Blue Iguana Inn

Hotels
9.2 (447 reviews)
11794 North Ventura Avenue , Ojai , US
+1 805-646-5277

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quiet location
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Charming decor
Cons:
Road noise
Hot tub temperature issues
No breakfast available

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Room comfortable in terms of cleanliness & bed. Overall clean and up-to-date.
Service
9.8
Friendly staff and responsive management offered compensation for issues.
Location
9.3
Quiet location a mile or so from downtown Ojai, close to bike trail.
Room Quality
8.8
Great room and comfortable beds, though some reported uncomfortable mattresses.
Amenities
8.3
Hot tub issues reported; pool not heated. Some conveniences are missing.
Value for Money
9.3
Reasonably priced boutique hotel, overall charming and comfortable.
Food and Beverage
9.3
No breakfast offered, but other dining options were nearby.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall positive experience; would recommend to friends and family.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 22:41

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel in Ojai Valley

Charming Accommodations: The Blue Iguana Inn offers beautifully decorated guestrooms with woven carpets, framed art, and rustic décor. Some rooms even feature hardwood floors and an antique fireplace, providing a cozy and elegant atmosphere.

Tranquil Outdoor Setting: Relax by the outdoor pool surrounded by lush gardens, offering a serene environment to unwind and soak up the California sun. Perfect for a refreshing dip or lounging with a good book.

Convenient Location: Just 12 miles from Ventura Beach and a short drive to the Pacific Ocean, the hotel is also within a 40-minute drive to Santa Barbara. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi and on-site free public parking during your stay.

Experience the charm and comfort of the Blue Iguana Inn - Book now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

Please note only dogs are permitted as pets at the property.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 447 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Lori • couple • us
4
We weren’t unhappy enough to complain, but we would not stay here again or recommend it to others.
Pros:

The bed was quite comfortable (albeit too high for me).

Cons:

The supplies, from toilet paper & tissues to towels, were surprisingly poor quality relative to the price and ratings of the room/property…more like “Motel 6”! The trash can had not been emptied from the previous occupants! The shower was awfully small for us…again, not awful for a two-star property…but not what we’d expect for this room rate (on an off-season Monday night)!

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had a lovely stay, a very comfortable room, lovely staff. Pool was cool but refreshing and loved the hot tub. A close drive into Ojai, but also to hikes and great breakfast spots. Wish we could of stayed another night.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Quinn • couple • us
9
I would book again, but request a room far from the road.
Pros:

The Blue Iguana is a delightful property.

Cons:

Unfortunately, it is on the main road at a stop sign. My bungalow was near the road. At 5 am, the traffic began and the stop and go noises were loud.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
8
Pros:

Spacious and well-kept-up

Cons:

Pet dander caused our allergies to flair up. We won't come back, but we WOULD come again if the pet-friendly
was changed to NO PETS

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian & Joey • couple • ca
9
adequate and mostly quite
Pros:

bed a bit high but comfortable

Cons:

not adequate towel bars in bathroom, could of used a sink in small kitchen area, Tv was hard to see with its improper mounting and cabinet small table would have been nice

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Katja • couple • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • us
10
Beautiful grounds!
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Erika • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Susi • couple • us
8
Cute Santa Fe style Inn
Pros:

The grounds are beautiful and the room is comfortable.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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deborah • extended_group • us
9
Highly recommend. Lovely spot
Pros:

Pretty spot and very nice cabins
Beds were amazingly comfortable

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
9
Short but sweet.
Cons:

I forgot the charging block for my phone. There was no usb outlets.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • couple • us
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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sheri • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

The pool lounge area was comfortable and clean, the property was well kept and lovely. Gal working in early evening was helpful with broken refrigerator.

Cons:

The refrigerator was not working properly there was no door on the freezer section, so there was water all over the fridge and on the floor when I checked in. Which seemed odd because I showed up early and was unable to check in so I know they had just been in the room because I was told it wasn't ready yet. When I got there early the lady working was rude, very unhelpfull or accommodating. I have never been treated that way when I'm checking into a $300 a night room. I come up to Ojai from Santa Barbara often she didn't suggest that I could use the pool area so I asked. She didn't offer a towel, a place to store luggage, a spot to change into a suit etc.
Bed was quite soft, and pillow was marginal. The best pillow was inside the decorative sham and had no pillowcase so that seemed a bit funky.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • us
10
We enjoyed our stay. Only issue was we didn’t book more dates.
Pros:

Peaceful and beautiful. Everywhere you look there’s something lovely.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • us
10
We come every few years for a few days because we love it here.
Pros:

The atmosphere

Cons:

No ice

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Dalia • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

We stayed in a separate house and found it wonderful and charming. A wood burning fire place for our colder nights and a peaceful garden to calm our nerves.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Regina • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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robin • couple • us
8
Nice stay
Pros:

Clean roomy, pretty

Cons:

Being on 2 nd floor. Mattress was soft

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee