Channel Islands Shores - Oxnard, California

Channel Islands Shores: An Unforgettable Stay Awaits

Nestled at 1311 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA 93035, Channel Islands Shores offers a unique blend of luxury and natural beauty. This resort hotel stands out not only for its prime location but also for its exceptional services and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a solo retreat, Channel Islands Shores promises an experience you won't soon forget.

Location & Accessibility:
Situated in the heart of Oxnard, just a stones' throw away from the enchanting Channel Islands, this hotel is ideally positioned for both relaxation and adventure. Its proximity to the beach means guests can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, or simply taking in the scenic views without leaving the premises.

Key Features:
- Luxurious Accommodations: Channel Islands Shores boasts a range of comfortable rooms and suites, each designed with modern amenities and thoughtful touches to ensure a rejuvenating stay.
- Breakfast & Dining: The hotel's restaurant serves delicious meals, offering a delightful dining experience right by the sea.
- Recreational Activities: Guests can partake in a variety of activities, including beach volleyball, paddleboarding, and guided tours to the nearby Channel Islands National Park.

Reviews & Ratings:
Clients have left glowing reviews on Google My Business, praising the hotel's service, cleanliness, and the overall ambiance. With a staggering 454 reviews and an impressive average opinion of 4.5/5, it's clear that Channel Islands Shores consistently exceeds expectations.

Additional Information:
For those seeking more personalized experiences, the hotel's friendly staff are always ready to assist with local recommendations and special requests. The hotel's website, channelislandshores.org, provides comprehensive details about packages, events, and ways to book your stay.

Recommendation:
If you're planning a trip to the beautiful coast of California, don't miss the opportunity to stay at Channel Islands Shores. Contact them directly through their website to reserve your stay and immerse yourself in the perfect combination of comfort, natural beauty, and adventure. Whether you're looking to unwind or seek excitement, Channel Islands Shores is set to make your visit unforgettable.

To further enhance your planning, visiting their website can provide additional insights into special offers, events, and direct contact information for any inquiries. Enjoy your dream vacation at a place where luxury meets the serene beauty of the Channel Islands.

👍 Reviews of Channel Islands Shores

Tiffany A.

3/5

We booked this for a one room with pullout couch bed. This room though 1536 is the one with the gorgeous balcony View and a view out the kitchen window. They provided a hot tub but it was not warm or ready on our first day and we only stayed for two nights but luckily got to use it on our last night. Location wise this is a five-star place but as far as the rest of it goes not so much I called in advance to see what they provided and they said they provided Beach items but they do not provide beach towels when we got there even though it's right at the beach so if you're coming here please pack those. I went to go use the coffee machine and grab a coffee cup and all the coffee cups were filthy. The blender was filthy, the shower head needs cleaning. Etc our room was definitely not well maintained as far as cleanliness goes and that was disgusting that I had to clean it up in order to use it now that's just below par and definitely not good on the sanitary end. That made me really wonder if the sheets were ever changed but I didn't have enough time to focus on that because I was busy during my 48 hours stay. The reviews are about accurate this place is not well cut as far as service goes or cleanliness but the location is just amazing and you can just walk right to the beach in less than 5 minutes and the view from the balcony is amazing so would I stay here again absolutely yes I would just have hope that they would get better at cleanliness.

il0vehawaii

Great location from the beach! It was a VERY short walk to the beach, lovely beach (at least when we visited) with soft sand and if you walk to the south of the resort the beach has pretty sand dunes. The beach is large and open. We walked and ran along the beach far and often. On clear days, the channel islands were easy to view.||Our unit was two story. Downstairs had a family room, full kitchen with stacked washer and dryer and a half bath. The family room had a pull out sofa bed. The upstairs had two bedrooms. One had a king bed and the other had a queen bed. The bedrooms shared one full bathroom that is also upstairs.||There was a small patio area with a private hot tub and a BBQ grill which was nice. We did not use the grill but it looked nice. There was a balcony off of our unit, just the patio. I was told all but three units have a private patio and hot tub. It would be disappointing not to have a unit with this area. Resort policy seems to not allow a guest to confirm unit ahead of time so you must wait for check in to see if you have a hot tub unit. I would not have liked staying at the resort without a patio and hot tub so do not know how you would know to make the change before check in. ||The resort is older but fairly well maintained. Staff was very friendly. Units were clean and comfortable. The kitchen was decently stocked but missing essentials such as pans. It had pots but no pans. Housekeeping did bring me one medium pan upon request which was appreciated but made cooking a little difficult with only one pan. ||The noise from other units was present most of the time from TV and conversation inside and noise from the patios outside. Guests in neighboring hot tubs did get a bit loud from time to time. Quiet time begins at 10 pm and guests are asked to stop using the hot tub during quiet time. I found the early morning use of hot tubs to be quite noisy as neighbors didn't seem to feel the need to keep it down in the morning while using the hot tub. LOUD adult conversation and squealing children both were disruptive. The noise carried very loudly into the master bedroom and woke us up. It was after 6 am but when I am on vacation, I do not usually like to wake up at 6 am so was disappointed about that each morning. Also, we often came inside due to the strong smell from guests smoking cigarettes and marijuana outside. We learned just to walk to the beach which was lovely!||Midweek cleaning was not offered. Front desk staff is friendly but hours are limited to business hours with a break at lunch. This was often mildly inconvenient. ||Resort fees are high at $25 per day considering that there are not activities and VERY limited amenities. Small beach chairs, sand toys and boogie boards were available. These were nice but not worth $25 per day. Beach towels ARE NOT supplied and I found this to be a nuisance. Certain amenities are expected and beach resorts and beach towels are quite basic. At least one set of beach towels should be offered by the resort, especially since they charge resort fees. I was told beach towels are not supplied due to the naturally occurring tar that presents itself on the beach from time to time. I feel that if that is the nature of the beach near your property, the resort should still deal with it and cover damaged towels within the resort fee.||Resort activities included fresh popcorn from the lobby which was fun, a popsicle (we read about if but didn't go pick one up) and a sangria social in the lobby (we also did not participate). I have a hot tub at home so I know that it does not cost nearly $25 a day to maintain. High resort fees do become resentful without amenities and services to travelers.||The age of the resort is not an issue to me. I expected an older place. I was nervous about it considering the age and some negative reviews. We did like staying her enough and would consider a stay here again. The cheapness of the resort did bother me slightly throughout my stay and was an issue for me. For a few dollars per stay, the resort could really step it up a notch! As I mentioned no beach towels, not mid week towel exchange for bath towels, extremely worn bath towels in the units, not even one box of tissues in the unit, very stingy supply of kitchen dishwasher pods and paper towels, no starter supply of laundry detergent, no body lotion, our bath amenities ran out on the first day so we had to order shampoo, conditioner and body wash from walmart for delivery. I am sure I would have been able to obtain more from the front desk but with limited hours, I usually did not make it back to the resort in time to speak with the front desk. A list of cleaning chores upon check out was given and that is always annoying for guests. Owners do not pay the resort fee so asking them to clean up seems more reasonable but asking guests who are all ready paying the resort fee is annoying. The cheapness really hung over the entire stay. There was a printed document that stated guests would be charged extra cleaning if housekeeping needed more than an hour and fifteen minutes to clean the unit. I understand some guests are slobs. However, do not hold the rest of us in the same regard by assuming we are all unacceptable guests. Such language does not make guests feel warmly welcomed; it makes us feel scrutinized throughout our stay and concerned that we may in trouble at any moment.||Our tour to the Channel Islands was cancelled due to high surf. We booked through islandpackers.com as they seem to be the only company allowed to transport to and from the National Park.||We did not experience the tar that naturally seeps up from through the sand from time to time so did not have a problem with it. We were told it would ruin clothes, towels and shoes and that we would be charged for any additional cleaning that needed to be done in the condo due to the tar. We were nervous every time we walked into the unit that we had something on our feet that would incur extra charges. We left our shoes on the front porch to keep the condo cleaner. The resort did have a bottle of cleaning solution and paper towels to remove the tar before it got on the condo furnishings and flooring should be experience it.||Despite the age, the resort does have the potential to continue to be a nice place to stay due to a superb location. It would be so nice of management viewed guests as a delight rather than disgust and if management would be willing to use some of the required resort fees to offer something to the guests. We would recommend this resort to others as long as the future guests are aware of what to expect.

Myles L.

5/5

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, clean units, quiet area, steps from a mostly empty I'm beach and an easy drive to Santa Barbara, Solvang and San Yisidro Ranch. Also hiking trails within a short drive. A private hot tub for each unit is added amenity.

linda C.

5/5

Very close to beach, easy walk , love the room. Easy use kitchen office lady very help and informed parking good would stay there again in a heart beat

Nareg M.

5/5

A wonderful place to rest. A short walk from the beach, clean and spacious rooms, convenient layout for the family, and welcoming staff!

Manny G.

This is a nice affordable townhouse style condo in Oxnard. The beach is about 1 block away & we enjoyed taking a walk in the sand & getting our feet wet. Other than the Channel Islands, there isn't much to do nearby, but it was a good base to stay for a few nights while taking day trips to visit Santa Barbara, Malibu & Santa Monica. The unit we stayed in had 2 bedrooms & a bathroom upstairs & a full kitchen, dining area, living room & half bath downstairs. There was a hot tub, washer/ dryer & wifi as well. The surrounding neighborhood is a residential area, so you will need to drive if you want any restaurants or groceries. I felt this was a very good value for the cost I paid compared to other locations & was satisfied with our stay.

Chris A.

5/5

Very spacious 2 bedrooms with full bathroom upstairs and living room, kitchen, bathroom down stairs with pull out sofa! Plenty of room for our large family! The kids loved the private back yard with hot tub and bbq! The facility cleans and services it everyday. We were literally a two minute walk to the beach! They also offered beach chairs, boogie boards, sand castle equipment etc for our beach enjoyment! The place was fantastic and the staff even better!loved our stay there!

Richard B.

3/5

Overall the location was good. The properties are aged and while we saw that repairs were taking place, there was still a lot of construction to have to look at, and it was a tad distracting because we weren’t sure why the construction was happening. Showers must use shared water heaters as we lost hot water quickly. The biggest thing for us, was the rather draconian checkout process. The 10 AM check out time is aggressive and unusual. Most hotels offer a later general checkout time (around 11) and allow you to have something of a more flexible checkout time. The rate of charge based on minutes (!) for holding over seems excessive. We personally have commitments on the weekends we come up where we have to kill to 1pm on Sunday. This early of a checkout time makes me have to wander around for several hours, waiting for my wife to get out of the classes that she attends. We’d much rather stay and check out later later, but that’s cost prohibited for us.