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Reviews of Crowne Plaza Hotel Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

450 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001, United States of America

#3 of 24 hotels in Ventura

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 993 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Nice Ventura Beach Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Beds Oceanview Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    The slider window was covered with water spots so we couldn't see out of our room through the window very well. The screen was hard to open. The heater unit was noisy. Would have preferred to see a coffee kiosk downstairs. We used the bar to order some coffee in the afternoon. The water dispenser in the lobby was gone on the 2nd day.

    We really liked the complimentary breakfast served downstairs in the dining room. The food was very good. A nice view from our room of the ocean. We liked the patio setup outside downstairs. Provides a nice place to sit and enjoy the ocean view. The room was comfortable for 2 people. Restaurants are within walking distance to the hotel. The valet employees were very nice and provided great service!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Last minute booking, but I paid extra for an ocean view and the freeway noise was deafening.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No free parking. While I had an "ocean view," (partial) it was also a view of the roof with its duct work (very ugly) and the dumpsters. My room was right by the freeway, so traffic noise was very loud. Also my room was by the housekeeping closet and that was loud as well.

    The room was very comfortable. It was close to downtown and restaurants and still on the beach. The hotel was very dog friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay in Ventura and would stay at this hotel again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I would have chosen the north side of the building for a better view. The sliders were weathered so they needed to be opened to see out at the beautiful ocean view. (We visited in March.) The hotel is in a noisy location near the freeway and train, but I don't see how that can be avoided. It wasn't a problem at night for sleeping.

    Loved that it was on the beach with a great walk way. The view was good. The room was comfortable and stylish with adequate amenities. The breakfast was fabulous with a caring wait staff. Free parking was convenient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    7.0
    The hotel as a whole was nice and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Double Beds Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I booked my room a year in advance and was happy to read every room has balcony with ocean view. But that was very deceptive. Sure we had a balcony, with a view of the rooftop air conditioning units. If we looked right, it was the freeway and if we look left and stood on our toes we could see a glimpse of the ocean. The lower floors should not be the same price as the upper rooms. We didn’t even have balcony furniture because they know no one would want to sit out there.

    Clean, close to the beach and downtown

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    Good location to visit Venture CA
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Oh, we needed the sunshine, not the storming beyond our control. It would be great to have the water machine in the lobby where we could always fill the water bottle. The marketplace next to the reception had a relatively higher cost.

    Despite the rain, we thoroughly enjoyed the location and this hotel service, including the complimentary breakfast. However, we could not walk along the beach promenade due to the unfavorable weather. We still considered this stay reasonably comfortable. I will come back again, unquestionably.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    coffee maker did not work

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    7.0
    Okay accommodations, although considered quite poor value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two Double Beds Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    •The initial personnel at the front desk was only semi friendly •No reason given why room initially assigned on 4th floor then changed to 2nd floor with view of hotel roof equipment and noise. Literally, the initial key packet was ripped several times to destroy it, before preparing the and providing the new one for room 222 •Had to report TV/desk lamp/microwave/refrigerator not working due to circuit breaker issue •Ventilation system too drafty even with fan on low •The value was considered quite poor at $300/night

    •Breakfast quality •Location •Room cleanliness

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    Mainly a nice, pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Double Beds Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    A little noisy at night. Loud people outside when the bar let out.

    The view of the ocean was great. Very cozy, comfortable room. Clean and felt sanitary.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and view of the ocean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Great location and view from the room. Staff were really helpful as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was only available if you paid valet or paid a parking garage.

    It was a great place to stay! Wonderful comfortable and clean room with a great ocean view. Staff were very friendly and accommodating!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    9.0
    Great location to Downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location, very close to the pier and boardwalk. 5 min walk into Downtown for the shops, restaurants and bars

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    9.0
    I would stay there again. Enjoyed the view of the beach, ocean, and promenade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The gentleman at the reception desk was kind of blah. Didn’t seem to care if we were there or not.

    View was great. Watched Elon Musk’s rocket launch from Vandenburg. Spectacular! Woke up to watch the surfers at Surfers Point both mornings.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    We had an enjoyable stay at the Crown Plaza and stayed an additional day to enjoy the beautiful weat
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Queen Bed Room - Disability Access Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We didn't have maid service except for one day, and that was a partial one at best. While we were in the room with our dog, we always put the sign on the door that we were relaxing. When we were not in our room, we removed the sign as we were at an all-day dog show. On the day they did do maid service, our bed was not made up, but towels changed out. They also left our balcony door wide open which was a bit unsettling entering the room that way.

    The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Our sunset view was outstanding from our room's balcony as well as hearing the ocean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Beds Oceanview Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Self parking kinda sucked. So I recommend valet.

    The location was just what we wanted and needed. View was gorgeous

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fabulous view.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    8.0
    Christmas time getaway 🎄
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The curtain broke trying to open. The kuerig coffee maker was nice but not quite as simple to operate as the one at home. Would get a room facing more towards ocean next time.

    Great location near water. Great view of ocean. Comfortable king size bed. Aloha steakhouse next door.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    8.0
    Can’t get much closer to the ocean. Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The train noise

    It was clean with good amenities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff at the front desk were friendly and and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    8.0
    It was comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was too small and bathroom was too close to the bed. No space for toiletries in restroom. Key card in elevator didn’t work consistently.

    Convenient

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable and convenient but pricey.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Beds Oceanview Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room seem smaller than described and the hotel is pricey. The coffee and water station was often out. We stayed for 3 days. And over Christmas day. The staff were not consistent. When we checked in we got a very nice gentleman but the next two days the two ladies were not so friendly. They did not restock our coffee in our room after day one, or our cups which was very surprising given the cost of the hotel.

    The location was great. And right on the beach and within a pedestrian area. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. The room was clean and the gym was well equipped.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Double Beds Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The glass door in the room was not a good idea since it does not block light at night. WiFi was not very stable during evening time.

    Comfortable bed. Clean room. WiFi. Good location: 5 min walking distance to downtown and 1 min walking to the beach. Some rooms have good views of the ocean. Friedge and coffee maker in the room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    8.0
    I would stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Beds Oceanview Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location on the beach is excellent

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    9.0
    Extremely clean , comfortable beds, friendly staff, great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Queen Bed Room - Disability Access Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking, however, we elected to use the valet

    The location was perfect

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    8.0
    Will be returning for sure!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The gym needs updating.

    Lovely location right on the beach. Very friendly and helpful staff. Big well equipped rooms.

    Stayed in November 2023

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