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Reviews of Viking Motel-Ventura 2 stars

2107 East Thompson Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001, United States

#12 of 24 hotels in Ventura

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 269 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall, it was a good stay and price was good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room smelled like cat urine.

    Convenient and spacious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Spa Bath and Kitchen - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The carpet was very dirty, the furniture is old, the room has an unpleasant smell. There aren't enough places to park inside, I had to park on the street.

    the location is good, it's a quiet place, the staff is friendly, the check in and check out is very fast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Always like staying here....
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Spa Bath and Kitchen - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wine glass behind the bed. It wasn't mine. Other items I couldn't reach behind the bed. Someone's not cleaning much. The water temp changed the second day in the shower to scalding. Couldn't get the temp lower. Later on, temp was tepid and couldn't get it to warm up. Fan inside bathroom is caked on with an inch of dirt and grime. Needs to be cleaned badly.

    I think this room has been remodeled since the last time I stayed in it 2 yrs ago and the tile around the tub is phenomenal. Love the full kitchen and large shower as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I added to my stay time, but they raised the nightly price and did not assist with a senior citizen discount when asked. Poor customer retention idea.

    King room had been remodeled in kitchen and bathroom, nicely. Whereas, double queen room I had previously had not been remodeled and was in some disrepair.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice for a day trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    carpet by the ac unit and window was soaked with moisture. The multi shower unit only sprayed scalding hot water.

    Large kitchen, clean sheets and nice view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights

    big bumps in exit driveway, room not maintained in great condition, TV difficult to use/and not many channels available. Kitchen needs utensils.

    Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Good-size kitchen. Cleanliness was fair.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Good over all
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tge fact that the person at front desk would only take a cash deposit,and gave me a hard time about the credit card that was used to pay for room was in my fiances name but reservation was in mine and he was not there at time if check in so he wasn't going to give me my key this was all after I had been there once and made to go get cash off the card which made deposit shortvso I had to recome up with that money cause he would take anything under 100.00 for deposit..and kept telling me that me using my old man's card was fraudulent cause he wasn't there..Really?well if I had my own card I wouldn't have used his and if he was going to be able to get there at check in I would have just put it in his name. Come on really...so thank God the owner of the hotel was ALOT more understanding and allowed me to get my key without my dude having to get there but when he arrived he had to make sure he showed his id before coming to my room or I loose my deposit..I don't think the owner is the one who was so worried about that again that came from the employee..but I get it it's his job if charges are denied on card..no hard feelings..good place to stay but they could ease up on the absolutely no guest or u get kicked out without refund thing..I mean people have kids and family and if there visiting without a car sometimes it's easier for them to come to us..not like they would stay the entire time..maybe put a time limit and how many guest at a time or a day are allowed..or maybe charge 5.00 per guest and they can visit a total of 8hrs entire day..lol Just a friendly suggestion.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Okay for a quick one-nighter
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Kitchen - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very run down, paint peeling on walls, shower leak and wet floor, worn out chairs!

    It was a good bed and warm shower. All the rest was fair.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    7.0
    For the price, not a bad value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking lot is very tight, middle stairs could definitely use some work.

    The male manager & cleaning staff very friendly. The rooms were large, furniture outdated but not bad, bathroom was updated.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room with Kitchen & Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower could've worked better

    Roomie and comfortable

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    It was nice
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room with Kitchen & Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bath jet tub didn’t work and the opposite shower head didn’t go on .

    Almost every thing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Best Value and Best All Round Location in Ventura
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I'm trying hard to think of something, but for the price it was completely satisfactory. Many of the rooms had a jacuzzi and ours had a nice tub instead but with over 400 square feet, who cares. They have a $100 refundable security deposit, but they did not require it when we checked in.

    The room was spacious, clean and nicely decorated. Our room overlooked a plant nursery and the kitchen was exceptional and had its own eating area. It is a motel with the lowest price, but easily compared to more expensive places. It was near downtown, near shopping and near the ocean. For a humble motel it was a delightful surprise.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entire bed and bedding smelt like cigarettes. I had a hard time sleeping and putting my face near the pillows. I had to use towels to lessen the smell enough to sleep. Spaces like that make a place and bedding feel unhygienic. I won’t be coming back.

    Nice space plus room.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    6.0
    Appreciated Robbie’s efforts to accommodate us the best way he could!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Kitchen - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were too soft .

    N/A

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    Happy with our stay, will definitely come back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could not figure out how to turn on the TV with the remote. We didn't try any buttons on the actual TV. Did not bother to contact the staff as we were super tired anyway and went to bed early. No mirror in the bathroom, but there was one on the dresser. Only huge problem was there no lighting near the mirror, so it was dark and hard to see when putting on make up and contacts. Not a deal breaker, but would be nice to have some kind of lighting near the mirror/ dresser.

    Nice and affordable place to stay, felt homey (referring to style of furniture, exterior of building and with a kitchen included with our room!). Everything was fairly new, clean and comfortable. Loved that a kitchen was included and we were able to cook dinner and breakfast to save money on eating out. Kitchen was nice with a full fridge, oven, stove, coffee maker and toaster—also silverware and dishware were included. Only thing you needed to bring were pots and pans. Close to a grocery store (VONS), downtown Ventura and the beach. Bathrooms were remodeled and exceptionally clean. Loved that we got a Cal King, when I was expecting just a King size bed (or that's what it said when I booked a room). Friendly cleaning maids; we said hello to them on our way out. Also, it's nice that check out time is at 11 am.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    8.0
    Nice, comfortable room and pleasant staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Furniture seemed a little 'beat up' and out of place. Also some walls were a little marked from wear n tear.

    Room was a clean, spacious and comfortable. WIFI was pretty good. The shower was nice too.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the tv didn’t work, no discount for that

    comfy

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Reasonable we’ll located motel in in Ventura CA, several miles from harbor.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Kitchen - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to get TV remote to work properly but finally we figured it out. Office always locked-had to ring bell.

    Location was pretty good. Roomy. Surprisingly full and nice kitchen (though no silverware)

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    7.0
    Decent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Police pulled up in the morning, that was disconcerting.

    Room had a very strong smell of cleaning solutions. the fridge was pretty nasty looking. Time to upgrade that. Could not open closet.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    7.0
    Nice people, nice place, I'd stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lighting was semi - functional. Dimmmers didn't work, so too bright or not at all. Main overhead light out. A couple of door and drawer knobs missing.

    Very genial welcome, interesting room - big kitchen, satisfactory bath - windows were open and only slightly musty. The furnishings were worn, but comfortable. Some lights didn't work, but overall a decent place. A few loud neighbors, but that is not the hotel's fault.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    8.0
    love ther area not that far from beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    big room

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    6.0
    The Room itself was good but everything else sucked.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud and sketchy area, neighbors below were up until 5am playing music.

    Nice room. Had full kitchen and lots of space.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King with Kitchen
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The neighboring room renters were up all night (the room above me and the room adjacent to mine). I was unable to get a good nights sleep while there.

    I loved the kitchen--that was an added bonus. The room was large and clean

    Stayed in September 2022

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