O'Cairns Inn & Suites

Hotels
8.4 (1211 reviews)
940 E. Ocean Avenue , Lompoc , US
(805) 735-7731
[email protected]

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Cooked-to-order breakfast, included
O'Cairns Bistro — dinner every evening, bar open late
Complimentary happy hour, two drinks per guest
Heated outdoor pool
Hot tub
Lounge with billiards, foosball and shuffleboard
Outdoor kitchen with gas and Santa Maria wood-burning grills
24-hour business center with printing and copying
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
Free parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean, comfortable rooms
Friendly and accommodating staff (including bartender)
Free drinks and complimentary breakfast
Good restaurant with quality food and wine
Convenient location
Nice pool area
Cons:
Dated/worn rooms and furnishings (carpet issues)
Limited breakfast hours / breakfast voucher timing issues
Broken jacuzzi jets / some pool amenity issues
No on-site fitness center / affiliate voucher required
No elevator
Limited TV/movie options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Multiple guests praised clean, comfortable rooms; one guest noted an unclean walkway remnant, but overall cleanliness was reported positively.
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and accommodating (front desk, bartender 'Chips'); restaurant service specifically singled out as excellent.
Location
8.8
Several guests mentioned the hotel's convenient location — close to attractions and 'close to everything we needed.'
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed reports: some rooms described as comfortable with excellent beds; others noted worn/dated furnishings, spongy/wavy carpet, and soft beds causing discomfort.
Amenities
7.6
Positives include free drinks, breakfast, restaurant and a nice pool area; negatives include broken jacuzzi jets, limited breakfast hours, no on-site fitness center and limited TV/movie options.
Value for Money
8.9
Guests described the hotel as good value or a relative bargain, citing reasonable rates and complimentary extras (drinks, breakfast).
Food and Beverage
8.8
Restaurant, food and wine received high praise and exceeded expectations for some guests; breakfast is acceptable but limited in selection and service hours caused complaints.
Overall Experience
7.5
Generally positive overall experiences with many saying they'd return or preferring this hotel among others visited, though dated facilities and amenity issues lowered some guests' overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-30 19:49

Property Description

An independent inn and suites on Lompoc's East Ocean Avenue, about 15 minutes from Vandenberg Space Force Base and close to everything Lompoc has to offer. Breakfast is included, parking is free and the front desk never closes — whether you're here for a launch, a project or the coast road. Every room has a pillow-top bed, a real work desk, a full-size refrigerator and a microwave, plus fast Wi-Fi and a wired Ethernet port. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, a lounge with billiards, foosball and shuffleboard, O'Cairns Bistro serving cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner every evening, a complimentary happy hour (two drinks per guest), an outdoor kitchen with gas and Santa Maria wood-burning grills, and a 24-hour business center.

Important information:

Please note: dogs are only allowed in select rooms. Contact the property for more information.

It is not possible to add an extra bed to Queen Room with Two Queen Beds.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SBA

Property Policies

  • Check-in / check-out

    Check-in from 15:00:00, check-out until 12:00:00.

  • Minimum age

    Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed; charges may apply.

  • Extra bed

    Extra bed available for ages 0–16: 15 per night.

  • Payment

    Payment: pay at the property, pay online later, pay online now.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1211 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Diletta • couple • it
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Fiske • couple • us
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Cary • couple • us
10
Very Comfortable-would stay again
Pros:

Super clean, very comfy beds, hot shower, great breakfast and coffee options. Close to what we needed. Staff was very welcoming.

Cons:

We had issues with the TV, it would not turn on; I called the office, and they came and looked at it too; the next morning we figured out that there was an extension cord that was not plugged in all the way. Just suggest checking that everything is working before renting out.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • family_with_children • us
9
Excellent place!
Pros:

The front desk staff and the banquet room staff are great. The free drink in the evening was a nice perk and the cooked to order breakfast was exceptional.

Cons:

A minor thing - my room was under the stairs, which blocked the outside natural light. I did not complain.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Genevieve • family_with_children • us
9
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • us
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
10
A hotel stay that you would expect from a five star hotel
Pros:

Hands down this was the best hotel for the price point I have ever stayed in. The staff, especially front desk Zach and bartender chips, were absolutely amazing people who went above and beyond their jobs. It was my birthday trip, and we rode to Lompoc just to get away. We ended up spending most of our time in the restaurant/bar that was meant for guests. Free billiards, a quiet, friendly atmosphere, and good food and drinks kept us there. The pool was beautiful, the room was very comfortable and clean. The bed was the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept on in a hotel. The full-size fridge was a plus. Unfortunately, I hurt myself and Zach not only gave us a later checkout, he sent me a care package with aspirin, water and ice. I can’t wait to go back to this hotel just as a vacation spot. There is nothing I did not like about it, and they’re even updating the rooms. So next time we stay, I’m sure it’ll be even nicer. Thank you all for a very pleasant birthday.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
R
Ruben • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Clean comfortable rooms friendly staff

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
Great
Pros:

Breakfast and free drinks

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Zoila • family_with_children • us
6
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Miller • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

We visited 4 hotels in 4 days. By far this hotel was the best. Rooms were clean and comfotable, beds were excellent Lady at the front desk was very nice and the restaurant associated with them was fun and good! Thank you for making our stay great and if we are ever in the area again we would definitely stay again!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Darlene • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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groen • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Everything was great, the only disappointment we experienced was not being able to use our free breakfast vouchers, the time for the breakfast said it began early morning but we showed up at 7am and it was closed, by the time we got back from our event breakfast was over.

Cons:

Breakfast hours

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • us
9
A relative bargain, especially the breakfast
Pros:

Overall clean and well maintained

Cons:

The shower/bath

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • us
10
Pros:

Close to places I like to visit and the staff is always wonderful

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

I stayed here before. Rooms were older but comfortable. It was fine. I was on the road for fifty years. I stayed in over a thousand motels in every state of the union. You offer two free drinks which is nice. The free breakfast is limited but okay.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • us
9
We always enjoy our stay.
Pros:

Location to our planned activities

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
F
Fritz • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • us
9
We enjoyed our one night stay here and look forward to coming back.
Pros:

Quiet, cute property. The bartender, Chips, was so friendly. Beautiful pool area. Rooms were very nice. Clean, comfortable, and spacious.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee