.
Account Log-In
Je m’inscris

Best Western at Ventura Pier

708 E Thompson Boulevard, Ventura, 93001-2916 Etats-Unis
Contact the hotel
Contact the hotel
Contact the hotel
PHONE : (805) 648-3101
4.0 / 5
8 Avis Tripadvisor
REVENIR_AU_DEBUT
My research
update

Hotel advantages

Activities

Horseback riding
Swimming pool

Hotel services

Buisness Plus equipment
24/7 reception
Complimentary breakfast
Free Parking
Free Wifi
Multilingual staff

Room services

Coffee maker
Hair dryer
Iron and ironing board
Refrigerators
The strong points

Activities

Horseback riding
Swimming pool

Hotel services

Buisness Plus equipment
24/7 reception
Complimentary breakfast
Free Parking
Free Wifi
Multilingual staff

Room services

Coffee maker
Hair dryer
Iron and ironing board
Refrigerators

Description

Welcome to the Best Western at Ventura Pier! Located in downtown Ventura, our Ventura hotel has everything guests need for a fantastic stay, with recent renovations making guests as comfortable as possible. Be close to Majestic Theater at the Best Western at Ventura Pier, with the Ventura Fairgrounds just moments away. Ventura hotels are known for great service, but we take it above and beyond with unbeatable value and cool, spacious rooms. You'll be minutes from the Ventura harbor and surrounded by some of the best dining and shopping options in the city. The Best Western at Ventura Pier is your home away from home, whether you're here on vacation or for business travel. With the Ventura Pier and Surfing Point a short drive away, the possibilities are endless. Take a stroll along the golden, sandy beaches or try out a surfing lesson while you're in town. At the Best Western at Ventura Pier, the best of sunny California is right in your backyard. Enjoy being within walking distance to the Pier and downtown but let our Ventura hotel take care of starting your day off right. Enjoy a free, full hot breakfast buffet available every morning, featuring hot waffles, sweet pastries, fresh fruits, cereal and yogurt selections, bacon, eggs, beans, and potatoes, 100% Arabica Farmer Brothers® Artisan Collection coffee as well as tea or cold juices. As the closest hotel to Ventura Government Center, our Ventura hotel welcomes many civil servants. Employees of Oxnard agricultural fields and service men and women with Port Hueneme Military Base also favor our property. With so many attractions nestled close by, it's easy to make a little time for fun and leisure even if you're here for business. Let our friendly staff give you tips and recommendations on dining and attractions to make the most of your trip. Swimming pool is now open!

Activités

Customer reviews

4.0
based on 8 guest reviews
Excellent
4
Very Good
3
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
1
Cleanliness
Location
Rooms
Service
Sleep Quality
Value
""BW a few blocks from the pier" would be more accurate."
passgaswilltravel, 29 Septembre 2024

Choose this place for it central location in the downtown tourist area. The layout and room interiors are like a throwback to '70s motels. Ask for a second floor room if you can't stand noise from above. The lobby has been modernized, and the included breakfast buffet is BW standard, down to the waffle makers. Forget about any view of the ocean, or the pier for that matter, but it's a very walkable town centre.

"Excellent location and great value"
B L, 16 Septembre 2024

Bed was very comfortable, excellent breakfast options, ample parking for cars, excellent windows facing the highway (you do not hear it at all which is awesome and a very good feature). Caring staff during my stay and fabulous location. Easy walk to the pier, restaurants and the beach.

"Great Stay!"
RICHARD S, 02 Septembre 2024

From the time we got there, our experience was great. Daisy welcomed us and took care of us the whole time we were there. The free breakfast was good. The rooms & grounds were very clean. Plenty to do around here in walking distance. Even the beach is walking distance.

"Spend your money elsewhere"
DrMom314, 13 Août 2024

We booked this hotel for a day trip to Santa Cruz Island. The price was very high because there was a fair in town. I cannot believe the price I paid for a super low budget hotel. When we checked in, the staff were very accommodating. The room smelled like smoke, but someone had tried to mask it with cleaning products. It needed a professional smoke removal. I called and informed the front desk, who said they would let the manager know. That was the end of it. The queen bed was likely a double, much smaller than my queen bed at home. The bathtub drain didn't work, so I couldn't take a bath. The fridge has no freezer, so I couldn't use all the ice packs I brought to keep our food cold on our day trip. The towels and linens were crunchy from too much bleach. When I left, my daughter wanted to use the hotel lobby restroom, and the staff made her feel bad about it. They asked if she was a guest and seemed angry that she was asking. She was really upset by the way she was treated. Parking is free. We left before breakfast, so I don't know how it was. This was a very low budget hotel for nice hotel prices. I would not recommend this hotel or stay there again.

"Great Place To Stay"
Lisa F, 24 Juin 2024

For those of us travelling and enjoying areas, there is nothing more satisfying than landing in a hotel that accommodates basic travel amenities, and then some. My visit was short, just overnight, but the Best Western Inn of Ventura was the perfect place to stay. The room was clean, well thought out spacing of beds and furniture, staff friendly, and breakfast just what we needed to start the next day. I would stay there again, and am now impressed by Best Western's approach to providing hotel accommodations. You can see it, and although I don't travel that much these days, I have in the past, and you can tell when a place is well-run.

"Dead center at Ventura Beach"
mesatraveler, 20 Juin 2024

Hard to beat the location. Right off the 101, the center of town and within walking distance of a dozen good restaurants. The pier is a 10-minute drive for more dining, surfing or just walking along the shore. Very clean and comfortable room and nice breakfast.

"Scandalous Dump"
Y9788HZjonc, 19 Septembre 2022

The bedding chronically comes with holes burned in it by cigarettes. The Manager and assistant evidence no interest in running a first-class operation, albeit, the County of Ventura is paying top dollar for these rooms, rooms that are made available to folks who, for a variety of reasons, mostly economic, are in transition. There are no white people on staff and communication with the motel staff can be challenging, oftentimes pointless. Trains start sounding their airhorns at 0730 hrs., on into the late night. Great if you like train sounds,

"Homeless Hotel"
candleczy, 10 Octobre 2021

1/2 the hotel is homeless staying in the rooms doing drug deals! Room was very rundown and not very clean! Homeless also staying in motor homes outside the hotel grounds! For the price of the room I was expecting more!

"Unimpressed. Would Not Stay Here Again."
ThirstytoTravel, 13 Septembre 2021

We were disappointed upon check-in to learn there were no first floor rooms available, as we both have disabilities. Nor was there an elevator. When we asked for assistance with our ONE suitcase, person who checked us in told us no one could help us due to liability reasons. Fortunately for us, one of the housekeeping staff members assisted us when we asked her directly. The floor plan of the room was ideal with the sleeping and resting area (a chair) separated by a wall divider from the bathroom, closet and desk area. Appreciated the refrigerator and microwave in the room. The bathroom sink was very slow to drain even when just brushing our teeth. There was a huge stain n the carpet as we entered the room. Very unappealing wondering what was in the carpet. We wore shoes in the room at all times. The continental breakfast was ordinary and to be honest, I suspect it gave me food poisoning so I personally would recommend passing on it. Fortunately the property is conveniently located just a few blocks away from the main drag, which is lined with restaurants. Go there instead! The pool was not open to guests and this was not disclosed until we arrived. Probably would not have used it after seeing homeless people congregate night and day around the seating outside the pool entrance. Even though our schedule permitted us to stay several nights, we only stayed one night as there was absolutely nothing about this place to keep us (especially at nearly $200/night). When passing through this area in the future, we will find another accommodation.

"Not worth the price "
melwashere81, 07 Septembre 2021

We stayed here on a road trip so thankfully it was only for one night. The room was clean BUT the window lock was broken and there was a building directly under our window where anyone could climb up and get inside. In fact there were discarded clothes on top of this building. We did not feel safe at all not to mention the shady looking people walking around. We were worried our car was going to be broken into during the night so we didn't sleep well. The staff was friendly and the hotel is within walking distance of all the downtown shops but I would not stay here again. For $220 a night I can stay at the Crowne plaza on the beach in a much nicer room.....

"Not Recommended - Sketchy Place"
alisQ2843NP, 30 Juillet 2021

This hotel looked a lot better online than in person. There are sketchy-seeming people hanging around in the parking lot, and it is on the edge of a not so great area. After checking in, we were a little creeped out and we checked reviews by others and read the hotel is shared by a program to give rooms to homeless people during COVID. This was then confirmed by a staff member. This sounds like a valuable program, but we would not have booked this hotel had we known this - bedbugs, lice, etc. The room is small and dark with turquoise and brown decor. The air is super stagnant, so even vaccinated, we worry the air has not exchanged since the last guest slept here. Bottom line - we would not have stayed here if we had other options after reserving online with a different impression and then arriving at 10pm on a Friday.

"Terrible"
SurfJentastic, 30 Juillet 2021

I had to find a last minute hotel due to my apartment flooding. This was the only one available that accepted dogs. I figured I'd do a staycation. It was over $300/night and I'd never recommend it. I had to put a chair against my door to feel even remotely safe. My dog was growling all night. It's more like a temporary residence hotel and the environment was not remotely what you'd expect from over $300/night. I checked out the next day and they wouldn't refund me the rest of my scheduled stay. They said I'd have to go through hotels.com. I called hotels.com and they said I'd have to get the funds from BW. BW denied it. Now I'm trying to dispute it through my credit card company. Complete waste of time. Do yourself a favor and stay elsewhere.

"Visiting Family Member"
jseaborn4409, 30 Juillet 2021

This hotel is old but they have planted some flowers which were not there the last time we stayed which was about 3 years ago. The walls are thin. The room next door had their tv on all night (not the hotel's fault). There is no elevator and we had a disabled family member visit. The water in the shower was lukewarm at best. The bed was uncomfortable. The only highlight of our stay was a view of the ocean (past the freeway).

"Trip to Channel Islands"
Olga O, 22 Juillet 2021

In general - very nice hotel after they made upgrades. The cons - poor access to the rooms - they have plants between parking and room entrances. Very tricky to get the suitcase over that obstacle course. Bed sheets are rather itchy. Coffee maker is not Keurig and behaves naughty. Good features - very modern AC, laminate floors, 2 desks, spacious room.

"Excellent Location/Bad Management"
M6769TJjamier, 21 Juillet 2021

I have been staying at this property for more than a decade. When the hot tub broke, they just filled it in with concrete, which was a disappointment, but the location is so ideal that we continued to stay here every year. This year I was sad to see it start to decline. They pool was closed "for maintenance" indefinitely, even though there didn't appear to be anything wrong with it...The management is clearly not concerned with customer satisfaction. The room was clean, and the staff was friendly and efficient, so I would still recommend it. The location can't be beat, but the management needs to treat the workers and customers with more respect. The breakfast options were weak (even considering covid restrictions), and they need to open the pool for the summer months at least!

"Uncomfortable bed and no housekeeping"
CherylM345, 19 Juin 2021

Bed was hard as a rock, did not sleep well. We asked for housekeeping service and nobody came the next day. Breakfast was a giant muffin that was loaded with calories, although they also had yogurt and granola bars. It was at least clean thank goodness.

"NO COFFEE MAKERS"
cwmplayer, 20 Mai 2021

Ever heard of such a thing. Only rooms in las vegas have no coffee in rooms. Oh now Best Western in Ventura. Just ask Carlos THE MANAGER he was rude. The refrigerator wobbled so badly you had to laugh

"Ventura visit"
Ellen D, 12 Mai 2021

We were very pleased with our stay. We were here a number of nights to visit family and were very pleased with the location. A easy walk to the Ventura Pier, Promenade, beach, walking/biking trail, and Downtown for meals and breweries, The room was spotless and well decorated. Really liked the layout of the room allowing lights to be on without disturbing another in the room sleeping. The beds were very comfortable and really liked the heating/cooling unit. Able to keep the fan on continuously for great white noise to sleep. Keurig coffee maker, microwave, good sized refrigerator, made our eleven day stay easy. The grab and go breakfast with additional cereals, fruit, yogurt and unlimited coffee was perfect and if you needed more, there are places close to walk to for more. We were not able to sit in the lobby, or out at the pool which is closed for now, but with Covid that is how it is. We were able to decide how often we needed room cleaning and could always ask for room supplies or trash removal. Every single staff member was friendly and professional. We did not have one complaint. I had read about long term people staying here, because of the Covid situation. We were never bothered or worried about this arrangement, so do not let this stop you from staying here. For the price, you can't do better in my mind for convenience or comfort.

"Go elsewhere!"
ltg2019, 11 Mai 2021

This hotel has gone downhill! They are housing transients and allowing campers to use the parking lot. They allow the camper tenants to smoke in the parking lot. Lots of people coming and going. The management should have made us aware at time of booking that they are a designated housing facility.

"Nothing Good to Say, except RUN!"
kiker22021, 30 Avril 2021

This is the only hotel that I have ever had to pay to clean my own room, beg for fresh towels, have no amenities replaced after the first day, no clean sheets in a week. "Grab and Go" breakfast of stale muffin in a package, granola bar, and a bottle of water, jammed in a paper bag and tossed at you by someone behind the desk. We stayed at the this hotel 5 years ago and it was nice. Now it is a hangout for transients, there is no security and the staff is rude, including the General Manager who was the worst. We checked out early.

"Not worth the money"
jjustjack2021, 12 Avril 2021

The room was clean, bathroom light wouldnt turn off. Sheets were ruff. Very uncomfortable. It looked like people were living this hotel. Drug addicts walking in and out of rooms. A woman pounding on doors yelling for someone. One room had so many boxes in it, a lot of foot traffic. Police activity. Men yelling swear words in the parking lot. Felt you needed to stay in with doors locked. 2 rooms for a one night $450. Stay away especially if you have children. I have always stayed at Best Westerns This by far was the worst. I want a refund.

"Loved our stay!"
filominac, 04 Avril 2021

Right in the heart of Ventura, lots of restaurants and places to visit. Loved the location of the Hotel, very close to the beach. Room was spotless, bed very comfortable, loved the amenities in the room. Had Ocean View from our room. Location was quiet, the train came by right behind our room, and really was no bother.

"Wonderful Surprise"
Mldywalker, 20 Mars 2021

The Best Western Plus in Ventura was a wonderful surprise. As a last minute choice, I found the lobby and Alice cheerful and helpful at check-in. The room was spacious, sound proofed (near railroad tracks and freeway), and clean. The breakfast was grab and go with many choices. The internet was consistent. I would definitely stay there again.

"Great location"
cad1018, 06 Mars 2021

Friendly staff, great location. I walked down to the pier to watch both the sunrise and sunset. Downtown was just two blocks away and there were lots of activities to do. Even with the distractions of Covid-19 I felt quite satisfied.

"Great hotel, tough pet policy"
nrsox127, 11 Janvier 2021

The room was modern and had a great flow to it. It did smell pretty musty in there though. It was right next to the boardwalk and after checkout the host let us keep our car there while exploring the area for a couple hours. The biggest downfall was their very struck pet policy. Small area to walk your dog and pets are not allowed on the bed at all.

"Excellent stay"
161keilat, 29 Décembre 2020

We had a great stay here in Ventura. At first the hotel looks more like a motel and the building looks old. However, the rooms were renovated, clean, and spacious. They also had a microwave. We found the employees to be nice and pleasant and the hotel held our luggage while we went to the channel islands national park. The location is excellent, very close to main street with lots of cute stores and restaurants. Would love to visit again. Grab and go breakfast was provided.

"Ventura, great Adventure to take"
Jaime B, 27 Novembre 2020

Strategically located, this hotel offers you downtown and boardwalk one block away each. There are great places to eat close to it as well, was quiet at night for a great sleep, 100% clean. All staff was very helpful and friendly

"Not aPlus"
242jeant, 06 Novembre 2020

This was a horrible stay. The heat/ fan did not work on a cold night. When reported to the front desk, we were told that there was no one to help. The bathroom switch would not turn off the light/ fan. At 8 am there was no hot water for a shower. We could not leave this property fast enough. So disappointing for a BW branded property. Hard to stick with their properties, if we cannot count on a good standard.

"Location we needed"
Beverly K, 09 Octobre 2020

We choose this hotel for two reasons. First it was close to a hospital my son was having surgery . Second it was party of the Bonvoy program. It is a basic hotel. We were not looking for up scale . We were just looking for somewhere close to the Hospital . We forgot our switch charger in our room. I knew exactly where it was. I called the hotel. No one got back to me. I had to call again no one got back to me. I gave up. Very disappointed . Did not make me feel like they cared to much about us.

"Great!"
jacqui10B, 16 Mars 2020

The exterior of the hotel looks like it's been in a beach city a very long time, however, the lobby is beautiful! Such a great place to enjoy a wonderful breakfast, with lots of options. The rooms have been clearly been renovating, and are very pleasing to the eye, and I wish all motels would go to non-carpet flooring, feels so much cleaner!

"Excellent Quiet Hotel"
MADAK88, 09 Mars 2020

A quiet relaxed hotel with an excellent breakfast. All backed with the reputation of the Best Western Name. While the tv is not amazing all the other ameneties are excellent and I have never been disappointed with one of my stays here. The night clerk Diego is Particularly good.

"Decent place for the price"
krickeyuu, 28 Février 2020

We only stayed one night. The exterior looks a little run down but the rooms were clean and nice and breakfast was really good. The location is great--very close to the beach and pier. There is a good gastropub a few blocks away.

"Perfect Location"
RonZigler, 25 Février 2020

This place is within walking distance to everything in Downtown Ventura, and one block from the beach/pier/promenade. It doesn't look like much from the road, but the rooms are actually quite nice, and very well laid out.

"Clean and Comfortable Hotel"
josethepilot, 24 Février 2020

My friends and I visited Ventura to go see a concert at the Majestic Theater.The theater was walking distance from the hotel. This was my first time staying at Best Western hotels and I have to say that Ventura Best Western Plus Inn hotel was an amazing stay. The hotel staff are very friendly and let us check in early. The hotel has great amount of parking spaces and its free. My room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very delicious which includes eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, cereal, bagels, yogurts, coffee, juices and milk. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Ventura.

"hearst castle trip"
Jeff K, 22 Février 2020

My wife wanted to visit the Hearst Castle during a trip to Las Vegas. This was our stopping place on the return to Vegas. Nice place, fairly quiet (there was a train track nearby but we only heard one train. Property was clean, room was spacious and clean (could have used a few more pictures on the walls). Nice bed, lots of hot water and the breakfast was good with plenty of options (best hotel eggs I've had).

"Very Nice folks"
A697IQdavidd, 12 Février 2020

Actually, before I booked this site I read the comments of others. It was clean, with ample parking, good breakfast, but the best part was the attentiveness of the staff. The room I stayed in had a slightly different design than typical which would be convenient for multiple folks to get ready in the AM.

"Ventura Best Western Stay"
MATVEY C, 04 Février 2020

Hotel location is very good it is in walking distance from ocean , lots of different restaurants around. Pear is on walking distance with couple sea food restaurants, (strongly recommend to try claim chowder). This is kind of older hotel but clean rooms, and very quiet air and heating system. The best thing i liked , was breakfast; big selection in menu, lots of fruits, fresh and tasty salsa, nice and helpful stuff.

"Having been stuck out in the field longer than expected, they made it easier."
Francisehoward, 29 Janvier 2020

The room is always clean and the other clientele were quiet enough. I worked nights while there and it was nice to grab breakfast when I could time it right, delicious for as simple as it is. Rosy does a great job with it.

"A short walk to downtown"
Anne D, 23 Janvier 2020

This is our second stay here and we would come back again. We requested a room on the ground floor as we had a large suitcase and there was no elevator. Room was a good size and very comfortable and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was limited and it would have been nice to have more healthy options. Location was excellent just a short walk to downtown.

"Wish I could keep this place a secret."
johnmR4269VA, 18 Janvier 2020

The renovations are complete, although I stayed here even during the project because the people are always so friendly. The rooms are always immaculate and everyone is just so nice. The proximity to the ocean is really great for my morning run, simply go down a block, cross over the tracks, and your at the waterside bike path. You can go for miles in either direction. This is my regular place to stay when Im in town on business. It's always a great stay. Oh, by the way, there are Amtrak railroad tracks on the back side. I am a troublesome sleeper, however I have stayed along the tracks a few times and it has NEVER been a problem. I don't believe many trains pass by. It really isn't anything to be concerned about when weighing all the great positives at this hotel.

"Good Stay"
johnluttrell50, 17 Janvier 2020

Would stay again - walking distance to beach & dining. Had earned a free stay and was greeted like a paying customer. Breakfast was good as was the coffee. Room was clean and comfortable plus smelled nice.

"Incredible location"
wil r, 15 Janvier 2020

Ok, this is a small inn and older property, but it is carefully maintained. Walk to either the beach or even easier stroll downtown to restaurants and entertainment. Front desk staff were always friendly and accommodating.

"Great staff great breakfast"
meridian1, 12 Janvier 2020

We were greeted with a cheerful smiling face. It makes a difference when you're traveling to encounter friendly folks. The breakfast was great including fresh fruit and the area was very clean and tidy. The roomWe were greeted with a cheerful smiling face. It makes a difference when you're traveling to encounter friendly folks. The breakfast was great including fresh fruit and the area was very clean and tidy. The room was fine and bed comfortable.

"pleasant stay"
stevearin0, 10 Janvier 2020

This BW property is well maintained with nicely appointed rooms that are always beautifully clean. It's location is just a short walk to a part of downtown Ventura that's loaded with great restaurants & pubs. Their complimentary breakfast is complete with eggs, breakfast meats and delicious home-style potatoes. Rosy, their super-conscientious attendant, makes certain that the hot dishes offered are always appetizing and kept full. A good value.

"Good location, breakfast"
378carls55, 05 Janvier 2020

Best Western Inn Plus, Ventura is ideally located and provides a good warm breakfast option. The rooms are nice and well kept, and even remodeled a bit. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown Ventura and the Boardwalk. It is disappointing that they no longer have a hot tub. The woman at reception was a bit brusque; the rooms were perfectly cleaned and maintained.

"Nice family/surfer hotel"
hakeen, 31 Décembre 2019

We were 2 nights at this hotel. Very friendly Staff, Especially receptionist Travis helped us a lot when necessary; very friendly and professional. Room was nice as well as the breakfast. The hotel is fairly close to the beach but also to the highway (bit noisy around).

"Perfect spot while visiting family"
blueblazeirregular88, 24 Décembre 2019

This is our second stay while visiting family in Ventura. Each visit has been a pleasure. Friendly staff, clean, spacious room. Excellent breakfast. My wife and I want to especially thank Ruben and Gus, who helped us at the front desk. Ruben was there the night before Thanksgiving and was just wonderful. Gus helped us the morning we left. Marivel and Alondra worked hard to prepare wonderful breakfast choices. They went out of their way for us on our last day, making sure we had everything we needed. My wife agrees: This is THE hotel for us whenever we visit Southern California. Thank you to all of the staff at Best Western Plus Inn of Ventura. We've stayed at more expensive properties but this one is the best!!!! The staff make a clean, comfortable stay really shine.

"Awful experience"
295jeanneu, 29 Novembre 2019

Horrible experience over Thanksgiving.Staff inferior. Not good at problem-solving. Good rooms but lousy location. Managers poor at customer service. Never go back. Brought the matter to their parent corporation's attention. Over-charged by a day.

"Cute hotel near park and restaurants"
tattedwdimples, 22 Novembre 2019

Check in was a breeze and I saw the cutest park ever right across the street. I'm coming back and bringing the kids. Room was updated, modern and clean. Large. I love the work area. Overall just a very good experience and rates were better than anywhere else.

"Clean, great location and great value"
Bob S, 10 Novembre 2019

Stayed one night during a business trip. Very friendly staff, nice breakfast and clean room. Location was perfect. Nice dinner options within walking distance and many more only a short drive away. I had a couple of hours to kill after breakfast before my meeting and the noon checkout was very nice. It allowed me to walk the 15 minutes to the Ventura Pier, sit on a bench which overlooked the ocean. Nice way to start the day! The value for the money was very high.

"Customer Service On Point!"
448jillh, 07 Novembre 2019

In the hospitality business the key is hiring the right people. This Best Western did that when they hired Rosa. She greeted us in the breakfast area with a good morning and a warm Smile. Such a pleasant way to start the day. She kept the area clean and full smiling all the time. Thank you Rosa you started our day out right!

"Probably the best motel I every stayed in!"
maestro_222, 01 Novembre 2019

Newly renovated motel. Rooms simply awesome - nice interior and furnishing. Location perfect, you can walk to the city center in minutes. Breakfast - good choice incl. eggs, pancakes, fruit, juice... Check-in service was a little disappointing - the lady was in a bad mood, sadly.

"Great Best Western Plus !"
Ed H, 30 Octobre 2019

Great Best Western Plus ! Awesome newly remodeled room and very friendly and helpful staff ! Very safe layout .Great breakfast! We couldn't ask for any better accommodations we will be back next trip to Ventura !

"Good Location"
SMGrandma, 30 Octobre 2019

We stayed recently for one night. The room was clean, smelled fresh and had a nice dressing area outside of the bathroom. This hotel is pretty close to lots of locations you might want to visit while in Ventura. We found an outlet in our room that was inoperable when we tried to use the hair dryer, but we found another outlet which worked. We reported it to the office. The office staff (Travis) was helpful and friendly. The included breakfast had good choices and was well-stocked and clean. It was near a railroad track, but the train did not have a big, blaring horn, so we barely noticed it.

"Very good with one flaw"
Stephan W, 29 Octobre 2019

Great room, big and comfortable beds, very nice personnel, very good breakfast, satellite TV, fast WLAN microwave and coffee maker in the room (although we didn't use those), but the doorknob of the bathroom was very loose. Still worked as intended though.

"Great Stay in Ventura"
BCSunflower777, 28 Octobre 2019

Stayed here one night before heading to the Channel Islands. Easy to find, helpful staff, nice breakfast and easy parking. We arrived early and they were able to accomodate an early check in. Room was clean and fresh.

"Super Friendly Service + Clean + Comfortable + Great Breakfast"
AdrianaLiwski, 24 Octobre 2019

Affordable and comfortable hotel. Had a great night sleep and the evening and morning staff (Andrew Rosa) we VERY friendly and helpful. The entire hotel was clean and well appointed. The complimentary breakfast had a fantastic selection.

"Enjoyed our stay"
karen W, 20 Octobre 2019

We stayed for four nights. Delicious breakfast selection and the ladies Brittney and Rosa were very hospitable during breakfast. We love you ladies! Thank you! We had a very enjoyable visit. We would definitely stay there again.

"Nice, Pleasant 2-Night Stay in Ventura"
hilo88, 17 Octobre 2019

I was planning a trip to the Channel Islands and needed a place to stay in Ventura (harbor where the C.I. ferries depart from is in Ventura). I went with the Best Western Plus and I am really happy that we chose it. First of all, it is about 10 minutes from the Ventura Harbor so it was really convenient for us. There is also a playground and park literally right across the street (I had my toddler son with me so it was super helpful) and there is a pretty good Mexican take-out place across the street as well. That was really convenient for a quick dinner. Check in went smoothly. The clerk at the counter (I was later told by management that her name was Alice) was reallly nice and helpful. I also told her my toddler's name. She gave him a little pretzel snack (which was really appreciated for the time of day it was). The next day she came out of the office to talk to me about something in the parking lot (she was helping me out with something I had asked about previously). She told my son “hi” by name and I was impressed. I really appreciated the personalized touch and that she remembered. It may seem like a minor thing to most people, but I really appreciated it. Great customer service overall. Breakfast was. 6:30-9:30am. It was a pretty good breakfast and there was lots of seating (though it was full the first day I was there). On that day we just got our food and walked back to our room. Room was nice. Clean and spacious. Nothing particularly special about it, but it was a nice room with microwave, fridge, tv, tub, coffeemaker... the hotel basics. Ample parking so we were able to park right outside of our room. Really good experience at the Best Western Plus in Ventura. Would stay again if the opportunity arose.

"Worth Every One of Its Three Stars"
myredhen, 16 Octobre 2019

Seems like it's in the middle of a refurbishing; the lobby is clean and modern, breakfast buffet area is manageable, and front desk staff is amiable and efficient. The parking lot needs repaving, and the since guests have to walk through it to get to the rooms, it's unavoidable. The edifice itself seems sad and shabby, but perhaps they really are in the midst of a renovation and decided to start on the interior. Our experience would seem to bear out this theory, as the rooms seemed clean and modern, compared to the somewhat dilapidated exterior. However, there was always an inexplicable black deposit on my feet/socks after walking on the floor! This is the first time I've ever had to use wet wipes on the soles of my feet before getting into bed! (All flooring issuses aside, Brittany, a waitress at the buffet, was very nice and helpful when I spilled a cup of coffee in the buffet. She raced to get a towel and mopped the spill, one, two, three. So, there's that.)

"The Best Lodging!"
goteamf, 04 Octobre 2019

We recently stayed for 5 nights at this Best Western, Room 202. The rooms have been remodeled with modern decor and the bed is comfortable with nice white bedding. The furniture is attractive as well. There is even a little wall that divides the bedroom from the closet / bathroom area that is convenient to change clothing there and has a counter there as well. The room has a mini refrigerator and coffee maker. There is definitely pride of ownership here and we really appreciate that. Staff are constantly cleaning and sweeping. The breakfast bar is very nice looking and plenty of dining tables and chairs. They serve Farmer Brothers coffee which was tasty. There is a good assortment of food to choose from. It is a 2 story motor lodge style with stairs to the 2nd floor. The lodging is on a busy street, Thompson Ave, but at night it is quiet and the windows are new and do a good job of filtering noise. We requested a quiet room so we were closer to Thompson Ave. The rooms further down are closer to the train tracks and freeway, so we like our room. You do hear the train at various times. I wish that other hotels and inns would take as much pride in their facility as this one. Also, there is a mini-split AC / heat in the room which is a luxury in Ventura. It was cool the week we were here but most hotels up this way don't have AC. When it is hot, this would be a big plus to have. As you can tell, we were very happy to stay here and will again when we are out this way.

"Convenient Location, Great Staff"
Dot13, 04 Octobre 2019

We stay at this Best Western Plus twice a year when we visit family in the area. It is in walking distance of the downtown area and beach. The staff is great. Although it is not a new property, the rooms are clean and adequate for our visits. The included breakfast is very good, with many hot or cold options. Parking is free. Shout out to Travis at the front desk, who handled an issue I had redeeming a Best Western gift card when we checked out. We will continue to stay there.

"Happy with the facility"
Sightseer43836890268, 03 Octobre 2019

We had booked only one night as we did not know what to expect. but added another night after our arrival. The property was very neat and looked to have been remodeled pretty recently. Staff were all helpful and friendly.

"Ventura Family Memorial"
Connector262244, 03 Octobre 2019

It was close to everything we needed. And it was clean and affordable for a last minute trip. There was enough room for all of us in the room and we didn't feel cramped. It was easy for us all to get ready in the morning very roomy.

"Best place to stay when your in Ventura California"
Got2getup2getdwn, 30 Septembre 2019

Easy access off no 101 freeway also very nice and Quiet With a very helpful staff.... Complementary breakfast is above average Also Wi-Fi is top notch. You have several restaurants nearby & close to the beach..

"Good location "
nobuou2015, 29 Septembre 2019

My wife and I wanted a short getaway for the weekend. We decided on Ventura and the Best Western plus Inn of Ventura. The hotel it self looks on the older side on the outside but looks like they have renovated the inside of there hotel rooms. There's always a hick up when you renovate. The shower didn't quite work the way it should have and we told the front desk before we checked out about the problem and they said they will take care of it. Now for the good things about the hotel. Front desk employees are excellent. It's in a good location. It's close enough to walk to the beach/pier and to the restaurants near the hotel. For a weekend getaway it's a good place to go and stay. We will be back. Thank you for a good stay.

"Ideal location downtown Ventura "
teabee34, 29 Septembre 2019

This is an older but newly renovated Best Western. Its location is ideal as it's downtown and right by restaurants, shopping and beaches. You can access all you need from the hotel. The rooms are clean and comfortable. My only complaint is the bed firmness was a bit much. We would stay here again.

"good hotel"
G G, 24 Septembre 2019

This was a perfectly acceptable Best Western. The price was high considering the area was not that great and it was more of a motel atmosphere than a hotel. Still everything worked great and the breakfast was nice. We stayed during off season in September and paid $180 per night which is definitely high.

"Bob Weir & Wolf Bros"
Ethel F, 21 Septembre 2019

Great location, walking distance to The Majestic Theater, downtown Ventura Shopping district, Beach and the pier. Highly recommend this hotel. The lodging in the area is pricey, and this was the most affordable option. The full breakfast was great, Brittany did an excellent job of keeping it clean and full. Wish the potatoes were vegetarian though. Room was very clean, bed was comfortable, and it was quiet. Would stay here again, because of location.

"3 nights in Ventura"
David N, 18 Septembre 2019

Spending 3 nights in Ventura at the Best Western Plus, and have nothing but great things to say about the place and people. Brittney and Rosa at breakfast this morning were particularly helpful and pleasant! A great way to start the day!

"Don't do it"
Madeleine B, 16 Septembre 2019

Checked in early and found I was in an ADA room with no tub and a shower head mounted 2 feet off the floor. Was told I absolutely could not change rooms. Air conditioning didn't work - was told there was no maintenance person on call that day. I left and will never be back even though I have stayed at this hotel for several years and am a “valued” customer. Was treated very badly and don't need that at the start of a vacation.

"Loved our stay"
Patrica G, 15 Septembre 2019

The room was perfect, the food was great & the staff were very friendly, professional & excellent at their jobs. We plan to stay again & would encourage anyone to try it. It's very close to interesting sights & activities & not far from the 101

"A nice affordable hotel"
Donna S, 15 Septembre 2019

We always stay at the Best Western Plus Inn of Ventura when we come to this area. Very nice, remodeled, clean and great staff. They have a great morning breakfast. Their staff at the front desk, Travis, the women who work the breakfast, notably Rosa and Brittney. They are all very pleasant and have great attention to detail. Travis was very helpful when we requested another room. You can walk to the beach and Aloha Steakhouse from the hotel. Enjoy your stay!

"Team member"
Noe G, 08 Septembre 2019

Rooms are very comfortable and clean. The continental breakfast preparation staff (Brittney) keeps the coffee hot and the food tidy.Located in a great location downtown, easy to get to. Stay a day & say hi to Brittany.

"Good Hotel, delicious breakfast "
alexandrafie90, 06 Septembre 2019

We had a nice stay at the best Western Plus inn. The size of the room is good and they are really clean. Parking is for free and the Spots are quite big. Breakfast was delicious! Great variety and really nice staff. Thank you Brittney and Rosa!

"Nice place with good breakfast "
Benedict H, 06 Septembre 2019

Really enjoyed my stay here, the rooms had enough space for two large pieces of baggage to fit in. Also really liked the breakfast, which had a lot of options to choose from. The quality of the scrambled eggs could have been better tough, but it was alright.

"Thanks again Ventura Best Western"
1234555555555555555, 06 Septembre 2019

The Ventura Best Western is very pleasant and a great location. Staff is very friendly and genuinely helpful. I've stayed here at least 6 times and everything is always consistently good. They have been accommodating with every request

"Ventura Best Western"
Travel12232969479, 30 Août 2019

The Ventura Best Western is very pleasant and a great location. Staff is very friendly and genuinely helpful. I've stayed here at least 6 times and everything is always consistently good. They have been accommodating with every request

"Good location, clean, close to beach and shopping."
Jeffery W, 20 Août 2019

Not great to look at and rooms are smallish but ok. About two blocks from great shopping and interesting eaters. Walking distance to the beach. Pool is average size. Breakfast room is a little small but food is good.

"Road trip"
lin19_12, 20 Août 2019

More than adequate room and hotel. Very good breakfast which was part of the room rate. You can walk to the sea front in around ten minutes. We ate at the Lure Fish House which was amazing and I highly recommend. We would happily return to this hotel

"Breakfast was good, room not much"
gchile210095, 16 Août 2019

Staff is friendly and helpful, room was very clean. Biggest drawback was the noise. Could hear everything going on outside and upstairs, a/c unit spit ice out onto the floor and was very noisy. To their credit, it was a very busy weekend and we booked the room last minute during a work-related trip. The breakfast (free) was very good with lots of choices and was constantly attended.

"Great location, better than we expected"
Stephen L, 06 Août 2019

We have stayed once and will stay again later this month, The location is great for downtown and the beach.. Not fancy but the beds were surprisingly comfortable and the room was quiet despite a late night event across the street.

"Very Nice place to stay"
BJWca, 01 Août 2019

Seems to be updated/renovated rooms. Very Clean and well kept. Air conditioning unit worked very well. Parking was easy, staff was very nice. Two & a half blocks walk to Main Street (downtown) was easy. Breakfast was a good selection of waffels, hard boiled eggs, juices, muffins, coffee, etc. If traveling in this area again would very much want to stay again.

"Wonderful Service"
Monica C, 01 Août 2019

Very friendly, helpful, clean & prepared. I've been here in the past and Rosa & others have always been quick & helpful. The rooms are always clean. They have so many choices for breakfast. Thank you!

"Great Place to Stay"
annnavarro58, 31 Juillet 2019

I have stayed at this hotel several times. Easy access to the freeway, nice room, nice breakfast, walking distance to the beach and old town Ventura. Very quiet. I will stay here every time i go to Ventura.

"Updated room"
Pathfinder250487, 30 Juillet 2019

Rooms were clean, nice and had been updated. Wasn't sure about the area but we didn't have any problems. Friendly staff and the pool was nice and you can take the walking bride over the highway to the beach.

"Great"
Nnaysayer, 29 Juillet 2019

In town for a wedding. Stayed originally at the Amanzi but needed late checkout or another night to prep for the evening wedding... they couldn't accommodate, so we ended up here and it was awesome. We had walked by before and noticed their clean and bright lobby area and patio - it was inviting. We were pleased by the nice clean room that we ended up with. Most importantly to us, the front desk staff got us into a room early (even though they were also very busy) so that we could get in and settled pre-wedding. This allowed us to make our event in time and with everything we needed. 100% would stay here again. Great location to enjoy the town, beach, and food + good service.

"Nice Hotel, Great Location"
Edward S, 10 Juillet 2019

Stayed here for three nights in early July. Front desk staff were professional, efficient, and really nice. My room was very clean and well maintained, and best of all, the shower head was above my head (I'm 6'2” and usually have to crouch to get completely under the spray). Outside noise was nicely muted, and the in-room air conditioning unit was super quiet. Only a few blocks away was an elevated walkway over the highway that led right to the beach and pier. Would stay here again in a heartbeat

"Great Location, Nice Rooms"
378carls55, 05 Juillet 2019

This Best Western Plus is located blocks from the beach, the pier (with great tacos) and downtown Ventura. The rooms are well laid out and clean. The amenities include a pool and high speed internet. The convenient location plus the comfortable rooms, and the friendly staff make this an excellent choice.

"Lots of positives!"
TexasMomTW, 04 Juillet 2019

The positives: location convenient to the Channel Islands National Park Lagomarsino visitor center, a convenient motor court type arrangement for parking, helpful and upbeat desk staff, a spacious, clean second floor room accessed by stairway, with a unique floor plan with make-up counter/desk in dressing area by large closet outside of bathroom, high tech motion activated bathroom exhaust fan with green LED light, modern HVAC unit with a dehumidifier setting, a window that opened and a comfortable bed. It was generally quiet, but we heard plumbing noise from an adjacent room in the morning. Moderately dirty AC filters and unit. Kitchen under renovation so no omelets or meat, but plenty of other selections including yogurt, hard boiled eggs, etc.

"Nice place, near beach"
albo6868, 03 Juillet 2019

Very nice place, nearby one of the main Ventura's beaches. Renovated room, with well accommodated internal spaces (coffee corner, an internal separation wall to the bathroom). Fridge, coffee, pool, all amenities available for a good price.

"Great Location with GREAT Service!!!!!"
CalBusinessTraveler1, 01 Juillet 2019

Very nice rooms and accommodations, peaceful and clean with comfortable beds and an awesome breakfast. The highlight is always the wonderful service from Best Western Ventura employees that really care - with a special shout out to Alice and Diego! - Jeff Snow

"Great place to stay !"
Tim C, 23 Juin 2019

When ever in Ventura, usually for work, I always stay at this Best Western. The staff is always frendly and helpful, the rooms have been remodeled and very comfortable. The location is ideal, blocks from downtown main street, close to the beach, and easy access to the 101.

"Excellent location"
SteveRDay, 21 Juin 2019

4 nights in June to finish off our Californian road trip It's an excellent location, a short walk both to the beach and to main street The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was good The room was very clean and comfortable A recommended mid range hotel

"Be Prepared to Be Disappointed"
butterfly9112001, 10 Juin 2019

My heart sank when I drove up to property for the first time. Looks extremely run down. My room smelled awful & I had to immediately purchase some room deodorizers, open windows and run the fan. Lobby is tiny. No ability to serve hot breakfast. Even the bathroom in the lobby was out of service. Water never gets hot, just tepid. No offer of any assistance or any kind. A guest dragged luggage down stairwell at 5:30 am--sounded like sonic booms. Can hear the nearby train whistle 24/7. Quite a disappointment overall.

"Super Cute hotel"
JimmieG25, 04 Juin 2019

This gem is centrally located in the middle of Ventura. The rooms are updated and the exterior is super cute and has a great beach look. Great local restaurants and bars within walking distance. The freeway is close as is the train station, which takes you up or down the coast.

"Family Reunion 2019"
Gosaikunda, 26 Mai 2019

Excellent experience: comfortable and very clean room w/refrigerator, microwave, & individual coffeemaker; mattress felt brand-new & bathroom towels were big and plentiful. Friendly & professional lobby & housekeeping staffs. Awesome complimentary breakfast that offered a nice variety of every item (juices, breads, cereals, fresh fruit) and was monitored very well by staff--kept it stocked and clean.

"Outstanding Customer Service"
JennX24, 24 Mai 2019

Shout out to Alice and Carlos at the best Western in formed such a warm welcome and making us feel like a valued customers when we checked in Alice could not have been more conscientious introducing herself as well as advising the name of the night manager . Her welcome was one that 5 star hotels would find hard to match as it was so very genuine and warm. Room was much nicer inside than appearance outside, bed very comfy, little office/coffee nook and very clean bathroom. The pool is nice and the hotel is.a short walk to the beach but you have to go over an overpass. Breakfast this morning was limited to continental S the hotel is renovating that area. Selections included the usual bagels, croissants, packages of oatwitg a variety of extra toppings, fruit, pastries, yoghurt, cream cheese and a tiaster. Only thing missing was milk which Carlos explained they weren't able to accommodate due to the renovations however he went above and beyond and arranged with a lovely lady also was working in the kitchen area to run out and grab some milk for us for my husband who had brought his own cereal for special dietary reasons Carlos also offered a ‘grab bag' breakfast to go which is another option during the breakfast area renovation. Wow this is exemplary customer service - Best western should be so proud of the team at this location ! Thank you for a lovely is short stay !

"Garbage dump and freeway homeless view"
cheeta75, 17 Mai 2019

The staff and breakfast were great. The room was clean and spacious, but when I looked out the window there was trash on one side and a homeless couple on the other side with the freeway/train rattling. I wouldn't stay there again or would make sure that my room faced in a better direction.

"Rooms very nice - exterior is deceiving "
JazzinInJersey, 16 Mai 2019

Hubby didn't care for hotel when we first arrived. The room Was very nice, it was large, had Mini fridge ,microwave , nice bathroom area. The outside of hotel is just plain and not welcoming. We drive into Downtown - surprised to See so many places. But I think this isn't a popular town. Just depressing!!'

"Scrub and Paint!"
clmanamok, 06 Mai 2019

owners/desk people were very nice, but entering parking lot, I saw a motel that really needed a paint job and some TLC. another BW with awful TV remotes. Location was great for walking around- hit the pier, a pub and had a good dinner. I liked the vibe in Ventura and will go back, but not to this place. I am a huge BW fan.

"Comfortable"
rachfoley1510, 03 Mai 2019

Spacious room was comfortable beds. Room had a funny smell, almost like it hadn't been used in awhile. No hot tub here just a pool. Service wasn't good, we waited for 15min at reception to check in and nobody was there, ended up going outside to find someone and when they did appear, answered the ringing phones first! Usually customers in front of them should take precedence.

"Great place"
ttrudilou, 30 Avril 2019

We came here late at night from the Clocktower Inn (it was awful); and this hotel was heaven! Wonderful, spacious, clean room with a super comfortable bed. The breakfast was great too, and I was greeted by employees named Erik and a gal named Cynthia at the breakfast area. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

"Great location in Ventura"
mbhogan3, 27 Avril 2019

We enjoyed our stay at the Best Western Plus in Ventura. The location was excellent as it was an easy walk to the downtown Ventura area as well as being close to the 101 and the beaches. The staff was very cordial and welcoming. Our room was clean and well-maintained. There was a free breakfast that was included. It was very basic - eggs, pastries, sausage, bagels & toast, yogurt, cereal, etc., but it was nice to have that option. We did not have any trouble with noise at night, it was very quiet. I would definitely stay there again.

"Fantastic place!"
786malgorzatac, 20 Avril 2019

This is a great place if you travel for pleasure or in business. Located just walking distance from downtown Ventura, plenty of restaurants and bars, also maybe 5 minutes walk from the beach. It is quiet, very clean (I learned they renovate every year!). Their breakfasthas really nice selection, and staff is very friendly and helpful! That was a nice stay. Thank you, guys!

"Love Best Western"
r11812213, 13 Avril 2019

The place has been recently remodled so everything is in excellent shape. My favorite part about staying here is the breaskfast room. Always has a family feel with everyone enjoying the great selection of fresh delicious food and drinks to get the day started. Erik and Rosa do an amazing job keeping all the items stocked and the entire area clean and ready for the stead flow of guest. The room was very comfortable and the bed was perfect, but I will always stay at the Best Western because I have such a great start to my days in the breakfast room!

"Good location."
Lisa K, 11 Avril 2019

Nice and clean. An easy walk to the pier via a walkway over the freeway. Very close to a railway line, but didn't hear any trains at night.Friendy staff. Good breakfast too. Would recommend and stay again.

"Great Location & Nice Rooms"
Steve1362, 09 Avril 2019

With easy on and off from the Ventura Highway (US-101), a short two block walk to downtown and the many restaurants and historic building in the area in one direction, and a slightly longer walk in the other direction to the beach, the location of this hotel is in hard to beat location for both leisure and business travelers. I will admit that when I first pulled up and saw more of a motel looking facility with two floors, no elevator and rooms opening to the outdoors rather than an inside hallway, I was bit skeptical of the Best Western Plus designation but my concerns proven unwarranted once I entered the clean, well maintained, large room that was well appointed with two queen beds, coffeemaker, microwave, mini-fridge and makeup vanity. Typical of a Best Western Plus, a full, hot breakfast is complimentary as is Wi-Fi and parking.

"Great place to stay"
Maverickvinales, 08 Avril 2019

This is a great hotel, close to downtown, the beach and pier. You get a great breakfast to get you started each day. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the hotel is very clean. I've stayed here many times and it's always the same.

"Great customer service"
John G, 26 Mars 2019

Great staff. Alex the manager was very helpful and went above and beyond to ensure I was taken care during and after my stay. Staff was very good listened and made sure I received proper attention. Location good and rooms well taken care of

"Boo-Hiss"
SpencerM597, 25 Mars 2019

It is easy to find and a central location. The room was reasonably clean. There I said something nice. Let's start with our arrival... I booked the reservation myself, called ahead the day before, gave the very nice lady my name, CC number, and our rewards number (which is in my wife's name and email, because she deals with this stuff) I said we'd be a late arrival. Arriving LAX at 7:30, stopping for dinner, etc. I said about 10-11... arrived at 10:30. I hopped out of the rental went to the front desk. I was “greeted” by a very officious, self important, TSA agent wannabe. I felt more like I was involved in a traffic stop.... I'm in my mid-60's wife and teen daughter clearly visible in the vehicle. I think I comport myself and have the appearance of a normal person of reasonable responsibility. We're actually here to tour the UC campuses she's been accepted to. He wants to know who (wife's name) is, and where is she? I pointed to the vehicle and he said he'd need her to come in and present photo ID. SERIOUSLY? I made the reservation under my name, used my CC with my name on it. Only the rewards and email involved my wife. OK it's late, long day of travel let's just do this. I explained I had jus stayed at BW property in the San Fernando Valley, using all the same information, but my wife was still home as I had come ahead on business. (See my review of the BW+ in “Winnetka”). And this was not an issue. This fellow clearly did not believe me (admittedly it was stupid to even bring it up with someone like this... I know better, we've all dealt with these sorts) so now he goes on to tell me, “that's funny (aka you're a liar) we just had a ‘big' meeting on this very subject and they made it clear...blah, blah, blah.” Then he goes on to tell me, why just last week they had a guy who tried to spend the night with a woman NOT is wife!” How shocking! Now for the room: as the other reviews have stated, you can hear ever nearby shower and sink like it's in your room, you can hear every door closing, every voice, every beep of cars being remotely locked and foot step outside the room. The toilet paper dispenser is so close to the toilet that you have to use it as an arm rest. That said I have to confess I took a half a dozen sheets as I'm refinishing some nightstands back home and it's the perfect grit for the final sanding before applying the finish. As for the breakfast.... the coffee was excellent and we're here from the Pacific Northwest, so we know from coffee! The rest of it... pass it had it usual fare only not very appetizing. What the heck is that brown liquid with the colored sheen in hot items? Did I mention the coffee was good? When my wife and daughter wake up I'll get them some coffee to get going and we'll get breakfast out. One last and irrelevant note: my wife and have decided with our daughter off to college, to relocate back to SoCal, specifically Ventura and will be making several trips down to look at homes for sale this summer... guess where we won't be staying... go on I'll wait.... and if the management doesn't believe me, they have my real name and can check to Ventura FB page to see my many comments on their posts. Also, the management can skip the, “we're sorry we didn't meet your expectations on your visit, etc, etc.... save the bandwidth, we won't be back, not ever, not never.

"Comfy and Great Location"
honeymoon-in-morro, 10 Mars 2019

This hotel is a great value if you're staying in Ventura. It has a great location, just a few minute walk from downtown. The staff are very nice, especially Alice at the front desk, and the rooms are good sized and comfy.

"Outstanding value, great staff"
Patrick W, 28 Février 2019

We have stayed at this hotel several times over the years. They recently have completed a major room remodel and the rooms are nice. The rooms are large and comfortable with a fridge and microwave. The price point for this hotel is extremely reasonable considering the location. The Ventura pier and beach is within walking distance. Four breweries and several downtown restaurants are also within walking distance. This is our go-to hotel when we visit Ventura.

"Nice for a "budget" motel"
PoodleGuy, 25 Février 2019

Very nice for a budget motel. Apparently newly renovated. Certainly not a 4*** but clean comfortable and convenient to Ventura and surrounding cities and attractions. No carpet. Some type of composite flooring that doesn't get worn and dirty like carpet. Floor is cold to bare feet. Desk clerks especially Rubin were friendly and professional. Breakfast was the usual fare. Qust: Why are pastries always cold Liked the room layout with a separate area for ladies to apply makeup. Leaves the bathroom clear for others.

"Motel Near Main Beach"
Zoom_Gotti, 10 Février 2019

Recently remodeled with upgraded facilities including better air/heat controls, fridge, and microwave. Offers free parking. And is walkable to both the main beach and the downtown. Serves a free breakfast in the reception area. There's also a small pool in the parking area. But I think the best quality of this lodging is its location. I just parked and then walked around. But I did use my vehicle to travel down the coast a few minutes to the harbor area. If you come via Amtrak, you can walk from the station, about 10 minutes, if all you have are daypacks and a roller bag.

"Good BW+"
PA-CPH, 07 Février 2019

This BW+ is typical motelstyle, not so big and convenient to freeway and downtown Ventura. The hotel is remodelled, still in progress, but no problem with noise. Staff is great, breakfast as it is in BW+, including small breakfastroom. Pool is heated and quite big, we liked that. Our only concern was that the relatively big room could have had a better design, we missed a seating area. That said we had a great stay. Ask for a room away from the freeway.

"Nice hotel, staff leave something to be desired."
Happiness48435117419, 05 Février 2019

We were on our way home to Santa Barbara when the freeway was closed due to rain. We'd stayed in a nice Best Western the night before so we felt good about booking one for tonight. Upon checking in, I inquired if there would possibly be any discounts available due to the fact that we simply weren't able to get home tonight. Not only did he not offer a discount, but the manager joked about possibly raising the rates for the night because he'd had several people inquire about rooms due to the freeway being closed. While the room is actually really nice, comfortable and clean, the manager's comment really left me feeling like I should have booked somewhere else. If you're able to, I'd book somewhere else just because of this guy's callous attitude towards people in a less than ideal situation.

"Clean Hotel Close to Ocean and Old Town Ventura"
805native, 26 Janvier 2019

Walking distance to beach area and old town. Hotel is very clean and staff is very welcoming. We stayed at this hotel in November and late night staff was friendly and accommodating. We stayed again just last week (January) and the breakfast was great with attendants refreshing the items regularly. Overall the check in, check out, and breakfast staff are all very pleasant and helpful. The beds are comfortable and linen too. This is our preferred Best Western Hotel to stay at when traveling to pick-up or drop-off our child at California State University, Channel Islands in Camarillo.

"The "Best" Best Western Plus!"
Memeszoo, 18 Janvier 2019

This was the third time we stayed here at the Ventura location. The staff is friendly, the rooms are very clean, the location is an enjoyable walk to the downtown eating and shopping areas. The Continental Breakfast is above the Standards one expects of a Motel.From Cereal to fruits. Juices to Coffee,Waffels,Eggs,Bacon,Sausage.Breads and Muffins. Prices are good. Erik and Rosita in the dinning area and Alice at the front desk, and all the staff make it a winning combination.

"Channel Islands "
roachjk, 12 Janvier 2019

Great location, very friendly staff, perfect for walking in town, access to beach and harbor. Nicely updated. Eric was particularly helpful and welcoming. Visit the Channel Islands- beautiful National Park with whale watching and wildlife

"Good stopover close to freeway"
WeeLuv2Travel2, 27 Décembre 2018

This is a drive up motel style BW with 2 stories and no elevator. Receptionist was a bit cool since we were a little early for checkin! Room was a good size and comfortable but not sure why this is a BW Plus. Breakfast was in the lobby area and had a reasonable selection. Motel within walking distance of downtown.

"Reasonable for the cost and location"
Samantha W, 21 Décembre 2018

I stayed here for a couple of nights on business. The rooms looked to be recently remodeled, which was nice. Exterior corridors, so a lot of noise, especially from the bikers that were staying there that weekend, but not the property's fault. My bathroom had a lot of crickets. Staff was very apologetic. Breakfast was decent. For what you pay in this location, it's a fair deal to stay here.

"Was a wonderful Hotel"
Tammy C, 20 Décembre 2018

We stayed for three nights while visiting a friend. Hotel is very clean. Staff is exceptionally friendly. The breakfast was a great bonus. Some good healthier options to choose from. We were able to check in early and staff was very accommodating by putting us away from highway and train noise. Didn't get a chance to use the pool. Was beautiful outside so was gone most of the day. Also super close to downtown. Every restaurant we visited was also great. Overall a wonderful experience.

"Wonderful! All rooms remodeled."
Stay53556967286, 13 Décembre 2018

This is the best hotel in Ventura, even if it is just a drive up motel. It was better than the Crown Plaza hotel which was right on the beach and cost much much more. We stayed at the Crown Plaza but we ended up moving the Best Western Plus Inn of Ventura to get better value (and it was less expensive!). The Crown Plaza took 10 minutes for the water to warm up so we could take showers!! The bed was old too not real comfortable and the pillows not comfortable either. They also have real bad soundproofing at the Crown Plaza so I heard the train frequently. This Best Western Plus Inn was sooooo nice in comparison. Surprising that this is the most comfortable hotel in Ventura. Please ask for a quiet room at the front of the hotel on the 2nd floor. Those are the best rooms. I did not hear the train at all. The rooms have very comfy beds, great pillows, looks pretty new inside. And, the staff pride themselves on providing good service. They make a point of it being important to them at this hotel, so they are super nice, not crabby like at most hotels.If I needed to stay in a hotel in Ventura again, I would definitely choose this one!The only 1 complaint was that the roll away bed we needed wasn't supportive enough for an adult to sleep on. But if you don't need a roll away bed for an adult, you should be quite happy sleeping there and waking up!Oh, the breakfast was more than continental -- contained eggs, potatoes, bacon, a saus

"Monica made it better!"
Shannonsshandeliers, 07 Décembre 2018

We stayed here for about a week while we were looking for a rental(which was a disheartening experience)! Monica who works the breakfast buffet was such a gem and made everyday better! Love that girl! ❤️

"Firm Beds, Remodeled Rooms, Nice Breakfast"
tonight7, 03 Décembre 2018

Best mattress I've slept on!! Serta perfect sleeper cheshire elite III mattress. Great selection at breakfast....eggs, sausage, granola with yogurt and toppings, fruit, cereal, bagels, waffles, oatmeal, coffee, juice. Quick walk to the pier and beach and reataurants. Heated pool. Ask for ocean view room, they louder closer to train, but ocean view! No spa.

"Great Place to Visit!"
Devon R, 02 Décembre 2018

This is seriously my favorite place to stay in Ventura. It's quiet, yet still close enough to walk to the downtown scene. The staff is amazing and friendly too. People like Cyndy at the front desk make it such enjoyable experience and genuinely go that extra mile to ensure you're comfortable and happy. It's a huge part of why I stay here. The breakfast offered in the morning is delicious and smells so good. The variety is quite stunning. The large rooms are absolutely clean as can be. I never feel the need to question what's been done. Thank you for another great stay. I can't wait to come back!

"Always stay at BW"
Travel12232969479, 30 Novembre 2018

The staff is always friendly. The food is fine. There always accommodating and allow for early check in. I have never had a problem staying at the best Western in Ventura And whenever I come into the LA area this is where I stay

"Thanksgiving visit"
Voyage425237, 27 Novembre 2018

Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a hotel that is reasonably priced, walking distance to the ocean, shopping and restaurants, and most importantly, friendly staff and clean rooms.

"Family Favorite "
xohelenab, 20 Novembre 2018

Our Kids love the breakfast here. Everything is fresh and clean every morning. Monica and Rosa are quick to help us get a high chair that is clean every morning for our youngest. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The beach is just a 5 minute walk away, and you are walking distance to a park and plenty of good restaurants. Also, your right off the freeway which makes traveling easy!

"Good place to stay."
jeep146, 08 Novembre 2018

Normally we stay at hotels but decided to give it a try. When we first entered the room we spotted a bug on the floor, not a good sign. Being close to the water I wasn't to concerned. We arrived late at night and were also to tired for a room change. After that we had no problems. The Room was clean, pretty quite even with the parking outside the door. The breakfast was better than most of the hotels we have stayed at. We didn't have any problems while there. This is a good option for sight seeing during the day and just sleeping at night. No problems with the free WIFI.

"Nice hotel"
Svdvelde, 02 Novembre 2018

The hotelroom was quite big and comfortable. The king size bed provided us with a good night sleep. Staff at the front desk and breakfast were friendly. It was nice to have breakfast outside the breakfast room.

"Good location & good breakfast!"
travelingCAgal, 29 Octobre 2018

Nice hotel & close to town (walking distance). Request an upstairs room, if possible. One of the better breakfasts we have seen as they provide home cooked potatoes as well as refried beans with the scrambled eggs. This is a rarity; but quite a treat!

"Weekend extended!"
DMK0916, 27 Octobre 2018

We booked 2 nights as we were in town for an event. After the first night we decided to add on 2 nights. The room was clean and I would say recently redone. No carpet - rather hardwood laminate. The room air conditioner was new and hanging on the wall much quieter then the old ones that cycled on and off all night. The morning breakfast was good too. Scrambled eggs and sausage and refried beans along with the cereal, bagels, waffles, oatmeal. Rosa and Monica kept the breakfast area clean and well stocked. The coffee was good too!

"Great stay and service!"
gdstutts, 26 Octobre 2018

The hotel was fresh and all room items were clean and working well. I received special service from Maria in housekeeping who saved a pillow I left behind by mistake and management mailed it right after I call to report it missing. Thank you so much!

"Great Little Motor Inn"
Jennifer3550, 19 Octobre 2018

The Best Western Plus in Ventura is an old school motor inn with a nicely renovated look. It's conveniently located right off 101 (sign can be seen from the freeway). Arrived here well past midnight and was greeted with a friendly efficient front desk clerk. Room was clean and nicely renovated. The size of the room for a standard 2 queen bed room was ample. The beds were comfy (but not super plush), sheets were fine, and a clean standard hotel bathroom (with pleasant citrus-scented toiletries). In addition to the table and two chairs there's a separate built-in sitting area that can be used as a vanity or office area. Amenities include microwave, coffeemaker, and a compact fridge with a freezer section (which we really needed). A nice touch was to offer two luggage racks. We had a nice overnight rest, but keep in mind the train tracks are nearby, so for those sensitive to that type of noise, this could be an issue. Special shout out of kudos to Monica and Rosa, the wait staff/cook for breakfast. They kept everything nice, neat and supplied, with very friendly and attentive service and replenishment to the breakfast room. The breakfast itself was very good - the hot food included two kinds of sausage, crispy bacon, eggs (scrambled, but powdered), breakfast potatoes and beans. Make-your-own waffle bar, along with fresh fruit salad and the requisite pastries/bagels/muffins, instant oatmeal, yogurt and dry cereal were also provided. Breakfast area is attached to the lobby and while compact, was pleasant and clean. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks!

"Room service and breakfast"
Jake G, 16 Octobre 2018

I never write reviews but I felt like it was much needed for this place. First of all, the price is extremely fair considering it's location right down town and only a block away from the highway and a bridge away from the beach and the pier. Second, the breakfast was always fresh and never cold. Third and final I allowed my room to be cleaned twice while I stayed with them for 4 nights. Miss Maria was the lady that would clean my room. She did such an amazing job both times! She deserves a praise and a raise. I've never had any room at any hotel cleaned as nicely as she had done.

"Not a long walk to the beach."
Sue H, 14 Octobre 2018

Clean and comfortable. No problem with parking. The walk might be more than some people would like, but we found it safe and short as seniors ++. Breakfast decent.. standard, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon (sometimes sliced hot dogs???) juice cereal, yogurt, bagels. good coffee. Best value I could find within price range

"Summer vacation"
stlbluesfan2017, 02 Octobre 2018

Newly renovated rooms. Breakfast was good. We traveled down PC1 for the summer and would just find spots when we got tired. We stayed here due to free breakfast. Our room was newly renovated and the breakfast was above average. Parking was tight as they were still working on other rooms.

"The best place to stay when in Ventura"
mpearl85, 28 Septembre 2018

My favorite Hotel while visiting Ventura. Friendly staff, clean Hotel, great breakfast buffet. Walking distance from everything that I enjoy doing on Main Street and in downtown. I park my car when I arrive and don't get in it again until it's time to go home. Keep up the good work!

"" Comfortable & Clean Stay ""
David M, 17 Septembre 2018

My wife and I stayed at the Best Western Plus Inn Of Ventura for one night and had a nice stay. The check in and out was very easy, and the newly renovated room was very nice, clean, and the bed was very comfortable. They have a nice pool area and a free breakfast. The front desk employees were also very nice. The total stay was under $100.

"Southwest corner room for train lovers"
Fryee39, 16 Septembre 2018

We stayed one night at this motel and were assigned to room 282, up some stairs and in the most southwest corner. The good thing about this room is it's directly in front of the train tracks. The bad thing about this room is it's directly in front of the train tracks. Because the tracks cross city streets on either side of the motel, the trains blast the horn as it thunders past. This is great fun and we always ran to the window to watch the Amtrak race by. If you need to get to sleep early, the horns will more than likely wake you. The trains seemed to stop running by 10 p.m. This side of the motel is also next to the 101, so freeway noise is an issue. I brought earplugs and the noise didn't bother me. What did bother me was a firm mattress. Mattresses are a matter of personal preference and I prefer a softer mattress. I woke around 2:00 feeling stiff and didn't drop off again until after 5:00. Unfortunately, I had to be up at 6:30. The room was very clean with an air conditioner that worked great. The little blue chair was comfortable and I enjoyed sitting in it, reading, and waiting for the next Amtrak. We could see the Pacific from our room and noted the pedestrian bridge a block away that would take you to the beach. The water pressure in the shower was fantastic. I wanted to uproot the tub and shower head and bring it home with me. There are many restaurants within walking distance and we enjoyed dinner at The Lure (though my wallet says we should have stopped at Habit Burger instead). Breakfast at the Best Western was typical waffles, powdered eggs, sausage, muffins, yogurt and so forth. It was good and the coffee was hot and fresh. The girls made sure the Buffett remained stocked and clean. There are a few tables on the patio which are nice for watching the homeless walk by. Unfortunately, beach cities and mild weather attract those without homes. There was a bit of panhandling on our way to the pedestrian bridge, but nothing outrageous. I didn't feel unsafe, but stayed alert and aware of my surroundings. Check out isn't until noon, which gave us time for breakfast and beach exploring before packing up and heading out. I'd stay here again, but only after I've forgotten about those mattresses. The location, though, is fantastic and so close to everything that makes Ventura a great little town.

"Great getaway"
John A, 15 Septembre 2018

A great experience all the way around. Friendly. Convenient to good restaurants and beach. Quiet. Clean. Classy. Very fresh air. We had a great time and plan to return. We are allergy refugees from LA and this was a good escape. Great Western has always been good over the years.

"Quiet, affordable and nice"
Sherise M, 15 Septembre 2018

Great decor, rooms are nice and comfortable and the lobby and pool are immaculate!! The staff is very kind and accomodating. This hotel is an amazing location within walking distance to some of the areas best reataurants, beach and breweries.

"A Great Find!"
Evelyn M H, 08 Septembre 2018

I just saw the review "Much better than it looks from the outside" and I almost wrote the same title. We drove up and it seemed the hotel was a bit tired and in need of some love. Then we entered our room and what a nice surprise. Everything looked brand new and clean. A spacious room with everything you might need including a refrigerator and microwave. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. We had to ask at the front desk if all the rooms were updated. We were told that the rooms are all updated and now the outside is being updated as well. They are adding a gym and an elevator. Special thanks to Alice and Donald for their attention to our special requests. If you go, be sure to try the Vagabond restaurant nextdoor. You'll feel like you're a bit back in time with neighborly staff and regulars. Try the belgian waffle. Easy walk to the beach and to main street. A park is right across the street with some of the largest trees I've seen in awhile. A very friendly town. We would definitely go back to this hotel again.

"Nothing Special But Does the Trick"
Staciat15, 08 Septembre 2018

The rooms themselves are a great size, refinished recently, and it is nice and quiet. This is definitely not a luxury stay, but if you are not in the room alot, you will be fine. We did a cruise down out of Ventura harbor, so this was great location-wise.

"Much better than it looks from the outside!"
tinaNtravel, 03 Septembre 2018

From the outside, it looks like a motel. You drive up and your room is right there. I was a little nervous at first but inside, the room was great. It was quite large. There is a partition in the room that partitions off the restroom area and a sitting area, outside the restroom with a mirror where one could put on makeup or just use as another sitting/work area somewhat apart from the sleeping area. The desk staff were very friendly and accommodating. We needed to leave before breakfast in the morning and was told we could get bagged breakfast to go. When we checked out in the morning, before breakfast opened, and asked for the bags we were told that all but the hot food is setup and we could either just grab what we wanted or get the bagged breakfast. I thought that was great that we were able to just take what we wanted.

"All good!"
PietroHubbardo, 31 Août 2018

Stayed here a couple of nights en route from Los Angeles to San Francisco. A good stopping point. Our room was well-appointed, clean and spacious and had clearly benefited from a recent refurbishment. A special thank you to Rosa and Monica for the great breakfasts we enjoyed to set us up for the day. Also a big thanks to Donald who was most helpful throughout our stay.

"Location location location!"
Spicegal70, 31 Août 2018

This is an older facility that has been updated nicely. But the best part is LOCATION!! It could not be better! It's within a short walk to the downtown restaurants and shops and also a short walk to the beach. We brought bikes and could be on the beach trail in minutes. We wanted to spend four days near the beach without spending a fortune and this was the perfect place. Our room was a little small but big enough to also store our bikes so no complaints there. The room was very quiet. We were on the ground floor but never heard any noise from people around or above us. Everything about the room was nice. We liked the laminate flooring and the housekeeping staff kept the room spotless during our 4 night stay. The front desk staff were always pleasant and helpful. A special shoutout to the gals who make the breakfast. The food was great and they kept the eating area very clean. The only disappointment for our stay was the pool. The website pictures make it look much larger but it really is just a regular small motel pool right next to the street. Otherwise I would give this place 5 stars.

"Pleasant Enough Plus!"
SoCal_K1, 27 Août 2018

Renovation nice, although a few strange things could use some attention to detail (a picture missing from the wall?!). Quiet enough considering location (Amtrak schedule and a nearby Festival of some sort). Comfortable, clean and a good/hearty breakfast.

"enjoyed breakfast outside"
BWGoldElite, 26 Août 2018

this place has a hoyer lift into the pool..so, yes, we got our wheelchair kid into the comfortable tempurature pool : ) not all super fancy, no, no room service, but comfy & clean, not a crappy cheap-o night mare, either. Loved eating outside every morning.

"Renovations Make the Difference"
michaeldburwell, 24 Août 2018

They have renovated this place so don't let the aging exterior fool you. The rooms are contemporary and updated and so is the lobby/breakfast area. Speaking of, shout out to Rosa and Monica who handle the breakfast. The food is fresh along with wonderful made from scratch refried beans and salsa. The mexican-style potatoes were good. The breakfast is a step above standard continental fare with many healthy choices. They also have a yummy waffle maker. Staff was great. For example, I asked for a different office-style chair for my room and they had one to me in minutes. Bottom line, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality.

"Graet Trip!"
erikaH9473HF, 16 Août 2018

We always stay at this hotel with the kids and we all love it! Friendly staff, excellent breakfast and so close to shops, restaurants, and beach makes this hotel the ONLY one we stay at! Th rooms are clean and very roomy, our was stocked with a fridge, microwave which is perfect when traveling with teenagers! WIFI was good for everyone too as we all had muliple devices out. Love that they have a full length closet mirror so thie kids could perfect their outfits! Can't wait to come back and stay during the holidays!

"Ok if you like trains."
jonathan h, 14 Août 2018

I liked this hotel. I found the staff helpful and the room clean and had the usual coffee making facilities and fridge. Parking was free and the breakfast was included in the room rate. The close proximity to the train track is something you will either see as a bonus or a disturbance. Only two or three locomotives went by during my stay but you knew they were coming long before they arrived. I liked it but some wont.

"Basic motel"
rockout53, 06 Août 2018

This is a very basic 60s era motel on a well-trafficked street a few blocks from downtown Ventura. It was clean and the bed was comfortable, and WiFi worked. Expensive and nothing noteworthy about the experience.

"Perfect Location"
Char M, 05 Août 2018

My husband and I stayed here 3 nights while visiting the Channel Islands and beach communities. The hotel is perfectly located for exploring the area. Two blocks one way, and you're on Main Street with plenty of bars, restaurants, and shopping. Two blocks the other way, you're at the beach! It was a 10 minute drive to the harbor to meet our boat to the island. The hotel has recently been remodeled, and the rooms were clean, and well appointed. There was both a fridge and microwave in the room. The free breakfast was awesome! There was plenty of choices both hot and cold. The women who worked the breakfast room kept everything stocked and fresh, and were very pleasant. In fact every staff member we met was kind, cheerful and helpful! We even ran into the owner, who clearly takes pride in his establishment! We will definitely choose to stay here again when we are in the area!

"Great Customer Service"
Albrecht85, 03 Août 2018

We stayed at the BWplus Inn of Ventura last week on a Highway 1 road trip from LA to San Francisco. The personnel were all very helpful and courteous . Martin in house keeping helped us with our room. Rosa and Monica provided a very delicious breakfast and were hustling to keep the buffet stocked and the dining room clean. Excellent Job!!!

"Great hotel"
nuemichavez, 01 Août 2018

Had a great experience at the hotel, everyone was very friendly. Especially during breakfast, Monica made me feel at home and gave me an unforgettable experience :) I will definitely come back to this hotel!

"Best Western does it right"
Donald K, 31 Juillet 2018

That is, to do it right Best Western (or the local owners) have fixed up the insides of the rooms first even though the outside looks a bit shabby. We found our room to be both new and well-designed. There was a table and two chairs (most places just seem to have one chair) plus a separate table for coffee etc. Wood floors. Bathroom had plenty of space for all our toiletries to be laid out and everything worked well. Bed was comfortable (hard as we like it) and we slept well before leaving four our boat ride out to the Channel Islands.

"Clean, Affordable and Friendly by the Beach"
Bobango, 28 Juillet 2018

My wife, son-in-law, grandson (age 4) and I went to the beach for a weekend. We chose this hotel due to its location near the beach and local eateries. Since we took the train up fro the LA area, it was a benefit to be within walking distance of the train station as well. The hotel also had an affordable rate and would let all four of us stay in one room with two queen beds. The staff, particularly Cyndi, were all very helpful and friendly and the check-in was simple. I had called ahead of time for early check-in and they had a good room ready for us. Some other benefits of this location were the free breakfast, the onsite pool for those trying to get some sun without the walk to the beach, and working wi-fi. If you want a beach resort, this is not the place to go. If you want a comfortable place to sleep and drop your things while you go around the town, this IS the place to go. Note that there is a large parking lot if you decide to drive instead of train as we did. I'd certainly return to this venue.

"Close to the beach"
FaithA, 23 Juillet 2018

Newly renovated, nicely appointed rooms with refrigerator, coffee, decent pillows but not so comfortable bed! The pool was awesome as was the breakfast they provided in the lobby. The beach was a shoe walk away as well as numerous restaurants and Ventura downtown Main Street. Great value!

"Right Place and Right Local"
Gerald W, 17 Juillet 2018

I felt that the staff was very good. The rooms were spotless and ready for our coming. They had the room just at the right temperature and everything worked great. We got settled in and were very comfortable. The next day we got a quick bite to eat at their breakfast bar which had everything you need to have a great start. 2 Thumbs up!!

"This is our favorite couples retreat location."
007DAN, 17 Juillet 2018

This is our favorite summertime retreat area from the summer heat inland. although this is an older hotel, it is continuously in renovation, the rooms are finished and beautiful. They are decorated in a more modern flair with soft tones and very comfortable beds. The location is within walking distance to old town Ventura and great Restaurants. I highly recommend this hotel for your stay even though a few times a day you can hear the train go by and there is some Traffic is noise. The Complementary breakfast was terrific; Rosa was a big help for keeping the coffee going and the food hot and refreshed. The service here is a cut above many other Best Western Hotels.

"Terrible customer service, small rooms, wood floors"
schoonoverrick, 15 Juillet 2018

Upon check in I was given a very stern lecture about hotel smoking policy and then was told they have a baseball bat for anyone throwing cigarette butts on ground. I was not happy about this but was tired from traveling and just wanted to stop for the night. The area is a bit scary and I was worried about my car whole time there. The room had wood floors and very small. Walls are thin and you can hear train going by. Overall not a good experience

"Great location. Currently under renovation "
UncleDavid_3, 07 Juillet 2018

This is my 2nd stay at this Best Western. The location is great. Walking distance to many restaurants and around the corner from the pedestrian overpass to access the pier and beach. The exterior is currently going through renovations. Parking is limited, especially on busy summer weekend nights. Breakfast attendant is on top of her game to keep the many selections readily available and hot.

"Great location"
Barb B M, 05 Juillet 2018

I rated it a 4 because of the remodeling going on; otherwise I would give it a 5. A special shout out to Monica, the friendliest person on site, and Rosanfor cooking fabulous breakfasts. The location made it easy to walk everywhere and the remodeled room was lovely.

"Excellent hotel, friendly and helpful people, great lounge."
wwesq, 26 Juin 2018

Our group stayed at the Best Western for an athletic event. The staff at the hotel was accommodating, friendly and helpful. I liked the fact that the pool is separated from the rooms so that the noise from the pool would not have any impact on the guests. There is a great lounge next to the pool with a fireplace and couches to relax. There is also a large courtyard in the middle of the hotel rooms, another great place to relax or have a gathering. Rooms were clean and spacious. I would recommend getting a room away from the freeway and road to cut down on the noise level. Overall we had an amazing experience and would certainly go back to stay again.

"Breakfast Staff was Awesome --ALICE FRONT DESK NOT GOOD!!"
Tiffany R, 22 Juin 2018

Breakfast Staff Monica and Rosa were awesome!!!!!!They kept everything stocked and cleaned up!!!! The night front desk ALICE WAS HORRIBLE-Super rude and very unprofessional. When we arrived we asked if there was renovations going on at the hotel and she answered NO!! Well there definitely was and NO PARKING at night I JUST CANT BELIEVE SHE LIED TO US !!!

"Awesome Service!"
Tiffany J, 19 Juin 2018

Awesome customer Service, room was really clean, and the breakfast is so amazing. Thank you Rosa and Monica for all you did to make this stay a wonderful one you guys were so awesome! Thank you for taking time to make sure we had everything.

"Okay For Sleep!"
HappyTummy954, 18 Juin 2018

The city of Ventura is great.....but this hotel is NOT!! For the $$ I was disappointed! The landscaping was horrible! The updates and maintenance that needed to be made (as of July 2017) are too many to state!

"Be careful!"
cali2992, 13 Juin 2018

The renovations are nice, but I had two issues which I addressed at checkout. The gentlemen working the desk at that time (morning of 6/8) thought the best way to resolve the issues by crediting my stay of one night. I was surprised and that is not what I was asking for, but that was his way of resolving the issue.SO he credited my cc for one night stay. I do hope they decide to actually resolve the issues and not have them be repeated for next guests which is why I mentioned them. However, it turns out they charged me anyway (couple of days after the fact) as I just saw the full charge on my cc. I don't appreciate this one bit nor did they have the right to charge my card after processing my room as a credit and giving me a receipt showing it. I even told him that I would be returning to stay here during future medical appts, but not if they are going to be charging me without my permission. And the records all show on my BW account and my bank account that I stayed several days later than what I actually did.

"Monica provided best breakfast service ever!"
nadonado1111, 12 Juin 2018

The hotel/room was very adequate and reasonably priced. It's close to downtown, the pier and beach. Surprisingly, the complimentary breakfast had a much wider selection of offerings than expected. The best part was the friendly, attentive service provided by Monica. She greeted my wife and I by name each morning and was genuinely interested in making our breakfast enjoyable. She was the highlight of our stay!

"Noisy "
Ally G, 28 Mai 2018

I stayed here one night. My room was on second floor with no elevator. Room very noisy from train, people outside, traffic, water/toilets from other rooms. Room seemed clean but not stellar. I would probably not stay here again given a choice.

"Convenient and comfortable"
jenniferelizabet2018, 25 Mai 2018

Conveniently located near downtown Ventura and near the beach. The pedestrian overpass is right around the corner, so getting to the beach and promenade is easy. My room was clean and well-lit, and the bed was more comfortable than I expected – a nice bonus for the price! Even though it's pleasant enough, this hotel works best as a base from which to go explore the city (as opposed to hanging out in the room or on the grounds). The staff was nice and helpful.

"Easy to find, good stay."
PSG100, 23 Mai 2018

First night in California and wanted somewhere on route north from LA. Best Western was easy to find and the room was spacious and bathroom good. Breakfast was the usual buffet style with hot and cold and a very good choice of items. Staff were helpful and polite.

"Rosa & Monica's Breakfast Spread"
bikeeuro2, 20 Mai 2018

These two do a fantastic job,.....cut fresh fruit, super well-stocked, all that you'd hope for, .......and excellent service with a smile. Will look forward to my return (-: Some construction/ remodeling underway, but don't let that scare you off.

"Noisy works"
darren w, 15 Mai 2018

Stayed last night, after a long drive down the highway 1 there wasn't much chance of a rest as they were drilling next door til 5pm, also if we felt like a lie in this morning as check out is at 12pm, there is no chance of that either, as it sounds like someone is going to come through the wall!! My wife almost got took out by a workman carrying a piece of metal fence they just grinder off as she was coming up the stairs!! They really should tell people at time of booking or offer discount so you can make a informed decision, no doubt once works are finished it will be lovely, but at the minute it's not fit for purpose!!

"Ventura's best hotel"
kathybA965DP, 14 Mai 2018

Ventura's Best Western hotel is centrally located for all that Ventura offers. It is very clean, comfortable, and at a very reasonable cost. This hotel is still under some remodeling, I suspect the completion has been delayed due to the recent fires in Ventura. But I still consider this the best hotel in Ventura.

"Short stay for Channel Islands visit"
zeldasperson, 02 Mai 2018

Before we left home I got an email asking me to check in for tomorrow. This was new. I'm accustomed to checking in online for flights, but this was a first for a hotel stay. I checked in online and noted in the message section that since our flight arrives LAX at 6 am, we might appreciate an early check-in if possible. I was surprised by an almost immediate reply from the manager Donald, and after several texts back and forth -- me saying I really didn't know what time we'd actually get there, and him saying he'd try to have our room ready early. When we did arrive in the early afternoon, a couple hours before regular 4 pm check-in time, Leti, at the front desk, said the room wasn't quite ready yet, but she handled the situation in a very professional manner and in a short amount of time we had our room. I had read previous reviews about the hotel under renovations, and you could see some signs of construction, partially finished walkways and such, but it didn't bother us a bit. Our room was nice and new, and immaculately clean. It was a fine location for walking a couple blocks to dinner, and a little farther in the other direction to view a nice sunset from the pier. And an easy drive to the harbor for a day trip to Channel Islands. Like most BW, breakfast was good and started early. Eggs, crispy bacon, sausage, potatoes, breads, muffins, danish, cereals, waffles, fruits, juices, coffee. Probably more selections I can't remember. All in all, it was a very nice stay.

"Slovenia"
v j, 28 Avril 2018

Simple, quick login, excellent breakfast, great choice, very friendly staff, especially Rosa, clean rooms, good location, very quiet at night, a little soft bed, on the next visit we are surely coming again

"Modern spacious room and amazing staffs"
mirimyates, 14 Avril 2018

We took Amtrak train to Ventura and walked about 10 mins to the Inn from the station. Staff welcomed us and gave us a bigger room rather than one bed room we booked as there was some renovation going on. We stayed in a room with two double beds which was very spacious and clean. The downtown is only 5 mins away and we were able to choose a place to eat from a range of restaurants. The room was quiet throughout the night although the inn is located between big roads, and the bed was as comfortable as it can be. There's a buffet breakfast which was small in range but enough to meet all types of breakfast needs (both cooked and continental breakfast, plus fresh fruits, ranges of coffees and waffle machine!). What we were most impressed with was when the staff at the reception offered us a lift to the train station after we checked out. It is only 10mins away on foot but we accumulated some stuff so we were very happy for the staff's gesture.

"Comfortable!"
Bethany K, 08 Avril 2018

Full disclosure: this review is based off our one night stay. 1. The staff were very friendly at check in and check out and made us feel welcome. 2. The hotel IS currently undergoing renovations so the OUTSIDE does not look great. But don't let that scare you! 3. The room itself was updated nicely, the bed was firm and very comfortable. There was a window in the bathroom, which I love for natural light. The room was clean. I love having a fridge and microwave. 4. The location is great. Our room had an ocean view. It's very close (walking distance) to several restaurants, a park, and the ocean. I was a little worried that there would be a lot of noise from highway traffic and there were train tracks right outside our window, but with the windows closed we didn't hear any cars or trains. 5. The hotel felt safe. Our room was in a corner that is near the renovation/construction. Honestly, I was worried it would be dark when we got back late at night because it was quite a dark corner in the daytime, but it was very well lit at night. The area feels pretty safe as well. 6. The lobby is welcoming and renovated. There's a nice little continental breakfast. 7. I didn't give a perfect review because the trash cans should be emptied more frequently (there was a trash can right outside our door that was overflowing from check in to check out, and also the one in the breakfast room was overflowing). There were fingerprints in the window facing the ocean, so the window could use some cleaning. Overall we had a good experience and we would stay there again and recommend it to others.

"UNDER CONStRUCTION ! Beware!"
SnorkleGurl, 06 Avril 2018

Early April 2018,and staying here with my husband on a business trip. Although the rooms will be very nice once finished, this place is being remodeled extensively. Our room is located in a corner, with rooms, stairwells, walkways all being worked on during our stay. Power tools, workmen, bang bang bang whirrr, whirrr. (one even opened our door this morning, not knowing the room was occupied!). Unless you plan just to stay to sleep, I would not stay here until renovations are complete. If you must stay here, demand a discount.

"Great place to stay"
lcmitsch, 03 Avril 2018

Good location can walk to town and a short drive to beach, friendly, helpful staff. Clean comfortable rooms with internet provided and a comfortable bed. The breakfast room was clean and tidy and the breakfast was good with a variety of choices. Will stay here again

"Excellent stay, renewed room."
vbmtb, 01 Avril 2018

I really like the hotel location, walking distance from beach and downtown. My room was a renewed one, was really clean. Included breakfasts is good and staff is friendly. I was invited to come back any time.

"Very good, very nice, nice people, niece location"
pierre147, 21 Mars 2018

Very nicely located near the pier and the coast in walking distance. Very friendly people, decent rates. The breakfast girl Rosa is doing an excellent job! So is Donald at the reception. Nothing for yuppies, but excellent for down-to-earth people who love Amefican way of life type of motels.

"Anniversary Trip"
User, 20 Mars 2018

The Best Western Plus Inn of Ventura was satisfactory in all levels. We understood that it was going through remodeling, which was not an issue at all. The room was comfortable, and the breakfast was fantastic!

"A friendly place to stay! "
Joanne D, 15 Mars 2018

From the early, or very late night Check-in, we were welcomed with friendly smiles. The included breakfast was very tasty! The people who work in the breakfast area were awesome! Roger was a very funny and kind man, and Rosa did a great job keeping the food coming! The rooms were clean and comfortable. The roll away cot however was not! All in all, it was a very pleasant stay!

"Why I always stay at the Best Western Plus in Ventura, CA"
Lauren H, 14 Mars 2018

Both trips were for one week. I wanted a place with breakfast. This was the only one. I wanted a place that reasonable in price. I also wanted a place that was very clean. This hotel is two blocks off Main St. in Ventura, just across from the park. Everything is within walking distance. Other hotels if attending events or meeting others. Walk all of downtown from this hotel! The beach is right behind it! The hotel is very clean. They have almost completed the remodeling since my first stay. The first floor has laminate wood flooring, for easy cleaning! I stayed upstairs, and I must say, all the work done was good. No slanting countertops, no gobs of caulking around the NEW porcelain tubs, and the granite counters are straight! I did not see this quality at the Hyatt or Westin! The vanity area for make up is great, with a good light, just outside the bathroom. The beds are new and WAY too comfortable. Makes you want to stay in! The breakfast is a full breakfast with attendees nearby, for those who are still asleep and can't find a spoon. (Me!) What I liked the best that I have not seen anywhere else yet? The little LED light, in the bathroom fan that works on a motion sensor. WOW! You walk in, in the middle of the night and it auto comes on, just enough to see but not interrupt your sleep! While you're not moving, it goes off. I prefer this hotel, to the others in Ventura.

"Very Friendly and perfect location"
reginamrogoz10, 13 Mars 2018

We were greeted with a smile! Location was absolutely perfect within walking distance to some great nightlife! Room was comfortable and clean and newly remodeled. Continental breakfast was a nice start to the day. I'd definitely stay here again!

"Best Hotel in Ventura County"
c0le9, 11 Mars 2018

The rooms are the comfiest I've ever stayed in. The hotel staff is full of the kindest people, Rosa helped tremendously while I was searching the huge selection of breakfast items. You can tell the location is well cared for. I will be back!

"Comfortable room at a low rate."
LoriGrg, 03 Mars 2018

We stayed here due to recent mandatory evacuations in our area. Room was comfortable and quite large. There were quite a few options at the included breakfast. Hotel near downtown and in nice weather, an easy walk to the beach and pier.

"Not Sure This is a Plus Yet"
Heather S, 19 Février 2018

This property is under renovations! We have stayed at many BW Plus hotels and have always been impressed with the quality. We were not overly impressed with this one. Nor were we impressed with the employee who checked us in. She was a bit rude when we asked how this hotel is a 'plus'. Granted that question may have come across as rude, but we really wanted to know. The checking out person was much more pleasant. Though our remodeled room was clean and functional (sort of - closet doors were really short?), the property is more of a Motel 6 like feel. The bed was quite uncomfortable for us. It is right next to the freeway and train trussel, so noise was somewhat of an issue. The pool water was green, not sure if it was even available for use. The breakfast was typical free breakfast stuff. Maybe, once they finish their remodel it will become a BW Plus. Right now, it's just a BW Plus want-to-be!

"Avoid this Hotel at all costs!"
becky m, 24 Janvier 2018

Don't be fooled by the Plus designation of this hotel; it's clearly a mistake. It's undergoing renovation which might explain why finding a parking spot is always a struggle. The spaces are too narrow for most modern day vans and construction trucks are forced to straddle 2 spaces. Some other features are: No USA newspapers at this site. TV in breakfast room is only allowed to be set to local stations (according to desk gal I asked to change it) Water heater temp set so low it is impossible to get a hot shower or bath. There is no gym. Rooms are very small; none come with 2 queen beds. This location is almost sitting on tracks; 5 trains roll through every night. Their "business office" consists of 2 computers in the entry way/breakfast area. Difficult to get any serious work done. Not sure this hotel will become any more desirable when its redo is complete. it will still have outside entrances to each room and they will remain small.

"Comfortable, Quiet, and Convenient"
Dot13, 19 Janvier 2018

My husband and I were in town to visit my son and his family. We have been trying different hotels to see which one is a keeper. This one is in the running. The room was more than adequate. The staff was friendly and the morning breakfast room was very nice with varied food choices. (A shout-out to Rosa and Lorena, our friendly breakfast ladies.) The hotel is convenient to the downtown Ventura area, the beach, and our son's house.

"Mudslide Evacuee"
seeitwhileyoucan, 15 Janvier 2018

TripAdvisor app crapped out on me so this second review will be short.... All hotels were sold out due to evacuations and I ended up getting a room here by sheer luck. I ended up staying the two extra nights here because Alice, the front desk person, was incredibly helpful, quick thinking and accomadating. THANK YOU ALICE! The hotel is getting remodeled and my room was nice , with a bath and the bed was pretty darn good. This isn't a high end hotel by any means, nor is that its intention, but if you are passing through and need something clean and economic with great staff then stay here.

"Ventura Inn"
726richardz, 11 Janvier 2018

We were there on a very quiet week after New Years on way to LA. It was cheaper that week. Breakfast was good. Parking area was under construction but no problems from it. We will stay there next time.

"Reviews not accurate"
here&there, 09 Janvier 2018

I booked a couple of rooms at this hotel for a family vacation and arrived before the rest of my crew. This is not a nice place in terms of location, rooms, lobby, pool. I knew the rest of my family would not want to stay here. I called BW central reservations and they immediately refunded my entire stay. Thus the reason for 2 stars. I don't think I am the first guest to have this reaction.

"Very Average"
LightFighter, 04 Janvier 2018

My wife and I stayed at the Best Western Plus Inn Of Ventura to break up the drive from San Francisco to San Diego. We have stayed at a number fo Best Western Plus hotels and found this one to be the least attractive of any of the properties. The exterior of the hotel looks early 1960s - vines that used to climb up the hotel are dead and hanging from old supports, the drainpipes are all oddly hanging down from the 2nd floor bent in at a support midway, the exterior hallways bend in and out looking like either a design flaw or significant movement has occurred. In other words, very unappealing! The rooms are better - simply decorated with reasonable decor - but not terribly inviting. The room and bathroom were both very clean. The bed was comfortable - a key factor in any stay. A few other things to note: >Included breakfast is the typical mix of unhealthy options - expected - but we passed and spent a few dollars to eat a real breakfast next door. >We had planned to walk across a pedestrian overpass to eat dinner at a restaurant on the water. Be aware - the pedestrian overpass is closed indefinitely making access to the beach longer and much less appealing. >The noise level was fairly high - including 2 people yelling at each other late at night on the sidewalk and a car alarm that went off around midnight. >The internet service was spotty - generally slow with periodic complete outages. A convenient location on the way to LA or beyond - but far from our favorite Best Western!

"Good stay"
sbird252, 02 Janvier 2018

Alice is the whole reason why we decided to stay at the Ventura best western she is an absolutely amazing person very good at her job. There really needs to be a gym and hot tub on the facility but as long as Alice is there I will return

"My New Go-To Place to Stay in Ventura"
CalifTravelGirl, 31 Décembre 2017

I used to stay at the Country Inn when I came to Ventura for Christmas, but now that it's been sold it's way too expensive for what it is. So I tried the Best Western this time, and was really happy with my choice! The rooms have been redone and are very comfortable, the staff are really friendly and helpful, and the complimentary breakfast is good (although I came at Christmas and there aren't very many tables, so I had to take it back to my room). All in all, a very nice though basic place to stay!

"Great place!"
denniscL5171MF, 20 Décembre 2017

We had just driven 500 miles and we were beat. It was a treat to check into a nice, clean and quiet room. We needed a cocktail and dinner and followed the advise of the desk clerk and we were able to walk to a great restaurant. Wish we would have had more time to enjoy the beach and this facility.

"Repeat Visit"
Auntie-Nanuuq, 18 Décembre 2017

I stay here because it is convenient, clean & usually the least expensive. It has a very convenient location: 2 blocks to the Beach, 2 blocks to Downtown, & 1 block to the Art Gallery Cindy & Leticia are always friendly & helpful in comparison to the other front desk staff. The new floors are clean, the pillows soft, the bed was a bit hard. I would have liked an extra blanket. The price varies and is usually on the high end, but there aren't many hotels to choose from in Ventura. The breakfast is just awful: Unhealthy & chemical laden, powdered eggs, odd sausage, beans (no tortillas or cheese), they syrup is not maple syrup at all. The hotel is adjacent to the train, which stops down the street... so you will hear the train.

"Second stay at this hotel"
t0mrc, 16 Décembre 2017

Once again I was very satisfied with the quality of the room that looked recently remodeled and resembled a mini suite. The bed and pillows were great and the room was quiet. The breakfast was a standard hot breakfast including sausage, eggs, potatoes, assorted juices, coffee and pastries. I also ate some of the melons but did not sample the yogurt or cereals. My only issue was with the high speed internet. I tried on several occasions to log in and kept getting the message, "firewall authentication failed, please try again." I would verify the password given to me at check in but to no avail. The hotel offered a phone number for trouble-shooting but I was too tired to deal with that and just used my cell phone data. This hotel in located near downtown and only minutes from the hospital and medical offices. It is about three blocks from the beach and the Ventura Pier. I was in and out this time so ate nearby and did not go to the beach. Also there was smoke in the air from the Thomas Fire so I went to a nearby restaurant then back to the room. I was there only one night for a followup with my surgeon the following day.

"Not worth the money"
V9329CFbryanh, 06 Décembre 2017

The front desk staff & especially the manager is rude & unhelpful. The rooms are noisey you can hear people in the next rooms, when someone takes a shower it sounds like a river is running through your room. Tiles unfinished, wallpaper coming apart and very expensive for a room & services that aren't better than a motel 6.

"midweek get away"
David B, 04 Décembre 2017

We had gone to the Reagan Library in Simi Valley that day. We wanted to stay by the ocean it was 30 miles from Simi Valley. It was very nice close to the ocean..Very nice room & the breakfast was good with lots of choices.

"Comfy room"
hutchss, 02 Décembre 2017

Stopped on route in Ventura and needed an inexpensive room for the night. Very pleased. Room was clean, towels were nice, and bed was comfy. Room appeared to be updated and had a microwave, frig, and even an ironing beard. Outside of building appears to be in the process of an update. Staff was very friendly. Room included a free breakfast which we did not take advantage of, but it looked good. Plan to stay here again on route home.

"Should not qualify as a Best Western Plus"
Pamela F, 26 Novembre 2017

We have stayed at several of the BW plus motels. Until this one they were great, with a comfortable bed. This motel is not in the plus category. First BW motel I have slept in with an uncomfortable mattress. And decrepide feeling.

"A reasonable price for the area"
Lynette A, 25 Novembre 2017

This was the second time we've stayed at the Inn of Ventura. Its not fancy and it has exterior hotel room doors, so if security is an issue, this is probably not the hotel for you. But, its relatively clean and relatively quiet, and it is just a pedestrian overpass away from the Ventura Pier.

"A Ventura, Ca gem"
Janis R, 24 Novembre 2017

This Best Western Plus is great! It is reasonably priced, has a nice location, a great breakfast, and a nice pool. We have been staying here for about the past 10 years. We visit family while in the area, and generally stop by Ventura Harbor on the way home. I recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the area.

"Affordable, Clean, Quiet, Close to Downtown"
gadirajuv, 20 Novembre 2017

Clean room, nice beds, good free breakfast and free parking. Walking distance to downtown restaurants. Reasonable price. Great for one or two night stay.Check-in was quick. Express checkout is a plus.

"Convenient, clean, quiet"
GoddessofWine, 20 Novembre 2017

Pleasant staff, clean room, comfortable bed. The fan/light in the bathroom was a bit strange, with a sickly, green nightlight that continuously flashed on and off at random intervals, but it was not visible from the bed, so not an issue for sleeping comfort.

"Central to everything in Ventura!"
Lori S, 19 Novembre 2017

My BFF visiting from CT and myself (Santa Cruz, CA) spent three nights/days here while we explored all that Ventura, SB, and Ojai had to offfer. When in Ventura, we were able to leave the car parked and walk downtown, to the beach, etc. Nice breakfast in the morning. Helpful staff. Room and accomodation was perfect for us.

"Bad night's sleep"
Scott J, 17 Novembre 2017

The hotel has been recently remodeled.. It's very clean and in good repair. The neighborhood is great with many historical buildings and great restaurants. Unfortunately, this hotel scrimped on the cost of beds. My bed was as hard as a sheet of plywood. If you need a good night's rest, I would avoid this place.

"Great place to stay."
bikentype, 13 Novembre 2017

Excellent value at this hotel. Clean room with all amenities. Pleasant surprise! Location is close to freeway, but also close to downtown shops and restaurants. Ate at a great sports bar downtown, and enjoyed checking out the shops.

"Loved it"
T8862DXreneeb, 09 Novembre 2017

Summertime what friends I was invited I love Best Westerns the bed was so soft the breakfast was outstanding is pet friendly the customer service is awesome check-in and check-out hours fast and it was peaceful to sleep even have a full to capacity with people I will definitely be staying again

"First but not last visit"
ColinandJane, 07 Novembre 2017

We discovered Ventura by accident 6yrs ago in passing and decided on this trip we would stay a night to explore more. Reading the reviews made it a difficult choice but we were glad we chose here. Ideally placed to walk into the historic district and to the beach. Nice staff. Good breakfast - not a full cooked breakfast but more than just cereal and juice.

"Unfriendly & Dirty"
Kittyklawz, 07 Novembre 2017

Alice at the front desk was very unfriendly. When I arrived to check in she didn't even greet me with a smile or any type of warm welcome. I also have never encountered a hotel so unwilling to help with a credit card authorization. She said there was no way she could accept a credit card authorization for me to use a card that I am an authorized user on. I worked at Hyatt and we handled credit card authorizations daily for business travelers and other guests. I guess you don't accept people traveling on business with their company card either then? The only good thing about the hotel was the waffles at breakfast. The bathroom was dirty and not up to pair for a $100 a night hotel.

"Another excellent stay!"
glamourpuss1000, 04 Novembre 2017

Once again we stayed at this hotel and once again we were delighted with our stay. The staff really make the effort to keep the hotel spotlessly clean, housekeeping is very efficient. The rooms are well equipped and comfortable and we found the hotel to be very quiet, we slept very well. The location is wonderful, everywhere is easy to walk to. Special thanks again to Alice for looking after us, she is a great asset to the hotel. I can't wait for my next visit.

"Great Breakfast, service, location"
Judy S, 25 Octobre 2017

The service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly. The interior decor of the rooms was nice and clean with lots of space - including a separate dressing vanity with chair and mirror and counter. The breakfast selection was excellent! The price was very reasonable for S CAL. The outside looked a little run down but they are planning a renovation of the exterior.

"Didn't visit"
Otimotto, 24 Octobre 2017

Not sure who I should complain about whether the hotel and Expedia or hotels.com booked a room through hotels.com wanted to cancel it so I called the hotel they told me they have no record of my reservation cannot cancel what you don't have so I sent hotel.com an email asking they had no record of it and that I wanted to cancel got no help from them or an answer to my email then I got charged for a no show my dilemma is do I should blame hotels.com because I couldn't find my reservation that I made today and all the hotel that apparently phone my l Hotels.com because I couldn't find my reservation that I made today and all the hotel that apparently phone my my reservation in order to charge me for a no show any comments on this

"Relax in the outdoor pool"
Jo P, 24 Octobre 2017

Front desk staff were friendly and efficient. Rooms were large with refrigerator and coffee maker. Pool area provides a nice place to relax after a day of travel. Breakfast was great. Good selection of hot and cold options available for guests. Location was close to major roads but far enough away to get a good night sleep. It is only a short walk to the ocean.

"Updated old Best Western hotel in Ventura. Pool by street. Quite close to harbor"
Becky W, 19 Octobre 2017

Nice updated room (for an old Best Western). 2 story structure without elevator. There were train tracks right behind our room. We heard and felt trains once, but it did not wake us at night. There was a pool but it was in a fenced area right by road. Not a relaxing location so we didn't use it & can't comment on actual pool. Decent but typical hotel breakfast w eggs, sausage, pastries, cereal etc. included. It suited our purposes for a place to stay one night.

"Loud and noisy hotel"
698kristiek, 16 Octobre 2017

The walls are very thin. During our stay, the guests five or six rooms down were loud and partying late at night. Called into the desk attendant but he did nothing. Luckily, another guest, an older lady, kept yelling at them to shut it down. Paying $199/night to be kept up all night -- I can't recommend this hotel. It's overpriced and definitely not worth it.

"Pleasantly Surprised"
1rmcbrl, 14 Octobre 2017

My husband and I had concert tickets to the Granada Theatre on 9/23/17 so I tried to find a reasonable hotel in Santa Barbara and nearby vicinities but nothing was less than $250/night that weekend. So, in tried the Ventura area and found this Best Western for $125/night(weekends are a little higher, I believe) that included breakfast. I was apprehensive, thinking Ventura was like Oxnard, which my husband definitely would not stay. But when we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the quiet beach town that had Victorian homes, a park nearby, walking distance to the beach, a variety of different kinds of restaurants , antique stores, novelty stores and even nice 2nd hand stores; also a grocery store nearby. The hotel was very clean and fairly quiet. I did hear the train but from my room it wasn't an issue. The room had a coffee maker and refrigerator. We had a queen room, which was good size with a good size bathroom, closet and dressing area. Breakfast consisted of eggs, sausage, toast, patatoes, oatmeal and waffles you can make; also various juices, coffee and fresh fruit. The only negative is that after a 3 hour drive, we arrived at 4:20pm (check in is 4) and our room was not ready. We were told it would be another 20 minutes. Didn't seem to be a big deal to the clerk and no apology, which I felt was not good customer service.

"Best western minus "
chris g, 12 Octobre 2017

Not up to usual standards of best western .on arrival was greeted by a cold and frosty person with apparently no customer skills . Location good room ok apart from bathroom fan that could not be switched off such a waste of electricity!! Breakfast average but having come from other best western without plus breakfast selection was much better . Pool ok but a bit dirty 6 out of 10

"Plain exterior, excellent rooms, breakfast & service"
Moveup, 11 Octobre 2017

Don't judge this place by its old-style motel exterior. The rooms are totally updated, quiet, and comfortable. The air conditioning unit was whisper-quiet. Breakfast was better than average for a Best Western Plus. Staff all were friendly. Excellent value for Ventura. If you like seafood, try Lure Restaurant which is an easy walk from this hotel, in the town, not on the pier.

"Bugs inside the room."
donnym850, 27 Septembre 2017

There was a stupid cricket inside the room and we couldn't sleep for 2hrs until we found the cricket and kill it I even took a picture. I reported to the service guess and i got the worst excuse ever.

"Business Trip"
George F, 26 Septembre 2017

Staff was very friendly. Best Western remodeled the rooms hard wood floors showers are nice. Microwave and refrigerator in the room very convenient air conditioner worked very nice. Breakfast was awesome. They serve yogurt, toppings for your yogurt or by itself, bread, bagels, danish, fresh fruit, hot and cold cereal, juice, milk, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, waffle, scramble eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, refried beans. It is close to the beach, downtown, fairgrounds, and close to the freeway. Thanks Best Western

"Nice for the price."
David D, 22 Septembre 2017

The rooms are clean and house keeping does an excellent job. They are friendly. Also the Breakfast is excellent hot and good verity. Rosa and Nayeli kept the food full and everything was clean. They were very helpful to. The only downfall is the train blowing its horn. We heard it once at night but the rooms seem to have good sound proofing. This hotel is great for the value.

"very nice budget hotel"
Mary Kay L, 16 Septembre 2017

Recently renovated rooms, comfy bed, nice towels and toiletries. Great location to access downtown restaurants and the Ventura pier by walking. Included a decent breakfast, lots of options and the eggs were cooked! The breakfast staff was especially friendly. Do request a room away from the train tracks!

"Business"
davidhL944LP, 14 Septembre 2017

This a OLDER - Best Western however has had some remodeling. Rooms are comfortable and neat, the breakfast selection is very nice. Fresh fruit, juices, and other hot food to choose from. Easy access from the freeway and close to some nice restaurants. Could use some improvements to the building exterior.

"Excelente "
Joshua N, 14 Septembre 2017

We can't complain. Service was excellent and the breakfast we had attended by Rosa & Nayeli was amazing. Only thing I would add to the breakfast would be bacon. Room was really good, loved the bathroom.

"Great stop on the way up the coast."
AnnaKSO5, 12 Septembre 2017

We flew into LAX late on a Wednesday and wanted to get a bit out of town that night to avoid traffic the next morning. This was a great choice. Nice room. Loved that the floors are not carpet! Felt more clean. Great BW breakfast! Will stay here again!

"My Stay in Best Western Plus Inn if Ventura"
amtel02, 11 Septembre 2017

Some rooms were under renovation during my stay. My room was upstairs, did not hear any train sound. Best to wear ear plugs! Room was a bit small but clean. Breakfast was not a wide variety like some other hotels. Stff was friendly. Location is central.

"Very nice place to stay."
canderson1958, 07 Septembre 2017

The room was clean and well maintained. The staff was pleasant and professional. The complementary breakfast was one best I have had at a BW, even though it was a weekday. I will stay here again and recommend it. There is a train that runs behind the hotel, but we were in a room towards the front and didn't hear the train unless the window was open.

"One night stop"
Anne E, 05 Septembre 2017

We only stop there for one night. The room was clean and spacious. It is close to a railway. The train woke me during the night and again early morning (before 6am) Breakfast included in the price we found quite high for a Best Western motel…

"Poor service"
patnice18, 04 Septembre 2017

Poor service - they treat you like you're at a motel. The lady at check-in was rude. Later we needed towels and we had to go get them ourselves. The breakfast selection wasn't good. They had a sign posted about gluten free and dairy free products, but they didn't have anything but water. The price was too high for the amenities! It was clean and safe but that's it.

"dirty room, pubic hair in tub, wet carpet, never going to stay again"
U3955LWpaulb, 28 Août 2017

We have stayed at Best Westerns in the past relying on the chain to provide with us a clean room. We scheduled this stay to occur after 2 days of backpacking on Santa Cruz Island. We got to the hotel at about 700 PM eagerly anticipating a shower and early bed time as we were exhausted. When we arrived they had assigned us to one of the upper rooms. I asked to be moved to a lower level room, but she said they were sold out. When accepted the room, went up to find the windows open and all of the carpet wet (very wet). We were willing to overlook the wet carpet and the undesirable room location as we really just wanted a shower and to go to bed. I undressed and hopped in the shower, only to realize that it had not been cleaned!!!! There were dark black pubic hairs on the walls and tub. I was horrified. We searched the other hotels in town for a room. Couldn't find one. Apparently there was a festival of some sort in town. Spent the night, dirty, in the dirty, disgusting room because we had no other options. I will never stay at this Best Western again. I suggest you avoid this one, too.

"Weekend stay for Family reunion"
KimmyP228, 26 Août 2017

THE room was very clean, but the drapes were broken and couldn't be moved. The breakfast buffet was pretty good and had a variety of food. The negatives are that the train is SO loud at night that it woke me up twice. The walls are thin and you can hear everything. The bed was decent, but not the best we slept on before. Good location, walking distance to everything.

"Good Value and Services"
houseLaPalma, 24 Août 2017

I always stay at this Best Western when travel to Ventura for business. The room is nice. The A/C is ductless type with wall thermostat. It is very quiet. The breakfast has everything I need to start the morning. There are many restaurants close by. This hotel is very close to the ocean.

"Review of Best Western Plus, Ventura, CA"
342terrillk, 16 Août 2017

Excellent location if you are visiting Ventura. Easy walking distance to everything including the beach and downtown. There are many restaurants, pubs and shopping located on Main St. We were in town to attend the Dallas Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard which was just a few short miles down the freeway.

"Close to Everything"
Dan C, 14 Août 2017

This Hotel was within walking distance to all that Ventura has to offer. It's staff is very accommodating and cheerful. Only thing to worry about is the homeless population in the area, but you will find it anywhere you choose to stay in Ventura. Close to beach, fairgrounds and Main St. shops. Enjoy!

"Average Motel with friendly staff"
KJ D, 13 Août 2017

This motel ranks right in the middle of the pack. Nothing special here, but it is clean and has a friendly staff. The area is close to the beach and other sites to see in the area. If you are passing through and the price is right, then stop here.

"Great hotel"
Willem G, 13 Août 2017

Clean rooms and clean pool, the whole facility is well maintained. Everything is up-to-date, no noisy a/c but a modern unit. It is close to the beach and great restaurants. I can really recommend this hotel.

"Good hotel deal!"
ingastulips, 10 Août 2017

Great breakfast with lots of options to choose from. Nayeli the server was friendly, polite and welcoming. This hotel is located near downtown Ventura and minutes from Santa Barbara. I just want to recommend this hotel to everyone in general for the amenities, service and proximity to state and local beaches.

"Good base to explore Ventura"
McNoodle, 06 Août 2017

We really enjoyed our recent stay here. Motel is well located for downtown and the beach as it's about a 10 minute walk to each. The room was modern and clean with all the facilities expected in a Best Western - fridge, toiletries, coffee making facilities. The bed was very comfortable and gave a perfect nights sleep. Breakfast was good with fresh fruit, yoghurts, cereals, scrambled eggs and sausages, and a waffle maker. The staff were friendly and efficient, and there's a heated pool to cool off in at the end of the day. An ideal stop off for visitors to Ventura. Note on noise - we found it very peaceful and didn't notice the noise from the roads or railway other than the odd train horn on the morning we checked out. Other reviewers, however, have found it a problem so might be something to consider but it certainly wasn't an issue for us.

"Best value in Ventura"
H1543MZvictoriab, 06 Août 2017

We had a recent visit with family and stayed at the BW Ventura. The hotel is immaculate with a plentiful breakfast and great location within walking distance to beach, restaurants and downtown.This hotel in Ventura is a great value for a family beach vacation in Southern California.

"Good value but noisy"
travelmikeBoston, 03 Août 2017

Good value for the money and good location near downtown Ventura and beach. But Amtrak and freight trains run outside the back windows to many rooms. Very noisy at night. Air conditioning a bit hard to figure out. Tv remote didn't work. Staff very friendly and breakfast as expected for a best western.

""'Looks like a dump""
michaelhN615NP, 01 Août 2017

This was my wife's first comment when we drove up to the hotel. Check in was fine. The room was nicely updated but we discovered active train tracks right behind the hotel. We could hear the whistle and the roar of the trains, especially the freight trains. They did a good job muffling the sound with new windows etc but it was still somewhat loud. However it did not keep us awake at night. It's a great location for walking to downtown Ventura, and it's within walking distance to the pier and some great places to eat. We ended up liking the location better than the hotel but it was 'ok'...

"Five stars on a budget!"
Linda H, 30 Juillet 2017

I stayed at this hotel for five nights in late July. While the hotel has a rather standard exterior, the rooms are nicely furnished, with all the amenities. And the staff is kind, courteous and hardworking. They are always smiling. The breakfast buffet is very generous and very good. Yes, there are train tracks behind the hotel, and you can hear the train whistles at night, but I still slept well. The location is convenient to everything - the beach is very walkable, as are the dozens of restaurants on Main St. I will definitely stay here again!

"Ventura C"
C4809GSdennish, 28 Juillet 2017

Great location, you can easily walk to the beach as well as downtown to any place you want to eat. Only down side was the festival across the street had drums beating so loud you had to leave the hotel to get away from it. Went to Ojio to an Olive mill and it was very interesting.

"Good location for Ventura"
rosalies105, 27 Juillet 2017

The location of this property is perfect for most activities. It is just a short walk over the freeway bridge to get to the beach, and just a few blocks the other way to get to downtown. The front desk staff is efficient and professional. The rooms are large and roomy. Housekeeping is wonderful; they came early and we were not ready, so they came later. We were back in the room by that time, but they still cleaned very thoroughly and with a smile.

"Pleasant stay in Ventura"
D J, 26 Juillet 2017

Don't be put off by the external appearance. The reception staff were friendly and welcoming, and the rooms were surprisingly clean and spacious. We particularly liked the separate small kitchen/office area. The location was good, just a short stroll to Ventura pier and beach, and also there are many bars/restaurants close by. The breakfast buffet was a bit of a lottery though ! They need more space and tables, especially as the hotel was full

"excellent stay experience"
Wenjing O, 25 Juillet 2017

Excellent service and hotel facilities for a family leisure short stay in Ventura. Great location, close to both beach and main street, where many good restaurants, movie theater, etc. The hotel swimming pool is clean and has a good size. Kids and parents are all happy with the hotel.

"Affordable Accommodations with Great Breakfast"
michaelzQ7011NL, 25 Juillet 2017

The location is within a short drive of the beach without paying beach prices. The outside of the hotel, while clean, isn't all that impressive but the lobby and rooms are exceptional. Everything is extremely cleaned and well-maintained. Wonderful breakfast - had two different kinds of sausage and bacon along with the usual eggs, waffles, etc.

"4 Day Stay Near the Beach"
TravelingBBoomers, 24 Juillet 2017

We wanted to escape the Las Vegas heat and see the beach for a few days. We selected this hotel due to the relatively good rate and proximity to the beach. It was a good choice, the room was comfortable, included a frig and microwave, and was a short 10 minute walk to the pier and beach. We requested (and were given) a room that didn't back onto the highway and train track, and noise was not an issue. Breakfast was pretty good with eggs, waffles, sausages, cereal, fruit, danishes. The woman who worked breakfast was always on the move, bringing out food, cleaning tables, showing people how to use the waffle machine. Give her a raise! The breakfast area can get a little crowded (c'mon people, when you're done eating and there are people waiting, leave!!). Staff was very friendly and the room was clean. We enjoyed our stay there.

"Breakfast and kitchen staff are definately a Best Western Plus!"
HotRodElite65, 19 Juillet 2017

Exterior décor is a bit dated. Rooms however, are modern 60's retro style. Great breakfast and very well stocked. Nayeli the attendant was very efficient, helpful, and friendly. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this hotel and will be definitely coming back.

"A summer night in Ventura"
Bradco2014, 19 Juillet 2017

I was initially disappointed when I arrived at 4;15 pm. I had spoke to a nice lady earlier in the day and asked her to select me a nice room. When I arrived I was told I was in room 221. The lady forgot to tell me that the train( the railroad)was within spitting distance of the room. It was an Ocean View( when you stood-up). we were next to the freeway.The room was updated( we travel frequently) and was adequate( considering the age). The noise was not real bad. The train at 5 was my wake up call. I would go back.

"Great stop"
Melissa M, 19 Juillet 2017

We stopped here overnight down the coast. This was a great location to the beach. It was one block to the bridge that goes to the beach. A couple blocks in the other direction are restaurants. We stayed in a queen room the bed was comfortable. There was a vanity, fridge, microwave, coffee maker. Everything you need. We didn't stay for breakfast because it started to late 7 or 730 so I cannot comment on that.

"Newly remodeled room, outdoor pool, and excellent selection for breakfast"
Susan M, 18 Juillet 2017

I am so impressed with my remodeled room. It had a frig, microwave, and the bathroom had new flooring, tub, etc. I was very happy. The bed was so comfortable that I got a great night sleep. The breakfast selection was excellent with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, cereal, bread, yogurt, excellent coffee, several selections of tea, oatmeal. I let management know that the deadbolt did not work, but the other lock worked fine. This is a great stay and a great value.

"Nice Stay!"
debkelley5049, 17 Juillet 2017

Great hotel stay and close to near by downtown Ventura and state beaches. Also, Breakfast comes included with your rate. Nayli the breakfast server was very attentive and hard working. She helped us and the kids with our waffle preparation and with bringing us warm mil. The only Con is that we asked for bacon on 2 different occasions and dates but the cook keep telling the server to let us know that there wasn't any. Overall, I will stay here again.

"Great location"
Charles V, 12 Juillet 2017

This hotel continues to improve and looks better and better each trip. The staff if friendly and the room had great A/C system. The area is intresting with lots of restaurants and bars within. Walking distance.

"Clean comfortable hotel within walking distance to main street, california street, and pier"
0eastcoastatheart, 10 Juillet 2017

As far as first impressions go, the desk clerk did not do much for the hotel. She did not smile or offer much help when asked for suggestions of what to do/see on the 4th of July, but maybe she was having a bad day. The room was clean and quiet. The pool was also clean and just the right temperature. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choices. I would return here when in the area.

"Close to everything"
D8959DWkathyg, 07 Juillet 2017

My husband and I traveled to Ventura for 3 days. The room was very nice. It was walking distance to beach, down town events and the little resturant at Vegabound hotel. Great food and cheap. We enjoyed our visit.

"Very nice room walking distance from shops"
856rayd, 07 Juillet 2017

The rooms have plenty of space and are very comfortable. The air conditioner was worked well and was quiet. Walking distance from shops, restaurants and beach. The free breakfast was quite good. The only down side is that the hotel exterior looks old and drab.

"Great location"
lindadilts, 06 Juillet 2017

I agree--do not let outside fool you-it is a very clean, nice motel. Staff is friendly & the breakfast is wonderful. Easy walk into the town & many restaurants closeby. I would recommend this motel. Rooms are nice & plenty toiletries & big towels. There is a pool.

"Great location"
lindadilts, 06 Juillet 2017

Very clean hotel & walking distance to historic quaint town. Excellent breakfast with many good choices for everyone & friendly staff. Internet was a bit spotty but it did work. Housekeeping was very prompt & friendly.

"Don't let exterior fool you"
405kerij, 05 Juillet 2017

We traveled through Ventura on a whim and decided to stay the night, we had booked this hotel via our smart phone through Best Western website, price was comparable for the area. When we pulled into the parking, by exterior appearance, we were not sure if we wanted to stay there but chose to see the room first. It was a pleasant surprise and we chose to stay. Don't let the exterior detour you, the room was updated, modern, clean and comfortable. The bed was not a 10 but slept fine. Nice big room, plenty of space to move around and relax. The Vagabond Inn is right next door and has a very good restaurant, which was especially nice since the breakfast area at the Best Western was rather small and very crowded, we chose to eat at the restaurant next door - it was a good choice, good food. We would stay at this hotel again, I rate it about a 7 only in comparison to some of the nicer Best Westerns but if you are in the area, this is an ok choice for the price.

"June, 1017"
t0mrc, 29 Juin 2017

Stayed at hotel for 6 days. Was in Ventura for treatment at the hospital there. Had room with walk in shower and assistance bars for after medical procedure. Room was very acceptable and clean. Housekeeping did a great job of keeping bathroom floors cleaned. Staff was very helpful and breakfast was good. Only two issues: 1: Wireless Internet connection rarely was usable in my room so had to go to lobby to use it; 2) It took an inordinate amount of time to get hot water in the shower.

"Not all that!"
BonsaiMe, 28 Juin 2017

The rooms have been refurbished, beds very comfortable but without carpet on floors they are cold so bring some slippers. Nice but not exciting! Breakfast edible but not something to write home about. Saying that breakfast is edible is huge for me as a couple of the last hotels we have had breakfast the food was doubtful at best!

"Great Value and a Great Staff"
Thomas J, 28 Juin 2017

This is an older property, but the rooms have been recently remodeled, the staff are extremely cordial and the breakfast bar is quite good. In addition there is a very good family restaurant next door at a hotel owned by the same company and the room rate is quite reasonable. I would definitely stay there again.

"Old charm but great modern remodel"
sgm20172017, 27 Juin 2017

Downtown gem. Ventura is a good hotel black hole when you travel as much as we do. Luckily, our regular haunts were full, forcing us to stay at this downtown motel. What a great surprise. Owners kept the old charm but upgraded everything to clean and modern at a fair price. Breakfast was crowded but for good reason. Good food and helpful staff. Kept on top of shortages and kept it clean. Carlos was very nice too. This will become our go to Motel going forward.

"Not so pleasant experience!"
belladonna756, 27 Juin 2017

Our room was renovated and the hotel is minutes from the beach. My only complaint here is about Rosa and her lack of courtesy towards me. I asked her for oatmeal as she was putting it away and not only did she handed it to me in a bad mood but was also rolling her eyes at the same time. I understand that me asking her for oatmeal after 3 or 4 minutes of breakfast being over might of inconvenienced her but this is by no means acceptable behavior toward the guests .My family and I are having second thoughts about staying here at this hotel again once the Ventura County Fair starts.

"Bound for Beach and Downtown Delights?"
beachboys2861, 22 Juin 2017

I'd like to extend my special thanks to the entire staff at Best Western Plus in lovely Ventura, California. Our welcome was effortless, and we were situated in our room in no time. As a former contractor, I was very impressed by the design and layout of the room. Keeping aside the nice amenities like micro/fridge, the room was very well-appointed with new mattresses and box springs, beautiful framed photos, a separate vanity alcove -- and more. The rooms look and feel new, which is great. The finish-work (tile,grout,paint/paper,caulk) in the bathroom was close to flawless, with high-quality fixtures, and a nice shower with hefty pressure. The staff here are extremely hardworking, detail-oriented -- and 100% geared towards pleasing their guests. From the front desk, to housekeeping & maintenance -- I can't thank the good folks at the Best Western Plus enough. The hotel is also perfectly situated in relation to downtown, as well as the Ventura Pier, promenade and beaches! Nearby food options abound, and there are several great spots located within a 3-5 minute walk. Fresh Mexican, a phenomenal local fish spot which serves everything from Ceviche (awesome), to a wide assortment of seafood delights. And, of course, the proximity to HWY 101, which is extremely convenient, especially if travelling to Ojai, Lake Casitas -- and throughout greater Los Padres National Forest (HWY 33) I am now planning a return trip to Ventura from the Best Western Chateau in Big Bear Lake. I definitely didn't need to think twice about returning here - VENTURA - for my birthday, and the Fourth of July! We're excited to see the fireworks, meet old friends -- and watch multicolored sunsets from the hotel balcony. That's my super-favorable review for the Best Western Plus in lovely Ventura, CA. If you're not a Best Western Rewards member, you may wish to sign up when you check-in. You'll need to call the 800 number for the more arcane details on points and rebates, but it's worth it. I just got a free night, though spent quite a bit to earn it. In all, it's worth it. Oh, and Do Not miss their fresh morning breakfast, served in the dining room adjacent to the welcome desk. Thank you Again, and Safe Travels to All :)

"Nice Find!"
Robin F, 22 Juin 2017

We stay in Ventura frequently and are used to finding kind of shabby rooms. This was a pleasant surprise-nicely renovated and clean rooms, comfortable beds, good shower, friendly staff, and a great breakfast! Slightly strange smell in the room (cleaning products?), but a little Febreze and the room was perfect! 5 stars if the slight odor was gone. Carlos was a gem and we will definitely stay here again!

"3 week stay"
Debi S, 22 Juin 2017

Rooms okay ..would have been a 5 star if not for the manager he INSISTS you watch the weather channel during breakfast on mute...He stated to me that HE knows what people want to watch tv during breakfast and prefer to hear everyone's else's conversations instead of the tv..refuses to put it on any channel except weather and ALWAYS on mute...it was very arrogant of him to assume that the entire world agrees with him. Since we stay at BW every week a cross California this is the first BW that has this "self imposed policy" from the manager.He was rude when speaking with me and very hard headed and arrogant. Would not recommend his attitude since now it is forever ingrained on my perception of the BW IN VENTURA....we may have to skip this one from now on with our work travel....

"BW stay"
brashidd, 21 Juin 2017

The hotel is pretty old but updated. It is very clean. Breakfast is quite good with a good variety. Unfortunately the only option is a queen bed in a pretty small room. Apparently there is no one on duty at night in a very large hotel. No way to get service is if there is a problem.

"Excellent stay"
gsfry, 19 Juin 2017

We came to Ventura as our granddaughter was graduating from UCSB. Our stay at Best Western was great. Able to walk to most everything. The staff was particularly friendly and helpful. Not always do you get a really comfortable bed but we had one here!! I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

"Good hotel but not a best western plus"
Paul D, 14 Juin 2017

Stayed here for two nights in May 2017. Friendly staff at check in, clean comfy rooms but no info on pool/breakfast times. Bathroom extractor fan would not switch off told reception but reply was it was normal for the room??? told to keep bathroom door shut!! Maintenance called to check and man said the sensor was broken but not repaired up to time we left. Now for the good bit ALEJANDRA the breakfast room was the most polite hardworking lady and really deserves 10 STARS. Thank you so much for that.

"Pretty good place to stay but horrible wifi"
susansE9904IP, 13 Juin 2017

Room was nicely furnished and clean. Heard people from outside but not from room to room. Nice location if you like to walk to shops and restaurants. The wifi was a real problem for me and made me crazy. Thought it was just because so many people were using it but it was even bad at odd times during the day.

"Trains"
John R R, 12 Juin 2017

I would rate this motel/hotel higher, except, for the sound of the occasional train that roared by. To me, this motel is reminiscent of the old motor motels of years past, basically, you park in front of your room or take the stairs to your room. What you see on the outside is not what you get on the inside! The interior is very much updated and very nice. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. Also, with the newer vehicles, the parking spaces are a bit tight! Very nice staff!

"AIDS/Lifecycle Rescue Stay"
126roberty, 11 Juin 2017

Amazing service. The lady at the front desk went out of her way to help me check in after I left my wallet in an Uber. Truly extraordinary customer service. The room was clean, comfortable, large, and wonderful.

"one night stop over"
big0ne1505, 08 Juin 2017

very good hotel staff very help. very clean , very good facilities , the only down side was space for breakfast and quality of the food. the hotel had good parking and the staff where very helpful with recommending places to go and place to dine . the weather was not great as it was the June glume.

"Best Hotel in Ventura"
kathybA965DP, 07 Juin 2017

This is the second time I have stayed at the Best Western in Ventura. The location is fabulous, a quick jump on the 101 freeway to go up to Santa Barbara. The rooms have been recently remodeled and are very well done, room is comfortable and clean. The rooms are also very quiet. The staff is wonderful, they make sure you are taken care of. I will be back!

"Quick Trip to Ventura"
bikentype, 02 Juin 2017

Excellent hotel value. Room was extremely clean and had every amenity we could ask for. Bed was comfortable. Even had a working bathroom fan--something rare these days! Only minus was freeway and general traffic noise - but this was minor.

"Great job!"
charles f, 02 Juin 2017

Loved the clean and comfortable rooms. Location is not on beach but it is comfortable walk from bars and restaurants. The rooms have obviously been renovated recently and my picky wife didnt have any complaints. This is our 2nd stay at a best western (i am platinum elite with marriott) and we will stay at one again

"Breakfast offered extra early for marathon runners"
tawnig2017, 31 Mai 2017

Marathon runners were given. Real fast starting at 3:00am!! Staff was friendly and went out of their way to accommodate marathon runners. I will be back in October for another marathon and already made my reservation!

"Customer Service Excellence"
gina m, 31 Mai 2017

exceptional service; best value and highly recommend this location - we were here for the mountains to beach marathon; close to the beach and fish pier - rooms are renovated tastefully and very clean - breakfast setting and food were above average; staff was friendly and helpful

"A good value and safe"
kencM863MF, 27 Mai 2017

We stayed at this hotel 3 deperate times over the last few years and find it a good value. They just replaced the beds but I feel they made a poor selection. Very firm. They are walking distance from down town and a short drive to the beach. Well lit and good security at night so we felt safe. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

"Clean, Responsive, Attentive and Good Value"
SWCSCC, 26 Mai 2017

Don't let the looks fool you. While a little dated on the outside the rooms are udated. Clean and well supplied. Fridge and microwave worked well also. Front desk staff was always informative and pleasant. The breakfast offered a wide selection was hot and always well stocked. Walking to anywhere in Ventura was possible and the entrance to the 101 freeway sout was a block away. A pedestrian bridge just south of motel gave beach access. Very pleased and will use again.

"Great hotel overall, rating it in all areas,"
seebrzze, 24 Mai 2017

Hotel was within walking distance to beaches, close to restaurants, there's a nice park across the street. Easy access on/off freeway. Rooms were clean, and modern. Cheaper than high end places like Crown Plaza down the street. (Stayed at Crown Plaza one year and not very impressed. What stands out the most in my mind was this little gal Nayeli who was working in the breakfast area of the hotel. We ate breakfast there 4 times, breakfast was really good, so much of a selection for continental breakfast. Nayeli was so helpful, pleasant, and such a hard worker and she totally went above the call duty!!! That girl deserves a raise/promotion!!! It really is because of her that I wanted to take the time and write a review because management needs to know about exemplary employees.

"Highly tecommend"
Jennifer J, 18 Mai 2017

Beautiful hotel and clean parking lot. Highly attentive breakfast attendant Nayeli serving continental food. Definitely recommend! Tv in the breakfast area. Hardwood floors, fresh paint, tub, microwave and refrigerator.

"Very Pleasant stay"
Grant R, 18 Mai 2017

Very pleasant place to stay if/when traveling through the area. Very accessible to town as well as beach areas. While we didn't use the pool area on this trip, it looked very clean and ready to jump in.

"good location"
Sylvia K, 17 Mai 2017

Only stayed one night. Good, safe location.Easy walk to a lot of place, beach, restaurants, etc. Clean room. Friendly staff. Quite.Didn't go in the pool, but it looked nice & clean. I would stay here again.

"Great option "
Maria D, 17 Mai 2017

I recently stayed in this hotel and I thought of passing on the experience. In a few words a great place to stay. The best of all was the personal with great attitude and attention to us in details in our room and in the breakfast that was delicious and always good. We stayed for 10 days. Great place

"Amazing Service"
Johni P, 16 Mai 2017

Best Western is amazing! First off, It is so clean and secondly, the complimentary breakfast is delicious! (You won't want to miss it!) From the front desk being very helpful and friendly check-in all the way to management being extremely nice. A young man, Anthony Hernandez was incredible. He helped us with finding a nice place to eat and fun place to let loose. We will definitely comeback and tell our friends and family where to stay when they come to visit! Thanks again, Best Western for making our trip so easy. I can't wait to plan another painless trip!

"no elevator-no maid service"
kelp180, 11 Mai 2017

BW Plus but no elevator to 2nd floor and I am in my 70s with heart problems. After checking in was told there would be no maid service on 5-5, which was Cinquo de Mayo. Staff mostly hispanic but I was told, in writing, this was for "staff training". Very hard to believe. I stay at BW everywhere I can, but never here again. Very hard to get heat working This should not be rated a Plus.

"Excelent"
tazzioc, 09 Mai 2017

I will be back for sure, I like the location, how I was treated, and the breakfast was enough, good quality, fresh, and easy to manage, the manager was friendly and accurate on wherever we want to do and go

"reserved room at the last minute .. Received great price with request granted for kingside room ... Breakfast excell"
R4704HQirener, 06 Mai 2017

Breakfast great ... Shopping near downtown many restaurants ...near the beach and near the swap meet .... Weather perfect ... Traffic easy access to many other beach towns ... Santa Barbara carpinteria Santa Maria

"Rude front desk check-in staff name Monique"
kongchayk, 06 Mai 2017

You know, the first point of contact with any business staff usually sets the tone for the rest of the experience. And I have to say my experience here was a disappointment. From the get go, the front desk lady name Monique was rude, condescending in tone, and provided selective customer service. My coworker and I were checking in and I couldn't help but notice how overly nice she was to that man, chatting him up and taking her time. But, when Monique "help" me, the service was far from standard. She was short with me, rude and condescending in tone, failed to give me the welcome letter as she did to the guy before and after me (Not an exaggeration b/c I stood there and watched). I was overall dissapointed and encourage Best Western to send in auditor, secret shopper (particular females) and see how "Monique" provides customer service to see what I mean.

"Convenient Location, Great Value"
FlbrkMike, 05 Mai 2017

We stayed here for one night to get ready for a day trip to Santa Cruz Island. The room was clean and comfortable, and actually had an ocean view. The location was convenient walking distance to downtown Ventura and the pedestrian bridge to the beach, and a short drive to the harbor. A very good value overall. The only real negative was the noise from the freeway and especially the trains going by in the night.

"Comfortable, Cozy, Low-Key"
205gregoryw, 02 Mai 2017

Clean, comfortable, well decorated rooms in a good location. Walk to restaurants, beach, downtown. Good value for your money. Staff friendly and generally accommodating. Complimentary breakfast is available, but I've never partaken- too many excellent breakfast spots in Ventura for me to pass up! Mattresses could use an upgrade, but they're not terrible. I stay here whenever I can get away for a couple of days.

"Great location"
Hedda G, 29 Avril 2017

This hotel is excellent value for the money. The location is terrific-you can walk to downtown Ventura or to the beach. You do hear the trains, but we like that. We will definitely stay here again for a little getaway.

"Nice rooms."
L1377VDrobertm, 29 Avril 2017

Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Quiet rooms. Clean and nice modern accommodation. Center ally located. Busy but quiet. Slept great. I will definitely bee back next year for the Ojai Tennis Tournammet.

"6 days"
Terry M, 28 Avril 2017

I had a conference in Ventura but the host hotel sold out. I decided to stay at Best Western since it was walking distance. This is not a place if your hotel is to be the center point of your stay (spa, gym, bar, Yada yada). If your looking for a safe, clean, modern and comfortable room, Best Western fits that need. I left in the mornings after breakfast from a well stocked breakfast area. In the evenings I ate downtown or walked the pier and it was all in walking distance. The area had homeless people but for those of us that live in cities it's just part of life. They mind their own business across the street at a public park. No one bothers you. Monique at the front desk was helpful and courteous. Every employee from maid service, kitchen and office should be commended. If you don't need a spa or room service you will not go wrong here and everything was within walking distance.

"Just a one night getaway!"
GaryVanNuysCA, 26 Avril 2017

My wife and I decided to get away for a night and Best Western Plus Inn is one of our favorite places to do this at. With their newly remolded rooms, excellent breakfast and great location this hotel is our only choice for this area. As always Alice at the front desk was more than helpful on our arrival. If your going to spend some time here the Ventura harbor and four really nice golf courses just a short drive away. A short walk to the beach or old town Ventura with plenty of restaurants and a multiplex theater. The one negative is that the RR tracks next to rear of the hotel and if you think the noise will bother you ask for a room near the front. I don't think you"ii go wrong by picking this hotel.

"Such poor customer service"
hart13, 25 Avril 2017

We have stayed here a few times..love the location..love the upgrades they have made. The front desk is so unfriendly. On our last day of a 4 day stay I inquired about staying an extra day. They said they had 1 room left at about double the price of what we paid but to check back later the rate could go down. I checked back a few hours later and I was told they had 3 rooms left but again the price was higher and "they would be able to rent them". Seems to me since I had already been there 4 days they may have rented the room to me for what I had paid the 4 days prior. Poor customer service. The rooms are spotless...maids are so friendly...breakfast is pretty typical of all Best Western Hotels. I am a rewards customer and as a rule stay at Best Western Hotels when I travel...this has soured my opinion of them.

"Excellent breakfast"
Caroline G, 25 Avril 2017

We stayed here on our way through. Room was lovely and bed was comfy. There was some noise the night. The breakfast was excellent with a good selection of hot items and had gluten free options - rosa did a great job! This is also in walking distance to some lovely restaurants on Main street - the indian (the taj) i would definately recommend.

"Better love loud trains!"
Trucker S, 25 Avril 2017

I think my title says it all. Oh and loud refrigerator and non working power outlets and first set of keys not working . But ok, a really great staff and nice breakfast and comfortable bed (if you have ear plugs) and bring your own hair dryer

"Great value, quick drive to ferry for Channel Island"
Pam-travelfan, 23 Avril 2017

Clean, spacious room. Had tea/coffee in room. Free breakfast that is offered early, so we could make it to the Channel Islands ferry without feeling rushed. Rosa was very sweet. Nothing fancy, but met our needs.

"Clean & comfortable "
April G, 19 Avril 2017

My husband & I stayed here on our way up the coast. We checked in late and it was quick & easy. The room was clean and the bathroom was new. It was nice that there was a microwave & fridge in the room. The complimentary breakfast was pretty good. Better than some that I've had at other hotels. I really liked the Belgian waffles

"warm clean comfortable stay"
jeanetteg667, 19 Avril 2017

location of this best western couldn't be better! nearby park, restaurants, stores, thrift shopping! and a beach is in walking distance. ventura is a wonderful little town and this best western is freshly remodeled, warm, and cozy with a friendly, accommodating staff in a safe environment. we've stayed previously and will stay here again. complimentary breakfast is second to none with hot food, clean tables and a wonderful staff!. definitely a pleasure to visit.

"EASTER WEEKEND GETAWAY"
Judy H, 17 Avril 2017

My husband and I spent two nights at the Best Western Inn of Ventura as a weekend getaway and to visit an old friend who we haven't seen in years. This hotel lives up to the Best Western standard - clean rooms and friendly service. The location is great, only a 5 minute walk to the Ventura pier and beach. They have a great breakfast with cereals, bagels, waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage and potatoes. The room included a coffee maker, mini-fridge and microwave, along with a small air conditioning unit. The Inn is located near train tracks so you will hear the occasional freight or AMTRAK train, but not really a problem. There are restaurants of all kinds within walking distance. It's s short drive up and down the coast to Oxnard, Carpenteria and Santa Barbara if you want to visit other beach cities. I would recommend this Inn to anyone traveling to or through Ventura.

"Great Customer service"
Sebastian E, 17 Avril 2017

Thumbs way up, great customer service, with a smile, rooms clean and stocked, plenty of parking and great breakfast plenty of fresh choices. Easy to book online and easy to get an extra room one was available same time I checked in, above and beyond customer service

"Stayed here before performing at Ventura County Fairgrounds."
cubensiscraig, 11 Avril 2017

Nice room upstairs, everything seemed fairly new. The very comfortable king-sized bed was a BIG plus, as was the decent full breakfast in the morning. Quiet area. Air conditioning worked great and was also whisper-quiet. Cyndy at the desk very helpful and pleasant.

"Nice Clean Hotel at a fair price."
Itimeandscore, 11 Avril 2017

We came to Ventura to visit family. We wanted to stay close to where they lived and close to downtown. We normally stay at a higher end chain but did not have points and did not want to pay the price they were asking. The reviews of this hotel said that it was newly remodeled and clean and the price looked right. I would say that we got good value for the money. The rooms were spotless every day. The staff was lovely and the breakfast what you would expect for an American hotel that offers breakfast as part of your stay. The only complaint we had was that the floors had a fine sand on them at the end of the day, which we were told was a function of the way the doors were installed when the hotel was remodeled. While the infrastructure may be old, this remodel makes it a nice place to stay for the money.

"Great breakfast "
Suzie E, 11 Avril 2017

Really clean room, coffee, tea, microwave, refrigerator, and great wifi. Breakfast was the best. Plenty of tables and Rosa, the person replenishing the food and making sure all stations remained clean, was lovely. A little noisy from train and traffic, but I imagine that would be anywhere. Only a quarter of a mile from the pier. Walking distance. I'd stay here again.

"Channel Islands Vacation"
608sueannb, 08 Avril 2017

I cannot say enough good things about our stay at the Best Westin in Ventura. We were very pleased. The staff, the cleanliness of our room, and the breakfast were excellent. I highly recommend this hotel when visiting the Channel Islands.

"Value"
Binnidm, 06 Avril 2017

I would not have picked this hotel judging only the outside. The outside looked like an old motel. Weird metal cages hid the stairwells you had to drag your suitcase up with no elevator. Once inside, the room was nice. The wifi only worked some of the time. We complained all 3 days and they said it was probably our device. Really? All 4 of them? Breakfast was similar to other Best Westerns, simple but ok. Location was great. It was an easy walk downtown and to the beach. There were quite a few homeless people in the park across the street, but we felt safe. The price and location made this a good value.

"This Property is Just right!"
Ytokfish, 27 Novembre 2016

I stay here for business, mostly. I look for a clean, safe, room , in a good location where I can walk to nicer restaurants and services (gym). All of this must have good service, for a fare price! This location hits every mark. And; it's just been remodeled! It's really very nice!

"Just excellent!"
TiiLou, 15 Novembre 2016

We really had no expectations of this place, and we were very pleasantly surprised as we arrived. The staff is really nice and polite, the room is quite big and clean and modern. The location is excellent: near the main street and near the beach and pier. The breakfast was much better than average inn breakfast. Really enjoyed this place and since I fell in love with Ventura, I hope to return to this Best Western inn again.

"Inexpensive, no bells & whistles"
Reslysten54, 10 Novembre 2016

For a night when you arrive late and leave early this hotel just off the Coastal Highway will work fine and save you money. Parking was free in the courtyard of this plain looking hotel. The room was clean and with the standard equipment. (The bed lamps have a touch switch, so just touch the metal next to the light bulb and it goes on/off). The WiFi was very slow. It proved impossible to get a printed local map from the reception--printer issues--but we did get directions and found several restaurants within walking distance. The complimentary breakfast was a bit sparse, and the room crowded when we got there.

"From Alaska"
Kirsten S, 09 Novembre 2016

Very nice place, walked down for an awesome dinner watching the sunset on the peir, great location. Clean-Clean-Clean room was update, bed was one of the best we had on our trip. Enjoyed our stay with family

"Clean comfortable hotel"
silvercar68, 04 Novembre 2016

We stayed as a family of four for two nights. We arrived about two hours early , and were greeted by a very friendly and helpful lady on reception ,who gave us a room instantly. The room was very clean and spacious ,wifi worked very well,and the beds were very comfy . Breakfast was included and was very good with a wide selection ( the kids loved making waffles)

"mean concierge"
mTan66, 03 Novembre 2016

checked in on my birthday after hiking anacapa island, and found the reception unfriendly and uncaring. my boyfriend was so turned off with the woman's attitude that he was insisting on going to another hotel but we couldn't as i had already prepaid this place on expedia. in the morning when we checked out, she even lied, badly may i add, to a customer about having a bathroom in the front office. the man muttered b***ch as he was leaving as she had given a reason in a rude manner. we should have gotten her name but she was so unprofessional I'm not sure how she even got hired to man the front desk. the hotel itself looks like a refurnished/repainted motel with metal railings and room spaces are not big. however, there is sufficient parking, the place is quiet and as can be expected from a best western plus, the decor is contemporary and the room is quite clean. there was the usual hairdryer, heated water, safe, refrigerator and tv and the bed was very comfortable. minutes away from the beach i think, as other clients were stepping into the office with sand on their feet

"vacation trip"
Amy M, 02 Novembre 2016

We have stayed at this hotel for the past three years when we are on our California road trip and every time it's been delightful! The rooms are updated and clean and the beds are very comfortable. The breakfast options are numerous and the location is very close to the beach and shopping. Last but not least I must mention that the front desk staff, especially Monique, are always friendly and willing to help with whatever you need.

"Great Stay! Wonderful Service and Close to the Beach"
socalsoul2016, 29 Octobre 2016

This Best Western has spacious, immaculately clean rooms, comfy beds and is relatively quiet at night. The buffet breakfast is nice. There is a very nice pool, too. Service is excellent. The staff go out of their way to accommodate you. The cleaning service is excellent. (Maria was particularly helpful.) This hotel is within easy walking distance of the beach and pier, as well as the historic downtown district.

"don't judge a book by it's cover"
hart13, 23 Octobre 2016

From the outside this hotel looks a little drab. The rooms have been completely remodeled and are really nice. We had a double queen (that was all that was left). My only criticism is it did not have a comfortable chair. There were 2 desk chairs. It was clean...roomy..and had a good breakfast. Walking distance to the beach and downtown. Lots of good restaurants, coffee and shopping. Did not hear any traffic noise or the trains that is close by. I highly recommend this hotel.

"Good value"
iacmiller, 20 Octobre 2016

Needed a place to stay for one night while visiting. This hotel has recently been refurbished, new bathrooms, porcelain floor riles, new Samsung TV. good value, breakfast offered the usual choices, waffles, yogurt, hot/cold cereal, scrambled eggs, sausage links & patties. variety of bread items, fresh fruit & of course coffee, Rooms had refridgerator, microwave, & coffee maker.

"Second Visit - better than before"
Ken H, 18 Octobre 2016

This is the second time that we have stayed at this property, which has undergone some renovations since we last visited - the rooms are brighter and better equipped, and generally more pleasant all around. All areas seem to have been targeted in the refurbishment, including the lobby and breakfast area - again, its a welcome improvement. Not a bad location - a short walk to Ventura Pier and there are other places to eat and drink nearby.

"Customer service training needed!"
CaroleLeGrice, 17 Octobre 2016

The lady on reception needs a bit of customer service training as does the lady looking after breakfast. We were not sure we were in the correct place and asked the receptionist. Without looking up she said "That's what it says on my badge". Another customer asked her if there was a bar and she didn't even respond. We went to breakfast half an hour before the end of service but everything was already being cleared away. We asked the lady if there was any more hot food and she just said "I have sausages" and walked away. She didn't ask if we would like some or even crack a smile! She looked like she was completely bored and would have preferred to be somewhere else.

"Good price for good quality, just needs a few things"
DiverScientist, 17 Octobre 2016

Spent 6 days in Ventura. Checked out a lot of hotel options. This BW seemed like the best option because so many have some negative comments. We got a second floor King room near the front. The room was very spacious, and had a nice divider between the bed area and the bath with a nice lighted dressing table, coffee maker, hair dryer, microwave and mini-fridge. We were very comfortable in this room, and it was very quiet with a comfortable bed. Note there is no elevator. The Wifi worked well. They have a free breakfast every morning, that is pretty much the same every day. Cereals, fresh waffles, scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, refries, breads, juices, milk, coffee, yogurt. You can live on it but no variety so we went out some mornings to get an omelet or something different. We had some issues with the sink and bath draining, they fixed the sink but not quite on the bath. The showers have restricters and put out a good spray, but there is not a lot of water to rinse out all the nooks and crannies. My one real complaint is that they need to do a better job of vacuuming the carpet. I would pad around the room in the AM for maybe a few hours, and then when I stepped into the tub would leave dirty foot prints. Room smelled fine, just didn't need a sign of a dirty carpet. The staff was Okay, not terribly friendly, but they were always available. this hotel is walkable to the shopping downtown (2 blocks) and the beach (0.4 mi). There are other options in the area, but based on our local intel this one was the least likely to disappoint us, and that was pretty much the outcome. Like I said, not a lot of choices in Ventura that are near the action. Free parking, quiet, and a good price.

"Review of Best Western in Ventura CA"
christinewA3241MB, 13 Octobre 2016

Excellent experience. Friendly young woman checked us in and answered our questions well. The room was attractive, the bed was comfortable and the amenities were fine. Breakfast was good for the "free" type you get in hotels.

"Enjoyed our Stay"
Allan G, 12 Octobre 2016

The Best Western Plus does not look very inviting from the outside, but the room was recently remodeled and clean. We did not hear any noise in the room even-though we would close to route 101. And the best part for us it that it is in walking distance to some of the interesting sites in Ventura. We enjoyed walking downtown and some of the restaurants close by. We found the complimentary breakfast on par with other motels in the price range.

"Fun weekend in Ventura"
Lrnr323, 12 Octobre 2016

A friend and I went up to Ventura for the Scottish Highland games, and we stayed at the Best Western Plus Inn of Ventura. The room was very nice and looked like it had been remodeled recently. It was very clean and the beds were pretty comfortable. The cable worked well and there were tons of stations not just a few like in most rooms. The free breakfast had lots of choices and was good. It was close enough to the beach that we were able to walk over and out on the pier. I would stay here again.

"Adequate"
Tonypicc01, 11 Octobre 2016

Sadly, an adequate Best Western Plus. Fairly run down, gives off a "low rent" vibe both inside and out. What little interaction we had with the staff was fine, breakfast was fairly limited, and, having stayed in other "plus" hotels throughout the country, this stay was disappointing. No carpets, smallish room, though clean, lacked any sense of this place being a "plus" hotel. Suitable for a one night stay at best. Hard to believe it was rated #2 in Ventura, though I haven't read the reviews on the other places.

"Surprising Experience"
TMERIC, 09 Octobre 2016

I arrived in the evening to the hotel and very much surprised by functionality and comfort of the room. Though the hotel is not far from highway , we had a great silence in the room. Free breakfast was also enjoyable.

"Nice Surprise"
Ronald W, 06 Octobre 2016

This was my first stay at this facility and I was very pleased. It was very easy on and off the freeway, and quiet. The room was updated and very clean even though the facility itself looked a bit dated. The breakfast was hot and satisfying and the staff very nice and helpful.

"Two and a Half, Maybe"
GoodGateau, 05 Octobre 2016

I stayed here as part of a three night road trip with my two young children from Northern Oregon to Southern California. I'm a rewards member so the points are worth collecting, but this hotel was not worth the stay. I agree that they are understaffed. While the woman working the front desk was definitely nice, she seemed stressed. I ended up having to ask for her help a couple times and while she was as helpful as the situation allowed her to be, she couldn't actually fix my problems. Our air conditioning did not work. This has been a one hundred degree day in Ventura. Luckily I travel with a small fan because very few hotels have a fan only option on their thermostat. Our room would have been unbearable without it, and even with my fan it was still very hot. She offered us a different room but it had two double beds, because I'm alone with my small kids they sleep with me and this just would not work. I considered trying, but it was already very late and they had no luggage carts so I had no easy way to get my stuff to the room on the other side of the parking lot. So, the woman offered to have the next employee who was coming in to look at it, because he was a man and might know how to fix it. I don't think his being a man automatically qualifies him, but she did understand that I wasn't comfortable with the situation (again, woman alone... blah blah). So we slept in a room with no air conditioning, and kept the window closed because of road noise. Also, it's a good thing I'm not conniving or mischievous, and that my kids are still extremely short: the electrical panel for the entire building my room was in, as well as all the pool equipment was hanging open on the wall. I know how to use these, and was very uncomfortable with it being open. I didn't want there to be an accident or have myself be blamed for any weirdness. However when I asked the woman to lock it, she merely closed it. It popped right back open... I just thought this was very careless of the hotel in general. Lastly, I have never worn shoes in a hotel room. Ever. Here though, I did not take them off. I lined the bathroom floor with towels (which killed me because of the waste for washing- drought) because I was constantly washing my kids feet. I'm not one to exaggerate but I would absolutely call it gross. They wanted to color in their books on the floor, but I couldn't allow it. Their feet were literally black. I didn't have the breakfast, but it's nice that they offer it. All in all, I would not stay here again and I would not recommend it. I'm sorry to say that too because it's just so easy to stick with Best Western usually. This place just is not worth it.

"Excellent at a great rate ! Outside in remodel but rooms are immaculate ! Free Breakfast !"
hadenusc, 04 Octobre 2016

I was blown away at the cleanliness of the rooms. They are completely remodeled. We stayed in room 203. Quiet and everything you need. Mini- Refrigerator, Microwave and free REAL breakfast in AM. The feeling when you drive up is a older hotel. But that is the outside which is in remodel. The rooms are great for a great price. Someone below said they spent $235 for a room and it was not clean ? WRONG HOTEL ! The whole place has new interior remodeled rooms. And NO ROOM cost 235 a night ! I found that weird ? The location is in old Ventura but in walking distance to the beach. Great fish tacos joint restaurant just a 1 min walk. Popular with locals. If your on a budget and want a clean nice room with a courteous front office. This is great place for a weekend stay. Get a double room if you have a couple kids etc. And save. Don't be fooled by old exterior. Internally the rooms are nice. My wife and I will return for sure !

"Excellent value"
50Beaches, 02 Octobre 2016

We booked on booking.com and were pleased when we got a great clean room that is newly renovated and a good breakfast in the morning. We both felt good staying there. The beds were comfy, good linen and we left feeling satisfied. There is a great taco place 2 min walk from here called Spencer McKenzies which is a must try. I would definitely stay here again and recommend this place.

"Ugh"
MarnieBurlington, 01 Octobre 2016

Got here late after a gruelling 12 hour drive from San Francisco. Checked in to room. Asked where we could get something to eat. Misdirected us so we tried to order pizza from the food and phone didn't work. Had to get that sorted it. Kept shoes on as I was concerned about the cleanliness. We have stayed in a lot of places and some not so good, but the not so good didn't cost us $235.00 for the night. Would not recommend or stay here again.

"great overnight stay"
myitshot, 30 Septembre 2016

Stayed one night only whilst travelling south from Monterey. Helpful evening staff (Alice) and problem with a/c resolved promptly and in person. Couldn't ask for better. Nice breakfast with a good choice of hot and cold. Easily located off the freeway.

"They need more help"
Debbie M, 29 Septembre 2016

The hotel looks older but has been redone. Room was fine. Location was good but at 2:30 in the afternoon they didn't have any rooms ready for check-in. The front desk clerk was making snarky comments about having to do 20 things at once and when she called a guy to come and help she was snarky about him too. She also answered the phone and then told the other person that the person had called 5 times already about early check-in. Perhaps they should hire some more maids so they have rooms ready and keep comments to themselves.

"Best Western Ventura"
Howard M, 24 Septembre 2016

Very attractive and comfortable. Staff were very good and helpful. The rooms have been updated really, really well, and the lobby area is also up to snuff. Overall, a very comfortable experience, especially for casual and international travelers.

"The Twins 60th"
SleepyNKat, 15 Septembre 2016

Stay here overnight after my wife's twin sisters 60th Birthday party at The Tavern We checked the rates on tripadvisor for comparable hotels. We have stayed here before and were always pleased and it was close to the venue and other attractions, shops, pier,& beach.

"Well Appointed Room!"
MisterMVA, 10 Septembre 2016

Wanted to stay somewhere close to the ocean in Ventura and settled on the Best Western because of it's close proximity to the Ventura pier. There is a Vagabond Inn and a Country Inn and Suites close by and from the outside they all look about the same. We settled on the Best Western because we perceived the rooms to be much better and we were not disappointed -- very clean and well furnished and comfortable. No views here thought and the outside of the hotel doesn't look all that enticing. We were able to easily walk to the pier twice and we also walked to a very nice downtown area with lots of shops and restaurants. There is an excellent place for fish tacos right next door too. Breakfast was a sort of standard Best Western breakfast - eggs, sausage, bagels, coffee, etc. Very pleased. Oh, there was quite a lot of nice from the nearby freeway and street but when we closed the door to the room we couldn't hear any of it.

"Great place walk to beach"
Mum2Two-92, 08 Septembre 2016

Just love how the owners have taken an old 50's motor inn and turned it into a very comfortable chic contemporary and comfortable hotel. Love how quiet the rooms were, even with 101 right behind it. Wonderful night's sleep. Will be using it again. Plenty of good restaurants walking distance. Close to the beach.

"Noisy and uncomfortable beds"
Lisa S, 07 Septembre 2016

The people are friendly and the service is great but the beds were awful. We have stayed here every year for the surf contest for 5 years and the beds were fine. This year they remodeled and changed the mattresses, they are hard and noisy. If you need a good nights sleep you will need to go elsewhere.

"AWESOME BW Property near the Beach!!!"
Johnson0107, 23 Août 2016

We stayed here because we were attending a wedding in Carpinteria. We had reservations, which was a good thing due to a bike rally along the coast that weekend. I called the day before to ensure we would be able to check in early so we could change for the wedding. When I called, the gal I talked to couldn't find our reservation, which caused a mild panic attack. Fortunately, I had the confirmation saved in my BW account and she found it. She then told me that she wasn't sure if our rooms would be ready at 3 p.m. (which was my request) since check-in time wasn't till 4 p.m. I asked for a manager and was transferred to Carlos, who assured me that at least one room would be available to us. Upon arrival, there was one room ready and we went to unload and get ready. while we were unloading, an employee (didn't catch his name) came to check if our other room was ready, which is was! WHOO HOO! We were able to get ready and get to the wedding on time. The rooms were very comfy! My daughter especially enjoyed the area where she could sit & get her make-up on & curl her hair. The internet worked very well. The hot breakfast had many varieties of food. We will definitely stay here again!!!

"Good stop over night "
edmund b, 16 Août 2016

We were heading to the channel island early in the morning so needed somewhere to stay the night in Ventura, the place had a classic motel look to it and the room was very comfortable and clean. Break fast a little disappointing. Reception well polite and easy to deal with.

"Arrived at 1 AM, had a reservation made already"
Suzy H, 11 Août 2016

The room was just what we needed after a 16 hour drive from Crescent City due many road constructions and traffic delays but their was this wide awake sweet desk girl named Maleeya who We will NEVER forget that made us feel like family!! Thank you Maleeya !!! The room was clean, bed and shower fabulous, and the breakfast decent !! Parking is a little small especially since we were in a truck.

"oldie but goodie"
LAURA B, 11 Août 2016

Dated property but they have improved some areas. Mainly the rooms have wood/laminate floors which is a HUGE plus over icky carpet. The A/C units are in an awkward spot making the area near the bathroom freezing while taking a long time for the rest of the room to cool down. Location is good for walking everywhere and we always enjoy eating at the Vagabond restaurant next door.

"Mrs. Nameche"
Lisa M, 06 Août 2016

Our recent stay at the Great Western Plus Inn of Ventura began uneventful , but when we entered the room I was so pleased with the decor, cleanliness and layout of the room. When morning arrived, I wanted to sleep in, even knowing that I would miss the hot breakfast, but I work so hard throughout the week I needed the extra sleep. I was so very happy to see that the staff left out the bagels, bread, coffee, juice and cereal. Yay!!! We were ready to venture out when my sister-in-law commented that she didn't believe her car would make the drive to our next destination, Best Western Plus in Pismo...the front clerk, Cindy suggested we leaver her car at the hotel until we returned Sunday night! She said that she would personally watch over it!! ***** 5 stars guys. You're the best! Lisa Nameche

"A Pleasant Stay"
Lee L, 06 Août 2016

Staff was helpful and courteous. Room was clean and functional; A/C was quiet and effective. Unlike other properties, this was the best available since enjoyed being closer to downtown but within easy walking distance of the beach.

"Nice place to stay for weekend getaway"
vonscutie, 05 Août 2016

We love this hotel because its proximity to all the fun downtown. The rooms are always clean and well taken care of. They were having some renovations done while we were there, but that did not deter from our trip at all.

"Good location "
Ajb1708, 04 Août 2016

Nice hotel. Refurbished room. Very clean. Nice pool. Easy walk to restaurants and beach. Good free breakfast. Easy parking. Free wifi. Staff are helpful. This hotel will be wonderful when it is finished. Vending machine well stocked. Good ice machine.

"This is it—Great location, service, and value. You can easily begin or end each day at the beach!"
BenThereQuest, 31 Juillet 2016

I've stayed twice, both visits in July. Channeling Peter Jennings, I now report that this Best Western has: - A fantastic location. Walk just a couple of blocks to the beach, surfing, and the Ventura wharf, as well as to the heart of a cute downtown (cafes, a brewery, the library, folksy boutiques, etc. There's also a Starbucks in case you're a franchise fanatic, unlike me.) Walk only 1 block to the city park, or to a Mexican restaurant that serves fantastic fish tacos and burritos—Spencer Makenzie's. Even Enterprise rent-a-car is just a few blocks away. Also, if you want to catch your own dinner, I saw a fisherman on the wharf reel in a 2+foot halibut. - Excellent customer service. Everyone—housekeepers, maintenance staff, desk clerks, breakfast staff, etc.—makes a personal effort and seems to take pride in giving guests a great customer experience. - A great value. Compared to the competition, this motel is well-priced for its nicely appointed rooms and facility, cleanliness, and amenities (pool, free WiFi, ice machine that works well, sunsets off the balconies, breakfast room, etc.), plus its fantastic location and service. The rooms's walls are well insulated so you hear little from outside or neighboring rooms. Like other hotels, rates jump for the high season and special events. Best to book in advance; they often sell out. The only downside for this motel is that trains run several time a day near the south end of the building. You can easily mitigate the train noise by getting a room at the north end, masking the sound by running the air conditioner, and/or bringing good sleep earplugs. Note that there's a no-smoking (anywhere on the property) policy here. Personally I consider that a big plus. In any event, you can get plenty of fresh air, for free, at the nearby beach.

"Clean and comfortable"
battman124, 28 Juillet 2016

Second stay at this property. This time was upgraded to a King Bed room with ocean view. Very nice amenities (ductless a/c and recent renovations) however this room was right next to the railroad tracks and several passing trains shook the bed. I did not have a problem, but something to consider if your'e a light sleeper. Short walk to several restaurants including a old school coffee shop next door.

"Close to ocean"
Grandpa12, 27 Juillet 2016

Discovered the lovely Ventura shoreline while waiting for our room to be ready. Close enough to walk to from the hotel. Excellent eating places on the beach. Looks like there are extensive renovations going on, being upgraded, hence the plain appearance on the outside. Location was close enough to walk to the downtown area.

"Very Nice"
Jessie H, 26 Juillet 2016

First of all the welcome that the clerk gave me as I walked in was very nice and friendly. Our room was very clean. and what my girls liked most was that the blow dryer was in the dressing area and not in the toilet. And they really liked that there was plenty of "mirror" for them to put on their makeup and check out their outfits.....girls will be girls....and they loved the fact that we were just a few blocks from main street for shopping and eating....

"Nice room for a two night stay"
ThePurpleProfessor, 25 Juillet 2016

We were quite satisfied with our ordinary but clean and comfortable room. The queen size bed was quite adequate.Our only complaint was that the WIFI kept going on and off though the computers in the hotel lobby were always available.

"Great Hote in Ventura"
Snapsofus, 18 Juillet 2016

Great location. Clean well appointed rooms with fridge and microwave. It was near the train tracks and frreeway but noise did not disturb sleep. Walk to downtown for dinner. We ate at Lure Fish House which was excellent. Great breakfast. Super value.

"Great quality for less"
nyazeri, 13 Juillet 2016

We needed a decent affordable hotel for 1 night not far from Santa Barbara. This hotel was perfect for the location, price and quality. Even though from outside it may look like a motel I was pleasantly surprised at how clean and spacious the room was inside. The staff was very helpful and courteous.

"Good Value and Services"
houseLaPalma, 13 Juillet 2016

This hotel is one best place to stay when visiting Ventura. The room is quiet and clean. The A/C system is the new ductless type which is quiet. The breakfast is good. It locates a short distance to the beach and the pier.

"Below "Best Western" standard"
Dusty F, 12 Juillet 2016

Hot tub/spa out of service. Pool needed service. Un-carpeted rooms. Decent location in Ventura. Decent food within walking distance. Seems a bit dated to most of my Best Western hotel stays. Staff was friendly. Would probably look for different hotel if I was to visit that area again.

"Great location and clean rooms"
Teela H, 08 Juillet 2016

We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting family over the 4th of July weekend. The hotel was conveniently located to the beach, freeway and main street with plenty of bars and restaurants. The rooms appear to have been recently remodeled and were clean. Breakfast was decent for being free. It was the typical Best Western breakfast of cereal, bagels, waffles etc. and I appreciated that they still had food even when it was close to breakfast ending. The negatives: The pillows and bed were not very comfortable, but at this price point I expected that. Also, it was noisy. We were located by the stairwell and could hear people coming and going throughout the night and early morning. The hotel options in Ventura are somewhat limited and we walked by some of the other hotels and I thought the Best Western was the better of the options (at least near the beach). I would stay here again if I wanted to stay in Ventura.

"I really wanted to like it..."
Audrey W, 07 Juillet 2016

I really wanted to like this hotel. Unfortunately, wishing doesn't always make it so. The positives: *Newly Remodeled *Full breakfast *two blocks from the beach The negatives: *I found the staff to be unfriendly and less than knowledgeable about the beaches *The room was TINY *the mattress was over-firm *the pillows were horrible - I barely slept and woke up with my head and body aching *No elevator *No king bed rooms on the 1st floor *hot tub unavailable for the foreseeable future *when I checked in the room reeked of bleach - I had to air it out I would recommend this hotel if your only interested in location. If you plan to spend any time in the room I'd look for something a little bigger. And bring your own pillows!

"Ok for a pit stop"
Paisley P, 06 Juillet 2016

Stayed here for one night with my boyfriend on our way to San Diego from SF. It was old, and nothing special but fine for a night I guess. Lady working front desk was really nice. However bed was really uncomfortable. We stopped by the breakfast in the morning. It didn't look very good so we decided to skip. All hotels are overpriced on the coast in the summer so we didn't really have an option. Probably wouldn't stay here again though.

"Great location when going to the Channel Islands."
Adele E, 05 Juillet 2016

The staff at this hotel was kind and helpful. There was easy access from the freeway. Proximity to any number of restaurants for dinner, as well as to the promenade which was lovely, was a real bonus! Although there was construction happening in the parking lot, we were given a newly renovated room as a kind gesture kind of to compensate for that. That's good business in my books! The beds and pillows were so comfortable. The room was clean and fresh. The only thing that was a little annoying was the work going on in the parking lot. It made parking a little more difficult and it was a little noisey when we arrived....but that subsided later in the evening. I'm sure the construction won't last long. I'd certainly not let it deter me from staying here again.

"This is a motel and not a hotel or inn - Below Best Western standards"
Mihran B, 02 Juillet 2016

The hotel is going through renovations and will be much better when it's done but for now, I would skip this place. We paid $135 a night for basically a motel. We booked two rooms. One of the rooms had just been renovated and smelled terrible. We mentioned it several times and their answer was they knew about it. Housekeeping was not able to address the smell and only after complaining at checkout did they discount us $20 for the room. The pool faces the parking lot and is unappealing. Check in is at 4pm rather than the standard 3pm Pluses: Good location near Main Street and the waterfront Excellent air conditioning

"Nice Stay"
Marcel P, 01 Juillet 2016

Really enjoyed our stay here. Was welcomed by Alice at the front desk. She and the other front desk attendant were friendly and extremely nice. Rooms were remodeled and really comfortable. Boyfriend and I both enjoyed breakfast. Make sure you tip the breakfast attendant! Many guest left their tables a mess, probably thinking it was full service breakfast, but forgot to tip her. The train passed by once the entire stay, but it was actually kinda cool hearing a local train pass through. The hotel is located near everything and the parking is safe and overnight staff made sure our vehicles were ok. We usually stay at Starwood Hotels, but they were overbooked. I would say this property is very very accommodating. Housekeeper also remembered our names and she always greeted us when we returned to the hotel. Overall, we would definitely stay here again and thank the staff for a nice trip.

"Clean & Comfortable."
Joey C, 30 Juin 2016

This is a great hotel in a safe location with easy freeway access. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff are friendly. The rooms are slightly smaller than most, but it's a perfect hotel for my business trips to Ventura County and the price is always great!

"Nice Ann comfortable"
Theresa M, 25 Juin 2016

We stayed overnight prior to going on a kayaking trip at the Channel Islands. Very clean, roomy, and comfortable room. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Was in a great location and close to the beach. Breakfast doesn't start to seven but the staff made arrangements so we could eat earlier since we had to leave by six for our trip.

"Great Value!"
jennifersM254IL, 20 Juin 2016

This Best Western was a clean hotel with comfortable beds. The helpful staff made check in easy and suggested great places to eat. The Continental Breakfast had good options and the dining room was also clean. This hotel was a good price for the area and quality. Easy to walk to restaurants and bars but was still quiet.

"Does staff have smile muscles??"
Jerome S, 15 Juin 2016

Never saw desk staff with a smile. I wonder if my patronage was appreciated? Desk people usually acknowledge a person who enters and approaches, even if they are busy on the phone. Perhaps a mystery shopping experience can reveal & then result in retraining staff.

"Great Stay"
Anel D, 13 Juin 2016

I really enjoyed my stay there and will be booking with them again. I felt very safe in their property as well as leaving my car in the parking lot. The staff was friendly, the room was clean, and the breakfast was really good.

"BW Plus-Ventura Inn"
KSSwn, 12 Juin 2016

Hotel in downtown area. Easy access to everything I wanted. Ovearall clean and quiet and safe stay. Breakfast was not remarkable but OK.The room had wooden floor that I liked. The bed was very comfortable. Parking just outside the room. Good value for the money. Will recommend!

"Perfect Location - Nice Hotel"
Denise H, 31 Mai 2016

I chose this spot for the ability to walk around down town without having to drive – it was perfect! It is perfectly located between the beach and downtown. We could see the beach from our window, which was a nice bonus! We could walk everywhere we needed to walk. A tiny bit pricey, but it was a Holiday weekend and also happened to be the weekend of the marathon. Breakfast was nice, but they are a pretty slow to refill – in fact, it never did get refilled a couple of times were there. Breakfast was eggs, sausage or bacon, make your own waffles, cereal, yogurt, small selection of pastries – very decent. The room was quite nice, no complaints about the room at all. We were not able to properly access the wi-fi.

"Great Hotel"
Wendy H, 31 Mai 2016

I have stayed at this Best Western on numerous occasions and from the outside it looks like "vintage 60's." The rooms have been completely redone and it is as nice as any other hotel at this price level. I would recommend this hotel and only one pointer is to request the room away from the railroad tracks.

"The Death of the Best Western Brand"
Terri S, 29 Mai 2016

I am very disappointed with this property. I have always trusted the Best Western Brand. However, after this experience I must say that the brand has lost its gloss. Now more of a Motel. I went to enjoy myself and I could not get out of this place fast enough. It was not as advertised and there were dirty wash clothes hanging in the bath enclosure. I took my kids and left without even taking a shower. The door lock was broken and required the staff to open, the advertised Jacuzzi did not work. I had my grandsons for the weekend and it was not at all the hotel experience we have enjoyed at Best Western in the past. This property in Ventura is a joke. There was nothing nice about it.

"Very Nice - currently under construction"
Joey C, 28 Mai 2016

I love the white bedding (so I know it's clean!) and the wood floors (I hate walking barefoot on hotel carpet.) The water pressure in the shower was great and the bed was comfy. This hotel was under construction during my stay, but there was no noise in the early morning or late evening. The location of the hotel is perfect. Within a couple blocks of downtown and 1 block from an easy-on, easy-off freeway access.

"Good option in Ventura"
LeilaBrum, 27 Mai 2016

Rooms are spacious and clean. Swimming pool is of a decent size. Breakfast area is also nice and the variety of items offered is good. Area outside and some rooms were undergoing some renovations, which denotes care with their customers. Good location near restaurants and the beach.

"Choose another hotel"
Roberta S, 24 Mai 2016

This property in overpriced. under construction, with few parking spots. Vehicles were double parked and illegally parked, thus is was treacherous to navigate the parking lot.The "free" breakfast was surrounded in filth. The bed was horribly hard, and the train noise was unbearable.

"good rating"
Breezy22Ny, 22 Mai 2016

The rooms are very clean. The bathrooms are new and clean.. the staff there are helpful and polite, very professional. The only thing i have to say negative is that i got wireless, but the internet was a pain in the neck to get and keep on. I have stayed there many times and will continue to do so.

"Clean, quiet, good service"
Mugsy001, 21 Mai 2016

Clean, quiet room. Didn't hear any trains others have mentioned. Close to Ventura Boardwalk and 101 access. We didn't try the complimentary breakfast. Bathroom was nice and clean. Bed was comfortable.

"Very Enjoyable Stay"
Randy B, 20 Mai 2016

Carlos: I have stayed at your Best western Motel several times in the past. I stayed last month at your Motel and I was very surprised that you have re-done the rooms to make them nicer.....Thank You very much! I will tell other people in my company that this is an older Best Western but they have upgraded the complete Motel... Keep up the great work.. I would also like to give the lady at the front desk a very nice review. Her name is Leticia Barcelona. She was very friendly and nice to every person that came in to the lobby. I was waiting in the lobby for my partner to arrive; over a half and hour. She went out of her way to make sure that I was OK; and if I needed anything from the Motel. Several couples came in and ask questions about where to eat and what to see in the area. Leticia was very helpful to those people and you could tell it in their Thanks to her for her help. Leticia is my idea of a perfect person to have on the Front Desk greeting your guest. Friendly, Courteous, Helpful, Pleasant, just an overall Great Person...You should be very grateful to have her as an employee..........Could you past this unto her for me..... I will certainly stay at your Motel in the future stays in the area.

"loved it!"
Jeanette G, 20 Mai 2016

this is a great little hotel. you can walk to dinner, shopping and beach! rooms are newly remodeled and very nice. staff was very helpful with directions and dinner suggestions. the breakfast they set up is fabulous! love the refried beans! will stay here again for sure!

"Satisfied"
Scubascat, 19 Mai 2016

Got what I payed for. Usually book best western because I like what I get. The room was nice and clean but smelled a bit weird. Also there were workers outside making a bit too much noises. Overall I think it was OK.

"Great Location. Very Noisy"
Anettemarie55, 16 Mai 2016

This hotel is next to the train and was under a remodel was underway during our stay. The room was average, the staff was fine, the breakfast was average. The bed and location to downtown was excellent.

"Nice face lift but..."
Mike_TheRainKing, 15 Mai 2016

Checked into BW while it was under renovation. My room was recently remodeled and very nicely done. Brand new and very clean. They put a lot of effort into the rooms and it shows. My room however had a fatal flaw. The bathroom sink had so much pressure it would spray you. The shower pressure was dismal. Would definitely preferred lower sink pressure and more shower pressure. Other than that a great stay. Very convenient location for local shopping and dining.

"Trip to Santa Barbara"
Jeff H, 15 Mai 2016

I stayed here on the way back from a business trip to Santa Barbara, Planned to stay 1 night but ended up staying 2 nights. Nice quite hotel, comfortable bed, nice staff, if your in the area this is the place to stay at and have a good nights sleep. Enjoy.

"Great hotel & great staff! "
Ms. Jeri H, 11 Mai 2016

I stayed there with my daughter one night, the hotel is being renovated and the rooms are beautifully done! The front desk staff, Monique & Luciana were especially nice & friendly! It's a great little off the highway hotel! The lobby, rooms and the grounds were very clean!

"Awesome place! "
Cottoncandy661, 09 Mai 2016

Everything about this place was just fine for a one night stay in Ventura.. Room had just been updated, everything in the room was new and very clean..The bed was so comfy and no I didn't hear that train as loud as some other reviews had mention. I can't say enough nice things about the Leticia the desk clerk there, she was just so nice and so helpful.. So glad we choose this place.. We will back for sure..

"Victim of circumstance"
Jamie O, 09 Mai 2016

Front desk help was polite and adept. The property was under construction which was unfortunate. I wasn't told that when I made my reservation and the property was filthy as a result. My room was literally the first room in the construction zone so I had a view of dirt, fencing and caution tape. There was no discount offered and frankly, considering the mess the property was in, the rate was double what it should have been. Also, it was a non-smoking property but apparently someone failed to mention that to the construction workers. The room itself was clean and functional but I was disappointed that the rate was so high to stay in a construction zone. I would consider staying again when the renovations are complete but not again for that price while it's still a filthy mess.

"Not the best example of a Best Western"
bfradyfsmith, 09 Mai 2016

The bottom floors were under construction the place was a mess. I would give it at least 6 months if you plan to stay here and call first to make sure they are finished. The front desk folks were very nice.

"Great people, nice hotel!"
Lev U, 07 Mai 2016

We stayed at this hotel a few weeks ago. The rooms were clean, reception was nice, it was a great stop on our way to San Francisco. My wife forgot her diamond earrings on the night stand and I called them a day later. The cleaning person, Juana, found them and gave them to reception. I wanted to truly thank her for finding them, and for Monique and Anthony who coordinated about sending it back to us in Canada. We really appreciate their efforts to get them back to us quickly. We had a great stay, and I would gladly recommend this place to anyone traveling to LA or SF. Thank you again, you guys are great!!!

"construction site"
williamhK7128MI, 06 Mai 2016

I understand that motels must renovate, but guests should not pay the price. The parking courtyard in the middle was a construction site, very bad for parking and entering/exiting the room. We were not told in advance. A very bad surprise. The room itself, ignoring the construction view, was good.

"Nice overnighter"
blduke427, 01 Mai 2016

Stayed here just for a quick over night trip in Ventura. I was a smidge concerned when we pulled up because it looks a bit more casual than I was expecting. Hadn't been informed that the hotel was undergoing a major renovation. Big roll off dumpsters and construction fencing in the parking lot. :/. Didn't impact the rooms we were in though. Our rooms had already been upgraded and were very nice. They were working on the lower floors but there was no noise problems at all. The reason for the four stars is because we were there with a large group in 3 rooms. Grandma/grandpa, my family and then my sisters family. We asked if we could have rooms near each other and they couldn't/wouldn't accommodate that request even though there were multiple empty rooms together. That was a bit of a bummer but everything else was great. Would stay here again when in the area.

"What a Surprise!"
Alison B, 22 Avril 2016

When I arrived at this hotel I was appalled, as the outside was old and dingy. Boy was I surprised. The staff checking me in was courteous, friendly, and helpful. The room was comparable to that of a Marriott! It was beautifully decorated, and newly remodeled. I found out that the outside is currently under renovation. I would DEFINITELY stay at the gem again!

"Great Location"
kpm45, 19 Avril 2016

We had traveled all day long and were tired. We pulled into the parking lot, and I thought, oh crud construction, noise. We checked in. The staff were very nice and apoligized for the noise, but it will stop soon. When we got to our room, we were pleasantly surprised. The room was spotless and large. The beds were comfortable. A little bit better than average breakfast in the morning. The coffee was actually good!

"Work in progress"
Manuel A, 18 Avril 2016

They are in the middle of doing some major remodeling, so there's a lot of durt and dust due to the work being done. I'm sure that everything will be better when the work is completed. I liked what they have done so far. There is a railroad right behind the property, and the trains sound their horns when they pass. everything was fresh and new, but the matress was a little soft for my liking.

"Great location, reaonably priced, large rooms"
parksvisitor, 11 Avril 2016

When we pulled in I was a little concerned about the place as they were doing some remodeling and it is right on Thompson, or business 101. However once we entered our room we were very happy. We were there for four nights, so the large size and space to spread out was definitely needed. The refrigerator was good sized, but lacked a freezer, and the microwave was put to use as well. Everything in the room was clean and in excellent shape. It's location couldn't have been better. It is easy walking distance from both downtown and the ocean. We did a walking tour of the mission and the old buildings and other sights, and walked to dinner every night. The only time we drove was to go to the grocery store or the harbor/marina. We didn't get any noise at night from the road or the train, although I did hear the train a couple of times in the afternoon. The lobby was immaculate with guest computers and a very nice indoor/outdoor breakfast area. The staff was also very helpful and courteous. My only complaint is that there were no pepper shakers on the breakfast tables, and the one or two pepper grinders that were placed by the food in the morning had managed to disappear completely by our last morning there.

"Best Western Ventura CA"
Tonya B, 11 Avril 2016

It was absolutely perfect Beautiful remodeled rooms, very friendly and helpful staff. Best nights sleep I have had in months on the new comfortable beds. Couldn't get any better. Definitely will stay there again next trip to Ventura. Oh and prices were amazing.

"Owner"
tshreveman, 09 Avril 2016

I was not disappointed in the room. The hotel is under renovation. When completed, I will return to enjoy the area. The breakfast was good and plenty of selections. More times then not I have been disappointed with my accommodations but this hotel wasn't bad

"Seems like a beat up hotel not up to Best Western standards"
trishthedish100, 07 Avril 2016

Currently staying in this hotel and not loving it. The property has a run-down urban feel, jammed parking lot, sketchy people milling about and not a very pleasing exterior. There is major construction going on, starting at 8 am every morning. Train noise is quite loud, so obviously windows are not thick or sound-proof. Staff at the front desk seem nice, but not very with it and come off as overwhelmed by any questions. My room is small and rather dark with stained carpeting. However, it looks clean otherwise. The lobby has been redone and has been designed to look mid-century modern and nice, but the rest of the building has not caught up. Pool is small, uninviting and in the middle of a concrete parking lot off a busy main street. I would not be likely to stay here again. Depressing!

"Sleepless in Ventura"
Michele B, 05 Avril 2016

After driving almost 5 hrs from home, I need a place to stay for the night. This place was available on my way south. Seemed like a reasonable rate. Clean room, comfortable bed. Exhausted, I was looking forward to sleeping soundly. The sound of the train nearby didn't bother me, but the smoke detector beep at 4:30 a.m. woke me up, so had to disable it in order to make it stop. Finally back to sleep until 8:30 a.m. when jackhammer from construction woke me up again. Peering thru the curtains, daylight revealed the entire back half of the hotel property to be currently under construction. STAFF SHOULD TELL THEIR CUSTOMERS THIS BEFORE BOOKING A ROOM...Without full disclosure, what a dishonest RIP-OFF! The one positive experience I had was meeting a very nice Hispanic family at the breakfast buffet. Save your money and camp along the beach!!

"Work in progess"
Richard W, 04 Avril 2016

Other than remodeling in progress this is a nice place to stay. There are plenty of quality eateries close by and a park across from Hotel. But if You park on Main street be aware of the parking meters, 1 meter for approximately 4 spaces and posted instructions are spread out.

"NIce place to stay, but in the middle of renovation"
Bob K, 27 Mars 2016

This facility is in the middle of a long term renovation / upgrade. Although we were on the back side of the property, closest to the railroad tracks, the only time we heard the trains was daytime. We didn't hear any in the late evening or throughout the night. All the staff was friendly and willing to help with any potential issues. Breakfast was well stocked with the usual fare, but they did have hot eggs and sausage.

"Noise and more Noise"
Mahesh S, 27 Mars 2016

Construction noise(remodeling hotel) and railway line near by making more noise. Then the usual traffic noise. New York is more peaceful. But staff did nothing wrong. They are very friendly. But they don't own this hotel. They just work there.

"Good location, clean room, lots of construction!"
Jen L, 23 Mars 2016

We stayed here for two nights. The room was very clean and comfortable. The hotel is very convenient to the Pier and Main St. Unfortunately our room was right on top of the construction taking place at the hotel. We were woken both mornings with pounding and loud voices. I would definitely stay here again, I just wish they would have given us a heads up that construction would be taking place directly below us.

"HAPPY CUSTOMER REVIEW"
GLADYS A, 21 Mars 2016

I must say that this is one of the most Hospitable Hotels, Very clean and Comfortable rooms. Close access to Beach, Historical Downtown Ventura. I would definitely stay here again and I would totally recommend this Hotel to Everyone.

"Great location, clean room but warning it is under renovation!"
Patty L, 20 Mars 2016

This motel is in a great location to both the downtown area and beach promenade. Our room was clean and updated but a good chunk of the property is under renovation. The pool spa/jacuzzi was out of service and much of the parking lot is cordoned off due to construction debris. The property, when finished, will be nicely updated!

"Best hotel in Ventura county."
elcyberguy, 20 Mars 2016

Love this hotel. The staff is caring and extremely friendly. They really do care and want to make everything possible for the guest to feel comfortable. Special thanks to Monique, Bruno, Carlos, and Alice as they have made my many stays very memorable. I look forward to returning in the near future.

"Good choice being on the road"
heartofstone2016, 18 Mars 2016

Nice location, close to almost everything in the area, friendly staff, quiet despite on main road, cosy rooms. Nice patio to relax. Only the restaurant lacks local touch, but a lot of good places to eat - for dinner and breakfast are in walking distance!

"Great service, good mattress, good size room, under construction did not bother at all."
Maria P, 15 Mars 2016

Got a second floor queen bed extra large room facing the ocean. You could also see the highway and the train passing by to my surprise never noticed the train passing sound but only once at noon. I enjoyed a great night rest. Thanks to the happy crew¡

"Feb. 2016"
BatchCanada, 03 Mars 2016

Was not informed at booking hotel was under construction. All rooms available were on the 2nd floor do to construction. No levator to 2nd flr and no help to carry bags. Room was clean. Only one ice machine at far end of hotel. Breakfast was good with hot entrees.

"Enjoyable stay"
Joseph C, 26 Février 2016

This was a one night stay over then back on the road for us. It was easy to find, near the freeway with easy off and on the 101. The beach is just on the other side of the freeway and what we really enjoyed was finding some very good seafood restaurants near by. Complimentary breakfast was a surprise, a step up from your usual continental breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage and beans...yes beans.

"Not a good deal - way too expensive"
Steve S, 21 Février 2016

Basically an old motel with spruced up room. Half the motel is under going exterior renovation. The surrounding area is right near the freeway and has a run down seedy feeling. The beach is not a pleasant excursion through urban sector and across freeway. Just way too overpriced. I like Best Westerns but felt ripped off here. Definitely not worthy of being a Plus.

"Summer"
readingteach, 20 Février 2016

Love the location and the only downside is, the train that goes behind the hotel! Rooms are old, but well kept and the neighboring Fish taco place and breakfast restaurant are SUPERB! I'd return again!

"Favorate in Ventura"
GaryVanNuysCA, 19 Février 2016

Back again, 2nd time in 5 mos. Location perfect for site seer's, old town Ventura, golfing, fishing or laying out on the beach. Plenty of restaurants from $ to $$$ within walking distants. This hotel will always be our choice when we visit Ventura.

"B-W Inn of Ventura"
Mark R, 19 Février 2016

Beautiful interior design (renovations underway). Mgr. advised they are investing in the Property. Very clean and simple interiors - modern design concepts. Staff was courteous and helpful (I needed a scan to .pdf and I was allowed to help/teach the staff how to scan a Guest's document(s) to a flash drive provided by the Guest).

"Excellent Stay Again and Again"
Dan S, 18 Février 2016

I have stayed at this motel 4 times in the last year and it is the motel I judge all others by. I am very impressed. Every aspect is well done. The rooms have been renovated and are in excellent shape with everything new. Rooms are very clean. Beds are comfortable with nice linens and 4 soft pillows. Nice design of room with vanity and bathroom behind a privacy wall. Fancy toiletries that smell nice. Lots of room on sink counter. Good shower head thats high up with good pressure. The toilet is Toto brand which is the best and not cheap. Refrigerator is quiet and there is a microwave and coffee maker. TV is a big flat screen with a hundred channels. Free wifi is strong and fast. Check-in clerk has always been the same delightful lady with a great sense of humor and always remembers us. Breakfast has eggs, sausages, potatoes, refried beans plus the usual danishes, bagels, cereals, waffles, fruit, juices, coffee, etc. I love parking by the room door. And Ventura is a great town with the Barrel House 101 my favorite restaurant with 100 beers on tap just a block down the street. Have nothing negative to say. Will return often to this motel.

"Emergency trip to California, very comfortable stay."
TexasCityTexas, 17 Février 2016

This was as close to the Community hospital (1.8 miles) that we could get and reasonably priced. We asked for a room for person with disabilities as my mother uses a walker and has some mobility issues and we got a ground floor room near the office; room 103. There is a tub but is does have grab bars so she was able to take a shower; she was just very careful. The room has been updated and we really enjoyed it; there is a microwave and refrig with a separate dressing area that has a table and chair. The beds were comfortable (my hips did not hurt and didn't have to sleep on top of the pillows...yea!). Plenty of plug-ins for devices and free internet - wireless not real fast but good enough. Breakfast was good; the standard eggs, sausage, potatoes but with pinto beans. Also has 2 waffle irons so everyone got there's without a long wait. Plenty of breads, juice and yogurt. There is a good supply of coffee, tea and fruit 24/7. Ice machine and vending machines by our room with water, other drinks and snacks. No smoking in the rooms but there is a comfortable smoking areas with benches by the pool. By the way, the pool is pretty large and has a hot tub though I didn't use it. Note: there is a diner next door at the Vagabond Inn that is really good diner food, reasonably priced; try the chicken fried steak. We ate there every evening. Short walk from our room.

"There Trying"
SteveRutgers, 17 Février 2016

This the second time we stayed here. The front desk staff are still not very friendly. The hotel is under upgrading and was very noisy at 7Am. The hotel is right next to the railroad tracks and the freeway. The breakfast was good and food fresh.

"Excellent Ventura Stay"
Maximilian G, 15 Février 2016

Best Western Plus Inn Ventura is an excellent hotel choice in Ventura. We stayed here for 1 night and greatly enjoyed our stay. The hotel offers free parking, free internet and a decent complimentary Continental Breakfast. While the room is standard sized, the beds were comfortable, and the room was clean. There is an good-sized pool, along with a nice, warm hot tub. But, the best part of this hotel is the location. The hotel has easy access to Highway 101, is 5-10 minutes walking distance to the beach, and is 5-10 minutes walking distance to downtown. Overall, we had a great stay. Although the outside of the hotel didn't look too nice, for the price, we had an excellent stay. Will definitely stay here again when in Ventura. TIP: Do not book this hotel expecting an ocean-view room. Only a small portion of the rooms (~25%) have ocean view.

"Don't Stay Here! No ADA Rooms."
Nancy N, 14 Février 2016

There was a homeless encampment outside my room which had bars on the window like a prison. Homeless men were going thru the dumpsters and old railroad cars. There was trash and they were drinking. I had requested a handicapped room and was told there were none due to construction. The appearance of the whole hotel is awful. The hotel is in disrepair. The price is a rip-off for quality of hotel and room. There was a loud party in the room next to mine which woke me up at 1:00 am. If I could get a refund of $130.03 which I paid for this hotel I would pursue it.

"Compliment"
Joyce T, 01 Février 2016

This hotel was very nice..the exterior needs updating, but the interior room was very nice and clean. We like staying at BW and can see that all are working on the same decor...the bed and bedding was great! They are currently working on the exterior..just outdated. The staff was so nice, breakfast was really good. This location was so convient to downtown and the Harbor Village, we will be back!

"Great Stay!"
Andrew L, 26 Janvier 2016

Carlos is an outstanding General Manager. He made us feel valued and welcome and offered great maps and suggestions for the Ventura area. He warned us about the train noise and offered earplugs, but we did not find the trains to be a problem. Hotel is super convenient to pier and downtown and has nice view rooms available. Our room had been recently remodeled and was very comfortable. Will definitely return!

"Worth the Price!"
JuFrida, 20 Janvier 2016

Truth be told, I usually stay at the Best Western in Carpinteria; however, this Best Western is half the price at just a few miles down the road! I rated it average because it's an old building with the doors right on the sidewalk of the courtyard. I don't especially like hearing much foot traffic outside my door, but the rooms are newly refurbished with all the amenities I need- hair dryer; microwave; computer desk; flat screen TV. For a one or two night stay, it's worth the price. The desk staff is great and the little kitchen for a quick breakfast snack is clean and quaint. This is the perfect spot for a weary traveler who just wants a short stay.

"Good budget hotel"
Mark S, 18 Janvier 2016

This is a good budget hotel that is just a couple of blocks from Main Street in Ventura. They are definitely trying to spruce everything up and make it a lot nicer, with a number of improvements on the docket. The staff is always gracious and accommodating. The breakfast is the same thing, so it needs a little variety, but overall quite filling.

"Excellent"
Eva M, 17 Janvier 2016

Oscar and Esperanza were very accommodating. Especially Oscar. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Oscar helped us carry our bags to our room since we both had shoulder problems and were struggling to carry our bags upstairs. He was there to help us bring the bags back down. Thank you, Oscar.

"Excellent Place to Stay"
A4570VZlisam, 10 Janvier 2016

This is a very nice hotel. The location in walking distance to the beach, which was very nice. There's a nice family restaurant next door. The breakfast was well done. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

"Excellent customer service"
elcyberguy, 09 Janvier 2016

Fantastic overall cannot complain. Really looking forward to the ongoing remodel of this location. This team provides exception customer service and they always make sure you have everything you need to make your stay comfortable.

"Nice rooms, good location, great value"
chipnchair, 03 Janvier 2016

Did a quick one night stay here on a recent Winter road trip while visiting Channel Islands National Park. The location is downtown and close to Main street and other thoroughfares including access to the freeway. There is a train that goes by behind the property, but we didn't have noise issues after we went to bed. Rooms are clean, updated and the use of the space is excellent. Front desk check-in was efficient and the clerk gave great area advice.

"Excellent Location"
m-vano, 01 Janvier 2016

The location is perfect. Walking distance to downtown Ventura shopping, park, theatres, restaurants, bars, etc. The beach and the pier are also just a short walk away. Many of the rooms have a nice view of the ocean, even though it is over the freeway. The train is very close, but the noise didn't bother us. The free breakfast is very good, with potatoes, sausage, eggs, beans, waffles, breads, fruit, cereal, juices, etc. We had a great corner room, spacious and clean. Even though the room was recently remodeled, it unfortunately showed the typical So California lack of skilled craftsmanship with grout missing in the base board tiles and the back splash pulled away from the counter top in the bathroom. Either the heater didn't work or we couldn't figure it out, so we were very cold during the night. I mentioned this to the clerk in the morning, but she wasn't very concerned. It wasn't a big deal, but the lotion in the bathroom had been used and was half empty. We had dinner at the next door Vagabond Restaurant, which was homey and delicious. All in all, I would definitely stay there again for the view, the breakfast and the location.

"Good Value for the Money"
John S, 29 Décembre 2015

Good location. Good breakfast with choices and good size eating area. Parking was good. Clean and friendly. I will book for next time. I recommend it for family with children. Noise level was acceptable.

"Great staff (Maria) on Christmas Eve"
Tommy S, 25 Décembre 2015

We came here as a family (my parents and son) to visit my sister (who resides in Ventura) and her family for Christmas. The room was clean and renovated and a great value for the price. We had some trouble getting the new/fancy heater to work. When called upon, Maria, the night shift front desk associate came to our room and attempted to fix the unit. Although it wasn't fixed right away, she handled herself with the utmost care, sensitivity to the situation, and kindness any guest could hope for. Having worked in the hotel industry before, it's rare to find this type of customer service. I will certainly be back any time I'm in town. I also recommend an early morning run across the bridge into the beach trail. It was a beautiful way to start the day.

"Well Maintained and great value"
K L, 20 Décembre 2015

Good value, excellent location and access to 101, beaches and downtown. Very clean, accommodating staff, loved being able to park in front of the room. Room had newer tv, heat, etc. nicely remodeled with laid back charm. Bath amenities (soap, shampoo, etc.) first rate. Hot breakfast included - a definite plus. Definitely will be back!

"Best Western Ventura"
Richard C, 18 Décembre 2015

The hotel is close to the fairgrounds and main street shops. Clean and simple hotel with all amenities needed to stay over night. The bushes in the parking area are very sharp and I recommend that you park back from them a distance to keep from scratching your vehicles paint. I'll stay there again next time thru Ventura. Park smart!!

"Walk to town"
Debra H, 14 Décembre 2015

The hotel room was clean and the guests were quiet. ***3 blocks to theatre, restaurants, and shopping. We were in town for a concert at the Ventura Theatre and were able to walk there and back. The train runs behind the hotel but since we are used to trains, it wasn't that big of a deal. Not a luxurious hotel, but very well groomed, and a great breakfast included in a price that's fair for the location. Our room was in the back and had a small window with a view of the ocean :)

"Excellent location, very professional staff"
Benjamin G, 11 Décembre 2015

I have been using the BW Inn Ventura every month for business reasons. It was always a great pleasure to stay there. The rooms are very clean and spacious, the location of the hotel is perfect in a walking distance from Main Street with its restaurants, and offices.

"Pleasantly surprised at this hotel. You will not be disappointed!"
Emmanuel B, 09 Décembre 2015

We stayed in Ventura for my daughter's softball tournament and decided on this hotel for its price and distance to the park. To be completely honest, as we pulled in my wife and I looked at each other because we thought it was one of those instances where a big chain hotel buys an hold motel and just slaps their logo on it but doesn't really change anything. However from the lobby to the moment we opened the door, Best Western really did an upgrade on this place. Yes the place looks a bid dated but the room is completely upgraded with new amenities and remodeled to feel and look contemporary. If you were just inside, you'd easily think you were at a Hilton or Marriott. The lobby is also contemporary with 2 new computers for anyone's use. More importantly they also serve a hot breakfast, not just bagels and coffee. Our daughters loved it and we all had a great time. Would definitely recommend it and would stay here again.

"A good night's sleep"
Janis R, 08 Décembre 2015

This hotel is conveniently located, has a great breakfast, and very nice rooms. We stay here several times a year. We have been staying at this location Best Western for about 12 years. In that time period, it became a Best Western Plus. The amenities and rooms have been upgraded, and we appreciate the changes.

"Nice property, odd series of events"
PlannerRaleighNC, 07 Décembre 2015

My husband and I spent ten days in California over Thanksgiving and this was our second stop. I had no trouble making reservations. We arrived on Sunday night, right before sundown, hoping to take a walk and watch sunset. The front desk staff member indicated that the hotel was mostly empty, but they'd had a busy weekend. She told us that she had a lovely king room available on the first floor. We arrived in our room. It was nicely decorated, newly refurbished, but the air conditioning wouldn't turn on. I asked for assistance from Housekeeping, as they were still milling about, and they had no luck. I went to the front desk and told the staff member that the air wouldn't kick on and that the screen wasn't working. She stated that there is no screen, that no information actually appears in the thermostat's display. She came down and looked at it, said we were right, that it wasn't working, and basically said, "so sorry." I asked that we be moved to a room with working air, and she said that all she had was a room with two beds on the second floor. WHAT? I thought you told me that the hotel was mostly empty? I said no thanks, we are not interested in two double beds, but that I did expect some discount on our room rate. I left the front desk and by the time I walked the 100 feet to our room, she was on the phone with my husband and had FOUND A KING ROOM on the second floor. I asked for the key card so that we could check that the air did work there, and it did. We moved our few things to the second floor room and returned the keys for the first floor room. Oddly, as soon as we touched the thermostat, the display popped on and told us the current temp. Wait, I was told that there was no display in the room below! Just an odd series of events and conversations...... This room was also very nicely refurbished. There is a nice vanity right outside the bathroom that separates the room, very nice touch. Both of our rooms had a decent sized mini-fridge that worked very well. The hotel is very near the train tracks and the train runs regularly. We were at the front of the hotel, but still could hear it....even before and after the requisite whistle sounded. The beds, pillows, and linens were all new and of nice quality.

"Comfortable Stay"
Charles F, 15 Novembre 2015

We had spent the previous night in a horrible hotel and this was a very pleasant change while visiting. The room was clean, quiet, comfortable, and no strange odors. This is a place one can relax in with no worries.

"Nice Hotel"
Kristi A, 12 Novembre 2015

Hotel was clean, the breakfast was great and the bed was comfy. The train and the freeway were a little annoying, but not enough to ruin our stay. The beach is only a few minutes (walking) away. That was nice. Hotel staff was very friendly. I would stay here again.

"Greatly improved!"
elcyberguy, 02 Novembre 2015

As I have stayed here before, the first time not so impressed, I came with an open mind. Right away I noticed the renovations being done to the property. The room that I stayed in is facing the beach and right next to the train tracks. Although the train passes at least every hour, it was not bothersome. The room was extremely clean, no trash, dust, or weird smells were present. The bed is extremely comfortable and pillows are soft and fluffy. I am looking forward to staying here often as my project will run until the end of the year.

"Road trip"
Amy M, 31 Octobre 2015

We're returning guests because of the location to the beach, clean and comfortable room, nice breakfast service and last but definitely not least the friendly service??a special thank you to Monique Barajas for all you did to make our stay comfortable! Amy and Ryan

"Great Find!"
JoBeamBradshaw, 24 Octobre 2015

Stayed here one night with family. Great redecorated rooms and super comfortable beds. Receptionists Cindy and Kelsey were extremely friendly and helpful. They are also working on an exterior facelift. Great location. One block from beach. Would certainly stay again.

"Okay for a quick overnight during a long road trip"
Jennifer P, 21 Octobre 2015

The check in staff was not friendly, only interested in minimal interaction & no smile. Our room was small & had hair left in the shower from a previous guest, gross... The pool is right next to a busy street, not inviting. However, the breakfast was the redeeming quality. Very good!

"Cyndy is the best!"
MCaliforniatraveler, 21 Octobre 2015

Came into town for a wedding, we were greeted by cyndy and although check in is at 4 she was able to get us in early. Big thank you!! She was also very helpful when it came to directions and gave us recommendations of local restaurants . We didn't have breakfast at the hotel but that's an awesome amenity. We will be back

"Always happy with my stay......"
roscoeman, 20 Octobre 2015

Have been staying here once or twice a year for the past 10 years. Location is great, rooms always updated, property well taken care of. As I have to make this post 200 words, I will keep rambling. Main Street is about 2-3 blocks away with restaurants, bars and shops.

"Great Stay"
Christine L, 20 Octobre 2015

Touring campuses for college. Four guys in one room. Plenty of space. On approach, the property is located in an average area. Not sure what to expect but pleasantly surprised; the place appears brand new inside. Our stay was short but very nice.

"Quick Drive to the Nearby Ventura Harbor"
northwolf, 19 Octobre 2015

Stayed for just 1 night before my boat ride to Channel Islands in the morning. Not a big fan of the dated hotel exterior, but the room interior design was okay. Check in only took like 2 minutes, and the front desk clerk lady seemed friendly. Didn't use the hotel's toiletries since I had brought my own. Bathroom was well lit and shower water pressure was just right. Thought it was a little weird that the hair dryer was kept in the closet and not in the bathroom. Slept easily through the night, with no noise and in a very comfortable bed. Enjoyed the variety of breakfast foods offered (sweet pastries, sausages, bagels, make your own fresh waffles, eggs, OJ, hot coffee, and an assortment of tea bags). Wished there was bacon as well, but everything they did have was delicious.

"Wedding of family"
phillyclaire, 16 Octobre 2015

I want to applaud night desk clerk named Maria! She helped with a securing a cancellation with Hotwire and answered a series of important questions! Also Oscar was one of the friendliness maintenance man I ever met at hotels! He assisted me in getting a iron that worked promptly so we wouldn't be late for a family wedding!

"Great Stay"
Katy W, 16 Octobre 2015

A great place for a few overnights while visiting the beach and downtown Ventura. The staff is the best. Leticia and Cyndy are at the front desk and they really went out of their way to make my stay comfortable and just right for me. When I had a simple problem with the cable, Leticia sent Oscar, who was at my room in less than 5 minutes. Not only did he remedy the problem quickly, but he also drew me a map of locations I might wish to visit while in Ventura. The hotel's breakfast is delicious and warm. Perfect way to fuel up for the day ahead with waffles, eggs, bacon, and oatmeal as well as breaded items and cereals and fruit. The rooms are very clean and easy to sleep in and that is really important to me. I did not feel skeeved out when I opened the door to my room. It was clean and comfortable with no smells an no sounds. Traveling alone, I felt secure - like Leticia, Cyndy, and Oscar had my back. Every time I'd see one of them, they'd addess me by my first name and ask me how my stay was going. Pretty cool. The pool area is clean and a perfect place to enjoy the end of a great beach day. There are umbrellas to keep you shaded and the area is well maintained.

"Great Value"
aleksz, 15 Octobre 2015

This place ended up being a great value. We staid there for two nights in order to visit Channel Island National Park. Location is very good, close to the beach. Rooms are fairly modern and breakfast was included and reasonably good. All in all, this place ended up being an excellent value.

"Location - location - location"
Orphie27, 14 Octobre 2015

We really enjoyed this hotel. Just a short walk to the beach - I enjoyed a beautiful morning walk to the pier every day. It's also a close walk to downtown. (There is a homeless population in the general area, but they were never a concern and never caused us any troubles). The room was comfortable, but small. The bed was comfortable. The shower, as many older hotels had trouble maintaining a steady temperature. Breakfast was the same every morning. Scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, and the best re-fried beans I've ever had, along with typical continental fair. Air-conditioner worked perfectly, which was important since two of our eight days was over 100 degrees. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. Any concerns were immediately taken care of. They made an effort to meet our special requests. Nice pool (too cold for me, but I'm sure that wouldn't bother most) and a small hot tub. TV worked great with HBO. We'll be back.

"Great Choice, wish I could have stayed longer. "
Violet G, 12 Octobre 2015

Coming from Mission Bay going to LA we decided to overnight there. I'm only sorry we couldn't stay longer and enjoy the area. The hotel was very nice, clean and my room was recently remodeled and the room and bathroom came beautiful, see pics. The staff was friendly and I was fortunate to have a friendly chat with Carlos the manager who had a wealth of info about the area. Free breakfast in the lobby was adequate. Free use of the Internet and free boarding pass printing was very helpful!

"So good we came back"
mdp2012, 11 Octobre 2015

After staying here on our first trip to Ventura in 2012 we had no hesitation in returning again this year. Breakfast just as good as before with a nice selection. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub each evening. Our room was fine and nice and cold. The location is near the train station and bus route so good for us as we had no car. Will defintely stay again when we return to Ventura next year.

"Still excellent 2 years on"
glamourpuss1000, 08 Octobre 2015

We stayed here 2 years ago due to the excellent location and we were not disappointed then or on this latest trip- we looked forward to returning and it was just as good, the same high standards. We arrived early but Alice on the front desk checked us in and we were given a lovely cool and spacious room. Everything worked, spacious fridge, great coffee maker. I found everything clean, big bathroom, nice toiletries. For various reasons we spent more time in our room that we usually do and it was a really comfortable haven- the recliner was so comfortable and welcome and the bed so inviting. There is a pool which we didn't use this time, and the lobby has 2 computers that are free to use, as well as the good wifi. The staff are friendly and pleasant, we had some nice chats with Alice who is a great ambassador for the hotel. We look forward to returning next time we are in Ventura.

"one night halt, impressed"
Sporadic, 07 Octobre 2015

it feels like a motel, but not in a bad way. the rooms are nice and spacious, the freeway is nearby, the breakfast is nice and the wifi is strong. cant expect much more. the proce was right. i would stay again

"Oscar is amazing!"
Mary W, 06 Octobre 2015

My stay at Ventura was during a business trip. Oscar the Maintenance Engineer was amazing. He was kind and courteous. My stay with Best Western was enhanced due to the excellent customer service Oscar provided during my stay. I will definitely make a point to visit and stay again

"Nice Place To Stay, Good Location"
mikey123E, 06 Octobre 2015

We arrived at this hotel about 11am and did not expect to get access to room until mid/late afternoon, however, we were offered a room with partial ocean view straight away, which we gladly excepted. It was explained at the time that the railway track ran close to the room, however the two trains that did go by at night were passenger trains and passed quickly with minimum noise. The room was excellent, very clean and it had a very comfortable bed. The modern air conditioning unit was very quite compared to what we had encountered up until then. Breakfast was good with a fair selection of food available, would not hesitate to stay here again as it is in an good location for the beach and Downtown.

"VACATION IN VENTURA"
Suzanne R, 03 Octobre 2015

Our stay at the Best Western in Ventura was neither more or less than what we expected. Two complaints we had were, 1. The carpet in the room was filthy. Not to look at but if you walk from the bed to the bathroom, the bottom of your feet will be black. 2nd. Although the room was a "non smoking" room, the room smelled of tobacco.

"Beauty out of ashes; a bad beginning turned into a great experience, ..."
Virgil R, 03 Octobre 2015

The front desk woman was curt, rude, angry, and short with my wife. She blamed other co-workers for the rude phone manners. Oscar, the maintenance man, took over, & was a godsend. We enjoyed our stay!

"Nicest, affordable motel in Ventura"
Nan A, 02 Octobre 2015

I have had to visit Ventura 4 times this year and have stayed in 4 different motels, but this Best Western was the best of all. The other motels were not only scary with some of the cliental, but without basics such as hair dryers, and one without air conditioning on the hottest weekend of the year. I did the shopping, so don't bother with any of the others, stay at this Best Western.

Share the link of
this hotel

Besoin d'aide ?

Nous vous répondons sous 48H