Cliff House Inn On The Ocean

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
A view of the ocean through a window with curtains, featuring waves and a palm tree.
Outdoor pool
QUEEN PARTIAL VIEW
Deluxe Room #1, Ocean View, Fireplace | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(59 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

QUEEN DOUBLE OCEAN VIEW

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

POOL LEVEL TWO ROOM OCEAN SUITE

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM SUITE #24

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

OCEAN VIEW TWO ROOM JACUZZI SUITE #12

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

OCEAN VIEW DELUXE #11, KING + TWIN

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room #1, Ocean View, Fireplace

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

QUEEN PARTIAL VIEW

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

KING PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

KING OCEAN VIEW

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(138 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ventura

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 - 1.2 km
  • La Conchita Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Carpinteria State Beach - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Ventura Harbor - 20 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Santa Barbara County Courthouse - 24 min drive - 35.1 km

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
  • ‪Rusty's Pizza Parlor - ‬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.
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 films

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

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. 639 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right on the beach. The sound of the ocean waves at night was amazing. The room was clean though a bit dated. Parking was not good due to many patrons at the restaurant. Though we didn’t use the pool (too cold) it is beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view is incredible, the staff was so friendly, just a perfect weekend. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice, had all the necessities. The view was AMAZING.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous when we saw them, but they were not around much. Rooms were fine. We did enjoy sitting along the ocean for breakfast, and we were able to sit even closer one evening to listen to the waves. They had lots of chairs available Be aware there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room needs a renovation it’s old but it’s somehow ok , view it’s perfect just a Little tic need it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alecia

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carmella

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jacob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Room and staff were nice, the pool is unheated and the restaurant is nice but pricey
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Alaina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room had mold, shower water spout was broken and rusted, spiders in the bathroom, hair on the bed sheets and comforter.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

mike

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

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bathrooms badly need remodeling.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gayane, Mission Viejo

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing stood out, but all was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

patty

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Naidu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samyoul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu is good enough. I like to lower the food price of Restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Deepika

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No conditioner in bathroom Shampoo n body gel in dispenser is the same WiFi is spotty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025