There aren't a ton of value oriented choices for hotels in Ojai -- they are either over-the-top expensive or a roach motel. The hummingbird inn is squarely in the middle. The standard double rooms are good sized even if they are sparsely furnished. The mattresses are new and reasonably comfortable, although the pillows were pretty stiff. The lighting above the sink is incredibly dim and the door from the toilet blocks the sink when it's open. But the room is clean which is the most important thing. There's a pool and fire pit. And you can borrow bikes to go into town. Would I stay here again? Eh, probably. read more

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Great place to stay and has a cozy common area to hang in. Rooms were great and staff were very helpful and nice. read more

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The place is a boutique style hotel old and quaint. They've done some remodeling. They have everything you need to be comfortable. Beds were great, AC worked fabulously, shower was good. Pool area is really nice and water is heated. Staff is friendly and checkin and out was a breeze. Its also centrally located to amazing shopping and food. read more

We had a wonderful stay at the Hummingbird Inn! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly and made check-in a breeze. The inn has a quiet, peaceful vibe that made it the perfect mid-week escape. We stayed in a charming bungalow with only one other room attached, offering just the right amount of privacy. The room itself was spacious, spotlessly clean, and the beds were super comfortable. The stylish pool was a lovely spot to unwind, and the bikes available for guests made exploring town fun and easy. Ojai is flowing with wine. Pedal with caution. The Hummingbird Inn offers a lot of value at an affordable price. I'm already planning to come back for a girls' getaway soon! read more

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Intimate, spacious, clean, quaint and reasonably priced. What I would improve. Daily Water bottles dropped off at room or a filtered water dispenserary. The ice was easily available, read more

I had a wonderful stay at the Hummingbird Inn. In my opinion, the hotel was tastefully renovated. The lobby is cozy and curated and the grounds manicured. There is a lot of outdoor seating to soak in the sun and enjoy the serenity. The room smelled a little mildewy but that's understandable because it's an older hotel. Otherwise, the room was comfortable. I love the attention to detail: interior design/ color palette, dimmable and warming lighting, energy-efficient air-conditioning & heating, eco-conscious Plant Paper toilet paper!, and their very own line of bath amenities! I loved the body and hair care products so much so that I bought my own set. I enjoyed the complimentary morning coffee (Canyon Coffee) with the scent of burning palo santo. I look forward to my next stay! Other things to note: Parking is free. The pet fee is $40 per night, which includes pet bowls and a welcome treat. Pet relief lawn looks maintained. My only complaints are the lack of sound insulation and the outdated shower. read more

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My partner and I are pretty chill travelers and splurged on the king suite here for our anniversary trip. There aren't many photos of it online (I think because it was recently renovated) but it was kind of a let down and the room definitely isn't worth $500 a night. The tub is gorgeous but we had some issues with the drain and the front desk person on our first night told us no one could fix it until 7am the next morning and we could try to stick a hand towel in the water to unscrew the whole drain, which we did but it made the whole room felt kinda wet and gross all night. The sheets were also pretty scratchy which is a huge bummer. Would probably stay here again in a cheaper room but for $500 a night we've stayed at way nicer places with tons of amenities. Not trying to be a hater but I wish I'd known more about the room before we booked it! read more

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Once again we had a very nice stay here. There are beautiful views towards the mountains, downtown, and across the street towards the golf course. This complex backs up to a quiet neighborhood and its a great backway to head out and see the cool local houses towards downtown. The pool water temp was just right, the fire pit was great to hang out with other visitors, and the grounds were well kept with plenty of parking. The grass was nice to walk on, and the maintenance guy used a quiet electric lawn mower so you could hardly hear it! There are numerous tables outside which is nice too. The upstairs room we had was nice and clean and the bed was comfortable. Finally, there was a new girl working named Prya and she was wonderful, as was the rest of the staff. Prya was very friendly and informative on places to go and where to eat, etcetera. The only things I would recommend would be better water pressure in the shower, better lighting, a small table and chairs in the room along with a small dresser. I know it is nice to be minimal but I personally would have liked the few extra things I mentioned so I had a place to eat and read in the room and some more areas to put my clothes because I ran out of room and basically was using the floor. The lighting was a bit on the weak side for reading. I would increase the water pressure, change the shower heads to the style attached to hoses with a shut-off valve where the pipe comes out of the wall. In that way, you could decrease or turn off the flow of water instead of wasting water, and when you needed to rinse off, you could max it out. Just saying. ;) Other than that, it's a great place in a beautiful town that I'd recommend. read more

Cute, quaint place to stay in Ojai, California. Still going through renovation. Desperately needs a couple more lights in the room. read more

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The Hummingbird Inn is a quiet, quaint stay in Ojai. A minimalist design to update this Inn was warm and inviting. Comfortable beds, and delicious morning coffee. read more

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Loved staying here. Very clean and comfortable beds. I just wish they'd had a place I could've taken a zoom call or let me stay until 1pm. I also wish they had a hot tub. read more

What's not to love? I had a two day seminar in Ojai and wanted to stay as close to downtown as possible. After doing a bunch of research I landed on the Hummingbird, pun intended. This place is a gem! I couldn't believe what I was getting especially for the price I paid. The room was clean, the t.v. was smart, the pool was perfect, the staff was outstanding, and the grounds were so peaceful. There are places that charge three times as much and not half as nice as the Hummingbird Inn. Get an upstairs room if you can and just relax.. read more

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I was almost scared off from this place by the bad reviews, but I'm very glad I stayed here. I chose this place because it was the most affordable option in Ojai that allows dogs. Only certain rooms are dog friendly, but you can get one without paying the exorbitant rates that other places charge. I agree that the rooms are a bit sterile, but they're clean and comfortable, which matters more to me. And so nice and cool on the hot days! As many others have mentioned, they have renovations going on so it's loud during the day, but perfectly quiet at night. And free parking! The location is on the main street, but about a half mile east from the central shops. It was close enough that I could easily walk into "town" for meals and shopping. Overall, everything I need in a hotel. read more

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i had the most incredible time here. the property is absolutely stunning, pristine and peaceful. i stayed in one of the casitas and would highly recommend! everything was clean and really aesthetically pleasing. beds are comfy, shower is great! didn't get to swim, but i hung out on the loungers for a while. towels are provided & there are floaties! there are picnic tables around the property to sit and smoke at too. the lobby is beyond stunning too! in the morning there is great coffee & tea too. honestly a great price for the space and amenities. for real, i could stay here for days - and next time i will! read more

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We love this place! Life gets busy so we don't make it up to Ojai often but this is our place we like to stay at! Every member of the staff we have ever been in contact with are super friendly and welcoming! The lobby area is so tranquil and pretty. Our room was very clean and the bed and bedding was very comfortable! The entire place just gives off just a great vibe! The pool area is so relaxing. The lounge chairs are comfy and there is a nice fire pit area. The pool was clean. We met some super nice people while hanging out before going to dinner. They have been doing some renovations so it was even better than it was a few years ago so all and all a fantastic experience. We will definitely be back!! Thank you! read more

I had a delightful experience here. Pet fee is reasonable. Lounge chairs by pool are comfy. Staff is awesome and friendly. Reasonable rates. Don't change, Hummingbird! read more

My boyfriend and I had such a great experience here! Hummingbird Inn is perfect for an authentic experience in Ojai. It's simple and quaint, clean, nice rooms, and in a great location. When going to Ojai it's all about being a part of the simplicity of the culture and this was perfect for that. It's nothing fancy it's just cute and charming. I loved the minimalist renovated style of the bathroom and bed. The porch in back of our room was adorable with the most spectacular view of The Valley. The staff were really friendly.. it was such an easy process to get in and out with just a punch code. The hotel was really quiet and I felt like we had privacy. The pool was adorable. The inn is right near all the best stores and restaurants so that made it easy for us. Most importantly for me, everything was perfectly clean. Would definitely come back. read more

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A cute place in ojai that's super affordable. I hope it stays that way! Great location.

Super cute hotel! It's getting renovated right now but we had an awesome stay. Super friendly staff, comfy beds, and close to the downtown area. Would definitely stay here again! read more

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Hummingbird- READ THESE REVIEWS, 2talk of very bad doors, so you won't get my business!! Get it fixed, take responsibility, and come back to the Yelpers and tell us you've fixed the issue! read more

Depends on what reason you are visiting Ojai. If it's a business trip, then I would highly recommend this place. Unfortunately, there was lots of work being done to the property. Not many people here during the week. It's close to the town about 17 min walk, which is nice. It's towards the east side of town, near the residential area. I can't say I loved the room, there's not much comfort, kind of sterile to be honest. No view, no cable tv, no coffee maker, you have to go to the lobby to get coffee. The Wi-Fi went out during the middle of the day for a few minutes. Just a wee bit of an inconvenience. No room service unless you request it. In the evening we were able to sit outside the front of the property which is a plus. Some rooms have a balcony but it's also very sterile looking, just a bistro table and two chairs. The best and only part that I can not complain about is the bed. It's really comfortable and so we're the pillows. So yes the cost was satisfactory but the room was not inviting. Also during the night, you could hear the noise of water running. We didn't talk to anyone during our stay, except when we checked in. The front desk is not very friendly. Just kind of dry and uninterested. Would have preferred paying more for a more comfortable room and better service with a coffee maker inside the too. read more

Very nice super cute room with extra comfortable bed. I loved the matress, the white furniture, the hardwood floor and that nice patio facing mountains. To me it was more like a mini apartment than a hotel room even the outside lack the color or glam that I expected from a place called Humminbird. Nice pool area and very close to downtown as well as Meditation mountain, lavender fields and olive groves. Will stay again. read more

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Had a great stay at this place. I really liked the natural light and simplistic vibes in the room. That is how my home is, so it felt very homey to me. I loved the sitting garden out front, beautiful weather to just sit out and enjoy. This hotel is good location, and even walking distance from some local restaurant. The hotel was under construction while we were staying and that was back in July so I am assuming it should be completed or at least close to complete. I would have given it a 5, but I was on a ankle injury while staying there and while the room was very open, the toilet and bathtub could have been a bit more handicap accessible. Over all great staff, great stay, great area read more

I don't typically write reviews but this one deserves to be shared to save you the hassle. I had two of the worst nights of sleep I have ever had at this place. I was on the bottom floor. When anyone above you takes a shower it sounds like a tsunami is coming through the ceiling. My first night there were people partying through the night and then a young kid crying at 6am followed by a barking dog in the room above. My second night I was woken up by the guests above having a shower at midnight and then having a domestic fight that led to furniture being thrown around and a woman screaming for help. Another guest that was woken up in the room beside me called the police. No coffee in the room, not a fan. Will not be going back. You should not pay more that $100 a night for this place. read more

Outside is quite rundown. The sign for the hotel desperately needs painting. But inside the room was surprisingly pretty clean. Bed was comfy. Photo shows the view from our room. Broken down cars, boarded up windows and a stack of old mattresses. We will never stay here again. We love rustic but this was dumpy. read more

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Room was nice but smelled of a strong chemical smell as soon as we walked in. Almost like bleach or chlorine. The shower got extremely cold after running for 3 minute, and the toilet got clogged and needed a plunger. But location was perfect and looks like they updated and refreshed the rooms. Water, tea and coffee in room are for purchase so make sure you read the signs. read more

A charming and beautiful place to rest and relax in a clean and friendly environment. The staff is super personable and helpful who went out of their way to be accommodating. When we thought my dad had a fever, the owner even walked to her own home to bring us her thermometer. If you're In Ojai, I highly recommend staying at the Hummingbird Inn read more

Location is easy enough to get to and just up the street from the downtown area. Front receptionist was kind and offered info on local dining establishments. Parking is tight. Pool is not heated. Room is very clean. Smelled like bleach which I love. Lighting in the room is poor. Quarter size hole in the wall. Clean hardwood floors. But noisy. Vintage-ish Not bad for the daily rate considering the other establishments in the area. read more

Loved the Hummingbird Inn. Super comfy bed, great, clean pool, friendly staff. Would have given 5 stars, but no hairdryer in room and some of TV channels didn't work, otherwise loved it. Grass areas to sit outside with table and chairs, great patio even saw a woodpecker outside! read more

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Absolutely horrible, from lighting to no dresser/desk to charging outrageous amt. for coffee and water!!

I was very disappointed with my stay at the Hummingbird inn. I decided to stay here because there were limited air bnb options. The headboards were dirty, paint was spotty, and the tops of the side table were not very clean. The faucet was also disconnected and I took a sip of sink water and it tasted awful. I am being very honest because I feel like the reviews are very misleading and I'd like future travelers to know what they are paying for. read more

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Overall this is a great bargain "IF" you get a deal. Came on a one night $89 Groupon. It was a good value but had I paid the full $129.99 for the deluxe patio room I would maybe felt different... Also they have a YELP check in at $20 off regular room rates. So since the GROUPON is for Sun-Th you can check in Sat get $20 off the room then use your GROUPON the next day! See now that's Gangsta' The room as nice. It was renovated with a nice flat screen. But the bathroom was old like everyone else seems to add. The patio was filthy. Dust and leaves all over furniture. And since it wasn't quite pool season yet (March) so the pool area was also a little meh. The hot tub is a nice feature and is open 8-10pm. They take dogs for additional $20 and they make you upgrade to the "dog" room which is conveniently $20 more so a dog is technically $40-50 more depending on the deluxe rate. The breakfast on a Sunday is non existent. The Holiday Inn express looks like a Vegas Buffet compared to this place. Waffles only on weekends which was a bummer. You basically get yogurt, toast, and coffee. Overall come on a deal but look around because I checked into other nearby places on YELP offering deals and such. Capri Inn was once. These are all former motel 6 ish type places with a Home Depot makeover. If you're looking for a deal which we were this was great. And although they were perfectly nice, albeit a little spacey, this place is run by high school girls most of the time. I imagine it's cheaper than full time employres. Also free WIFI was appreciated. read more

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If I come back, I would not stay here. Loud guests and thin walls kept us up half the night. Rooms are BASIC and old school. Staff was friendly. Bikes were not kept up. The Ojai Inn is expensive and so I would stay in Ventura and come to Ojai for the day. read more

Pros: Location, view, quaint exterior, terrace, walking distance from downtown, dog friendly. Cons: Expensive, noisy if downstairs, dilapidated bathrooms, squeaky floors, no glass mugs, no coffee or tea, no coffee or tea maker, week Internet, no paper pads to write on, no soap dish, no COVID-19 cleaning material. No amenities, room phone, . We were excited to book two nights at the Hummingbird Inn for a much-needed getaway after the months-long COVID-19 lockdown. The website pictured a quaint looking inn with a pool. It is just outside of Ojai within walking distance from downtown. If the first night, Thursday, was somewhat reasonable at $109, Friday was priced at $199. It sounded like the kind of price I would put for a nice inn. The reality was otherwise. As soon as we walked in, we noticed there was no glass mug to heat up water, no coffee maker, nothing to make tea or coffee. There was a microwave oven and only three tiny paper cups at our disposal. The TV was disconnected. I had to reconnect it. The bathroom toilet bowl was scruffy and worn enough to be changed. The bathroom door had stains on it and cracks at the bottom. You can see outside from the side of the AC unit through a crack in the wall. The upstairs neighbors walked heavily keeping me up the first part of the night. We went to the pool and were handed towels. Mine had three holes in it. I wanted to take a bath but noticed there wasn't a tub water stopper but the mechanical system wasn't working. The tub looked old and had been repaired a few times. Upon a closer look, I noticed that what was under the bathtub didn't look clean though for a bath. I took a quick shower and noticed the shower head was also worn out, not dripping evenly anymore. If TV isn't your thing, as it is with us, forget about streaming anything on your computer or tablet. The Internet is slow and not that reliable. After what we've been through with COVID-19, we needed a break and were tentatively excited about spending money to getaway. What we weren't expecting was to spend $200 a night for that kind of condition. I'm a journalist and travel all over the world. I'm used to sleeping in all sorts of hotels from Asia to Europe to the US, from high to OK quality. If the economy keeps on turning the way it does, these types of "inns" need to seriously up their games. There is no way I would have spent that kind of money on this inn if I would have seen it before. read more

Pros: cute rooms, location, friendly staff, comfy beds, fridge and microwave in room, dog friendly Cons: walls are paper thin, no coffee at all (must drive downtown for coffee), ants in room, faulty key cards, AC units in the room are horribly loud and old, lightbulbs are all burned out on the patios ( I asked and they said it was a timer issue that was broken), the floors in the rooms were filthy (we all had black feet in 5 minutes of taking off our shoes. Weekend prices are WAY overpriced for what you get. read more

Clean, safe, clean, safe and clean. The Pandemic has really been a bummer for everyone and it has made me a little bit iffy in staying in hotels and motels. We needed a quick getaway and need fresh air so we found Ojai and found this little gem. Few things that made me feel and comfortable staying here. 1. There's no hallway to to get to your room where you feel like the air you're breathing is not circulating. All fresh air right when you walk out. Rooms are bungalow style. 2. There's no elevators to get to your floor to the hallway to your room. No death trap just fresh air. 3. You're not sharing vents with your neighbors (that always freaked me out in hotels.) Also If you have a patio even better, make sure to ask for a patio. 4. When we walked in, it smelled cleaned. (I love smell of bleach to me it indicates clean). 5. Check in was safe. 6. Very close to town you can walk or use bikes. 7. During the pandemic they aren't cleaning your rooms, but they are giving fresh towels upon request. We just brought our alcohol spray and brought wipes for extra precaution. I honestly would stay here again and a little disappointed with low rating because I love it here. It's not pretentious it's like a mom and pop inn with a lot of love. Stay here, I recommend it. read more

We just stayed here for two nights and had a wonderful stay. I read some of the bad reviews but we did not experience that at all. Our beds were super comfortable, very warm, the room had vinyl plank flooring and was extremely clean. Comfortable pillows, comfortable sheets and blankets. We had a little patio outside of our room. Walking distance to many things. We really enjoyed our stay. Definitely come back. read more

I appreciated the rooms are unique with vaulted ceilings and clerestory windows in the bathroom area. This is a true value to the property and sets itself apart from other hotels. It's not your cookie cutter box hotel room. Comfy beds, clean & comfortable country-beachy chic room interior. Room has HD tv which was nice because a lot of hotels skip this expensive upgrade with their TV suppliers. My only gripe was the bathroom and the overall smell of an old building with MILDEW. If they could upgrade the tubs, the room would be perfect for me. I also noticed my window didn't have a screen. FYI: The building is lacking a proper smoke/fire alarm system and doesn't have fire sprinklers. Other room features: mini fridge, microwave, hair dryer. The room didn't have a coffee maker, ironing board/ iron, but they offer them at the front desk. EXTERIOR: Quaint old building with dated grounds, uneven parking lot, and very dimly lit walkways. I would be more comfortable with a few mor lights around the cars and stairways. Even with my gripes, I would recommend this place to all my friends. Staff was excellent and I realize my gripes add up to a different and more expensive hotel. This is a great value. read more

The only thing good to say is that the area is very nice but the place itself needs a lot of work. The air conditioner barely worked, room had a terrible odor, bed uncomfortable and awful mattress. It was so bad we asked for a refund after being in the room for 30 minutes but they refused and were rude. We ended up leaving anyways as it was unbearable. Fortunately we found another hotel in Ojai that was very nice. I had stayed at the Hummingbird Inn years ago and I couldn't believe how run down it had become. To bad because it's in a beautiful area. I do not recommend staying here. read more

1. I live in a converted sprinter van. 2. Said sprinter van has had mechanical issues from time to time. 3. Due to repairs, I've had the pleasure of staying at Hummingbird Inn at least 4 separate times in the past few months, for a total of roughly 8 nights, all on the upper floor. Just a quaint, no-frills, comfortable experience all around. Friendly staff and breezy check in/out experience. I like the huge blue-tiled counter tops, they're super cute and have tons of surface area. Also a spacious desk. I've stayed in the 2 queen bed and the 1 king bed rooms and both have plenty of space. The beds are comfortable and the water pressure is great! During my most recent visit, the WiFi dropped a few times and the water was shut off for about an hour (management sent out a text message about it), but other than that, it was a great experience. One gripe--I recall that a couple of the rooms I've stayed in have no hooks or racks to hang towels (i think they broke off), which is pretty inconvenient. Also I wish there was a hot tub!! read more