So my husband and I stayed here for 2 days to check out the third day. We were going for a relaxing short trip from a busy 2 months. To begin this place is very charming my husband arrived first then I came shortly after. The first evening I noticed I woke up with itching but didn't think much of it. After the next morning we woke up to major yard work cutting of the palm trees and a whole lot of noise without notice just a knock on the door that if our car was parked near by we need to move it. The final day I woke up to being bit by a bed bug I jumped out of bed and noticed I had one crawling on my night gown and panicked I went thru all of our luggage and woke him up to get up and on the bed we seen another 2 crawling on the bed. I was dumbfounded trying to figure out what it was since the office doesn't open until I don't know because I had to leave for work at 7am and Noone was there so I let my husband take care of the situation. By this time we still didn't know what those were. Once my husband decided to check out he said he went to the office and spoke to an office manager/owner and he showed her the bugs and her response was she had no idea what they were with surprise on her face so my husband being as kind as he is believed it. Now we come here and see this is not the first time this cause for concern of bed bugs is brought to their attention and it's clear there isn't anything being done about it. It hardens my heart to leave a review in this manner as we really loved this place but to find out this is an issue never addressed is cause for concern their return policy didn't take care of all the belongings we had to throw away because we are not sure we didn't bring any home with us. !!!PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THIS YOU HAVE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE THERE IT WOULD BE A SHAME IT'S NEGLIGENCE WILL CAUSE FOR IT TO CLOSE DOWN. WE REALLY WANTED TO GO BACK BUT TO SAY THEY WERE TICKS JUST LET'S US KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THIS INFORMATION AND ARE CHOOSING TO CONTINUE TO PUT YOUR GUEST AT RISK. WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING UNFORTUNATELY. read more

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It is a lovely and beautiful inn yet customer service is nonexistent in the mornings. Took us almost an hour to rent bikes (which are not taken care of) and the office number that was provided was an automated message. read more

I loved this Inn! Delightful grounds, clean yet quaint old-timey cottages, beautiful Spanish color tones, community courtyards with tables and fire-pits, and a warm and helpful staff! From the initial call to book, to the welcoming, through our stay and check out, the staff was excellent and the accommodations were super comfy. There was a crystal clear pool surrounded by trees to provide shade from the sun. The pool area was clean and well-stocked with towels. The jacuzzi was powerful and the chairs and lounges were comfortable. Old Spanish charm, lush gardens, plenty of different suites to choose from, quiet, and only a short car ride to the main street area of Ojai (or bike ride as there are bikes to rent and the bike path into town right out front!). I loved the patios our suite had on both the front and back sides. We used them both during our stay. I purchased the Breakfast Basket, which we enjoyed having in the morning with the coffee and tea that is provided for free in the rooms. The bagels and assorted items in the basket were fresh and convenient. There are also snacks in the room for purchase, if you get the late night munchies. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils for meal prep. The only thing I'd change is to have no pets allowed (or to have one specific pet-friendly unit), but I'm sure many others disagree. That being said, the Inn appeared very clean. I will definitely look forward to visiting again! read more

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Stayed 2 nights, came back with bedbug bites. Called to notify them and they asked me to "call back in the morning and speak to a manager". When I explained that bedbugs are an immediate concern and that they needed to get on this NOW, the person on the line hung up on me. Stay away! read more

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Five Stars. Clean. Easy. Peaceful. I called in to make a reservation since online says it was full 5 days prior to our check-in date. They were truly full at both sister properties except one hacienda suite which the girl over the phone mentioned is only available to be booked over the phone itself. Honestly, it made it feel very exclusive. Room: 1 King Bed, 2 Comfy Lounging Chairs, a Dinette with 2 chairs large kitchenette with all cutlery, plates, toaster, microwave, kettle and real coffee pot. Full bathroom with deeper tub with enough space for 2 to get ready in the morning. Private patio with chairs and a gate. No one could see into our room so we opened windows and doors - it was so refreshing. You can borrow from an array of DVDs in the lobby which I loved. Cleanliness: I am type A where my boyfriend is go with the flow. His first comment was how clean and fresh it felt. Bear in mind, lots of plants, older wood and leather furniture and it was spotless. The grounds were immaculate. I refuse to go barefoot in hotels but here, I felt completely safe to do so. Atmosphere: So so quiet. 9:30 and forward is quiet time and it's no joke. The entire property is silent all the time. This hotel was full and you didn't hear anyone. You could walk out to the grassy areas, enjoy the relaxing pool or simply be on the patio with pure peace. Customer Service: The easiest booking experience I have ever had. From the lady over the phone being so quick and helpful to early check in and lack of stuffiness from staff. Its Ojai casual but felt like a nice vacay spot. Price: We paid less than $300 total for a private suite. Being Ojai, a niche location and experience and the exclusivity of the room - priceless. I highly suggest this place - call to book a room. Its painless and you may get a better room opportunity. I suggested this place to others before I even left. read more

He came up to Ohio last minute and found a wonderful place that is pet friendly and would highly recommend this location and if you have a pet, I would suggest getting a larger place with a patio and yard such as the Casita del Sol room. The pool is a bit small and can get crowded if you go at the wrong time, but it is a charming place and the staff is very friendly at night. The place takes on a magic of its own. It's enchanting and quiet and romantic keep in mind that this is not near, the downtown Ojai area so you will need to drive a few minutes to frequent the restaurants and shops. read more

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We have stayed here for many years past. But, this time was not so great. The room we had faced the loud street and felt cramped. It felt like the old office for the hotel that had been converted into a makeshift room. The jacuzzi was cold in the morning when I went out to take a soak. I went into the front office to ask about it to be "greeted" by an extremely UNFRIENDLY AND UNPLEASANTLY sarcastic "what can I do for you? Not even a good morning or Happy New year-I was a bit taken aback. Then I suggested that as a matter of practice, they need to turn on the jacuzzi heater when they open the pool gate so it is ready for guests to use. She said oh it'll heat up for you. I said how long-she was annoyed and said around 20 minutes. I just went back after 10; and the water was still as cold as when I first tested it. All in all, for nearly 300 dollars a night I'm disappointed. This will probably be the last time I stay at the Blue Iguana. The end of an era! PostScript: after 20 minutes, the jacuzzi was still COLD! No jacuzzi for us today, which is part of the reason we stay here. I'll try a different Ojai inn next time. Bummer...also, I ran into the AWFUL FRONT DESK person again, Alexa, who gave me a sarcastic wink and walked away from me saying I've contacted the pool guy for you. Just unbelievable that someone feels they can treat a guest this way!!!!!l some people should not be working in the hospitality business. read more

A must visit destination ever since it came on my radar ages ago. The whimsical titular sculpture caught my heart and finally made it out there. It's just two miles south of Ojai and across the street from the Ojai Valley Trail. Arrived on a Thursday afternoon after 4 pm so able to check in immediately.It's just two miles south of Ojai and across the street from the Ojai Valley Trail . Cute front desk lobby had it all. We reserved a deluxe king room that had a small semi-secluded patio set for our use but time got away from us and it was too chilly to use til check out day. The room was so cute with rustic whimsical touches throughout. A DVD player(DVDs available at front office). Very clean and well-appointed with a fridge, microwave, kitchenette setup to prep coffee(Gaviña-for the snobs), hot tea and cocoa. Additional sweet treats and drinks are available to enjoy for a fee. If you want housekeeping, it's available if you inform front desk by 11 am. Two robes were available to use which we did to make use of the jacuzzi (tile work surrounding it is beautiful). We could hear kids on the property but the environment was tranquil for all to enjoy(the sister property, Emerald Iguana, is 14+ I believe). The property is beautiful, serene, lush... everything I could ask for. read more

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O quintessential Ojai California! Offered everything great service, location, price, and really beautiful accommodations. Want to come back sooner than later and don't forget to locate the upper deck area which has an entire. read more

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Do not hesitate to stay here! We will definitely be staying here again when we are back in Ojai! The rental unit was huge and beautiful! Super clean, pretty and a fully stocked kitchen with full-size appliances. read more

This hotel ROCKED!! We absolutely loved it and will be back without a doubt! We were in total heaven from the moment we pulled in to the moment we very reluctantly left! Could've happily stayed a week lol! We took a little impromptu overnight hiking trip up to Ojai last week and scored a great deal for our night here! We got the two bedroom bungalow- it was fantastic!! It's MASSIVE!! It has a large living room with a gas fireplace and a gorgeous, cozy, fenced in, private patio right off it - it was perfect!! It had a huge kitchen with everything you need to cook anything pretty much and even had a dining table seating area!! So huge! The two bedrooms are found right off the living room. They both join onto the full bathroom and one of them has its own half bath (it only has a sink and toilet - so you'll be sharing the tub/shower - not at all an issue for us). The bedrooms both have their own doors closing off the bathroom for privacy. The sides of the bathtub were quite high - so be aware if you have any issues getting in and out - felt like I was climbing a mountain haha! But it was absolutely spotless and had great water pressure - and excellent quality toiletries! One bedroom had a king bed and one a queen. I believe the couch folds out to a bed as well if you should need it. We got a great last minute deal with a discount code on CheapTickets - literally booked it around 12-1230pm and were settled in by dinner time!! Staff were super nice! Check in was a smooth process - no issues at all - even though I realized I had left my purse at home!! So I had no ID or anything lol! But they accepted my confirmation email and I had already prepaid. Parking is gravel lots all around the grounds with plenty of spaces. And the grounds - wow!! Gorgeous huge grassy park-like areas with fire pits, strings of soft lights, and cozy seating. They even rent bikes!! Which is awesome Bc it's located right next to the Ojai to Ventura bike trail! Not to mention all the amazing hiking in the area! And their pool - WOOOOWWWW!! I can't wait to come back and hang out there - it's a sublime area! Huge hot tub up on its own little platform overlooking the well kept pool and grounds - and full of fun art pieces! Incredible ambiance! Total relaxation and joy! It's currently by reservation due to Covid so be aware and plan ahead. They also have DVDs to check out if you want to have a movie night!! The location is perfect too - within short/easy driving distance to Ojai shops and attractions and all the hiking trails - but far enough away to be quiet and calming. Be sure to pay attention though Bc the entrance is sooo unassuming that it will sneak up on you! read more

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We love this place, the staff is always amazing and on point. The WiFi is good and the greenery is nice , my wife and I have stayed here twice and are planning on returning on Thanksgiving .. the beds are pretty comfortable also... Thank you Staff read more

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We rented the King Patio suite for 3 people and the experience was relatively nice. The environment and surroundings are beautiful and we had a pretty good experience. We stayed in the suite for one night and it included a full kitchen with everything from pots to pans to utensils and cups included. They also have a microwave and stoves. The kitchen was great and very convenient. The suite had a king sized bed which was nice but a little small for 3. The bathroom is clean and has a bathtub/shower, a sink, and includes some basic toiletries like soap, moisturizer, conditioner, shampoo and makeup wipes. The only complaint I have is the TV, which was kind of small, and doesn't have any Netflix or channels like that, only TV channels. Furthermore, when we tried to play a movie that we rented from the front office (they have a huge selection to choose from for free!!) the remote didn't work. The TV is also kind of small but there are two, one in the bedroom and one near the couch. The patio was great and they have candles to light. It was a little cold when we went so it was too chilly to sit outside for a long time. However, the seating and surroundings, as well as the greenery, really complete the vibe of this inn. Overall, an amazing experience. read more

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Really unique and beautiful hotel and property, with variety of rooms and cottages available. We were just in town for a quick 1-night stay, so just opted for one of the simpler, 2-Queen rooms (#9), but was still very nice with pretty tiled floors and bathroom, original artwork, comfy beds, and good air conditioning. The property is beautifully landscaped with mature trees and lots of flowers and decorative tile sculptures. The pool and jacuzzi area is very inviting, with comfy lounge chairs, little tile side tables, and grass and flowers. It does have a bit of traffic noise, since the main road runs right behind it, but did t notice the traffic noise from our room. Lovely stay. Might try their sister property, the Emerald Iguana, next time. read more

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Great rooms and a perfect location. Check in was great. Rooms are spacious and clean. read more

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Very cute place! But.. pool is not heated at all. It's not swimmable. Calming little grass/tree area, clean, nice staff and cozy beds and pillows. The art & rugs in our room were really cute too. Only downside is if you stay in room 1 or 2 you will hear the noisy road. There's also a rooster near by you will hear from time to time but personally we enjoyed this. read more

Hacienda House was full of spiders, fleas and bird droppings all over the patio the worst part was the watery diarrhea and feces on the grass (my 6 month old puppy now has Giardia) I've stayed here for several months in the past and this place has definitely gone downhill. We immediately left and went to the Ojai Valley and Spa. I will never go back to the blue iguana. It's such a shame. read more

we had a wonderful 3 night stay. our room was terrific! the staff was very nice and accommodating. could not have had a better experience.

Not sure any of the pictures taken of this place do it justice. I was expecting a true motel, but this place is GORGEOUS. The beds are deliciously comfortable, they had lovely gifts waiting for us in our room, and the staff was beyond accommodating. Upon arrival, our room had a small flaw that needed professional work on, and they instantly accommodated us to a suite. Both rooms were equally aesthetically beautiful, but their response was very impressive and made us love it even more. There are a few things to the inn that could use updating as it has maturity to it, but nothing that affected the enjoyment of our experience, especially for the incredible value that they provide. Jump on it, get here, go have dinner at the Dutchess, and live like your royal self should. read more

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We had such a wonderful stay at their sister hotel, the Emerald Iguana and we were really looking forward to staying at the Blue Iguana a few weeks ago with our 9 month old to get away. Sadly, my wife got the flu and we had the cancel last minute. I was really hoping to reschedule our trip and use our deposit to book another night and they didn't allow us to do this. I offered a doctor's note to prove that we weren't just blowing them off but they weren't able to reschedule us. Really bummed about their inflexibility since we had such a lovely stay previously. read more

Stayed here a couple of years ago and had such a nice experience, just spent a few nights here and was surprised at the service we received. The girl in the office was lovely however there is absolutely no housekeeping at all. Not once was our beds made or the trash removed from the room. We had to wash our own coffee mugs, coffee maker and look at trash for days. They never brought clean towels or made the beds, it was disappointing. We did go to the office to ask what the deal was or for clean towels and the trash removed and there was nobody at the front desk. It's too bad because this is a cute place the service just isn't there. read more

We recently had a lovely stay at the Blue Iguana Inn. Staff was extremely friendly and courtesy. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable bed. A quick drive to downtown Ojai perfect location for exploring. Given the price very reasonable. read more

We've stayed at the Blue Iguana twice. Both times we really enjoyed ourselves. It's our Ojai home away from home. We live in Downtown LA. An escape to the Blue Iguana is now our favorite escape from city life. We stayed in #5 and #8. My favorite is #5 but instead of a large flat screen we had two small TV's. Totally okay with me but my hubby prefers the large screen in #8. When we were tired and wanted a lazy afternoon we watched DVD's provided by the Inn. I liked the bathroom in #5 better. It was bigger and offered plenty storage space for our toiletries The kitchen in #8 was better to me. It's open and part of the living room. Both units offer plenty outdoor seating which I enjoyed. But #5 also has private back patio with dining area. You can access it from the kitchen and the bedroom French doors. There's a hot tub and pool. The pool was deep. 8feet. The deep end is larger, probably twice as large as the shallow end. There's bike rentals. Croquet and other lawn games. On of my favorite personal touches are the snack baskets. There's three refreshments offerings: the complimentary basket, the paid basket, and the refrigerated selection I could go on and on but I'll stop here. We are already looking forward to our next visit read more

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I stayed here in September and while there were a few changes and restrictions due to COVID-19, it was still a generally pleasant stay. The check-in process was contactless but super easy as The Blue Iguana sent instructions a few days ahead of time. My husband and I stayed in a King Suite which was very spacious. The room had a patio, full kitchen, living room, and huge bedroom. We were working remotely so it was nice to have so much space. While the hotel is not in "town" it is extremely close - less than a 5 minute drive to the main strip of restaurants and shops. The Ojai Bike Trail is just across the street, however bike rentals were not available during COVID-19. The pool and hot tub were available by appointment. When I went there was no one else there and it was peaceful. The hotel is very cute and well decorated. The only issue we had was the massive amount of flies in our room. I killed many of them but there were so so many flies that were everywhere, in the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room - they were persistent on buzzing around my face. This may be due to the heat as it was really warm when we visited but it was quite annoying. read more

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Loved this place. Julia at front office wasn't very nice when I told her we forgot a souvenir item though, she could kind of care less lol but hey that's 2023 customer service for ya! I mean I understand we shouldn't have forgotten something but she wouldn't even "guarantee" she could hold it for me for TWO days lol. Anyways not a big deal life goes on. A very charming property to stay in. read more

Wonderful doesn't even begin to describe this place! We've now been here twice in the past four months, and it offers such a nice respite from the rat race. The young lady at the front desk is so nice and charming, and remembered us from our last stay. She's very sweet and accommodating. I forget the name of the room we were in this time, but it was on the "other" driveway across the large grass area, on the right side of the property. It was it's own little building, with a gate and courtyard. The room was charming (all of them are). It is so peaceful and quiet, you can just open the blinds and look out at the woods and watch the leaves blow and hear the birds chirping. The breakfast buffet is ok but nothing to write home about. Interestingly enough, the "fresh" banana bread tasted somewhat stale each time, but that is certainly no big deal. Our room had a fridge, full sink, coffee maker, and some other kitchen items. Some other rooms have full kitchens. We used the jacuzzi which was great and they provide towels and bathrobes too. The only drawback, if you can call it that, is that the Blue Iguana is not walking distance from the center of town. Try their sister property, Emerald Iguana for that... I think we'll stay there next time. But, you absolutely can't go wrong here. It's so clean and the entire property is very well kept... you can see the owners take pride in their properties and value their guests. read more

Very nice in steps away from the Main Street. Very nice accommodations, we had a two bedroom suite and it had a small galley kitchen. Inn keeper was very nice. read more

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We like this place. Its feel is the OPPOSITE of the corporate/chain hotel. It is quirky and eclectic and charming. By staying just outside Ojai, you'll save yourself a tone of money. Pet friendly is a plus also. When we stayed, the hot tub was sadly not operational. Otherwise, all good. read more

Quiet, spacious rooms, nice outdoor spaces and clean. Always happiest when my dogs travel with me and this spot is dog friendly. Wish there was a more nominal dog charge for tiny dogs. Otherwise, perfect weekend getaway. read more

What a lovely hotel! Our room was spacious with a king bed, fireplace, tub and shower (great water pressure!) and a kitchenette- even a semi-private patio outside! All the little extras (snacks, souvenir glasses) were clearly labeled so no accidental fees. For being such a small hotel (maybe 10-20 rooms of varying sizes?) there were a lot of nice common areas like a grassy picnic area and the pool & spa. It was a great spot for a couples retreat as well as a nice family stay! If we had stayed another day, I would have borrowed from their collection of bikes and ridden along the bike path nearby! There's a coffee pot in the room but the continental breakfast is an extra cost. We drive down the road and had breakfast at Love Social Cafe where we got a discount for staying at the Blue Iguana! They also offered discounts at other local eateries & wineries! I would definitely stay here again! read more

This is a really special property. Super nice staff, suites and cottages are what are offered. The grounds are beautifully maintained, the rooms are spotless and the bed - really comfortable. Unlike the chain hotel properties that say they are "dog friendly" we're pretty sure they're charging $100-150 to have a dog is not dog friendly. Blue Iguana charges a much more reasonable amount and we appreciated being able to have our small dog with us without having to pay an arm and a leg. We liked the place so much we stayed an extra night. Having a kitchen or kitchenette is very handy and the kitchen is well equipped. This was our first trip to Ojai and knowing about the Blue Iguana Inn ensures it will not be our last. We will be back! read more

I have stayed at the Blue a couple of times. The last time i stayed for 2 nights. I was shocked to find the door to my room wide open upon coming back from an outing. I had thought it was broken into and became quite concerned. Apparently, cleaning service was that careless. I made a complaint to staff and neither the manager or owner contacted me about the incident. They literally did not care. For your own piece of mind, I would stay elsewhere. There are better options in Ojai. read more

The website for this place does not do it justice. It is a fantastic property, reasonably priced, super comfortable, clean and a really nice staff. It is a much better value than the oversized operation of the Ojai Valley Inn. read more

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clean. Staff very accommodating and helpful. Only issue we jade was the TV. We only could get one channel. Also the wifi went

This place was just okay. The generous breakfast basket was really the best part of staying at Blue Iguana -- which included a whole loaf of locally made banana bread! The employees were also very nice and kind -- one went out of her way to make sure the water was well-heated in the hot tub as I got into it. However -- the pool is quite small and also basically right next to the main road (separated just by a wall of bamboo), so you hear the constant flow of traffic -- including very loud motorcycles and trucks -- while you're trying to relax poolside. My room was also near the front of the property, facing the main road -- so I had to wear earplugs to sleep because of the traffic noise and the noise from the old, janky mini fridge. There were a lot of small details that were off -- e.g. the curtains weren't actually wide enough to cover the windows so light came in the sides, one of the bathrobes was had a belt loop that had been torn off (the other was fine), a gigantic tangle of black cords dangled on the wall between the TV and the dresser. None of these are serious problems, of course, but altogether it gave the sense that the place just isn't well cared for. read more

We loved our stay here. The room was very nice, the staff was great. Would definitely come again for another quick getaway.

This is our little get away from the craziness of LA. We plan our vacations months in advance. When we finally drive onto the 33 it's golden time! I booked a room that my boyfriend wasn't happy with (He's high maintenance the room was fine). He claims he has S.A.D., but I know he's just being dramatic. Anyway, back to my story .... Julia accommodated us with a brighter room on the other side of the property and I will forever request this room. I cannot tell you how much I love The Blue Iguana. I have been coming to Ojai for over 10 years and this feels like a home away from home. So quaint, adorable, authentic. The staff is so great. Big shout out to Maggie who is always so sweet. read more

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Very comfortable, quaint, place to stay while in Ojai. Set up like individual suites in a spanish villa-style design. Nice multi room suites with full kitchen, living room, large bedroom, TVs. Breakfast is included, but is a bit sparse (just cereals and yogurt...a bit meager for the price). The grounds are beautiful. There is ample secluded parking, nice places to walk, and a helpful, pleasant staff. Nice 4-star experience and worth a stay. read more

This will be our new go to getaway! Staff is awesome! The decor is fun and comfortable. We had a room by the pool and it was so nice just to step outside and take a dip. Staff is very knowledgeable about the area so be sure to ask them for recommendations on things to do and places to eat! read more

Peaceful Gem in Ojai- Highly recommend The Blue Iguana Inn for a relaxing stay. Adobe architecture in a magical garden setting with a lot of open patio seating with fire pits. Our dog enjoyed exploring as much as us. read more