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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
QUEEN PARTIAL VIEW | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
KING PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool
Deluxe Room #1, Ocean View, Fireplace | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
$167
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA, 93001
  • Place, La Conchita Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Rincon Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

QUEEN OCEAN VIEW

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

QUEEN DOUBLE OCEAN VIEW

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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POOL LEVEL TWO ROOM OCEAN SUITE | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

POOL LEVEL TWO ROOM OCEAN SUITE

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM JACUZZI SUITE #12 | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM JACUZZI SUITE #12

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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OCEAN VIEW DELUXE #11, KING + TWIN | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

OCEAN VIEW DELUXE #11, KING + TWIN

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room #1, Ocean View, Fireplace | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room #1, Ocean View, Fireplace

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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QUEEN PARTIAL VIEW | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

QUEEN PARTIAL VIEW

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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KING PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

KING PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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KING OCEAN VIEW | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

KING OCEAN VIEW

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(128 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3-star Ventura hotel with private beach
This smoke-free hotel features a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, conference space, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Ventura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

This Ventura hotel has its very own private beach. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Shoals Restaurant - This seafood restaurant is located by the pool.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Shoals Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cliff House Inn
Cliff House Inn Ventura
Cliff House Ventura
Cliff Inn
Cliff House Bed Breakfast Shoals Restaurant Ventura
Cliff Shoals Restaurant House
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Hotel Ventura
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Hotel
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Ventura
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Hotel Ventura

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1020 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable. Lounge chairs were comfortable. Oceanfront was nice. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The Shoals restaurant food is just okay. Inadequate number of parking spaces for hotel guests, because some are reserved for restaurant parking only.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty good stay

Great views and a nice sized King room. Has everything you need for a comfy stay. With a little attention to detail, this place could be great. The pool area was relaxing but could use cleaning throughout the day; it got pretty gross by mid afternoon. We had to ask housekeeping to have our sticky floor cleaned again. And the alarm clock was never reset after the prior guest, so it went off at 6am. Also note that there aren’t other bars and restaurants in walking distance. You’ll need a car or rideshare to get to any kind of activity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Ocean out the front door but freeway out the back. Not much value here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, view and service

Great location with ocean view, as descripted, beautiful lawn and garden. Seeing dolphins in the morning from the window. Very good breakfast and dinner selections.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stress relieving stay

Our favorite getaway! Hot water in shower an issue AGAIN, (every stay), but overall a beautiful stay. Shoals restaurant was a disappointment. Service was slow and just average. Understaffed. Paper menus, really? Food was good, not excellent. Besides all that, overall a beautiful property. Needs some work, but we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Camille

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible! Don’t stay here!

We went here for our wedding anniversary weekend only to have to leave after the first night. This is a hotel that needs to be torn down and start over with new construction. It’s old and smells like mold and old cigarettes. Paint is peeling everywhere and needs walls that are made for soundproofing so you’re not hearing the people in the room next door having sex and his bed frame banging on the wall between us. We could hear everything and the words they are speaking. The bed was us bad as sleeping in a hammock! You can’t even move in the bed without it making so much noise it keeps you awake. I could barely move in the morning because it messed up my back. The breakfast they advertised was a total joke! It was like being at a homeless soup kitchen. This is a flea bag hotel! It’s sad because this is a beautiful location and they have a wonder restaurant but the hotel needs to be completely redone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARGERY, MILFORD

Traveled with partner
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cliff house inN! The location was splendid. The staff was cordial and very helpful. The pool was immaculate and the dinner at the restaurant was delicious! Continental breakfast was OK but could’ve been expanded a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Boniwati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is right by the ocean with beautiful view but no direct access to the beach. The room is nice and clean, hss ceiling fan but no AC, shower has low water pressure. Staff are wonderful and very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

You are definitely paying for the views and ambiance. The room was okay. Very small bathroom. Parking is tight and free breakfast is very limited. The view and outdoor area make up for any minor room hiccups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ESTRADA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good: Ambiance is quiet and peaceful. Staff were all nice and helpful. Rooms are antique looking but clean. Restaurant food was delicious. They served a descent continental breakfast with fruit, toast, cold cereal, desserts, yogurt, juice and. Coffee. The kids enjoyed the pool everyday. The water was warm. Used bicycle trail on PCH to walk to near beach. It was a nice a walk in the morning with small kids. Located near Santa Barbara, Solvang, Ojai and other attractions. Loved it, will return. The bad: near PCH and can hear the traffic at night. Traffic seemed to quiet down a little for a few hours between 1am-4am. Bring ear plugs if sensitive to noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hot water suddenly became cold many times during showers, parking during restaurant hours was abysmal, and the continental breakfast left a lot to be desired (an inn with its own restaurant should offer more). But being able to leave windows open throughout my entire stay, and falling asleep to the surf every night, made up for these deficiencies. Overall I would recommend staying here, as long as you're okay without certain creature comforts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quick easy check in, ocean view room, the big, clean, relaxing pool and the grounds.
Sunset view from pool/outdoor area
Cute, vintage/cottage ocean theme bedding.
View from room 7
View of grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel I have ever stayed at. Period. It's not fancy, but it is clean and the view and sounds of the crashing waves is amazing. All of the other guests that I bumped into at breakfast were walking on clouds as I was. It is a little secret paradise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abeliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina C

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the quiet and privacy of the location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Although the rooms are very comfortable, It is a old hotel so there are dings in the walls and baseboards, so ants came in. The ants were quickly taken care of. I would always choose to stay here If they were dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property advertises a private beach and direct beach access. Their private beach is only present at low tide, During the rest of the time it's completely submerged by the ocean. There is no direct access from the property, we were directed to a dirt path after the parking lot on public grounds, that led to jagged rocks that had to be scaled, in order to reach the sand that was only present at low tide. The rooms were dingy, sticky and in disrepair. The breakfast food was unpleasant. The restaurant staff was rude and unfocused. The restaurant hours have it closed most of the time. This property is listed disingenuously and is not a place you should spend your vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LILIAM

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025