Hotel San Buena

4.0 star property
Downtown Ventura welcomes travelers with a perfect balance of relaxation and convenience, offering attentive staff assistance at any hour of the day

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Hotel San Buena sits in the heart of Downtown Ventura, providing guests with in-room WiFi and comprehensive wedding services. Travelers appreciate the practical luggage storage, while the 24-hour front desk and helpful porter ensure every need is addressed throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Villa (Bard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (Charles Russell)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Villa (Pierpont)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (Hobson)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Landmark)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Historic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Ventura, a neighborhood in Ventura, Hotel San Buena is near a train station and near the beach. Ventura Harbor and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pacific View Mall and Fisherman's Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ventura County Fairgrounds, or consider a night out at Libbey Bowl. Visit our Ventura travel guide
Map
11 S Ash St, Ventura, CA, 93001

What's nearby

  • Ventura Beach Pier Southern California Sea American Flag
    Ventura City Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ventura Pier which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset
    Ventura Pier
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mission San Buenaventura.
    San Buenaventura Mission
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ventura City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ventura Station
    17 min walk
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Urbane Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Prospect Coffee Roasters
    4 min walk
  • The Habit Burger Grill
    7 min walk
  • Beach House Tacos
    9 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Buena

Upscale hotel near Ventura Harbor
3 beach bars, a firepit, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel San Buena. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • Free bicycle rentals, self parking (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Books, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel San Buena offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • 2 bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 45-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • 3 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel San Buena Hotel
Hotel San Buena Ventura
Hotel San Buena Hotel Ventura

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel San Buena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel San Buena?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel San Buena?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel San Buena located?

Located in Downtown Ventura, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Rubicon Theatre Company and Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10. Ventura City Hall and Ventura Pier are also within 10 minutes. Ventura Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel San Buena Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A 5 star property in Ventura, an elite boutique hotel, love the frette linens and fresh baked cookies at night, near the beach and local vore dining, stunning Spanish revival
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, insanely friendly staff as well! Definitely recommend this to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay! Great staff, comfy bed, walking distance to fab restaurants. Also beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff! Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was immaculate. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Great central location next to historical downtown. Next time I am in Ventura we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property for just about anyone, ALL the staff were amazing and ALL of them had amazing recommendations while staying . Room was Well put together with absolutely no issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous building, great location, very nice rooms, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed hotel. You can tell that a lot of thought and effort went into the design. It has a historic feel to it but it is remodeled and modern. Comfortable rooms with large shower. Nice ambience. Very walkable to restaurants and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful and the location was close to lots of restaurants and shops. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Amazing and beautiful hotel. Wonderful staff , so close to all restaurants and shopping too. Could not have asked for a more wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diamond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I traveled for work and was supposed to stay at another hotel but I’m no glad I stayed here. I would highly recommend staying here. The customer service, cleanliness, and overall stay was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New & Beautiful

The property is lovely - very well done. Close to Main Street for walking and lots of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay! The room was unique, cozy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay! I was so impressed with Hotel San Buena. The staff were incredibly accommodating and kind. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown, yet it's quiet and tucked away from the main street, offering the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility. I highly recommend staying here and would absolutely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel in Ventura

The service was phenomenal and the hotel was beautiful. It’s a converted Elks lodge with a perfect mix of modern comfort and historic architecture.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard or Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Ventura

the nicest hotel in Ventura , best staff ever!! Beautiful and so many perks from the view to the outdoor fireplace to the one block walk to get to restaurants , stores, and bars on main street . Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a very historic Old California feel. The room we stayed in (111) on the first floor had massive vaulted ceilings and extremely tall windows. It made for a very dramatic look. The bed is very comfortable and the complimentary drinks in the mini fridge were a nice touch. The exposed shower area is different and the lack of privacy there and in the separate toilet room was unusual. The barn door leaves a 1-inch gap so there’s almost no privacy at all. Other than that, it’s a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Ventura

Amazing stay, the staff was extremely helpful, friendly, and professional. Place was clean and very comfortable. Close to restaurants and within walking distance to the ocean. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel!

Truly a gem of a hotel - it’s beautiful, the rooms are huge, the staff is AMAZING, the coffee service that Tim provides in the morning is so perfect, beautiful and delicious. The nightly turn down service always includes a special treat, often freshly baked cookies. I’ve stayed multiple times in many rooms, and have been impressed every time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, quiet and clean. Friendly, helpful staff! Loved it and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect place for a ventura weekend stay.

Loved everything about this stay from the hotel itself to the staff— all the perfect vibe. Room was spacious and well-appointed. Amenities were aplenty and the staff was super knowledgeable and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay in Ventura! Beautiful facilities and thoughtful amenities. Loved the bath products!

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great! It’s a beautiful boutique type hotel located in an amazing building with alot of fun history. The staff was always helpful, pleasant and anticipated our needs. The location was perfect. A nice and easy walk to lots of restaurants and shops. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024