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Emerald Iguana Inn in Ojai

4.6 (64) 108 Pauline St, Ojai, CA 93023, United States

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Bed & breakfast
Extended stay hotel
Inn

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Ojai, Ventura County, California, US

Phone: +1 805-646-5277
Site: http://emeraldiguana.com/

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Total reviews rating 4.6

64 Reviews for Emerald Iguana Inn 2024:

Review №1

2024-04-15 13:10:04

This place is so lovely, I never wanted to leave. The architecture and landscape is fun and beautiful, the sound of fountains and birds everywhere is so soothing. The rooms are perfect, and the pool and hot tub are lovely. It’s a 10-15 min walk to spots on the Main Street so it’s quiet and calm but quick to get to more activity and food. Highly recommend!!

Review №2

2024-03-20 03:38:18

I loved my stay here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Good communication. I loved the quiet setting of adults only nestled up in old trees and styled in Old California furnishings. Was a great quiet and rejuvenating retreat conveniently located near some nice hiking trails (driving distance)

Review №3

2024-01-06 15:49:15

Amazing, amazing, amazing!My wife and I came here for our anniversary trip and it was amazing!The Emerald Iguana is tucked into a quiet neighborhood and was perfect. The pool and jacuzzi were great.Our room was extremely nice and comfortable.We stayed in the Cricket 2 and it was rad. Two story room. Living room downstairs and king bedroom upstairs.

Review №4

2024-02-25 16:43:43

Those place is gorgeous. Our room was so cozy and homey that I immediately felt at home. Quiet, spotlessly clean, gardens are beautiful, Im not sure I want to leave and I am sure I want to come back soon. I wish the bed was a little softer but thats odd very personal so no criticism.

Review №5

2024-03-31 15:31:58

Quite possibly the cleanest, most well appointed place Ive ever stayed! The staff were friendly and helpful, and the check-in lobby has a cute gift shop filled with crystals (kind of a specialty of Ojai), and other local items.My friend and I rented a suite (the Lily Pad) so we could have our own rooms, and there was a lovely kitchen and living room. One of the rooms was upstairs and there was a fabulous spiral staircase leading to it. We were right next to the pool and hot tub which is always a plus for me personally.We opted out of the breakfast, but there were still snacks, sweetie bits, and breakfast bars available from 7AM-7PM along with tea, coffee, and citrus infused water.Its not cheap (they have another inn at a lower price point down the road), but you are within easy walking distance of downtown Ojai. It was also worth every penny. If you go to Ojai, treat yourself to this lovely, peaceful inn.

Review №6

2024-07-01 23:29:18

We’ve visited here twice. Rooms are comfortable and the property is well kept. Good value. Quiet. Nice amenities.

Review №7

2024-06-27 03:56:05

Quiet, cute, charming rooms with free parking right in the center of everything yet far enough away to be tranquil and peaceful. Will definitely be back. Usually stay at the ojai valley inn, but couldn’t get a reservation and I’m actually glad. This worked out much better.Update: we have been back three years in a row! And this place is perfect every time! The rooms are like little apartments with full kitchens to make the stay even better!

Review №8

2024-02-14 20:34:06

We booked this hotel and were really excited about going. We tested positive for Covid and called them and attempted to reschedule our stay— we didn’t even request a refund just a reschedule. The owner was incredibly rude and refused to reschedule. We tried calling and they never returned our call. It seems like they don’t care about their guests as they would rather us have visited with Covid than reschedule. I recommend staying somewhere else that has better customer service and is more understanding about inevitable complications that might arise. We even offered to show them proof of the positive Covid test

Review №9

2023-10-28 21:04:09

Wonderful and peaceful oasis, like a heavenly dream. The pool area and tea room were so lovely and in general the vibe is pure joy and tranquility, what a calming and healing experience. Shout out to Lauren for being so attentive to our group, she made us feel so welcome and pampered. Love this place!

Review №10

2023-12-08 14:05:43

A charming property with everything you could want. Our room was more like a detached casita, with a private patio. It was large enough to accommodate a king bed, leather chairs by the gas fireplace, bath and kitchenette nook. Amenities included coffeemaker, toaster, mini-fridge, cups, plates, etc. and drinks and snacks for purchase. We got the breakfast basket, which had enough food for three days of light breakfasts. We also appreciated the welcome room, open 24 hours with snacks, games, extra coffee supplies and dvds. The grounds, pool and hot tub are beautiful and immaculately maintained and the property is a short drive/walk to downtown Ojai. We’d definitely stay there again.

Review №11

2022-07-26 22:03:53

We needed a spot to stay between LA and the Bay Area. My wife chose the Emerald Iguana Inn because it looked charming. Turned out to be way more charming than expected. Tucked away in a neighborhood its the perfect spot to relax. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We grabbed a game from the poolside common area for a fun break. We were traveling with our teen daughters and they got into the vibe. At night the grounds are peaceful and relaxing. In the morning we went for a run to a local coffee place called LOVE Social Cafe. We would stay here again.

Review №12

2023-01-14 20:19:56

Cannot recommend enough. Super peaceful property and super quiet. The landscaping is lush even in winter and the architecture is a whole world away from the usual drab hotel/motels.We stayed for 4 nights in the Frog Suite for my birthday and I honestly could just move in. The suite has a separate living room (important for us because one of us is a super early riser and the other is a night owl) and a kitchen. The kitchen is pretty bare bones and I dont think youd really cook a full meal in it, but its more than adequate for small cooking.The bathroom has a huge soaking tub that I made good use of.Ojai has lots of great restaurants, but we found ourselves eating from the Westridge Midtown Market more often. They have a large selection of hot and prepared foods, and an outstanding wine section.

Review №13

2023-07-02 22:53:24

Cant say enough good things about this wonderful place. Beautiful environment, quiet, tranquil, lots of birds and no kids! Amenities met our needs and were glad that the usual array of typical hotel stuff was no where in sight. Best place ever to unwind and rest and guests were also quiet and courteous. Maybe its the environment. Cant recommend it enough. Christine H

Review №14

2022-05-31 16:12:15

Cute place. Very rustic. Recommended by a friend so I didnt quite know what to expect. The idea is that you are pretty much on your own once you get there. Minimal services available. During normal business hours when staff are present they are good about recommending restaurants and activities. The big downside is that the internet is awful in the entire town because Ojai is in a mountain canyon. The hotel is a little oasis tucked away with a nice small pool and hot tub. It has basic cable TV and a nice library of DVDs. Staff is helpful.If you want to just hide away and relax unconnected to the outside world its perfect.

Review №15

2018-01-06 05:46:08

My friend and I had a wonderful time here! Love this place. Especially if you want a place with peace and quiet and no kids. This is an adult hotel. They do have another family oriented one near by. Its not within walking distance to town, but thats okay. Its the quiet and privacy thats so nice. The grounds are beautiful. Bees are a problem certain times of the year. Check with them. Pool area is small, so if you want deck chairs, get up early. Good breakfast bar. Healthy choices. Not a buffet type kitchen. Fridge in room. Some have kitchens. Great staff! Great experience! Go to the Farmers market on Saturdays! Great Italian restaurant in town! Wonderful farm to table restaurants! Fabulous!

Review №16

2022-11-03 07:05:28

REALLY love staying at Emerald Iguana, given the beauty of the property and the amazing location. However, because I have to take calls and emails remotely, as I am on call most of the time, it doesn’t work well due to the really poor Wifi (ie, often non-existent) in most rooms, and cell signal here isn’t good. So it could really only be on a rare holiday for us that this place works for us. It’s a shame, due to the price, you’d think the Wifi could be tip-top shape in the rooms. DO NOT expect to be able to do reliable conference calls here or nearly anywhere even in downtown Ojai, it’s just not all that feasible (MAYBE at the Ojai Valley Inn) :(I’ve been coming here for years and feel like the breakfast & coffee layout in the morning was 10x better 5+ years ago.But if you can fully check out from your email, phone, etc for a couple days, it is definitely a place to enjoy.Walk to downtown Ojai and many of the area’s best restaurants.The pool is a lovely setting. Hot tub closing at 9pm is a little extreme, and gates locked until a fairly late (ho-hum/pretty non-existent) breakfast all kind of dampened the experience.It’s nice that the parking situation is low-key/no drama.

Review №17

2022-04-20 04:57:51

This place was incredible the rooms are really neat we stayed in the grasshopper room and it was incredible hot tub was nice and hot but downside was it closes at 9: 00pm thats a little early they need to change that at least 10 pm. It was a great stay you got to try it I think it was the best place probably in the city.

Review №18

2019-10-12 03:52:03

Beautiful place, friendly & helpful staff... our Tadpole room was awesome. Would have loved having an in room microwave but the kitchen room by the pool has one for everyones use. Highly worth staying here. Imagine the massages are great. Stay here & you wont be disappointed!

Review №19

2022-02-24 00:55:51

I hate to give them a 3 star for this experience. We paid almost $400 for the Lilypad suite for a one night stay-less than 24 hours. The gas fireplace was not working. They sent two people to fix it with no luck. The doors had blown open and there were leaves all over the floor and large black flies in the upstairs room. There were banging noises which I assume was from the water heater. Beautiful place but lacking in service. We have stayed there before so we knew it was going to be expensive but probably wont go back.

Review №20

2017-05-22 04:34:45

We are staying in the treehouse room. The staff is very friendly and warm and the resort is so quiet except for the wonderful sounds of nature. Our room is very nice, the large claw foot tub is amazing. The shower has amazing water pressure! The only downside is the bed is a bit too soft for us. We like a more firm mattress, but I get that is more a personal preference. Other than being a little soft, its a fairly comfortable bed. The breakfast in the morning is basic but enough to get you going. Some store bought pasteries, trader Joes and fage yogurt, coffee, tea, hot coco. We didnt use the pool but it seems OK, very small hot tub. The feel of the property is very relaxing and unique. The location is perfect, very close to everything.

Review №21

2023-08-05 23:44:43

I am absolutely (still) in love with Emerald Iguana. Ive taken both an impromptu and intentionally planned trip to Ojai. The whole place is beautiful, quiet, and cozy. Definitely a lovely escape. Friendly and accommodating.

Review №22

2018-05-02 19:41:49

The place is in an amazing environment each room has their own type of feel. We got lucky to be in the Grasshopper room and it was perfect for two people wanting to get away for the price, it was great. I still have a day left but I loved it that much. Thanks Emerald Iguana Inn for sick a comfortable stay.

Review №23

2018-12-27 23:50:37

Lovely oasis walking distance from downtown Ojai. Gaudi style cottages full of history and recently updated made for a nice combination of cozy comfort and cleanliness. Very friendly staff and fellow ‘neighbors’. Breakfast was included which was nice, it was very basic however also have kitchen in the room and plenty of options in town. They do a fantastic job with branding from the matchbooks, wine glasses, coffee mugs, to stickers on the toilet paper! Ended up taking a perfectly sized mug as a momento home. (all items for sale of course). Great stay with family or friends.

Review №24

2020-10-25 03:21:07

Quiet, quirky, relaxing and restful. Probably the best hotel experience Ive had in a very long time. It felt like we had the place to ourselves. Would definitely stay here again!

Review №25

2018-05-13 02:08:11

Quiet. Love that it is in a quiet neighborhood. One time a neighbor was having a party, and I thought, cool, we have that in our neighborhood. The rooms are quaint and have a relaxed atmosphere. Really enjoy our stays.

Review №26

2021-04-10 17:20:30

Quaint. Conveniently located to Downtown and hiking trails. Place is like Madonna Inn meets Ojai Shangra La style wise. Quiet relaxing vibe here. Highly recommend, stayed here a handful of times, and will be back in the future.

Review №27

2017-06-14 18:37:31

Ojai is our quick vacation/recharging destination and the Emerald Iguana is where we stay because it has got to be the best chill, unique, special place in the area. All the rooms are different, the atmosphere is relaxing like a breath of fresh air...

Review №28

2018-05-06 14:10:09

Cozy and intimate inn tucked into the Ojai neighborhoods and surrounded by beautiful nature. Rooms open onto patios and into little courtyards. Service was great. Absolutely wonderful stay.

Review №29

2021-05-19 15:00:59

Beautiful well maintained gardens and grounds, quiet peaceful stay, unusual and interesting architecture. Attention to detail noticeable throughout. Wifi is slow and skwtchy. But that is true in that whole valley.

Review №30

2021-10-26 03:39:02

Wow. If you are heading to Ojai for a night or two, do yourself a favor and book a room here. Its so very cool. Every room is unique and the gr ou funds are captivating. Gotta love it!

Review №31

2018-04-26 04:35:06

The rooms are quaint and while you do not have the normal 24/7 staff and service, you get to enjoy a relaxing and quiet getaway in your own house like abode with access to a pool and a less than five minute drive to the cute town of Ojai.

Review №32

2020-10-26 05:12:08

Very quaint boutique hotel. Private with plenty of space. A destination retreat; not much on-property amenities. Go to rest and relax; not for night-life and after-hour activities

Review №33

2015-12-21 06:50:31

Bed was awesome, heated floors with the fireplace. Cant go wrong there. Mix a little mood lighting and let the relaxing times begin!

Review №34

2021-07-09 17:50:03

This is a really nice place. So unique - the architecture is amazing! - we enjoyed it so much. Clean and quiet too.

Review №35

2017-06-23 23:15:46

One of our favorite places to stay. Secluded and quiet with wonderful individual Casitas. Would highly recommend this property for a getaway!

Review №36

2018-12-14 23:57:01

Love it here. Quiet. Beautifully landscaped and architecturally designed. Amazing staff. One of my favorite getaway spots in So. Cal.

Review №37

2020-03-12 17:29:17

We loved this romantic, relaxing and beautiful inn. It was within walking distance to downtown. We cant wait to come back!

Review №38

2022-08-17 12:12:02

Quiet, off the beaten path, as well as close enough to Libby Park. It made for a great evening.

Review №39

2021-05-20 02:03:49

Loved room. super clean and QUIETcould not have been a better weekend. love you iguana

Review №40

2020-06-27 01:13:40

Loved my stay, it was exactly what I was looking for. Peaceful, lovely grounds, and pool time.

Review №41

2016-08-24 21:31:14

Room was awesome was close to town continental breakfast was good and we especially like Mr Mustache the cat

Review №42

2017-06-09 23:11:40

This is such a beautiful property! I love the attention to detail both inside and outside, and the staff is great.

Review №43

2021-10-13 19:26:11

Very nice. Very quiet. We enjoyed our stay.

Review №44

2019-07-16 15:32:57

Absolutely one of the most quiet hotels weve stayed in.

Review №45

2017-04-27 02:11:32

Serene setting. Comfortable bed. Great Buffett.

Review №46

2018-06-17 16:50:49

Beautiful inn tucked away in Ojai. Private & beautiful. Friendly, helpful staff.

Review №47

2020-05-02 16:37:20

We stay either here or at the Blue iguana both are charming

Review №48

2018-10-16 23:02:14

This place was a little oasis. We loved our stay!

Review №49

2016-04-08 05:53:45

Beautiful place and lovely rooms with great facilities

Review №50

2021-07-08 02:01:32

Excellent ambiance. Perfect for quiet getaway

Review №51

2017-08-19 01:05:25

Really enjoyed it. Really quiet and friendly staff.

Review №52

2017-02-15 16:35:38

Intimate, secluded, and lovely spot.

Review №53

2017-07-22 23:06:18

Breakfast was pretty meh

Review №54

2017-09-07 16:22:29

Good coffee nice lobby

Review №55

2022-02-16 05:24:59

Love it beautiful peaceful

Review №56

2019-08-19 02:10:33

Magical.

Review №57

2017-10-05 15:42:14

Quaint.

Review №58

2021-05-08 23:54:42

Lovely Boutique Hotel!!

Review №59

2020-12-26 23:19:03

Clean, quiet and professional.

Review №60

2019-06-15 22:45:39

Very nice quite place

Review №61

2017-06-23 05:02:11

Great for a night stay

Review №62

2018-04-13 19:38:54

Beautiful

Review №63

2018-03-30 15:28:19

Lovely

Review №64

2021-01-17 21:42:08

Delightful place.