Hotel San Buena

Hotels
9.5 (89 reviews)
11 South Ash Street , Ventura , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Cleanliness
Great location
Unique property
Cons:
High price for amenities
Noise issues from adjacent rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Several reviews noted the hotel was immaculate and clean, but some mentioned issues with room quality and maintenance.
Service
10
Staff was frequently described as friendly and helpful with great service.
Location
10
Great location close to downtown and the beach was highlighted positively in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.2
Some positive mentions about comfort, but also complaints about room layout and noise.
Amenities
9.2
Limited information on amenities was noted, with some guests disappointed by the lack of communication.
Value for Money
9.2
Guests felt the price was high compared to the amenities and service provided.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Limited reviews about food; however, positive mentions of daily desserts and complimentary beverages were noted.
Overall Experience
10
Many guests had a fantastic overall experience and highly recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:53

Property Description

Convenient Location
Hotel San Buena is strategically located near popular colleges, beaches, and transportation hubs. Guests can easily explore the vibrant city of Ventura and beyond.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with our well-equipped rooms featuring air conditioning, safety deposit boxes, and TVs. Some rooms even offer a balcony to soak in the California sun.

Exceptional Service
Our 24-hour front desk ensures that your needs are met anytime. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property and make your visit memorable.

To experience the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and exceptional service, book your stay at Hotel San Buena.

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 89 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 10
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Christina • extended_group • us
10
Beautifully curated hotel💫
Pros:

Gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of Ventura! This hotel was sooo perfectly curated, there was not one detail that was seen unnoticed! It was beautiful, immaculate, beds were comfortable and a walk to dinner! The esthetics were lovely! Only 2 bummers but def not deal breakers; the morning shower barely had hot water (our friends who were staying there in another room said the same thing) and the morning coffee that was at the bar was not hot but warm, tasted a little stale:( I think the coffee could have been better especially when you are staying somewhere as beautiful as this you want to be sipping fresh hot coffee in the living room with the beautiful light! Great stay though and a stones throw from LA! I’ve already told other friends about it!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stacy&Patrick • family_with_children • us
6
Clean, cute, expensive property with no amenities.
Pros:

It's quaint and unique property. I like the aesthetic. It has an old mission vibe while I know it was previously an Elks Club. Very nicely restored. The air conditioning worked very well. The room was very clean. The bed was comfortable. The complimentary water and beverages in mini bar were appreciated. They have some bikes available for guests.

Cons:

For a stay priced at over $500 a night, I expected more. No one was at the front desk when we arrived. A friendly staff member eventually greeted us and walked us to our room—but provided no information about the property, amenities, or neighborhood. The only comment was, “This is our last room; there are wedding blocks tonight,” which felt like a preemptive way to discourage any room change requests.

The room itself was on the lower level, but it had a distinct basement feel. The lower half of the walls were unfinished concrete, and the small window looked directly onto a stairwell above the garage. As shown in the photos, the bathroom is open to the room, which I expected, but the toilet area didn’t have a working fan.

Throughout the night, it sounded like we were sleeping beneath a busy gym. Parking was on the street, which seemed odd given the price and lack of guidance on other options. No one mentioned amenities or features—only at checkout did I learn there was a gym across the hall.

Overall, the experience fell short of expectations for the price point.

2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • us
9
Property with character
Pros:

Beautiful property. Super nice staff, great location, very comfortable bed.
I would stay on the upper level next time.

Cons:

We stayed in a room on the ground floor and there was a loud AC unit near by. We could also hear people waking above us.

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • partner
10
Pros:

Very nice staff! Beautiful hotel.

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Ilene • partner
10
Pros:

Beautifully appointed hotel. You can tell that a lot of thought and effort went into the design. It has a historic feel to it but it is remodeled and modern. Comfortable rooms with large shower. Nice ambience. Very walkable to restaurants and bars.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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David
10
Pros:

Hotel was immaculate. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great central location next to historical downtown. Next time I am in Ventura we would stay here again.

2025-09-23 • via Nuitee
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Thao • partner
10
Pros:

What a beautiful property.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • partner
10
Pros:

It’s a beautiful property.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Jason
10
Pros:

Staff was amazing

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Lidia • partner
10
Pros:

We loved the character in charm of the hotel. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Also, enjoyed the warm cookies. We truly felt welcomed Hotel San Buena.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Curry • couple • ci
10
2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Malik
10
Pros:

Amazing property for just about anyone, ALL the staff were amazing and ALL of them had amazing recommendations while staying .
Room was Well put together with absolutely no issues.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Lauren
10
Best Stay Ever - Ventura CA!
Pros:

If I could give 1 million stars, I would!!! Our stay at Hotel San Buena was absolutely AMAZING!! I cannot say enough positive things about the Staff!! It felt like we were in a private setting with so much attention to detail! Its location is fabulous, walking distance to the beach AND fabulous Main Street and Downtown! I highly recommend this gem before the word gets out!! Run, don’t walk, and book here!! We are already planning our comeback! 💗🙏🎇

2025-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • us
10
2025-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Diamond
10
Pros:

I traveled for work and was supposed to stay at another hotel but I’m no glad I stayed here. I would highly recommend staying here. The customer service, cleanliness, and overall stay was amazing!

2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Susannah • family
8
Pros:

Lovely place to stay! Great staff, comfy bed, walking distance to fab restaurants. Also beautiful building.

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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sabrina
10
Pros:

Absolutely loved it! Very friendly inviting staff! I loved the daily desserts! Very nice place! I would definitely stay there again!

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Daria
10
Pros:

Special and tasteful, attention to detail is outstanding

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Alfred
8
Pros:

very nostalgic place to stay nice ambience music that matches the time of the hotel very clean very friendly however, the room needed armoire to hang clothes in

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Jenny
10
Pros:

We had an overnight stay at the hotel. it was beautiful, quiet and clean. It was also walking distance to the downtown shops and the pier.

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee