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The Cliff House Inn and Shoals Restaurant

6602 West Pacific Coast Highway Mussel Shoals Ventura, CA 93001
Property Type: Inn
  • Small hotel often including dining facilities and/or a bar/tavern; often provides an intimate or historical atmosphere.
On ocean, 30 min from arpt.
No Business Center No Fitness Center No Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Not Allowed Restaurant No Room Service Swimming Pool
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 49 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 2.5 based on 31 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 32 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 33 reviews Value
    • 3 based on 32 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 9 reviews Pool

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1 of 5 stars
Vancouver, Canada
Oct 5, 2008

The location on the water is wonderful but there is no beach in front of the property just rocks and a decorated offshore oil platform. The backside of the property is the freeway. Once upon of time this must be a very nice place to stay for couples and families. The building is aging and very unstable; there was mold... more

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2 of 5 stars
Inland Empire
Oct 3, 2008

The hotel is what it is, a seaside motor hotel that's seen better days. Musky and smelling slightly of urine our room had cheesy early 90s era wicker furniture which looked like it was bought from a yard sale. The room also had a mystery door when upon opening it led you to a storeroom with what could best be... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Diego, California
Aug 28, 2008

This was our second stay at the Cliff House Inn, and we've booked a third for next summer. Yes, the hotel is quite funky; it's old, the upstairs walkways tilt a bit, and so on, as I'm sure you've read below. Million dollar views, however, and a short walk north through multimillion dollar homes yields a beach visited by very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Carlsbad, CA
Aug 13, 2008

Although we didn't stay at the Cliff House, we had a family lunch at the Shoals Restaurant. We reserved poolside table that offered a great ocean view. Everything we ordered was delicious and well-presented. The service was...well...relaxed, but not painfully slow. Definitely plan to return. May even stay at the Cliff House. more

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1 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
Aug 1, 2008

Yes the location on the water is great but you also back up to the freeway on the backside. There is no beach in front of the property just rocks and an offshore oil platform. The whole building is leaning forward and the stairs feel very unstable. There was mold on the draperies and the carpets were filthy. The say... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ogden, Utah
Jul 22, 2008

Like one of the previous posters we found this little hotel had uneven floors and aged wood on the balconies - but we expected that. This wonderful inn is exquisitely, literally on the ocean! The wood has aged, as wood does in high-humidity warm weather. The floor does bow out, although not alarmingly, because of the natural erosion that occurs... more

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4 of 5 stars
Simi Valley, Ca
Jul 14, 2008

The Cliff House Inn is a very magical place that is ideal for couples seeking tranquility in an ocean setting. This past weekend my wife of thirty years, and I, had the most fabulous time at the Cliff house Inn. During the whole weekend we got to witness Dolphins playing in the Ocean surf, a variety of wonderful birds, swimming... more

Apr 15, 2008

Goodness were we surprised! My husband and I have driven past this place several times, and opted to stay one weekend. The view is amazing, but every other aspect is horrible. It was by far the worst motel we have ever stayed. Smelly room, uneven floor, aged carpet, stains on ceiling. A light used to be on the ceiling, but... more

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2 of 5 stars
Santa Barbara
Mar 28, 2008

Customer Service is totally lacking at the front desk and by the "Manager", Sanford Porter. Their failure to respond to our concerns and questions have ruined our romantic Valentines' Day "package", which turned out to be no package at all since the charges for the room and the dinner were separated and taxed. Upon checking out, the bill was initially... more

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4 of 5 stars
Charlotte, North Carolina
Mar 16, 2008

Our friends have stayed at this hotel and said it was a great location, reasonable rates, and just OK rooms (very basic and outdated). They do, however, return often to dine at Shoal's restaurant. We joined them there and had a great experience. While the service was a little slow, it gave us time to enjoy the amazing views -... more

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Address: 6602 West Pacific Coast Highway, Mussel Shoals, Ventura, CA 93001