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Reviews of Victorian Inn 4 stars

400 Ocean Avenue, Ferndale, CA 95536, United States

#4 of 6 hotels in Ferndale

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 40 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    enjoy the peacefulness of the town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    i was on a schedule, short time there

    I was on road trip from San Clemente to where i live in PNW, washington.. I saw the town was feature in Huell Hower archives... i was like Disneyland without the hype...

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Average. Would hope to see them get better and better as time goes on.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator. The blinds in the room need to be replaced as didn’t cover entire windows which made it too bright to sleep well. The restaurant for dinner & breakfast were total crap. Went to another hotel for dinner and the “continental “ breakfast was absolute rubbish. Would be better to not offer breakfast.

    The hotel was great. Very quirky. The barman was fantastic.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the victorian style hotel Very nice bar

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable and quaint in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant and bar were closed.

    The location was great. The continental breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    7.0
    Staff, location and the town make Victorian Inn worth staying at.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    our heater did not work and it dropped to 33 outside it was a chilly night i felt it was a little expensive

    location and staff were amazing the room was nice and clean

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2024

    9.0
    As always very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    They changed their breakfast during Covid-19 from a sit-down breakfast in the dining room to a grab-and-go.. While the grab-and-go is okay I would like to see them return to a sit-down breakfast. If the bar or restaurant will not be open the night of your stay, this should be noted during the reservation process.

    The inn. It is nicely restored and fun to stay in such an old building

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful building in quaint town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The "grab and go" breakfast box was a bit antaclimatic in a hotel with such character. The cold croissant (defrosted but kept in the fridge) served in a plastic box with plastic silverware were not what we would expect. Also the coffee/tea were served in paper cups. We had our breakfast in the restaurant area the first day and it felt awkward to eat from a box. We had breakfast in the common room after that, and we were able to warm up the croissant in a microwave. Still a disappointing featurethat could so easily be improved.

    Lovely building in the quaint town of Ferndale. Nice size room with a large bathroom. Spotty internet in the room but the common area had the router and we were able to work our devices there.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    8.0
    Charming Hotel, Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    It would have been nice if the rooms had a fridge, microwave and coffee maker , but they did have a common room which had all these appliances which the guests were able to use. Also the tv's in the room were tiny. Staying here was more for the novelty than for comfort. No elevator so we left our heavy suitcases in the car and just brought up a change of clothes and toiletries in small overnight bag.

    The location is good, the staff was friendly and the room was clean. My 11 yr old granddaughter got a kick out of it. She had never stayed in an historical building before. It was a fun experience for her. Overall it's a beautiful hotel and the rooms are nicely decorated.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price point seems a bit high and the coffee pods available in the room weren't very good.

    The hotel was beautiful! Nice spacious room. Wonderful linens. More than enough pillows and towels. The grab and go breakfast was nice, and the coffee served with it was fabulous! Wonderful location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff was exceptional and it was a wonderful, historic place to stay. We loved it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv was tiny.

    The originality.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    7.0
    It's a beautiful historic property, you better be in excellent shape to climb the stairs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is no elevator and the stairway to the 2nd floor is steep and endless. For that reason I wouldn't stay there again.

    The breakfast was a grab and go box. It was very good. There is a restaurant on the property; we had dinner and it was very nice. The property is an authentic Victorian Mansion and beautiful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    My wife and daughter had a room at the Victorian Inn as they had read bad thing about the Shaw House. I stayed at the Sh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely rooms, helpful staff. Owner was delightful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would just recommend calling the hotel to make sure the restaurant/bar is open if you were planning on using either of the two. No fault of their own, they are not able to stay open seven days a week (at this time). There is no in room fridge, but there is a fridge in the common area that we were able to use that is very easily accessible.

    My husband and i stayed here on our road trip during the crazy, rainy weather that we had in March. Our experience was as good as it could be, under the circumstances. Every person we encountered was so genuine and friendly. The restaurant and bar were not opened, much to my chagrin. Our room was very pretty, and the hotel itself was lovely in general. Due to the rain, our exploration of the town was minimal, but I was so impressed with the owners, particularly Jenny, of this unique hotel. Due to the weather conditions, the little town was suffering and had to go into survival mode. After all the Covid mess, they had to endure yet another setback. But how they handled it was so heartening. Jenny explained that they rally together and decide which three restaurants are going to stay open on a particular day. That night, it was Mexican food, pizza and a little place called the Boardroom. We had just had the former two, so opted for the wild card. Wow, we were so pleased! Food was excellent, prices were fantastic and atmosphere was lively and festive. Just what we needed! For breakfast, they had a grab and go bag that you picked up in the bar area of the hotel (it was actually quite yummy!). They had coffee brewing to to take to go as well! Before we left, I got to spend a little time in town going to a few of the shops. Everyone was so nice to deal with, and I found several things I had hoped to find. My husband went for a hike while I was shopping, and shared how beautiful it was and will definitely do a bike ride next time. I can't wait to go back here to this sweet little town of Ferndale and to stay at the Victorian Inn when the weather is more welcoming!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    8.0
    Great if you like historical places.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting too old for stairs.

    Beautiful historic hotel.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    8.0
    Wish it was more romantic and cozy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No place to lounge around during the day. Heat didn’t work the first night. No elevator….2 miles of stairs to 2nd floor. Glad I stayed there but stairs issue will keep us from going back.

    Fun staying in a vintage room.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2024

    6.0
    Room was comfortable, needed the heater turned on hours before arrival. Very unhappy with what they consider “breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostess had trouble finding my reservation. Heater not adequate for room size. Bag breakfast is not OK.

    Location

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    6.0
    The place was nice and clean. It should be considered a hotel stay not a BNB stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is called a BNB. What they served for breakfast if you could call it that was a to go container with a crossiant, yogurt and cheese. This was not appealing. I expected a full on breakfast.

    Rooms were nice and big. The beds were comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    10
    The Victorian Inn was the perfect way to experience the history of Ferndale, with modern comforts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issues - it was comfortable, clean, and classy

    A bit like time traveling into the past to stay in this beautiful Victorian Inn!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no elevator that was a bit of a problem for us old people. We wish the restaurant was opened more!

    The facilities were wonderful!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    10
    Very pleasant, great location and wonderful service!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of stairs to rooms. We did fine but people need to be aware!

    Lovely place and people!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful Historic Inn located on quiet Main Street, walking distance to all shops and cafes. Excellent food and service in the Dining Room. Clean, spacious rooms with cozy game room featuring tea and coffee bar. Wonderful visit!❤️

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    10
    Thank you for your old-fashioned hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only that we could not stay longer!

    It's small-town Americana at the Victorian Inn in Ferndale. Innkeepers Lowell and Jenny were exceptional hosts, and made us feel very welcome and at home. The rooms were larger than expected for an old hotel. Our room was upstairs, and there was a nice sitting room on the 2nd floor with a lounge area, games, and a Kerig coffee maker. A grab-and-go breakfast was available in the morning (a great option for those on the go) but they welcomed us to stay and eat in the restaurant/bar.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    10
    A sweet little town with lots of beautiful old houses to look at. This hotel is perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Gorgeous old building.

    Stayed in July 2023

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