Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in Ojai, California, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.3

503 Reviews (503)

5 Stars

330

4 Stars

115

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.9

Value

4.1

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.6

83.9%

Recommend this course

461 out of 503 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.9

74 Reviews (74)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.3

Value

3.6

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.5

StaffFriendliness

4.7

73.0%

Recommend this course

54 out of 74 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.0

98 Reviews (98)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.4

Value

3.7

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.4

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

4.6

74.5%

Recommend this course

73 out of 98 reviews

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About

Holes 18

Type Resort

Par 70

Length 6292 yards

Slope 132

Rating 71.0

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Satellite Course Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Blue	70	6292 yards	71.0	132
Blue (W)	70	6292 yards	76.8	135
White	70	5901 yards	69.4	127
White (W)	70	5901 yards	74.7	131
Thomas	70	5649 yards	67.1	119
Thomas	70	5649 yards	71.9	130
Red (W)	70	5211 yards	70.9	128

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Scorecard for Ojai Valley Inn and Spa

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Blue M: 71.0/131 W: 77.3/142	373	358	115	297	440	312	392	128	517	2932	419	227	487	405	203	571	203	403	402	3320	6252
White M: 69.3/126 W: 75.3/136	371	330	105	274	433	299	379	119	499	2809	404	181	458	399	186	510	179	385	389	3091	5900
Thomas M: 67.1/120 W: 72.1/133	356	279	95	165	460	294	345	119	499	2612	367	135	458	364	152	450	165	275	372	2738	5350
Red M: 66.1/118 W: 71.3/131	356	279	98	128	416	294	345	104	435	2455	367	133	435	364	152	482	146	275	402	2756	5211
Handicap	5	9	17	13	3	11	1	15	7		8	18	16	10	14	12	4	6	2
Par	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	3	5	35	4	3	5	4	3	5	3	4	4	35	70
Handicap (W)	9	7	17	13	3	11	1	15	5		4	18	12	6	16	10	8	14	2

Course Details

Year Built 1923

Fairways Kikuyu Grass

Greens Kikuyu Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect George C. Thomas, Jr. (1923) William P. Bell (1923) Jay Morrish (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Clubs Yes

Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Caddies Yes

Golf School Academy Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in California (2019 #14) (2018 #11) (2017 #16) (2016 #6) (2015 #4) (2014 #16)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2017 #13) (2016 #8) (2015 #20)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2017 #21) (2015 #7)
Golf Advisor: Golfers' Choice (2016 #41) (2015 #32)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Layout in the U.S. (2016 #23)
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2015 #15)

Reviews

4.3

503 Reviews (503)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:

Drinks 50

Patio Dining 43

Brunch 24

Course Challenges Include:

Elevation Changes 65

Bunkers 55

Forced Carries 51

This course/club is great for:

A Weekend Splurge 54

Wildlife/ Scenic Views 53

Advanced Golfers 42

This Course's Location is:

At a Resort 67

Worth the Drive 64

Convenient to the City 11

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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u950137443

Played On 01/18/2021

Reviews 1

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Always a Treat

The great OVI on a perfect Ojai day..what more could you ask for. A great rate to boot! Greens have made a very respectable comeback. We have been waiting several months play, well worth the wait!

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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ericconley8823

Played On 01/15/2021

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u000004365994

Played On 01/06/2021

Reviews 9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u000003995642

Played On 01/09/2021

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

mathotj

Played On 12/31/2020

Reviews 3

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

extremely slow pace

had a tee time at 12.20, started already almost 10min late, front 9 (which where actually the back 9 - we started playing at hole 10 for weather / temperature reason) had a pace of over 5h. Back 9 picked up the pace a but but we still ended up at and almost 5h round. Expect better for that kind of course / money...

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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aibraham112

Played On 12/27/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great bang for your buck

Fantastic course. Front 9 difficult. Never waited once for another group. Pace is perfect.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

lunareibel

Played On 12/26/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Luna Reibel

Excellent course condition and great
Value plus challenging front 9

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Hadi4638795

Played On 12/26/2020

Reviews 5

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

TR

Great place to play golf and enjoy a SoCal sunny day. Perfect getaway.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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timengels

Played On 12/24/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

mtudman

Played On 12/23/2020

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

adem99

Played On 12/23/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Ojai Valley Inn GC -What an enjoyable round!

I never do reviews but my round of golf today at Ojai Valley Inn Golf Club was a treat! First, $110 for a round including cart and range balls is A STEAL at this exceptional course! It was in great shape and the pace of play was very good. The course is a great layout and the scenery was just gorgeous and relaxing. All the staff was super nice and helpful. My playing partner and I didn’t even care about our score, it was just nice to be on a challenging course and also feel like you are on vacation. I will definitely be playing again at Ojai Valley Inn!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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uYNZB9386YN

Played On 12/22/2020

Reviews 3

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Ojai is great

We always love playing Ojai. Please keep giving us golfnow deals.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

njnetsfan

Played On 12/20/2020

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Beautiful layout

You must play this beautiful, historic golf course. It’s a great experience.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Ronstam

Played On 12/13/2020

Reviews 23

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Ojai Valley Inn Back to normal quality standards!

Played 34 holes for my birthday on Sunday. Last time I played at OVI this summer, the greens were in very poor shape on the front nine. They were excellent on Sunday - even the previously damaged 6th and 8th green.
The course was in very good condition from tee to green. The staff was great.
It is a nice resort and a couple things are a bit pricey (Golf and drinks), but despite that it was a great time at a great course on a beautiful day. I look forward to coming back soon.

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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preawchamchoi

Played On 12/13/2020

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

aibraham112

Played On 12/13/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Gorgeous, but difficult course

Great course. No waiting. Couple of holes with ravines make for difficult play.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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u314159848044

Played On 12/12/2020

Reviews 23

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u738514980

Played On 12/12/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great course

This was our first day playing at the Ojai Valley Inn. It is a beautiful course, challenging but so much fun.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

miranda1999

Played On 12/09/2020

Reviews 25

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u314160837383

Played On 12/02/2020

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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