Best Western at Ventura Pier

Property class: 2.5

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A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, marble flooring, and a view of the parking area.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A Best Western hotel at Ventura Pier with a stone facade, palm trees, and a parking lot.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
$125 nightly
The current price is $143 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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708 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA, 93001
  • Place, Ventura City Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ventura Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Buenaventura Mission
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ventura

With a stay at Best Western at Ventura Pier in Ventura (Downtown Ventura), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Ventura Pier and 6 minutes from Ventura Harbor. .This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Channel Islands National Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10.

What's nearby

  • Ventura City Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ventura City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ventura Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Buenaventura Mission - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ventura Station - 15 min walk
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sans Souci - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Habit Burger Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jaguar Moon - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western at Ventura Pier

Best Western at Ventura Pier offers 75 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Ventura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features wireless internet access (surcharge), a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 1 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1960
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 1 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Best Western Inn Plus
Best Western Inn Plus Ventura
Best Western Inn Ventura
Best Western Plus Inn Ventura
Best Western Ventura
Ventura Best Western
Best Western Hotel Ventura
Best Western Plus Inn Of Ventura Hotel Ventura
Best Western Plus Inn Of Ventura Hotel
Best Western Inn of Ventura
Best At Ventura Pier Ventura
Best Western Plus Inn of Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier Hotel
Best Western at Ventura Pier Ventura
Best Western at Ventura Pier Hotel Ventura

Best Western at Ventura Pier Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and quick Room was clean and breakfast was good and had a great variety for adults and kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast, close to everything in Ventura.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helped extend my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy walking spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED THIS PLACE. STAYING HERE WITH THE KIDS AGAIN ONE MORE TIME BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, plenty of space, close to everything!! Staff was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had an amazing location access to all downtown events going on. Check in and check out went very smoothly and the workers were very kind and parking on the premises there was more than enough
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly helpful staff, good location and good breakfast including great coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to down town and walking distance to the beach. Rooms were very quiet even though it’s next to the highway. Rooms were large and very clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was nice. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walking distance to the pier and the downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The buffet and staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great easy stop over
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. The area was kept very clean and well supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible to all the cool places in Ventura like Transmission Brewing and Toppers Pizza, San Buenaventura State Beach Park, Mission San Buenaventura just to name a few.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Obviously, this is and older styled property, but we were pleasantly surprised at how well the management and staff are keeping up on it. They are very friendly and willing to assist with any needs. We would stay there again, for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at Ventura great walking distance to downtown and to the pier also great walking distance for food places
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful walkability to downtown bars and restaurants, pier and boardwalk, and shopping. Clean room. Plenty of secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good staff very helpful room clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were not there very long, but the room was exactly what we expected, no disappointments. And the breakfast was quite good. I would not hesitate to go back to the best Western Ventura again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, great access to parks and beaches weather walking or driving. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. The breakfast is excellent and a highlight to the start of each day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the beach and across a park, property has been nicely remodeled, friendly staff, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, friendly staff, and a great breakfast. The only issue was that our room key stopped working, so after a long walk we couldn’t get into our room and had to return to the front desk. Aside from that inconvenience, we had a very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026