1302 E Ojai Ave, Ojai, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
Within walking distance to a golf course and downtown
Ojai
Homey rooms with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and Keurig coffeemakers; some have kitchenettes
Welcoming pool deck with a sparkling saltwater pool and hot tub
Free hot breakfast buffet, bottled water, and freshly made cookies upon check-in
Discounts to a nearby spa and free access to nearby
gym
Convenient on-site bike rental
Meeting facilities available
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Eco-friendly practices
Pet-friendly (for a fee)
Rooms have dated decor
Complaints concerning maintenance issues and smells
Fitness center isn’t on-site
The two-pearl Casa Ojai Inn is a motel that’s ideal for couples and families looking to be within walking and short driving distance to a variety of local attractions. There’s a homey vibe to this family-owned property, which offers a free hot breakfast buffet and warm chocolate chip cookies on arrival. Features include a saltwater pool, a hot tub, and bike rentals. The 46 rooms are a bit old-fashioned looking, but are spacious and have mini-fridges and Keurig coffeemakers. Some rooms suited to longer stays have small kitchenettes with microwaves. For a more atmospheric stay, travelers could check out the Emerald Iguana Inn, which has romantic gardens and in-room spa treatments.
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Scene
Spanish mission-style hotel that draws families and couples
Casa Ojai Inn is a cream-colored motel-style property with turquoise doors, outdoor hallways, and a tree-lined parking lot. The hotel has been owned by local families for the last 39 years and has an eco-friendly philosophy supported by green practices. For instance, it provides discounts to
those with electric or hybrid cars. It’s got a Spanish-mission-style atmosphere
with earthen clay-tiled roofs and tropical plants, like palm trees, around the grounds. The lobby consists of a small wooden front desk and two dark-brown leather chairs
for seating. It melds seamlessly with the small breakfast room furnished with wooden
tables and iron-backed chairs. Most guests are couples and families looking
for a budget-friendly option in walking distance to village restaurants and shops.
Location
Within walking distance to downtown Ojai and dining options
Casa Ojai Inn is well-located within walking and
driving distance of many local attractions. The Soule Park Golf Course is a
five-minute walk from the hotel. And downtown Ojai -- with shopping, restaurants, and
entertainment -- is a 15-minute walk from Casa Ojai Inn. It takes 13
minutes by car to reach Casitas Water Adventure and Lake Casitas. Guests interested
in hiking can drive seven minutes to Los Padres National Forest Trailhead.
There are dining options within a five- to-10-minute walk away. Santa Paula
Airport is a 26-minute drive away.
Rooms
Dated rooms with mini-fridges and Keurig coffeemakers; some have kitchenettes
Rooms at the Casa Ojai Inn have a Craftsman-meets-Polynesian theme with tropical bedspreads and custom wood furniture such as two-poster beds and nightstands with carved feet. While homey, the rooms feel a bit dated and dark due to brown carpeting, low ceilings, and iron lamps. Walls are decorated with framed paintings of the Old West, Native American culture, or untouched local
nature. Rooms are quite spacious, especially Two-Bedroom
Suites, though bedrooms aren’t completely separated. Modern in-room amenities includes 37-inch flat-screen
TVs, iHome clock radios, and free Wi-Fi. Other convenient features include Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and free bottled water. Certain rooms also have kitchenettes with microwaves and sinks. Some complaints
have been made concerning maintenance issues and smells. Granite bathroom
vanities are separate from the tan-colored bathrooms, which have shower/tub combos and toilets. In line with the hotel's green practices, wall
dispensers hold body wash, shampoo, and
conditioner. A hairdryer is provided in each room.
Features
Saltwater pool, hot tub, bike rental, and free breakfast buffet
Casa Ojai Inn provides a number of active features
such as an outdoor saltwater pool and a hot tub. There are lounge chairs on the
pool deck and a covered patio with woven outdoor furniture and plush seating
for guests. The hotel has a number of bikes that can be used to explore the
area. Cookies are provided upon check-in, and there's a free breakfast buffet each
morning with cooked eggs and bacon, waffles, bagels, cereal, and yogurt. Though there isn’t an on-site gym or spa, the hotel provides free
passes to Bryant Street Gym -- a 14-minute walk away -- and discounts for spa
services at the Day Spa of Ojai, just a two-minute walk from the hotel. There’s
free Wi-Fi throughout the property, and parking is free.
