Forbes Gives Spa Ojai At Ojai Valley Inn Five Stars

Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, announced its prestigious 2022 Star Awards, and Southern California’s premier luxury retreat Ojai Valley Inn earned the highly coveted five-star designation for its newly renovated Spa Ojai.

Tucked within the Topatopa Mountains in the mystical Ojai Valley, the iconic Ojai Valley Inn continues to redefine luxury, beckoning travelers since its opening in 1923 to the tranquil setting known as “Shangri La.” Located 90 minutes north of Los Angeles in the chic bohemian enclave of Ojai, the resort balances the relaxed glamour of Southern California with reverence for the unspoiled natural beauty of the region for an unrivaled experience that embodies the authentic spirit of Ojai. Opened in 1923 and renowned for its wellness and rich local cultural offerings, Ojai Valley Inn debuted a new look at Spa Ojai in Spring 2021. The 31,000 square foot Spa Ojai debuted a new look following a $5 million renovation spanning the twenty-four treatment rooms; public spaces; and two 1,500 square foot, luxurious penthouse guest suites.

“We are thrilled that Spa Ojai has been recognized as part of the prestigious Forbes Five-Star rating,” said Chris Kandziora, SVP Sales & Marketing and Facility Operations. “This achievement would not be possible without our incredible team members, whose expertise and years of dedication to Ojai Valley Inn have made this an exceptionally special place.  In addition, our Spa Director, Kate Morrison, has worked to breathe new life into the spa in recent years through the introduction of truly exceptional skincare brands, treatments and her commitment to sustainability.’’

The newly reimagined Spa Ojai is the pinnacle of luxury wellness, with a focus on sustainability, local products, and the latest techniques and technologies. “At Spa Ojai, we have created a sanctuary that provides our guests the best spa offerings in the business while maintaining a culturally and environmentally conscious approach to wellness,” said Kate Morrison, Ojai Valley Inn’s director of Wellness & Sustainability. “I’m so grateful to work with some of the best spa professionals in the business, each of whom are dedicated to our core mission of providing world-class service and a holistic approach to wellness.”

Spa Ojai introduces a new, technology and sustainability-forward design for a world-class spa experience in the heart of Southern California’s wellness mecca. Guests at Spa Ojai pass through a tranquil courtyard with a trickling fountain before entering the iconic spa. Once indoors, visitors are greeted by Spa Ojai’s award-winning professionals before enjoying their treatments, relaxing in designated quiet areas and lounges, an indoor wet room featuring loungers and a whirlpool, an outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness facility, Spa Café featuring healthful menu items made with the freshest local produce and more.

Forbes Travel Guide is the world-renowned authority in genuine Five-Star service, and Spa Ojai is the latest addition to its illustrious annual Star Rating list.

“Travel has come back strongly, and the resilient hospitality industry is creatively rallying to accommodate the increased occupancy demand for most regions,” says Hermann Elger, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. “While the industry faces some lingering issues, the 2022 award winners proved ready for those challenges and more, demonstrating the best that luxury hospitality has to offer.”

To view the new Star Award winners, click here.