Reviews of Clocktower Inn Ventura 3 stars
181 East Santa Clara Street, Ventura, CA 93001, United States
#10 of 28 hotels in Ventura
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 280 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Ben
United Kingdom27 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“A lovely hotel that helped us have a fantastic start to an amazing trip.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Corridors a little dated and tired, but this is nitpicking!
The staff are fantastic. We arrived very tired after a long flight from London and a traffic lengthened drive from LAX and the parking lot was full so the member of staff moved her car so that we could park and get the kids straight into bed (they were already asleep!) my daughter hurt her hand at breakfast and the staff were, again, fantastic. They went over and above to make sure she was ok and really helped. Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good. Location is really good, close enough to walk to the beach (and the county fair), and the town looks lovely. We’ll definitely be back one day!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Allison
United States3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location and overall charm of the place. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, despite the busy weekend. They made the stay wonderful. The breakfast was also delicious
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Renae
United States3 reviews8.0“Great practice”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was quaint old hotel. It was a nice place.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Rachel
United Kingdom54 reviews13 helpful votes7.0“Generally a good place to stay but a few small issues with room facilities.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
When sitting up in bed leaning on headboard the bed kept rolling away from the wall. Only lamp one side of double bed and that didn’t work. Great to have microwave and fridge in room but the coffee machine was high up on top of microwave which was difficult to reach and dangerous lifting down hot drinks. Couldn’t use mirror in room as microwave and coffee machine were in front of it. No bin in room beside coffee machine and microwave, there was only a bin in the bathroom.
Microwave and fridge in room. Nice seating area for breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Megan
United States1 review9.0“Clean, charming, well maintained facility in a great location for any time of the day activities.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing we didn’t like was the bed. It wasn’t terribly uncomfortable but it wasn’t great either. Plus, it was incredibly noisy/unstable. Any movement on it whatsoever made an incredibly loud squeaking/thudding noise and almost felt like it was going to break just from climbing in it or turning over while lying in it.
The property was clean, well maintained, easy to navigate, and had very friendly staff that were able to keep things running smoothly even during a power outage that hit the entire block. They had good breakfast variety and the atrium they served it in was so pretty.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Andrew
United States18 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice Stay! Thanks!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Mattress was only downside
Location was great, loved decor, breakfast was good, staff was friendly
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Juan
United States7 reviews9.0“Great Spot, Will look to visit again.”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I knew going in that the hotel had a good location but didn't realize how good it was until I was there, it is a 8 minute walk to the ocean and on the other side you are Downtown but at the end of it, not in the middle so it is still quiet.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Neetika
United States42 reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Clean spacious rooms and centrally located”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A better selection of breakfast The mattress was awful
It was 10 mins drive from the Ventura Port Lots of restaurants and grocery stores close by
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 17 April 2025
Carl
United States15 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Liked the location but the hotel is a little run down only due to its age
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 6 February 2025
H
Canada72 reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Expensive for what you get”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cold and rainy and you have to walk outside from your room to the lobby and breakfast area. Bathroom was old. Fan in bathroom really loud and heater in room loud. Could be charming but falls short.
Comfy beds.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Cruisin20
United States46 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Great room, Super location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Large, clean room. Super staff. Great location.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 13 December 2024
Rdr
United States43 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Good place for the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed, the pillows.
Location, price and staff
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 28 November 2024
Kerry
United States23 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location. Friendly staff. Charming room.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 23 October 2024
Connie
Denmark2 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great stay. Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Single Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
N/A
Good location and great rooms. Breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 20 October 2024
Betty
United States1 review8.0“Great location and easy to recommend. F”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Had to ask for more towels.
Room location was excellent. Staff was very helpful and professional.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Hannah
United Kingdom20 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room quite small, breakfast a bit basic but we were grateful for it.
Comfortable, helpful staff. Great for one night on a road trip.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 2 October 2024
Lucy
United States5 reviews7.0“It was comfortable.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The rooms could be updated.
great staff.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Jayne
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel was nice clean, good location just a short stroll to bars & restaurants
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Annie
United States6 reviews7.0“Fair”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Property is a bit run down, with dirty carpets, and walls. I had to change rooms when we arrived because the lower level, king bed room had a pretty strong smell. Second floor room was better.
Very nice and helpful staff at the front desk.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Philippe
France67 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Correct
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 28 July 2024
Gail
United States1 review1 helpful vote9.0“It was nice, acceptable for our business trip.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Woke up at 3:00am to loud music. Bed mattress was uncomfortable. Not enough towels.
Location, staff, parking, breakfast, old-fashioned attractiveness and charm.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Tom
New Zealand3 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our Room was a bit small for two double beds, more of a single bedroom. Couldn’t get my suitcase past the bed walking in
Good location , good breakfast, nice staff
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Rose
United States3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Really only ONE TINY improvement would have made EVERYTHING absolutely perfect. It may sound silly, but a little trash can in the main room as well as the one provided in the bathroom, would have made that room complete.
We liked that it was clean, quiet, and very well located to Main Street and the Mission. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. The common space in the lobby was very welcoming and cozy. The breakfast was sufficient to get you to lunch and the Atrium breakfast room was very nice.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Peter
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0“Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Quiet and clean. Helpful staff. Easy walking distance to town centre. Good self help breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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