Room, 1 Queen Bed (Eucalyptus Room; No Television) | Terrace/patio
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Reviews of Ojai Retreat & Inn

3 out of 5
Ojai Retreat & Inn
160 Besant Rd, Ojai, CA

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 252 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 252 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the serenity. Would have liked to had the outdoor lighting lit up at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Ananda on 2024/4/24
Dear Neil,Thank you for your suggestion on the outdoor lighting. It's interesting. It is usually turned on at night. I will certainly do some investigation as to why it was not on. But thank you again for your suggestion.Best regards,AnandaF.O. Mgr.

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it was raining, the retreat was beautiful and quiet. Other guests were kind and delightful. Plenty of space to rest and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Lia on 2024/4/15
Thank you for your great review! We hope to see you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Lia on 2024/3/7
Thank you Igor!We appreciate you taking time to comment on your stay!Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Ananda on 2024/1/17
Hello Lawrence,Thank you so much for your feedback! We appreciate it.I hope to see you again soon!Ananda

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away in beautiful quiet location. Great people too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Ananda on 2024/1/17
Hello Dana,Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate it.I hope to see you again soon!Ananda

10/10 Excellent

Active

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful space as a retreat and oasis! It is located on the top of hill so it is quiet and beautiful. Great energy all around. Highly recommended for anyone who needs extra recharge boost during the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Lia on 2024/4/15
Thank you for your lovely review!We appreciate you!Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful location! The property and rooms were very clean and maintained. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. A great place to get away and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Ananda on 2024/1/17
Hello Susan,Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate it.Hope to see you again soon.Ananda

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/12/22
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come visit again soon! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/12/21
Thank you Marie!We appreciate the wonderful review. And we appreciate you.Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and relaxing. Low key.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/12/17
Perfect! Just how we like it! We look forward to seeing you again! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/12/8
Thank you for staying with us and your great review!

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/11/24
Thank you for bringing your amazing self to stay with us! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is beautiful, and the atmosphere was very quiet and relaxing. The room was quaint, clean, and had everything we needed. The staff was kind, and the breakfast had a large selection.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Ananda on 2023/11/22
Dear Emily,Thank you so much for your wonderful review and I hope to see you again soon!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/11/24
We look forward to hearing how we can make your stay more enjoyable. Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ojai Retreat was so quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/10/31
Thank you so much for your lovely review.Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

eileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing, well maintained and large comfortable room. Settling was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/10/29
Thank you for your review and for taking the time to relax in this busy world! :-)

6/10 Okay

Maxine, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice setting. My one complaint is that a staff member started vacuuming while I was still eating breakfast. It was loud, inconsiderate, the opposite of what you’d expect at a retreat setting. She then walked thru the dining room with a leaf blower. It wasn’t on, but she could’ve walked outside around the building rather than taking it thru the bkfst room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/10/15
We are happy you enjoyed your stay overall; however, we also really appreciate your feedback! We will definitely be speaking with our staff member to correct these situations immediately! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/10/1
Thank you for your great review! hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
peaceful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/9/24
Thank you for also sharing your peacefulness with us!

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/9/17
Thank you for your re-view on our great-views! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/10/15
Thank you for sharing your excellent review!

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great view to the mountains and enjoyed our balcony very much. The area ist very quiet, you really can relax. I can recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/9/17
Thank you for relaxing with us! The world needs more relaxing!

10/10 Excellent

Helane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, peaceful location and cozy, comfortable space. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/8/31
Dear Helane,Thank you for your wonderful review!We really appreciate you!We are also happy that you had a nice relaxing stay.Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/8/14
Dear Kai,Thank you for your great review!We appreciate it!Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Kenton, Ketchum

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/9/17
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/8/11
Dear Christina,Thank you for your great review! We appreciate it!Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Ojai Resort is in a beautiful setting in the area of Ojai. Wildlife is all over - California quail, bunnies, hawks, and I even saw a bobcat! It’s on top of a hill, so the views are stunning, and it’s extremely quiet day and night. I will be coming back to this serene hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/8/11
Dear Julie,Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate it!Warmly,Lia

8/10 Good

Franz

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/7/29
Thank you! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Guita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, bucolic natural calm of the mountains and valleys was breathing. Charming and spotless rooms. Nice breakfast and good coffee too! Will visit again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/7/22
Thank you for staying with us! We look forward to seeing you again. :-)

8/10 Good

sandrine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/8/11
Dear Sandrine,Thank you for your great review.We appreciate it. What could we have done better? Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. Beautiful scenery and very peaceful. The staff are very kind and respectful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Ananda on 2023/7/19
Hello Joe, glad you had a wonderful time with us and thank you for the positive feedback! I hope you come back soon!Best - Ananda/Front Desk Mgr., Ojai Retreat

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/7/24
Thank you Patrick!We appreciate the review.

4/10 Poor

Pamela

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/7/18
Dear Pamela,Thank you for your review.How could we have done better?Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice surprise. Beautiful grounds, many areas to be alone or stroll with friends, definitely a retreat. Cabin was simple but very comfortable with small kitchenette, private patio with beautiful view, and many places to escape. Very serene and the hosts were wonderful. Euro style breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/6/26
Dear Gerry,We are so happy to hear that you had a nice stay with us!Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/6/26
Dear Phillip,Thank you for your wonderful review!Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, serene, a respite where we could relax and enjoy the grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/6/26
Dear Danielle,We are so happy to hear that you had a nice stay with us.Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably the most peaceful place I’ve ever stayed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/5/30
We are all so happy that you had a peaceful time with us. Thank you so much also for such a wonderful review. We truly appreciate you!Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Gardens
Room was nice but old. Grounds and landscape well maintained. Very good breakfast. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/5/22
So happy to hear that you had a nice stay. Warmly,Lia

2/10 Terrible

Tia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A dark tiny room with an uncomfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Dana on 2023/5/20
We apologize, again, for any inconvenience. Unfortunately, you visited us during an overcast weather period in Ojai CA, with that weather, and the added shade from the Oak Trees, surrounding The Oak Room that you stayed in, it dimmed the light coming into your large window. In addition, we mentioned to you that we have not received any prior complaints regarding the bed, in fact the mattress is new within the year, however, as I also mentioned, it is hard to please everyone because some like soft and some like firm mattresses, so we try to get something in-between. Even so, we appreciate any and all feedback and are checking the mattress to make sure it is comfortable. If you feel so inclined to try staying with us again, please call us and we are happy to describe and go over any and all questions you may have regarding our rooms! Thank you for giving us a try and again we are sorry the room did not meet your expectations.

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing reception and property. Peaceful and beautiful environment. Trails and quaint areas by waterfalls to relax and sip wine. Gorgeous retreat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/5/22
We are so happy to hear that you had a nice stay with us.Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Brince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/5/22
Wonderful! Thank you for staying with us!Warmly,Lia

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved the nook in our room with the table for intimate dining
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/5/22
We are so very happy to hear that you had a nice stay.Warmly,Lia

8/10 Good

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
No Frills "Resort", but worth the views.
Very dated interior - kind of feels like staying at your grandma's house. Was told by another guest I couldn't walk through the house to get to my room, because her group had a conference taking place ... ridiculous ... I ignored her, but front desk clerk should have alerted me to this.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/3/30
Dear David,Thank you very much for your kind review. We did forget to let you know about the group meeting taking place in the afternoon of the Wednesday that you were here. Our sincere apiologies for this slip. Thank you so much for staying with us.Warmly,Lia

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chevvon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is serene with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/3/30
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/3/30
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/3/30
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buildings and decor are dated. The view if the valley us amazing. There are many places to relax both in and outdoors. A short drive away from the main drag. But a great place to find serenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Lia on 2023/3/30
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022