Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a clean, reliable room by Ventura Harbor and plan to use the Channel Islands ferry or eat at the harbor. Budget travellers should know it is the cheapest of our three picks, not a cheap hotel.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG is a 2-star chain hotel and our Budget pick in Ventura. It works for couples and short-stay travellers who want a predictable room, a gym and air conditioning close to the harbor. Guests single out the spot near the Channel Islands ferry terminal, which makes it handy for island day trips.
If you want a smaller bill above all, compare carefully. Some guests feel the rates are high for this type of property. The gap to our Luxury pick is also small, so travellers who care about comfort may prefer to pay a little more.
Location and getting around
The address is 1080 Navigator Drive, by Ventura Harbor. The location score is 9.3 out of 10. Guests mention restaurants nearby and the Channel Islands ferry terminal close by.
Our data has no measured distances to sights, beaches or downtown Ventura, so we cannot give walking times. Check a map for the places you plan to visit, and assume you may need a car, taxi or public transport for anything beyond the harbor.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.4 out of 10 from 589 reviews. Guests praise two things above all: the harbor location near restaurants and the ferry, and well-maintained, tidy rooms.
The main complaint is value. Some guests think the price is reasonable for the room size, while others find it expensive for a hotel of this type. Room size, noise and the state of the rooms have not been assessed by us.
Price compared with our other two picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults, was €142.47 per night, about €285 for both nights. That was 16% below the median of €170.49 among the hotels we compared. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Best Western At Ventura Pier, our Best Value pick (3 stars, 8.2), was €151.54 a night. Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, our Luxury pick (4 stars, 8.5), was €163.99. The spread is narrow: about €21 a night separates this hotel from the Luxury choice, and this one still scores higher than the Best Western.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Ventura. This one had the lowest reference price once the upscale choice was set aside, and its 8.4 from 589 reviews placed it joint third of six on guest rating. A high location score and steady praise for cleanliness kept it in the list.
Before you book
Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data. Check whether your rate includes breakfast and what is served. Pets appear in the listing tags, but the pet policy and fees are not confirmed, so ask the hotel.
Parking is not listed among the facilities we have, so confirm availability and cost if you drive. Cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate rules before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is the Holiday Inn Express Ventura Harbor near the ferry?
Guests say it sits by the harbor near the Channel Islands ferry terminal. An exact walking time is not confirmed in our data, so check a map.
How much is a night at Holiday Inn Express Ventura Harbor?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €142.47 per night. Check today's price for your own dates.
Does the hotel include breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Look at the rate details or ask the hotel before you book.
Does Holiday Inn Express Ventura Harbor have a gym?
Yes, a fitness center is listed among the facilities. Opening hours are not confirmed, so check them for your dates.
Is it the cheapest hotel in Ventura?
It was the cheapest of our three picks, at €142.47 a night against a median of €170.49. It is not a low-cost hotel, and some guests find it pricey for the type.