Blue Iguana Inn

Wow, what a fantastic experience!! This is such a gem. We only stayed one night but I was sad to leave so soon. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well appointed. We got the breakfast basket which I recommend doing. The grounds are nothing short or gorgeous. Natural but well maintained and very welcoming. The staff was amazing - helpful, present, and friendly. We can't wait to return.

My daughter and I just returned from a trip to Ojai and 2 weeknights at the Blue Iguana Inn. It is a truly amazing place to stay! The grounds are beautifully landscaped, and the buildings are very picturesque. Our room was lovely and well-appointed. I was a little concerned initially since it was located near the corner of the property adjacent to the main road, but we didn't hear any road noise at all. The mattresses are softer than I'm accustomed to (like sleeping on a giant marshmallow) but were very comfortable. We enjoyed both the pool and the spa. It's about a 5-minute drive to downtown Ojai but being in such a quiet and relaxing setting was more than worth having to make a short drive. The staff were very friendly and it's an excellent value for the price. I will definitely be returning to the Blue Iguana Inn on any future trips to Ojai and give it my heart-felt recommendation!

Pool and hot tub was great. Great location, not too far from downtown area of Ojai. Decor and amenities like the rooftop was such a vibe. Being able to choose DVDs to bring back to your room was such a nostalgic experience. Big bathroom, big room, microwave, silverware and fridge = amazing. Additional package was worth the money. Parking is easy to navigate.

The Blue Iguana Inn has beautiful architecture and huge, amazing rooms. Our “room” was more like a house: two big bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with a king bed, a full kitchen, a beautiful living room with a gas fireplace, one and a half bathrooms, and even a large side patio with a table and chairs. Having the second bathroom was fantastic and we had NO common walls! The service was excellent and the place was quiet. We look forward to going there again and getting the same spacious house, Bungalow #6.

Blue Iguana A must visit destination ever since it came on my radar ages ago. The whimsical titular sculpture caught my heart and finally made it out there. It's just two miles south of Ojai and across the street from the Ojai Valley Trail. Arrived on a Thursday afternoon after 4 pm so able to check in immediately.It's just two miles south of Ojai and across the street from the Ojai Valley Trail . Cute front desk lobby had it all. We reserved a deluxe king room that had a small semi-secluded patio set for our use but time got away from us and it was too chilly to use til check out day. The room was so cute with rustic whimsical touches throughout. A DVD player(DVDs available at front office). Very clean and well-appointed with a fridge, microwave, kitchenette setup to prep coffee(Gaviña-for the snobs), hot tea and cocoa. Additional sweet treats and drinks are available to enjoy for a fee. If you want housekeeping, it's available if you inform front desk by 11 am. Two robes were available to use which we did to make use of the jacuzzi (tile work surrounding it is beautiful). We could hear kids on the property but the environment was tranquil for all to enjoy(the sister property, Emerald Iguana, is 14+ I believe). The property is beautiful, serene, lush... everything I could ask for.

We booked The Blue Iguana Inn on a friend’s recommendation and were pleasantly surprised. It’s just outside downtown, easily reached by a shady paved bike trail (they have bikes, but we brought our own). The inn feels like a private southwestern compound with beautiful grounds and a warm, welcoming vibe. Our room was clean, spacious, and tucked along a gravel path with its own patio and a small, well-stocked kitchenette. We pre-ordered the continental breakfast, which was waiting in our room when we arrived — generous, fresh, and more like a full meal than a snack. The front desk staff were warm and helpful, and we really enjoyed chatting with them about the area. The Blue Iguana Inn turned out to be a delightful surprise, and we’d gladly return just to stay here again!

I really enjoyed this place. I had a room that looked out onto the pool. The room was nice/comfy, and the built in hot tub by the pool was great. The front desk will get you ice if you ask. I do get annoyed with places putting a bunch of things for sale in the room (water, candy, etc), but that's a minor thing. I loved the campus feel of the place with buildings spread around and some common green areas.

Worth it! I was worried about the location being right off the main road into Ojai, but it is not bothersome at all. It’s a 2.5 miles walk into the main part of town, or a 5 minute drive. The quaint little hotel is set back from the road with lush greenery and retaining wall creating a good atmosphere and sense of privacy. The rooms are thoughtfully furnished with traditional wood furniture, but very high quality and comfortable. Our king patio room had a sitting room with an adorable fireplace which came in great handy during the chilly fall evening. Everything is very clean, the kitchen is surprisingly large and well stocked. The pool and jacuzzi are well maintained, in general the whole grounds are very nicely manicured and they decorated for Xmas in late November which was very nice! I am truly impressed with the thoughtfulness of the owners in the way they run and maintain the whole property, such a gem of a place that you don’t see often anymore. As someone who does a lot of business travel and goes to corporate chains, this is a very refreshing change. Additional update: unfortunately our DVD player wasn’t working with our TV. The kind woman at the front desk came to our room to help, yet she wasn’t able to make it work. Nonetheless, the responsiveness and effort was there. In the future I’d recommend double checking that these things work and perhaps writing a set of simple instructions for guests to follow should they want to use the DVD option.