A charming little inn on the water between Ventura and Carpenteria. It is isolated, so be ready to drive to restaurants, shopping, and activities, but it’s a lovely way to start and end your day on the coast of CA.
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IdahoRyder
Boise, IdahoA Little dated but quiet.
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Reviewed Feb 18, 2019via mobile
Had the pleasure of staying at the Cliffhouse Inn in Ventura California. Of note when traveling to the Inn access is only available on the southbound freeway side. The rooms were quite dated, but clean and serviceable. There is no direct access to the beach without climbing down a very steep and rock strewn hill. The breakfast buffet was nothing special and the food at the restaurant was OK. If you are looking for a quiet an out-of-the-way place on the California coast this might be your cup of tea.
Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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lyncauwels
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Date of stay: January 2019
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May L
Rosemead, California
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The view was spectacular. Absolutely enjoyed our stay over there. However, the only draw back was the refrigerator didn't work and the toilet paper was only one layer and too thin. Otherwise it would get 5 stars from me.
Date of stay: January 2019
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Laura S
San Ramon, California
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This hotel is really isolated which is nice if you want solitude, but don't try to get a cup of coffee before 7:30. There is none. The "continental breakfast" opens at 7:30 and there is no place to get a cup of coffee before that. No machine in the room, only a hot water dispenser with tea in the lobby.
The pool is not heated and there is no jacuzzi.
The refrigerator in the room did not work.
The staff is not very friendly or service oriented.
I would definitely not stay here again.
Date of stay: December 2018
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leejeneffer
Yonkers, New York
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I absolutely loved this place although I was a bit worried after reading a couple of reviews. I am glad I did not listen. My two nights were awesome. First, it is right on the beach and the view is amazing. Second, my room was cozy, clean and nice. It had a good fridge to put our snacks, comfy bed and television. I thought we had an air conditioner but we did not need it. Breakfast was included and parking was free. The food at the restaurant was so delicious. We ate there all two nights.
Date of stay: October 2018
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KeriAuckland
Auckland
11973
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An extremely old, tired inn which is in need of a lot of maintenance. Rooms were clean and comfortable but definitely in need of repair. Quite noisy as it is literally on the side of a main freeway. It does sit right on the ocean, but it is not on a beach- just a rocky cliff with no access to the water.
We got a room with the extractor duct from the kitchens straight outside it which sounded like you were sitting underneath a jet plane taking off. We originally thought it was awful, but then realised that the duct running was a good thing because when it was turned off later at night we realised that it was covering up all the other loud noises from traffic and neighbouring rooms that were worse than the constant duct noise!🤣
We did have dinner at the restaurant ( there is no other choice as it’s a drive along the freeway to any other restaurants/ shops) and the food was good.
It was not a place we would choose to stay again.
Date of stay: September 2018
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