905 Country Club Road, Ojai, California 93023, US
(855) 697-8780
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About Ojai Valley Inn

Tucked within a coastal valley surrounded by the Topa Topa Mountains, the Ojai Valley Inn is an escape from it all, located just 14 miles from Pacific Ocean and 30 miles southeast of Santa Barbara. Its amenities are unique, a 31,000-square-foot spa village, an artist cottage and apothecary, a beekeeping experience, seven eateries, multiple pools and a scenic and playable golf course that has hosted pros and celebrities alike. Ojai was the venue for seven PGA Tour Champions events starting in the late 1980s.

Facts

Price Range$$$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres220
Year Opened1923
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Ojai Valley Inn

Reviews

4.4
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Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Ojai Valley is an excellent layout with generous fairways, but lots of bunkers (with great sand) lots of tress and carry shots, and well maintained fairways and greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sweet and friendly

The staff from the starter to Bev the beverage gal are willing to do whatever it takes to make your round and needs met, the course is maticulously taken care of, and it was D-Mac's bday,

AWESOME

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic find in the mountains

Had a wonderfull experience at the resort golf. A bit out of the way but if you like playing a Scottish style highland golf course then this is a must. Green staff in particular very helpful and friendly. All amenities are good although fairways needing a tiny bit more TLC but considering the recent difficulties with fire then floods it is a “wee gem”

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Get a HotDeal During the Week

Strongly suggest booking this course to play in the middle of the week for $55. Not saying that this course isn't worth the higher price tag you would pay without the HotDeal, because it is. With all of the rain we have had in Southern California this winter, the mountains around Ojai are just spectacular right now to play OVI! Hurry up and go now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

George Thomas take his name off of the design

I've played this great course many times. It was designed by SoCal's legendary designer Captain George Thomas in the 1920's.

When playing this past Friday I found out that they had changed/ruined the 18th hole. They built a new huge wedding venue and in doing so, dramatically changed one of the greatest holes in California. The person that laid out the new 18th hole should be forbidden from ever designing any future golf holes.

Most people won't care, and that is fine, but to rip up the original hole is really questionable decision making.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast greens

Be careful on your 1st putts! Had many 4footers coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gorgeous setting

Classic design and unique hole layout - relatively tight - greens are fast and.smooth - major complaint and 3 star rating is due to condition of fairways - quality of grass is marginal might be due to early season and weather conditions - but needs a better strain of grass to make this course a 5 star - all other amenities and staff are excellent

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course if a Hot Deal is Available. Serious Golfers may be Disappointed

Long round behind several oblivious groups. Absolutely zero marshals/pace of play enforcement. Lots of construction going on, (talking, carts starting in your backswing etc). Fairways are coming around and greens were very nice. Some bunkers could use a refill on sand.

The entire property needs more/better signage for non-resort guests to find the golf shop/facilities. The staff was less than eager to assist in directing me to the right locations for the driving range/first tee etc. Also, despite asking several times, it was an ordeal just to find out who I was playing with (I showed up as a single).

All in all, I enjoyed the day. The course is not worth the full rack rate because of the lack of

Organization and assistance from the golf shop/golf valet staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Time Ever

A perfect day of golfing on one of the finest courses in Southern California !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A true gem

Breathtaking course nestled in the Ojai mountains. Not long, but shot making is the emphasis. Greens are quite fast but true.

A couple of things to be aware of:

- construction going on along the 9th and 18th fairways. They are building stuff.. On 9 this can be an issue on 2nd shot left side. On 18 it’s the drive and right side.

- 16 is a spectacular par-3. Most misses in any direction will result in OB, hazard, or bunker. It’s the 4-handicap but IMHO it is the hardest hole on the course and should be handicap-1

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Great course great Golf Now value

Excellent course regular price $180 Groupon $89 Golf Now $55!! Cant beat it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses!

We had a great time again on this beautiful but challenging golf course! Second time this month and can't wait to play here again soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

George Thomas Gem!

There's a plaque on the course with a quote from George Thomas. To summarize, the designer touts the course as his best design, "Not a weak hole on the entire course" (I paraphrase). It's a great layout, in very good condition. Scenic, and the weather this time of year is incredible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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