Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property

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A pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, overlooking the ocean.
A room with a balcony, a table, and two chairs.
A coastal scene with a pier extending into the water, a building with a neon sign, and a rocky shoreline with palm trees.
OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24 | Beach/ocean view
A view from a balcony with a railing, overlooking a wooden deck and a body of water.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $224
$208 nightly
$224 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14

Explore the area

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6602 Old Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA, 93001
  • Place, Oil Piers Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, La Conchita Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Carpinteria State Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

QUEEN OCEAN VIEW

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

QUEEN DOUBLE OCEAN VIEW

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

POOL LEVEL TWO ROOM OCEAN SUITE

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 540 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM JACUZZI SUITE #12

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

OCEAN VIEW DELUXE #11, KING + TWIN

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room #1, Ocean View, Fireplace

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

QUEEN PARTIAL VIEW

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

KING PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

KING OCEAN VIEW

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(143 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ventura

With a stay at Cliff House Inn On The Ocean in Ventura (Mussel Shoals), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ventura Pier and Oil Piers Beach. .This beach hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Carpinteria State Beach and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Ventura City Beach.

What's nearby

  • Oil Piers Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Conchita Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club - 11 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Ventura Harbor - 20 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ventura Station - 18 min drive
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Santa Barbara Hives - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dang Burger - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Ventura hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

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

Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite to eat at The Shoals Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a vending machine. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Shoals Restaurant - This seafood restaurant is located by the pool. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Shoals Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Air conditioning is not provided
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cliff House Inn
Cliff House Inn Ventura
Cliff House Ventura
Cliff Inn
Cliff House Bed Breakfast Shoals Restaurant Ventura
Cliff Shoals Restaurant House
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Hotel Ventura
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Hotel
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Ventura
Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Hotel Ventura

Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location on the ocean with pool and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay here! Amazing view from our room. Staff was nice & the food from the hotel restaurant was solid!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

The location and view is beautiful, the bed was difficult to sleep on. Very clean environment and restaurant service and food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an awesome restaurant right on property and all staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free continental breakfast was nice. Parking was safe and easy. Restaurant was yummy. Staff was great and the views were spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing time. The continental breakfast was so yummy, the pool was pristine and your staff super friendly. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beautiful view!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heraldo

Nice place!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful & cozy spot! We loved our stay here, would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a little piece of paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ambiance. Very Quiet. Perfect for solos or couples. Reading and relaxing at the poolside was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most charming hotels I have stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the place! Overlooking the ocean with beautiful views from the cliff. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Our room was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Room overlooking the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting was charming & captivated your heart. It was wonderful falling to sleep with the ocean rhythms. The staff, cleanliness and indoor & outdoor environment met our expectations. As a side note, we were amazed the freeway entrance was so near the Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and very kind staff. I was not able to eat solid food and the chefs were willing to blend the soup for me. I really appreciate it. We had a great time there. Thank you so much again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was great. Good breakfast. Perfect location. Ocean view. Loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kadi

Liked: Cleanliness
A beauty!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my 3 night stay here, which included my birthday. Everything from the pool, the ocean view, the restaurant, the staff, and the beach access was all great! I will be returning! This is now one of my new favorite getaways.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to just chill and enjoy the weekend without having to drive anywhere. The views are incredible, the rooms are quaint and clean and the restaurant that's right in the hotel serves delicious food. Staff was pleasant and always helpful. We'd go back there in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Alecia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful grounds and location ….funky out of the way place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The view is amazing ...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026