The staff was incredibly helpful, the room (Provence Cottage) was perfect for our two-night stay and the garden was the perfect setting for our intimate wedding. If we could do it all again, we would do it all the same. We will be back to celebrate our anniversary but hopefully sooner than that! read more

The Lavender Inn is my new "happy place." My husband and I spent a night there for our 10-year anniversary a few weeks ago and it could not have been more perfect. Beautiful, romantic, with low-key but attentive and helpful staff. The wine and cheese hour was fantastic and the breakfast was was delicious with lots of choices. Although we there is tons to do in Ojai, we wound up mostly lounging at the Inn and strolling around the town. If you're looking for a B&B in the heart of Ojai yet completely serene, peaceful and lovely, stay at the Lavender Inn. I could not recommend it more highly and would go back in a heartbeat. I actually just joined Yelp for the sole purpose of writing this review, because I loved the Inn so much! read more

My partner and I stayed a weekend (2/3-5/17) here and really loved it. Location is the best, staff super, room comfy and well decorated, and breakfasts and happy hours very nice and tasty. At check-in we alerted them to one of being vegan, and both breakfasts and the happy hours was nicely attended to with good food. The weekend was to celebrate my birthday and they had a card with some lovely seasoning salts in the room...very nice! Thank you for a super weekend. The only "odd" thing, to me, was that there is centralized a/c and heat which is controlled by the property, and at 3am we woke up very warm - and opened the door to our balcony to cool off. Maybe heat at 6-7am would be a better option. read more

Overall a great experience. Pros: beautiful garden, helpful staff, great location, nice bath towels Cons: pillows were cheap (BYOP-bring your own pillow!) read more

The lavender inn made me feel like I was home. The staff was so sweet and welcoming. And the food was delicious. I'm looking forward to staying there again. I highly recommend this place for a relaxing get away. read more

I could never, ever put into words just how wonderful the Lavender Inn is. It is by far our favorite place to stay in Ojai. The gardens are huge and my young son is always welcome here unlike other super-uptight B&B's where we have stayed. My son loves playing in the HUGE garden while hubbie and I relax and enjoy a glass of wine. Perfect location close to everything as well. read more

This is Heaven on Earth! Had the perfect getaway with a friend in Ojai and could not be more pleased to have chosen the Lavender Inn. First, the location is perfect, within walking distance to the cute little shops in town and restaurants, including Azu which was our favorite. If you like big hotels this is not for you. This is a cozy, well maintained guest house which does feel more like you are in someone's home than in a hotel. The rooms are comfortable and clean but not frills, just a great comfortable, cozy and convenient room to sleep/shower. What was truly a treat here was the breakfast provided each morning and happy hour each evening. The first two days the breakfast was so good, that we did not have to eat until mid afternoon. They have eggs (two ways), local vegetables on the side (like sweet potatoes and tomatoes), yogurt/granola, fresh fruits, 2-3 types of bread, spreads, scones, etc. Everything was so delicious (especially when Caitlyn was around!). Happy hour offers local wine, and s mall bites that were freshly made with local ingredients and big on flavors. So happy we chose this spot! The inn-keepers are so kind and attentive and will share all their wonderful recommendations of places to see based on your preferences. Can't wait to go back! read more

Spent a magical four days here. The staff made it feel like home. The house is cozy and beautifully decorated and the food is amazing. Breakfast was provided every morning as well as a wine and nibbles hour each night by the fireplace. All of the staff were amazing and eager to recommend activities, restaurants, hand draw maps, detail hiking trails, and even plated and served our leftovers one night when we decided to stay in. Kindness personified. If you have an opportunity to visit Ojai, you can't beat a stay at the Lavender Inn. read more

5 stars all the way, after two delicious nights and three days. The Lavender Inn has everything you would envision for a delightful B & B: charming, restored old home, lovely garden, cozy and inviting rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff. Oh, and the breakfasts were delicious. We really enjoyed Vanessa; she was friendly but respectful of our privacy, drew out a map to get us to a favorite swimming spot, and even shared her recipes. Coming back from our exploring during the day, we had beautifully presented wine and cheese to enjoy. Wish I could have kept the key and snuck back in for a few more days! read more

We got married at the Lavender Inn this summer, and it was just lovely. We rented out the whole place for the weekend and had our out-of-town family stay there, and got married Saturday afternoon in the garden. It was perfectly delightful. The setting feels rural despite being right in downtown (super convenient for guests who wanted to walk back to their hotels) and it's very intimate and romantic. We had 100 guests and though the garden probably couldn't hold many more, it didn't feel too crowded. We had access to the inside so people could get out of the sun if it got too hot, and there is a perfect staging area for the catering staff. Highly recommended! read more

I love this warm and charming bed & breakfast! Wonderful setting and staff, super attention to detail. Can't wait to go back!!

My boyfriend and I recently spent one night at the Lavender Inn and we both feel it is a little piece of heaven. The b and b is so welcoming with beautiful art, an exquisite garden that will take your breath away, and most importantly a very welcoming and relaxing environment. I highly recommend staying in the garden room, which is even prettier than the picture on the website. We drank wine on the room's porch at night and left the french doors open at night because it was on the second floor and overlooked the amazing garden. Imagine waking up smelling the amazing garden...heaven. No it does not have a TV but it has great Internet connection. But it is so lovely there you will not miss the TV I promise. Amazing wine hour, great breakfast in the morning. Very kind and welcoming staff. I just hope others take the time to enjoy this amazing b and b. read more

This place was a BLESSING! My man and I loved every moment and every touch that this magical place has to contribute. We are grateful and we will be back very soon. Thank YOU! read more

While I haven't stayed at the Lavender Inn overnight, I can say that their cooking classes are phenomenal. We had a team of 5 people and participated in the pizza making interactive class for a work team bonding experience. This was exactly what we were looking for. The cost is extremely reasonable and Chef Randy Graham is a great teacher. As an added bonus, Chef Randy provided us with wine and hors d'oeuvres which are not typically included. To make the experience even better, there was also dessert! Chef Randy was extremely well prepared and made the class enjoyable, relaxing and fun. I honestly recommend this to everyone! read more

Great location. Staff is friendly and efficient. Breakfast delicious. Rooms inviting and nicely decorated.

We had the most fantastic weekend getaway at the lavender inn!! Everything from check in, to wine and cheese happy hour and the morning breakfast were fantastic. The grounds are beautiful and relaxing and the rooms were comfortable. We stayed in the room with a shared bathroom which seemed odd at first but was no problem at all. Would most definitely recommend this bed and breakfast. read more

I can't imagine having a better experience staying anywhere else! My husband and I enjoyed a minimoon in Ojai and decided to stay at the Lavender Inn. The warmth, hospitality and simple, yet classic beauty of the Inn is unmatchable. The breakfasts and wine hours are so delicious and well-presented. We took advantage of the porch as well as the grounds and in turn, it felt like a little home away from home. I would recommend staying here to anyone passing through or visiting Ojai-- it seems to capture the charm and genuine spirit of the city itself! read more