West Beach Inn, a Coast HotelvsOjai Valley Inn

Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel scores marginally higher than Ojai Valley Inn. West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel comes in at #15 in Santa Barbara with approval from 4 reviews like Star Service, Gayot and Lonely Planet.

West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
7/10
306 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
From $134/night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Palm trees, blooming flowers, and perfectly manicured lawns. Life is good at this lush 46-room motel across the street from the harbor."
Star Service Star Service
"Located across a busy boulevard from the marina, within walking distance to the pier, dining and entertainment, this hotel is one of only a handful of chains on the beach." Full review
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Among these, request 201 to 205, which offer filtered glimpses of the marina.
Gayot Gayot
"A beachfront setting is the main attraction at this 46-room hotel."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The three-pearl West Beach Inn is about as close as you can get to the harbor and the beach in Santa Barbara, and rates here are at a premium as a result." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
"Situated directly across the street from the Santa Barbara beaches, the West Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel is also within walking distance of downtown, where you'll find numerous shops and restaurants." Full review
Ojai Valley Inn
7/10
905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023
From $459/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This outdoorsy, golf-oriented resort and spa is set on beautifully landscaped grounds, with hillside views in nearly all directions."
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If you're a history buff, ask for a room in the original 90-year-old adobe building.
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"It’s no wonder why the celebrated Ojai Valley Inn attracts artists from all over the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Stay at the five-star Ojai Valley Inn and relax with a luxe spa treatment, play a round of golf or tennis, experience beekeeping, birdwatching...or just relax and enjoy the view from your balcony."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The property is gorgeous and has something for everyone, including world-class dining, amazing wineries, a fabulous spa, walking and biking trails, and golf."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"About 90 minutes northwest of Los Angeles, Ojai Valley Inn has welcomed notables like Judy Garland and Walt Disney for nearly a century.Set on 220 acres of verdant rolling hills that..." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"There’s a comfortable stillness to the acres of Ojai Valley Inn and Spa that’s apparent even when a cacophony of voices fills the air. Sunlight shines brightly against the resort’s white..." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Spread across 220 acres of coastal valley, the Ojai Valley Inn opened in 1923, originally commissioned by an early 20th-century glass tycoon. With white stucco and terra-cotta buildings,..." Full review
The Points Guy The Points Guy
"We all know where honey comes from, but if you've ever wanted a close-up look at a working hive — complete with a hands-on demonstration by an actual beekeeper — book the 90-minute..."
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National Geographic National Geographic
"When I finally arrived, it was as if I’d been deposited in a rustic-chic hacienda village in an era when Spanish missionaries still ruled the land. The inn, which is celebrating its 90th..."
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