Santa Barbara, California Hotel Rooms at the Independent

The entire experience was great. You are greeted and then shown around the hotel. You get treated to wine and cheese. They then turn your bed and leave yummy cookies. You then get breakfast to order in the morning.

We had a wonderful 4 night stay here. The hotel is so beautiful and the service is excellent and friendly. The restaurants and room service are excellent. The rooms are very unique. They range from small private luxury cabins to full homes. Very safe area. Sun and stars were amazing. Night time lighting is very low and romantic. Highly recommended, this hotel beckons you back when out sight-seeing and for a future visit! One of the the best hotels I have ever stayed at. Expensive, but worth it. We looked at several other options in the area and were so happy with our choice to stay here despite the extra cost.

I travel frequently for business to Santa Barbara and anything near State St. is usually very noisy - and oceanfront is usually more so. But when my husband and I came to visit over Christmas break, we discovered this gem. In walking distance to the best of State St, but an oasis from the busyness - even during a holiday season. The fireside room was cozy and perfect for reading. The breakfast has been upgraded to be quite substantial. The grounds are immaculate and beautiful. Rooms are smaller, as one would expect in an older building but everything is up to date and in excellent condition. Parking is free and easily available. Fabulous.

Beautiful property, big suites, and Kevin the innkeeper is the best.

Very nice hotel in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country. The staff was awesome and our room was very nice. Beautiful appointments with a very luxurious "vibe". The hotel has an old-timey feel to it, but I understand that it was built in 2001 (according to the receptionist). The bathroom had very high end appointments such as a steam shower and jetted tub.

Everything about the boutique hotel is extraordinary!!

We chose Ojai Valley Inn for a much needed break from the everyday grind. My husband practiced his golf and I practiced getting a massage. :) Highly recommend this retreat.

Hotel was wonderful. We had an electrical issue in our first suite and they upgraded us to an even nicer suite next door. Nice helpful staff.

50's room experience was awesome! Watching a 'drive-in' movie in the Cadillac bed was fun, unique, and most memorable. The bed does have a steering wheel, which for the effect, not sure how you could remove it... It has to stay, but even for the 5' 4" sleeping driver the wheel impacts restfulness. The steering wheel and one neon light fixture that was not working is the only reason we didn't give across the board excellents. The proprietor is great! Have fun!

Lushly landscaped with sparkling pool and hot tub. Comfortable bed, fluffy pillows with uniquely designed furniture. Expanded continental breakfast. Only five minute drive from downtown Ojai restaurants, shopping etc. Would highly recommend this motel!