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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

KING OCEAN VIEW

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

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

KING PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

QUEEN OCEAN VIEW

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 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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OCEAN VIEW DELUXE #11, KING + TWIN | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

OCEAN VIEW DELUXE #11, KING + TWIN

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

POOL LEVEL TWO ROOM OCEAN SUITE

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 540 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

QUEEN PARTIAL VIEW

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Partial 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
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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. 624 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seeing the waves in the morning was worth it and it was such a pretty weather!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was on the 3 rd floor ! We had to carry our suitcases up 2 flights of stairs on wet steps. We booked last year because of the restaurant and free breakfast even though we knew the hotel was very dated. The restaurant was good but the breakfast was a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First night sucked. This inn is really old and rickety. The bed was awful, the decor is about 40 years dated, our toilet sprayed water every time you flushed, and the shower was awkward. Felt like showering in an old RV. Beautiful ocean view from the room was barely existent because there's no balcony, just a walkway outside of the window. 2nd night we were upgraded to the presidential suite or whatever they call it. It had 2 bedrooms, which was nice but we only needed one. It was a great view through the giant window directly over the ocean, so it was a world of difference. The dinner at the in house restaurant was amazing. However, the breakfast was not. No coffee maker in the room, and what I think was cheap Folgers wasn't available until after 8. As an early riser, I had to drive all the way down the coast almost to Ventura, turn around and find a Starbucks in carpenteria. Round trip took about 40 minutes for a decent cup of joe. The staff was very friendly, but due to the above issues I don't think we'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN B, Palm desert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Can't express how wonderful the staff are!!! Jonathan help my wife with some stuff to bring up from the restaurant because i am handicapped... the hotel and the rooms are very clean!!! This was our first time here and plan on coming many more times!! We are from Hawaii and this place was beautiful!! The weather worked out perfectly... Mahalo for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney, Bakersfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is incredible! The place has amazing potential, but we had a clogged shower, shower head was barely spraying, heater was loud and banging throughout the night, the pillows and sheets smelled like mildew. We chose it based on having complimentary breakfast, but breakfast was only breads, the coffee only had half and half creamer in a carton that everyone used. We also chose with option of having on-site restaurant, but restaurant was closed first night due to repairs (would have been nice to know that). No coffee in room. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The clock on the nightstand was rusty. That seems insignificant, but it shows how just changing some small things and updating the place would change public opinion. There’s a full restaurant, why not have a “normal” breakfast buffet like most motels that offer complimentary breakfast? It’s a shame that management/corp is letting this place fall apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rika

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

4/10 Poor

James

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

Terrible Showers and Beds!

Great views, obviously. Staff is great, very personable. Here's the bad stuff. Beds are TERRIBLE! Spent the first night in what had to be a rehab room. Bed was broken. Caused me a ton of pain, I have many back issues. Pictures on the wall broken, just a crap room. Shower was broken barely drizzled out water. VERY SMALL SHOWER. Telephone did not work lol. No AC outlets. Asked for an ironing board. They dont have one. They have an old table top broken dirty thing. Back hurting I had to drive, 40 mins round trip to buy an ironing biard at Walmart. Next morning saw 3 different rooms hoping for a better bed and shower. No offer by staff for an upgrade. In extreme pain. I chose another room. Slightly better bed. The showers at this place are smaller than what you would find in a motor home. Vry nice staff, but despite my terrible first night no offer of a discount, upgrade, free room...nothing. Dont stay here. Much more comfortable options down the highway. Management here is crap.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

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

8/10 Good

JILL

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

LOCATION IS AWESOME!

This location was beautiful! SOOOOO charming and the room was sweet. Great trail walks ! My concern was that hotels.com advertised it as a warm pool heated and was really excited to swim overlooking ocean. Establishment said ,"they don't heat pool til end of March. No snacks anywhere but a beautiful restaurant, Breakfast with no staff around noone really welcomed us to property , restaurant staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

The view of the ocean was awesome, the grounds were great. The room is small but clean. The staff was friendly and efficient. The onsite restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well worth the visit. The view is insanely beautiful. The food is on par fine dining. The staff is very accommodating and very friendly! I’ll be back more then once!!!

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay on the water and affordable prices
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Nice stay.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. They gave us good advice on what to see and do in the area. The view from the hotel and the field of the hotel were wonderful. The room had a cute beach theme.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
The views are fantastic. Old school hotel but that’s what I like about it. No electric plugs on the night stands but when it was built there was no need for them. If you are expecting modern this is not the place for you but if you want to destress and watch the waves and bliss out I highly suggest this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything. Beautiful grounds. Quiet. Delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine.Just miss having the coffee maker in my room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz, Carlsbad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sooo nice. You can hear the ocean waves as you sleep. Restaurant has great dinner menu , sit outside on the patio. It’s great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing and we loved the views and our sunset pictures were so beautifull
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything good except the breakfast was all carbs. A tiny amount of fruit in one tray was left out and all gone by the time we arrived at 7:40am without refilling.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

sha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is very simple, no any protein food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025