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Cliff House Inn on the Ocean

2.0 of 5
6602 Old Pacific Coast Highway, Mussel Shoals, Ventura, CA 93001
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Ranked #3 of 10 Ventura B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 84 Reviews
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vicfrac95
Huntington Beach
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

The Cliff House is as close to the Ocean as you can get. There are suites on each end of the hotel with huge picture windows with remarkable views or the ocean both during the day and night. The suites are an extra $20 and well worth it. We fell asleep to the sound of waves crashing into the rocks.... More

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Boots K
Vidal Junction, California, United States
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

I have driven past this hotel for 40 years on highway 1, then we decided to stop one weekend. It was great, the owner and her brother are putting in a lot of effort to make this very old hotel nice, and they are doing a good job. We had a great lunch on the patio with a great view... More

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luv2eat33026
San Luis Obispo, California
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

The scenery at The Cliff House is as beautiful as anywhere else in the world. However, the place is so dilapidated that staying there can be a bummer. The breakfast buffet area is poorly maintained and staffed. Staff is friendly but obviously has not received training in basic sanitary food handling techniques. The cream cheese was "off taste" so we... More

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Laura D
West Hollywood, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011

Went there with great expectations. Don't let their great advertising fool you. You can swim in the pool with lots of birds and bird items. The management/owners were the biggest problem, they have an attitude and could care less to be hospitable to their guests. I wouldn't stay there for free, it was that bad. More

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JoMKess
Cache, OK
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3 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

There are a number of mixed reviews for this property on other web sites. Most of them focus on the age of the property, and how it could use a good update. First, the positives. The view from nearly all rooms is astonishing. For the money, it is unlikely anyone can beat Cliff House Inn for their view. Absolutely gorgeous.... More

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imagemakerHouston
Houston
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
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If you are looking for a comfortable room with a view and the sound of the surf just yards away between Santa Barbara and Malibu, then I would recommend The Cliff House Inn. If you prefer the amenities of a corporate chain then this is not for you. This has more of the feel of a mom & pop bed... More

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14paula14
Sao Paulo, SP
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

We arrived at night, very bad experience. Room had terrible smell, i told the lady i was allergic and asked if she had another type of room. She had a wooden floor, but costed another 50 usd ! Very noisy , we could listen to tv next door and voices at restaurant downstairs. Breakfast was poor and indoors ( the... More

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MikeCOttawa
Ottawa
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3 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011
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It was interesting to read the reviews in Trip Advisor, and the results were not really surprising. Over 50% of 76 reviews rated it average to terrible (with most on the poor to terrible scale), horrible results if you really think about it. BUT nearly 50% also thought that it was great. That's how it is at Cliff House, you... More

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Canaveral
Santa Barbara
2 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

I'd stay there again. Location is funny. Right on the ocean; but no beach. But plenty of beaches are very close by. Hotel is small. The room I stayed in was very basic, like super-8 level. But the view from the hotel is killer - right over the ocean. Paid $110 for night in a Queen. A s someone said... More

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Sh3rrie
Apple Valley, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

All things considered, this hotel -- despite its ambience -- is very much overpriced. PROs: Small, ~22 rooms, all facing the ocean. Excellent restaurant (Shoals) with really good food and good service. CONs: After multiple visits, I have to say that it seems like they are not paying attention to the basics any more. Algae in the pool; drawers in... More

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Cliff House Inn on the Ocean Also Known As

  • Cliff House Inn
  • Cliff House Ventura
  • Cliff House Bed Breakfast Shoals Restaurant Ventura
  • Cliff Shoals Restaurant House
Address: 6602 Old Pacific Coast Highway, Mussel Shoals, Ventura, CA 93001

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