Ventura Beach Marriott, VenturaVentura Beach Marriott in Ventura, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 13 hotels we score in Ventura. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $261 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Ventura, California, this Marriott property sits two blocks from San Buenaventura State Beach and offers easy access from Highway 101. It contains 286 guest rooms and suites, including options with flat-screen TVs and coffee makers. The hotel serves a Baja-inspired seafood menu in its on-site restaurant and features a heated outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a spa. With 15,000 square feet of event space, it caters to business travellers and those attending large meetings. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services. While the location is convenient for coastal activities, some guests have noted slow breakfast service.What stands out

Close to San Buenaventura State Beach

On-site Baja-inspired restaurant

Heated outdoor swimming pool

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Slow breakfast service

Inconsistent service

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.