Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai, US
This Southern Californian estate may have started out as a country club, but it’s evolved over the course of a century into a sprawling 89-hectare resort, just 45 minutes from Santa Barbara. Along the way, it’s enjoyed several incarnations: from a private golf course, to a cinematic Hollywood set, and military training centre. Today it resembles a village – both in size and amenities – attracting families and corporate groups alike. Guests can tee off at the PGA golf course, take a dip in one of four pools, unwind at the ‘spa village’, discover the grounds on horseback and roast s’mores by moonlight – or head offsite for a hike in the Topatopa mountain range. There’s even a cottage dedicated to creativity, hosting workshops by local artists. The resort’s six dining venues draw on the California harvest, with plenty grown onsite – including honey from the apiary – and there’s a market-style shop selling grab-and-go treats. Accommodation isn’t an afterthought either, with elegant rooms featuring luxury Frette linen and high-tech entertainment systems, plus balconies or patios for the most part.
Key Information
- Rooms: 303
- Starting Rate: $759
- High Season: May-September
- Dining: The Oak
- Drinking: Wallace Neff Heritage Bar
- At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), spa, fitness centre, business centre, golf, kids' club, tennis, cooking classes, pet-friendly, pickleball, horseriding, yoga
- 1 855 697 8780
- Visit Ojai Valley Inn's Website
Location
905 Country Club Road, Ojai, California, 93023
