Marriott Ventura Hotel
The Marriott Ventura is conveniently located within walking distance of beaches and the pier. It offers 285 rooms, each with signature Revive Marriott Bedding and one king or two double beds. Standard features include Internet access, Web TV, down and feather pillows, a pull-out sofa bed, premium cable channels and pay-per-view movies. Guests staying on the Marriott's Concierge Level enjoy access to the Concierge Lounge where complimentary breakfast, hors d'oevres and dessert are served. 675-square-foot suites include a balcony and come with complimentary soft drinks.
Guests have access to a swimming pool, heated whirlpool and fitness center. The on-site Café Pacifico is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and specializes in California cuisine. The hotel is close to Buenaventura Golf Course and Olivas Park Golf Course and you can visit the concierge desk for advice and bookings at local courses.
Marriott Ventura Hotel
2055 East Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 643-6000
marriott.com
Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor
Four Points is a full-service hotel located on Ventura Harbor. The building was designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and underwent renovations in 2008. It offers 102 guest rooms and four suites, most of which have balconies with views of the marina. Some rooms include a fireplace and extra roll-away beds are available. Guests enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet access and local calls.
Four Points has a 24-hour front desk, exercise room, outdoor heated pool and atrium spa. Stay and play packages are available and include a round and cart rental at Buenaventura Golf Course or Olivas Links in addition to accommodation. Packages including excursions to Channel Islands National Park or whale-watching trips are also available seasonally.
Four Points by Sheraton
1050 Schooner Drive
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 658-1212
FourPoints.com/Ventura
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach
This beachfront hotel is adjacent to the pier and within walking distance of the historic downtown area of Ventura. Its rooms and suites have balconies with ocean views. Package deals for golfers are available seasonally. In addition to hotel accommodation they include greens fees, a cart and bucket of range balls for two at Olivas Links, or greens fees and a cart at Buenaventura. Nike club set rentals are included if you need them.
The Crowne Plaza offers 258 king rooms, double rooms and suites. Room features include high-speed Internet access, a 27-inch television, Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage bedding and an oversized desk with an ergonomic desk chair. The hotel hosts an art gallery on the first floor, a lobby lounge with ocean views and oceanfront outdoor seating, a business center and a game room. An airport shuttle bus service, laundry and babysitting services are available upon request. The on-site AQUA Beachfront Bar is a contemporary lounge overlooking the ocean, while C-Street restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a happy hour and weekend beachside barbecue.
Crowne Plaza Ventura
450 East Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 648-2100
cpventura.com
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