Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, VenturaCrowne Plaza Ventura Beach in Ventura, United States has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 13 hotels we score in Ventura. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $263 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located directly on the beachfront in Ventura, California, this four-star Crowne Plaza serves both business travellers and holidaymakers. The property is two blocks from the downtown area and sits within driving distance of Santa Barbara. It features 235 guest rooms, many of which overlook the Pacific Ocean and include workstations and microwaves. On-site facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a restaurant serving local food. Extensive meeting spaces are available for weddings or corporate events. While the hotel offers direct beach access and pet-friendly rooms, the building dates back to 1972 and was last renovated in 2007.What stands out

Direct beachfront access

Walkable to downtown Ventura

On-site restaurant and pool

Pet friendly rooms

Watch out for

Older building age

Better-scored in Ventura

Residence Inn by Marriott Ventura Beach, Ventura: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $206 a night. Located on Harbor Boulevard in Ventura, this hotel provides 125 air-conditioned suites equipped with full kitchens and private bathrooms.

Hotel San Buena, Ventura: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $314 a night. Hotel San Buena is a 32-room boutique hotel in downtown Ventura, California, housed in a Spanish Colonial Revival building dating from 1928 and since renovated.

Best Western At Ventura Pier, Ventura: 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $179 a night. Located near Highway 101 in Ventura, California, this 3-star Best Western sits within walking distance of the beach and downtown.