With a stay at Cliff House Inn On The Ocean in Ventura (Mussel Shoals), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Oil Piers Beach and 7 minutes from Solimar Beach. .This beach hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Ventura Harbor and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Rincon Beach.
What's nearby
Oil Piers Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
La Conchita Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Rincon Beach Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles
Carpinteria State Beach - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
Ventura Harbor - 22 min drive - 16.2 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
The Spot - 12 min drive
Taco Bell - 10 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.
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
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Cliff House Inn On The Ocean Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1005 reviews
10 - Excellent
636
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1005 reviews
8 - Good
193
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1005 reviews
6 - Okay
95
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1005 reviews
4 - Poor
42
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1005 reviews
2 - Terrible
39
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mario
Jan 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice charming hotel with the staff super friendly. The restaurant was small and service very personal. Food was excellent. If you are looking for quick escape to a quiet retreat this is it.
Mario
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Alaina
Jan 7, 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room had mold, shower water spout was broken and rusted, spiders in the bathroom, hair on the bed sheets and comforter.
Nice staff Clean room with outstanding view and sounds of the ocean!
mike
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Linda
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bathrooms badly need remodeling.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Brian
Traveled with partner
Jan 5, 2026
Location was exactly what we wanted. Internet and tv were spotty and a bummer because of so many connection issues- hard to watch a show or be on the internet. Bed was squeaky and not great. Had to search for staff to ask staff to refill cream for coffee in the morning.
Brian
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
david
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
david
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Gayane, Mission Viejo
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Have stayed here many times and every time it’s more amazing than the previous. Spectacular views, delicious dinner and wonderful ocean view rooms
Gayane
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Rafael
Traveled with partner
Dec 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing stood out, but all was good
Rafael
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Kathleen
Traveled with family
Dec 24, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The view/location right on the water was awesome. Dinner at the Shoal restaurant we could not stop raving about. The staff was very pleasant, but unfortunately, the rest was ok at best. The bed was very hard and the shower was subpar with barely any water pressure for washing my long hair. The floor in the bathroom was slopped, felt like I was drunk walking on it. And breakfast was nothing special. We only stayed one night and the location on the water made up for any shortcoming.
Absolutely stunning location and great prices for sunrise or sunset. Friendly staff. Even step out onto the beach on a low tide afternoons or walk on sidewalk north side along hwy 101 to access beach too. Breakfast needs better choices.
The view!! The only reason to stay at this hotel is because of the view!! Its absolutely gorgeous and beautiful!
Joaquin
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Dora
Dec 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Parking full and someone took up (2) spaces. I suggest desk staff check Parking availability especially @ Night.
Restaurant food and Services Excellent as always on our stays Cliff House!