The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Ventura

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Ventura

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Ventura, California? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Ventura, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Ventura to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Ventura, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Ventura for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Ventura for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Crowne Plaza Hotel Ventura Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $310 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

Located at 450 E Harbor Blvd, Crowne Plaza Hotel Ventura Beach has great rooms from $310 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, and child care at this relaxing hotel. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


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Ventura Beach Marriott

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $281 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Ventura
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Ventura Beach Marriott which has nice rooms starting at $281. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2055 Harbor Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.3 miles from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Amanzi Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $227 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

We found Amanzi Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $227. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, breakfast, hiking, laundry services, and golf, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 298 Chestnut Street. You'll also find a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Waypoint Ventura

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $250 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Ventura
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $250, Waypoint Ventura, at 398 South Ash Street Unit E provides free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers balconies, outdoor dining areas, private parking, and picnic areas. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Crystal Lodge Motel

Motel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

Crystal Lodge Motel has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $122 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1787 East Thompson Boulevard. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, a private pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Ventura?

Ventura Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$238

Travelers to Ventura, California will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $238. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ventura.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $296
  • 2-star hotels: $200


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