The Pierpont Inn, VenturaThe Pierpont Inn in Ventura, United States has a corrected score of 2.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 13 hotels we score in Ventura. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.4 before correction: Booking.com 2.2, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.3, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $193 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Pierpont Inn is a historic boutique hotel in Ventura, California, situated a short walk from San Buenaventura Beach. Built in 1910 and featuring Craftsman bungalow architecture, the property offers 81 guest rooms including suites and cottages. It suits families and pet owners, providing an outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, and free breakfast. The hotel also provides 10,000 square feet of event space and is close to the Ventura Pier. While the rooms are modernised, guests should note that parking requires an additional fee and some visitors report noise from the nearby freeway.What stands out

Walking distance to the beach

Outdoor swimming pool

Pet friendly accommodation

Spacious suites and cottages

Watch out for

Paid on-site parking

Freeway noise

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.