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The 3 best hotels in Ventura.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 6 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Ventura, United States: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG (budget), Best Western At Ventura Pier (best value) and Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG8.4/10 · €142 / nightBest ValueBest Western At Ventura Pier8.2/10 · €152 / nightUpscale alternativeAmanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel8.5/10 · €164 / night
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG, Ventura
Budget
8.4€142 / night

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG

★★1080 Navigator Drive

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.4/10 from 589 guest reviews
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
589 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Situated by the harbor near restaurants and the Channel Islands ferry terminal.
  • Value: Reasonable rates for the size, though considered expensive by some for the property type.
  • Pets allowed
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.4/10 from 589 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 6 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €142.47 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €142.47/night versus a sample median of €170.49/night (16% below the median).
  • Location: Ventura, Ventura. Address: 1080 Navigator Drive. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Best Western At Ventura Pier, Ventura
Best Value★ Our pick
8.2€152 / night

Best Western At Ventura Pier

★★★708 East Thompson Boulevard

Best forMost travellers · Pool days

  • 8.2/10 from 634 guest reviews
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
634 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to the pier, beach, Main Street shops, and local restaurants.
  • Value: Reasonable rates for the area, though some find the cost high for basic amenities.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 634 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 6 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €151.54/night versus a sample median of €170.49/night (11% below the median).
  • Location: Ventura, Ventura. Address: 708 East Thompson Boulevard. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, Ventura
Upscale alternative
8.5€164 / night

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

★★★★298 South Chestnut Street

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Pool days

  • 8.5/10 from 928 guest reviews
  • Chosen from 6 hotels
928 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walkable to the beach, pier, and downtown restaurants, with easy highway access.
  • Rates: Generally considered reasonable, though some guests feel prices are high for the quality.
  • Pool
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 928 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 6 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €163.99/night versus a sample median of €170.49/night (4% below the median).
  • Location: Ventura, Ventura. Address: 298 South Chestnut Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Ventura

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

1080 Navigator Drive

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

708 East Thompson Boulevard

Best Western At Ventura Pier

Best for: Most travellers, Pool days

Upscale alternative

298 South Chestnut Street

Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Pool days

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternative

Ventura hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG1080 Navigator Drive28.4 (589)€142
Best ValueBest Western At Ventura Pier708 East Thompson Boulevard38.2 (634)€152
Upscale alternativeAmanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel298 South Chestnut Street48.5 (928)€164

Questions about hotels in Ventura

What is the best budget hotel in Ventura?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ventura Harbor by IHG (1080 Navigator Drive): 8.4/10 · 589 reviews · €142 / night · Guests say: “Location: Situated by the harbor near restaurants and the Channel Islands ferry terminal.”
What is the best value hotel in Ventura?
Best Western At Ventura Pier (708 East Thompson Boulevard): 8.2/10 · 634 reviews · €152 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to the pier, beach, Main Street shops, and local restaurants.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Ventura?
Amanzi Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel (298 South Chestnut Street): 8.5/10 · 928 reviews · €164 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walkable to the beach, pier, and downtown restaurants, with easy highway access.”
Where should I stay in Ventura?
Our three picks are in 1080 Navigator Drive, 708 East Thompson Boulevard, 298 South Chestnut Street. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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