Hotel San Buena - Ventura, California

Ellie Antici

Beautiful hotel right by downtown Ventura! I didn’t realize how newly renovated it was. It’s a beautiful historic building. Matt at the front desk was so friendly and gave us great restaurant recommendations!

Miles R

I stayed for a family event. The hotel itself and the rooms were fabulous ... spacious, airy, high ceilings, big bathroom and luxurious towels. The close proximity to downtown was a plus. The front desk staff was incredibly friendly and efficient.

Hoda Abdo

I arrived late at night for a night stay, the night shift lady was supper friendly and give lots of tips once she learnt that my first time in city, until the morning shift lady ruined all the blessing by being arrogant specially when I called to notify her that was a lots of noise on my room’s roof top that wake me up and she’s
wasn’t even feeling sorry for that!!! I believe if I pay that much for a night in hotel not even on beach I should get at least welcoming friendly treatment. Really that lady they put on front desk in day time will ruin their business like I would never choose that place aging only because how rude she was

Brandon Fisher

After years of watching this place come together, finally got the chance to stay for a mini vacation. Great hotel, close to pier and historic old downtown area. Nice to finally have a high end boutique hotel in downtown Ventura. Can’t wait to comeback.

Natalie Puls (nartats)

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Hotel San Buena! It was my first time to Ventura and I was excited that the hotel is so centrally located. The beach and so many restaurants, coffee shops, and stores are within walking distance. I barely had to use my car. The fresh cookies, coffee, and tea offered in the morning are so good and they also have food and drinks for purchase at their lobby bar! My room was on one of the front corners (lower level) and it was so quiet. One highlight (of many) was riding one of their complimentary bikes to the beach for sunset and another was how friendly the staff were. I'll definitely be back!

Robin S.

Super friendly staff!

Nice clean room!

We felt really valued as a guest.

We‘d definitely stay here again.

Adam Reker

I need to start by saying the staff was lovely and nice and accommodating. The Hotel itself was really cool and well redone. That said, we had the worst nights sleep of my life and would probably not stay here again. We stayed in one of the rooms in the main historic area and in full transparency I read in the description that it was old and sound carries. I fully expected to hear some people in the lobby or maybe some steps. I didn't expect it to sound like a bowling alley was on the top floor. I didn't expect it to sound like they parked a running garbage truck outside our window all night, paired with sounding like an airplane taking off every hour or so. It was so impossible to sleep, at 1:30AM we considered just leaving and driving the 1.5hrs back home. It was terrible - be warned. These rooms go for upwards of $450 a night!

Ed E

Understated elegance matched with vintage roots defines this fantastically refurbished hotel. We stayed one night to drink in the pleasures of Ventura and Ojai, but strangely found ourselves content relaxing on the patio watching the hustle of downtown and enjoying a fantastic mix of fine meats and cheeses provided from the bar in the lobby. I don’t know where else I would pick to stay in Ventura as it is not like anything else in the area. You certainly pay for what you get, but just having the option to splurge is great.