Clocktower Inn Ventura

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from San Buenaventura Mission

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Enter a harmonious blend of traditional and modern styles, featuring a high ceiling with exposed beams and a stunning chandelier.
Enjoy meals in this stylish dining area with round tables and a buffet table.
The Blue Agave Restaurant & Tequila Lounge sign features the restaurant's name in bold white letters, accompanied by a stylized leaf logo.
Cozy living area with a stone fireplace, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
Two spacious beds with crisp linens, a desk for work, and a TV for entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
181 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA, 93001
  • San Buenaventura Mission
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ventura Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Queen)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Classic Two Queen)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Classic 2 Double)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Superior King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Signature Fireplace King with Patio o)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura puts you in the heart of Ventura, steps from San Buenaventura Mission and within a 10-minute stroll of Ventura County Fairgrounds. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Blue Agave Restaurant, serves Mexican cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Ventura hotel include Ventura Pier and Emma Wood State Beach.

What's nearby

  • San Buenaventura Mission - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ventura City Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ventura Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ventura Harbor - 5 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Ventura Station - 7 min walk
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paddy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finney's Crafthouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ventura Coast Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rumfish y Vino - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Himalaya Restaurant Ventura - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Clocktower Inn Ventura

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from San Buenaventura Mission
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Clocktower Inn Ventura. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ventura hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clocktower Inn Ventura offers 50 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Agave Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clocktower Inn Ventura?

Clocktower Inn Ventura offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Clocktower Inn Ventura?

Yep, Clocktower Inn Ventura has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Clocktower Inn Ventura?

Yep, Clocktower Inn Ventura is a short 12-minute walk from Ventura City Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Clocktower Inn Ventura serve breakfast?

You bet, guests give high marks to the free continental brekkie here! Offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clocktower Inn Ventura?

No, Clocktower Inn Ventura does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clocktower Inn Ventura?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Clocktower Inn Ventura?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Clocktower Inn Ventura?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Clocktower Inn Ventura Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1014 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The central terrarium is beautiful and a nice place to have the complimentary breakfast and coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shawna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wont come back

The beds were extreamly uncomfortable, we all woke up with neck or back stiffness. At 9 am we were still sleeping and room service asked for our towels waking us up. We heard everything down the hallway, just wasnt a great experince.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bressly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very pleasant. We loved the location and the historical feel of the building. The breakfast was good and a very helpful friendly staff. We will definitely recommend the hotel and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to the train station. Close to downtown. Right next to a nice restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Synthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, very old hotel

The hotel is well located, but it's very outdated. The tv is old and only has cable and the rooms are old. My room had a microwave and small fridge, but it will make a strange noise every time. The bathroom is also very old
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Overpriced

Beautiful hotel. The rooms are nice but for the price, the value is not there. The are overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Value for Money

Value for money. Clean, but really is old, bathroom door would not close fully unless you take effort to do it. Not enough choices for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
yes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashida

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and spacious, friendly staff, cute patio sitting area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISAMARIE

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay if you don’t have to!

Check in person was short and rather rude. Room was not clean, trash from previous guest, bugs on floor and dirty bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA, SAN JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a budget hotel and the price was right. Room only had one lamp and it was fluorescent so we kept the lights off. Bathroom was very
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the room was shabby. there was only one lamp and it didn't work properly (very difficult to turn on and off-it took both hands to do so and it was wobbly)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025