Ventura: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Ventura side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG	Best Value Best Western At Ventura Pier	Luxury Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Guest score	8.4/10	8.2/10	8.5/10
Reviews	589	634	928
Stars	★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	1080 Navigator Drive	708 East Thompson Boulevard	298 South Chestnut Street
Reference price per night	€142	€152	€164
Guests like	Location: Situated by the harbor near restaurants and the Channel Islands ferry terminal. Cleanliness: Well-maintained and tidy rooms.	Location: Walking distance to the pier, beach, Main Street shops, and local restaurants. Cleanliness: Well-maintained, tidy rooms with fresh linens and spotless surfaces.	Location: Walkable to the beach, pier, and downtown restaurants, with easy highway access. Food: Substantial buffet features hot and cold options like eggs, waffles, and burritos.
Guests mention	Value: Reasonable rates for the size, though considered expensive by some for the property type.	Value: Reasonable rates for the area, though some find the cost high for basic amenities.	Rates: Generally considered reasonable, though some guests feel prices are high for the quality.
Good for	pets, gym, ac	pool, pets, parking, ac, breakfast	pool, family, spa, parking, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG if price matters most, Best Western At Ventura Pier for the best balance of score and price, and Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.