Glen Tavern Inn

Hotels
7.9 (350 reviews)
134 North Mill Street , Santa Paula , US
+1 805-933-5550

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location / walkable to attractions
Historic charm / quaint, cozy atmosphere
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable bed
Quiet stay
Ample, easy parking
Cute room decor
Cons:
Strong odor / outdated smell in parts of hotel
Dirty bathtub / visible grime and hair
Run-down rooms and maintenance issues
Ice machine broken; no mini-fridges; no pool
Poor restaurant experience (coffee grounds)
Inconsistent front desk availability and service hours
Small shower heights

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple reviews mention a strong odor, visible grime and hair in the bathtub and generally dated/unclean room finishes, indicating below-average cleanliness.
Service
9.5
Staff are described as welcoming and helpful on arrival and for events, though some guests reported poor front desk availability and one awkward staff interaction.
Location
9.8
Consistently praised as very convenient — a block from Main Street, across from the railroad museum, and within walking distance of attractions.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms have notable historic charm and comfortable beds but are described as dated, run-down in places, and showing maintenance issues (e.g., uneven room quality between rooms).
Amenities
7.5
Some useful amenities like parking are available, but the ice machine was frequently broken, there are no mini-fridges in rooms and there is no pool as some expected.
Value for Money
7
Guests felt the upkeep and room condition did not fully justify the price paid, producing a modestly lower perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.9
At least one poor dining experience reported (coffee with grounds and an unsatisfactory dinner), suggesting food/beverage service is a weakness.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall the hotel delivers a memorable historic atmosphere with comfortable beds and quiet surroundings, but cleanliness, maintenance and some service inconsistencies temper the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Elegant Rooms with Thoughtful Amenities
Indulge in a stay at Glen Tavern Inn where each room boasts a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, and a private bathroom stocked with free toiletries and a hairdryer for your convenience.

Dining and Relaxation
Savor delectable meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar, or enjoy room service for a cozy night in. Start your day right with a complimentary continental breakfast on weekends.

Book your stay at Glen Tavern Inn now to experience a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comforts.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LAX

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 350 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Frei • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Wellington • solo_traveller • br
7
Razoável
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Bem antigo, não sei se a madeira, mas tem um odor forte, não é mau cheiro.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
8
Cool period hotel.
Pros:

It was a quaint and cozy time warp into the 1900's where with just a little imagination you could hear the voices and smell the morning coffee. The staff were very helpful. The hotel is conveniently located a block away from Main Street and across from the railroad museum.

Cons:

We had dinner at the hotel restaurant. It started with a cup of coffee that had coffee grounds floating around the edges...it was not a good night for the restaurant...'nuff said.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • extended_group • us
4
okay
Pros:

love that it it historic and haunted

Cons:

Very run down . they need to make some upgrades Ice machine not working they said to get ice from staff but nobody is ever around at the front desk They have the worst service hours

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • us
6
Beautiful historic charm, but disappointing upkeep for the price.
Pros:

One of the highlights of our stay was how incredibly comfortable the bed was, making it easy to relax and get a great night's sleep. The hotel was also pleasantly quiet, which we really appreciated. Upon arrival, the staff was welcoming and friendly, giving us a great first impression. What truly makes this property special, though, is the beautiful historic charm, especially the downstairs interior. The decor feels like a step back in time, with so much character and attention to detail. It's definitely worth visiting just to experience the atmosphere! Another plus was the parking, plenty of spaces available, easy to access, and no hassle finding the hotel. Overall, the property has a unique charm that sets it apart from your typical hotel.

Cons:

While there were definitely things we enjoyed about our stay, there were also some disappointments that made us question the value for the price. We stayed in Room 208, which unfortunately felt quite dated and in need of some attention. It almost reminded us of staying in Grandma's upstairs guest room, which had a certain nostalgic charm, but not necessarily the comfort or upkeep we expected from a hotel. The bathtub was especially disappointing, as the bottom was black with grime and there was visible hair, making it unusable for us. We chose not to request housekeeping because we didn't want to spend part of our stay waiting for someone to clean something that should have been taken care of before check-in. There were also several minor maintenance issues that seemed like simple fixes but had been overlooked. What made this more disappointing was seeing a neighboring room being cleaned that looked absolutely beautiful and immaculate, leaving us wondering why there was such a noticeable difference in room quality. We also had an unusual interaction with an employee who was sitting in the downstairs lounge area. She never introduced herself as staff, and after we explained that we were simply looking around, she later called out from the bottom of the staircase, "Hey, that's for guests!" The interaction felt awkward and unnecessary, especially since we were registered guests. Overall, we enjoyed aspects of our stay and appreciated the hotel's historic character, but the room's condition and a few uncomfortable moments took away from the experience. For the price we paid, we expected a little more attention to detail. While we're glad we experienced the property, we probably wouldn't choose to stay again.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Donaldson • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Donaldson • couple • us
9
Pros:

Cozy, friendly, walked everywhere we wanted to go

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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AJ Phoenix • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

How cute the room was and the bed was comfy

Cons:

The hight of the showers are small, there are no mini fridges in the rooms, the ice machine was down and there was no pool which I thought there was one the last time I was there. 5 years ago.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • solo_traveller • us
1
I felt like I was staying in a haunted mansion
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location for our event. Really nice staff

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Dereck • couple • us
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Arlene • couple • us
8
Decent Fun Place to Stay, A little run down.
Pros:

Jeremy at the front desk was Excellent, super friendly and accommodating. There were cool gifts to buy in the lobby. The bed was very comfortable. You can open the window to get outside air and the air conditioning unit was one of those new wall types. It was quiet at night after 11pm. There was a nice restaurant on the premise for dinner.

Cons:

The rooms were a little run down. The first room had screws missing from the door lock and my boyfriend noticed termite damage on the window frame. We were moved to a bigger room but the tub had no protection to stand and take a shower inside so it was a little slippery.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Rita • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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rodriguez • couple • us
10
Acogedor
Pros:

Muy limpio y tranquilo

Cons:

No hay comentario

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • us
4
My room was extremely disappointing so I'm afraid this has colored my stay here.
Pros:

I like the lobby ambiance and comfortable sofas. Our dinner in the restaurant was excellent. The Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine was the best I've ever had!

Cons:

My room: Room 221. It has such a tiny bathroom that if I was overweight, I wouldn't have been able to use the toilet since it jutted into the bathroom sink. Also, the pipes need cleaning along with the shower head. I can smell the water coming out of the pipe. Smells mettallic and using it to brush my teeth was unpleasant as it tastes mettalic (didn't swallow it, thank goodness). This room should not be used as a guest room.
The other rooms my friends stayed in were renovated so I'm sure not all rooms are like this. This room isn't spacious enough to classify it as a guest room. I would have complained but I understood the Inn was full.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • us
3
I don’t stay in again
Pros:

That is a historic building, so beautiful in fact

Cons:

Beautiful, historic building but neglected and dusty. Duty carpets, poor bedding, cobwebs in windows

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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romero • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee