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8.1

417 reviews

Cliff House Inn

Cliff House Inn

6602 Old Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, 93001, California, United States

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Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Cliff House Inn

Welcome to the Cliff House Inn, your ultimate beachfront retreat located at 6602 Old Pacific Coast Highway in beautiful Carpinteria, California! With a starting price of just $249, this charming 3-star inn is perfect for travelers looking to soak up sun, surf, and sand while enjoying the comforts of home. Boasting a stunning ocean view, this inn comes with a private beach area, where you can lounge on comfy chairs and sip a refreshing drink, making it a sweet spot for relaxation!

Dive into a world of convenience with amazing amenities that include free parking, an outdoor swimming pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Feel free to start your day right with the inn’s delightful breakfast before exploring the sandy shores or lounging on the sun deck. For those who like to mix business with pleasure, the inn offers meeting and banquet facilities at extra charges, along with room service to cater to your every whim.

Don't just take our word for it—Cliff House Inn has received glowing reviews from over 417 happy guests who rave about their delightful stays. Whether you are here for a romantic getaway, family fun, or a solo escape, this inn offers a cozy, non-smoking environment featuring rooms with private balconies and ocean views that will make your stay unforgettable. So, pack your bags, grab your sandals, and get ready for an adventure at Cliff House Inn!

At the Cliff House Inn, the good times are only just beginning, especially when you make a splash in the sparkling outdoor pool, which is exclusively for adults! This heated oasis has a shallow end perfect for a refreshing dip, all while letting you gaze at the mesmerizing ocean views. Picture yourself lounging poolside with a good book or sharing stories about your day with friends! Whether you're soaking in the sun or taking a cool escape from the heat, you'll love every minute spent in this fantastic space.

When hunger calls, head to The Shoals Restaurant, where a romantic ambiance complements an exquisite seafood menu that's bound to delight your culinary senses. With every bite, you'll feel like you're dining in the heart of California's coastal charm. Imagine romantic dinners by candlelight with the sound of waves crashing nearby, or share laughter over a delicious meal with family and friends after a day of adventure. The flavors of fresh, locally sourced ingredients will be the perfect ending to your day—each dish prepared with love and creativity, ensuring that you're satisfied and well-fed for any escapades that may follow!

As your day comes to a close, retreat to one of the inn’s cozy rooms, where you can unwind and recharge for the next day of your adventure. Choose from a variety of room types—from those with breathtaking ocean views to spacious suites perfect for family gatherings. Don’t forget to step out onto your private balcony; the sunset over the Pacific Ocean is a sight you'll want to marvel at every evening. After all, the Cliff House Inn is more than just a place to stay—it's an invitation to create memories that will last a lifetime. So, tuck in, dream big, and let the healing sounds of the ocean lull you to sleep!

Closest airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

23.4mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

Rooms

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

375 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This suite's special feature is the pool with a view. The suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard Double Suite in Cliff House Inn

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Ocean view

Flat-screen TV

Free toiletries

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Immerse in comfort and luxury with our spacious Standard Double Suite, offering breathtaking ocean views, two queen size beds, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Ideal for up to 4 adults and 3 children, unwind in style and make lasting memories in this 323 sqft oasis.

King Partial Ocean View in Cliff House Inn

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King Room, Partial Ocean View

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean from your private balcony in our King Partial Ocean View room. With a spacious 291 sqft room size, a comfortable king size bed, and all the essential amenities like a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and free toiletries, this room is perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway by the beach.

Standard Double Suite in Cliff House Inn

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Suite

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Ocean view

Flat-screen TV

Free toiletries

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King Room in Cliff House Inn

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

290 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Patio

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Queen Partial Ocean View in Cliff House Inn

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Queen Room, Partial Ocean View

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Queen Room in Cliff House Inn

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Patio

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Deluxe, King/Queen

1 King Size Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

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Deluxe, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Queen Room, Partial View

1 Queen Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.1

417 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Diamondsnhoops

9.1

August 2023

Our one night stay was wonderful! First of all, the Reception desk was very welcoming. Check-in was a breeze. The room was spacious with a wonderful view and the bed was comfortable. It was all very clean but could do with a few up-to-date touches. Sitting around the pool (cold water) was nice, especially to see the sunset. You can't get any closer to the water! We ate dinner at the on-premises restaurant which was very good! The service was great too. The breakfast in the morning included all the normal help yourself items and the offerings were substantial. There is just enough parking and we didn't have any problems with this going in and out. I recommend the Cliff House Inn when you are in the area. We will be back!

There was nothing to complain about. The rooms could use an update.

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John

8.2

September 2023

The setting on the beach is amazing and the courtyard with the nice pool and the restaurant is also great! The staff was eager to please. Definitely should try the banana Reef for dessert. Can't say enough about being right on the water. No beach, just surf crashing on the rocks.

The rooms are average at best with aging furniture. Continental breakfast was nothing special for the price of the room. Beds are kind of hard and the pillows we're not that good either. It's a little difficult to get to but it's definitely worth it if you want to stay on the ocean. For the price, you're paying for nothing but oceanside access because the amenities are not that great. It is the second time we stayed and we will stay again but I wanted to be honest about what you get. I'm not complaining. You are right on the water so room quality was easy to overlook.

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Carl

8.2

May 2023

The location is absolutely amazing right at the cliff and with fantastic views to be enjoyed when in the restaurant, in the garden or from the pool. The breakfast is ok and can be enjoyed at the pool appreciating the nice views. The restaurant has amazing options and a very friendly service. For those that enjoy Margaritas, definitively a must to be enjoyed in the garden with the great views. The rooms provide you with all the basics.

Whilst the rooms provide all the basics they are a little tired and could use a renovation, especially the bathrooms.

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Sandoval

10

August 2023

This place is a gem, the staff was so kind and so sweet. The rooms are so clean it feels like a little family. The restaurant is the best food I had in a while. The scallops were so good, the best I ever had. The bed was so comfortable we slept great, my son said this was the best be he ever slept on from a hotel. The only one suggestion is that around the pool area they should clean the concrete lots of poop from the birds. Truly a little gem getaway.

all was great!

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Jen

9.1

November 2022

The view of course was exceptional. The room was adequate. The food was amazing the restaurant did an excellent job on the food. The patio was very inviting.

The bathroom was a bit small for an upgraded room. The room I started with had a bathroom that was decent size. I was upgraded to a different room because maintenance was going to be working in the original room I was a bit disappointed by the size of the upgraded bathroom. The shower and the toilet area was the size of a telephone booth two separate telephone boots. I didn't say anything to management because it wasn't upgrade and I was just thankful for the view.

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Macleod

10

July 2023

The continental breakfast was fine—the eggs, bagels, cereal were fresh and the coffee cakes just baked. My husband, who is a coffee aficionado, really loved the coffee. People who enjoy old-style California hotels, ocean-side pool swimming, responsive and cheerful staff, a really terrific restaurant next door and a good night’s quiet sleep, will love their stay too.

We couldn’t imagine a better stay than the one we had.

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Pamela

9.1

June 2022

During the week they offer a continental breakfast that's included in the room rate. It's more than substantial and offers coffee/tea, hard boiled eggs, and an assortment of bagels, toast, pastries, etc. The rooms are much improved since the last time we stayed here many years ago. They aren't very large but are comfortable and clean. The rooms have a refrigerator, TV, and good storage space. However, the view of the ocean and hearing the waves at night makes the room pale in comparison, and why you want to stay here to begin with. The on-site restaurant serves wonderful food at dinnertime and brunch on weekends. The Eggs Benedict was superb and both nights we ate there the food was excellent. It's a great place to swim, relax, sunbath, and just sit by the water to contemplate how you should be doing this more often.

The room was comfortable, but wished the bed was a little firmer. It can be a bit noisy after 9:00am on the weekends since the pool is right under the rooms. If you're an early riser it's not a problem.

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Paul

8.2

April 2023

The view is great and beautiful property. The staff was really nice.

The gardener was watering and blowing for 2 hours around sunset when we would have liked to enjoy our dinner out on the grass and watch the sun go down. I feel like this could have been done at a more appropriate time or even overnight on a timer. Also even though the hotel was fairly empty there were people above and next to us making noise keeping us up.

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Annadynot

9.1

August 2023

Free Breakfast was great! The morning view was the best and the hot toast and bagels were wonderful. We even enjoyed the gulls trying to steal food.

One day were given extra towels for the pool. The next day the desk clerk told us he could not give us extra towels until we returned the original towels. Different day different policy because of the desk clerk. I guess.

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Shannon

9.1

September 2023

Amazing views! Ocean waves while we slept. pool amazing...onsite restaurant was absolutely fantastic.

Dated rooms ..no air conditioning..bathrooms need serious renovations. Mold along window seals just needs a good scrubbing and please change the window shades they are stained yellow easy fix. Humidity in rooms despite being near ocean.

Points of Interest Around Cliff House Inn

Attractions

Ventura Botanical Gardens

9.5mi

Serra Cross Park

10.5mi

Montecito

12.6mi

Stearns Wharf

14.7mi

Funk Zone

14.8mi

Santa Barbara Waterfront

14.8mi

Leadbetter Beach

15.2mi

Shoreline Park

15.3mi

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

15.7mi

Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA)

15.8mi

Old Mission Santa Barbara

16.6mi

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

16.7mi

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG)

16.9mi

State Street

19.3mi

Goleta

22.7mi

Restaurants

The Shoals Restaurant

Cuisines

  • Seafood

Ambiances

  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With view

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Amenities of Cliff House Inn

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Balcony

Stay rules - Cliff House Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Cliff House Inn

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cliff House Inn?

For guests of Cliff House Inn, the check-in slot is from 03:00 PM until 10:30 PM. The expected check-out is set for 12:00 PM.

Is there parking available at Cliff House Inn?

Yes, there is ample parking available at the Cliff House Inn. Guests can enjoy the convenience of on-site parking, which is both free and open to the public.

How much does a stay at Cliff House Inn cost?

Rates at Cliff House Inn commence from $249. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

What are the room types available at Cliff House Inn?

The Cliff House Inn offers a variety of room types including the King Partial Ocean View, Standard Double Suite, King Room, Queen Room, and Queen Partial Ocean View. The rooms range in size from 291 sqft to 323 sqft, and all have non-smoking policies. The rooms accommodate either 2 adults and 1 child or 4 adults and 3 children, and have bed configurations of either a King size bed or Queen size bed.

How can guests spend their time at Cliff House Inn?

Guests at the Cliff House Inn can spend their time enjoying the numerous leisure amenities offered by the hotel. They can take advantage of the beachfront and indulge in the hotel's private beach area, where beach chairs and loungers are provided. Those looking to cool off can head to the outdoor swimming pool, which is heated and offers a shallow end for relaxation. The pool also offers a scenic view.

For those interested in some friendly competition, the hotel provides ping-pong and board games/puzzles for entertainment.

When it comes to dining options, guests can visit the on-site restaurant, The Shoals Restaurant. With a romantic ambiance, this restaurant specializes in seafood cuisine.

Overall, guests can enjoy their time at the hotel enjoying the beach, taking a dip in the pool, and indulging in delicious seafood at the on-site restaurant.

Does Cliff House Inn have a pool for guests?

Yes, the Cliff House Inn has a pool. It is an outdoor pool and is heated. It also has a shallow end and offers a view. However, it is worth noting that there are age restrictions in place, as it is for adults only.

Does Cliff House Inn feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called The Shoals Restaurant. The restaurant offers a romantic ambiance and specializes in seafood cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by Cliff House Inn?

Cash is not accepted at Cliff House Inn. The accepted payment methods include Discover, American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.