The Channel Kitchen + Bar

A teacher recommended this restaurant inside the hotel. The food is gourmet and the service is top notch. The waiters are very friendly and generous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice staff. Good menu. Corn and Caesar salad were huge. Not most comfortable chairs.

Vegetarian options: They had an Impossible Burger and few salads

Parking: Paid with Marriott

Wheelchair accessibility: All flat and spacious

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Clean and great bar !! Breakfast was delicious

Over the years I have stayed at this hotel a number of times. The renovated rooms are nicely done. However, I was disappointed when the M Club at this property, which is listed on the Marriott website, was closed. The Club is there and visible from the lobby, but it is not in use and apparently never been open since the renovation. When I asked the front desk agent about it, he said "it has never been open since it was added and doesn't think it will ever be open." We did appreciate the ability to have breakfast in the hotel restaurant which appears to only be open for breakfast (good thing there were some restaurants a short car-ride away). There is a $16.00 self-parking fee. Really like the location but may consider other properties when in area next time.

This is a lovely hotel in a great location close to the bike/walk trail. It would be nice if there was complimentary coffee in the hotel lobby. Regarding the bathroom in the room… The barn/sliding doors on the bathroom really do not afford the occupants any privacy while in the bathroom. I’d suggest a change.

Terrific view from my room. And a great courtyard pool, jacuzzi, and koi pond. Lots of pleasant space in the courtyard and the lobby to meet up with friends. Clean and comfortable and contemporary. Wonderful stay.

Great hotel walking distance to Ventura Beach. The front desk staff are very pleasant and the person who checked us in was kind. She took a few moments to describe the view of the rooms when I asked for a water view. Since they are not directly adjacent to the beach, the closest they had were views of the state park. We settled on a courtyard view which has the pool. The room was clean and quiet. The interior is nicely renovated. The exterior has not been renovated so much. There is a surface lot for parking, which you have to pay for. There are signs warning of theft and to take in your valuables. The walk to the beach was very easy, which we enjoyed every evening and morning. We’d return to this hotel.

Beautiful hotel and rooms in an odd location between the highway and the ocean. No ocean view but an easy 3 block walk to the beach. It’s right off the highway across from an In &Out. Rooms are above average especially the shower. Fridge didn’t seem to work but maintenance came quickly and it just needed temp adjustments which was a switch hidden behind it. Restaurant was empty for dinner which was surprising given how good and affordable it was. Breakfast looked busier. Koi pond in courtyard was a bonus but pool looked pretty average. Would stay here again for sure.

Everything you could ask for in a hotel. Great location close to both downtown and just a few steps from the beach. The place was clean, the lobby was inviting, and the service was extremely good. Highly recommend.

We were looking for a place near the beach and in the Ventura area for the long weekend, and this showed up on the Bonvoy site. Reviews in general don't seem awesome, but we liked the location and figured we wouldn't be onsite much so we were fine with that. Our expectations were exceeded. We arrived before noon and Danielle found us a room that fit our needs AND it had decent ocean views over the sand. This was after she told us some rooms had "peek a boo" ocean views, and based on the location of the hotel and other buildings between it and the water that was all we expected. Our room was on the north side, 4th floor. Big and comfy bed, newish bathroom. Property in general is a bit tired, but it is also fairly priced for what it offers. Hot tub was clean (and hot). Gym was well stocked. Breakfast buffet for Platnium included eggs or omelettes and service was friendly. $16 parking was annoying but easy to get in and out. Hotel is well located for local restaurants, beach, and a nice walk to downtown

We had the best breakfast ever!! As Titanium LT we were treated to free breakfast for the two mornings we were there. I had the eggs benedict and my husband had the regular breakfast. Both were excellent. The hotel itself is older and kind of funky, but we loved it. Great location to beach and marina. Going to the marina is a must do, we went and had lunch which was alot of fun and beautiful.

We chose to stay here because the redemption of points for Marriott was pretty good. We were visiting family up in Santa Barbara where there was not good value for Marriott members. The hotel is older but nicely remodeled. We had a room with two queens and stayed with our two teens. Did not use the pool or hot tub. Did order wine and apps and had them outside on the patio. Close walk to the beach too. Room was quiet. Marriott status was recognized but only received upgraded internet (I am gold elite). Would stay here again. Loved the vibe in Ventura.

The staff make this hotel very good, they are attentive, polite and engaged with the clients. So often you are a room number only, in this hotel they remember your name too. Rooms are clean and adequate space. Breakfast is excellent, many choices and all tasty. The bar has a good selection of beers and all reasonably priced.

We stayed at this recently-renovated hotel last weekend Adjacent to the 101 freeway, and right by the Buenaventura State Beach, it is over a mile from old downtown. The airy, lpbright lobby has a welcoming ambience. After check-in, guests can drive to access rooms via a back entrance where the elevator is conveniently located. Parking is $16 a day. PpOur suite, far removed from the front of the hotel, was quiet, spacious, functionally designed, and remarkably clean. The small balcony provided a view of a gas station and mundane neighborhood buildings. Room came with a modern shower stall that allows comfortable sitting; no bath tub. Ice machine was close by. The king size bed was a bit too soft. As elite Bonvoy members, we enjoyed daily complimentary breakfast buffet before heading out to sightsee (M Club disappointingly not open). Staff at the front desk, housekeeping and restaurant were friendly, conscientious, and helpful. A good stay! There is an In-N-Out Burger right across the street, and a Vons Grocery about 1/4 mile south on Harbor.

We have stayed here often, though less so during COVID. Our last stay was May 2022, when I left my earbuds in the room. I called, and was told housekeeping had them and I could pick them up when I was back in town. Two days later I returned and was told that I would need to come back because housekeeping was gone for the day, . I happened to be in town a few days later, and went back to collect them but was told that the person I needed to ask was not in. The cost of my earbuds is roughly the cost of a night’s stay, so basically I ended up paying twice the room rate because nine months later I still don’t have them.