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The Shores Inn and Beach Houses

2.0 star property
Waterfront motel in Ventura with free breakfast

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Panoramic House
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
View from room
Panoramic House
Terrace/patio

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1059 South Seaward Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93001
  • Ventura City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ventura Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ventura Harbor
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Oxnard, CA (OXR)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Spa)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic House

Panoramic House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
  • 186 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Futon

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Penthouse, Full Kitchen, Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ventura

At The Shores Inn and Beach Houses you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Ventura City Beach and within 15 minutes of San Buenaventura State Beach. Highlights at this motel include free weekend breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and express check-out. Free continental breakfast is available at weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Near this Pierpont Bay motel, you'll find Ventura Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • Ventura City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ventura Pier - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ventura Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ventura City Hall - 3 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Ventura Station - 10 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Shores Inn and Beach Houses

Waterfront motel in Ventura with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served on weekends. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Shores Inn and Beach Houses also features concierge services and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ventura motel.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Shores Inn and Beach Houses offers 22 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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  • Pet-friendly
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 15.71 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 15.71

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

The Shores Inn and Beach Houses offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

Yep, The Shores Inn and Beach Houses has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

Yep, The Shores Inn and Beach Houses is a short 3-minute walk from Ventura City Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does The Shores Inn and Beach Houses serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is served at weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

No, The Shores Inn and Beach Houses does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Shores Inn and Beach Houses Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 773 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 773 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 773 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 121 out of 773 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 181 out of 773 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not what was advertised on the internet. Photo was not even close to what the room was like. Front desk staff was great. Room and overall site was questionable. A lot of transients in the property. Wife did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolina

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are for the beach houses, probably. Definitely not the Inn.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with family
Light breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay here! Read to see why...

Don't stay here! We booked online and arrived at Reception a few hours later only to decide NOT to stay based on: its dirty (must sign a bed bug waiver); the rooms are not on the beach (2 blocks away); a "lady of the night" was out front trying to book a room/borrow a phone; there were fees that were not disclosed on the booking app; we were not allowed to speak with a manager when we asked to; etc. We have stayed in some pretty rough places but this was too much and we decided to lose the money rather than stay here. You have been warned! (Also, they tried to convince us to upgrade to the beachfront 3-bedroom house for an additional fee, which we also declined).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shayping

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Justin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine if you just want to sleep. No A/C which you don’t necessarily need. No fridge which I did need. Overall, it was fine to simply sleep there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Valerie Anne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the property was fine didn’t have necessary items in unit staff at check in left us waiting for almost 30 minutes and was terribly rude. zero customer service night staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely vintage motel by the beach within walking distance to different dining options. Motel was clean, staff kind & courteous. Loved the fluffy pillows and soft bedding. Pleased with our stay. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bill

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a dump, smelled bad, no air conditioning, beds were uncomfortable, shwets were like sand paper, the motel worker fired up his loud sports car right outside my room late at night, worst place i ever stayed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clarence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel!

This was my 3rd time staying here for the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon. Great staff and conveniently located near finish line area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Weiai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. Property is bad. Nothing for guests to break because almost everything is very broken.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

JESSI

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Just... manage your expectations. It's not a "nice" place, but it's alright. It was sufficiently clean and comfortable; but it's just an old place that needs some maintenence and updating I guess. Staff was very nice! I'm not sure it's worth $200 a night... I'm in not sure if we will stay again. Location is great for walking to several places to eat and the beach though! No AC in the room, so we definitely won't be staying there later in the summer as we were already quite warm in the room no, in April. We were charged an additional $25 for taxes when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT STAY HERE

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience in hopes it helps both future guests and hotel management. While the check-in process was smooth and the staff were funny and polite, the condition of the room was extremely disappointing. From the moment I walked in, it didn’t feel clean and unfortunately, that first impression held true throughout our entire stay. There was visible issues with everything in the room and outdated and corroded and extreme rust on many surfaces, and it was clear there hadn’t been any meaningful upkeep in quite some time. The shower was particularly unsettling—it looked and felt unhygienic, and I didn’t feel comfortable using it. The towels were old, stained, and did not smell fresh, and the pillows were old and lacked any sense of comfort. Fixtures throughout the room were disgusting and that is being nice - the painting had a nail through it, we were given one plastic hanger, of the 6+ outlets in the room, only one was able to charge our iPhones. The sink was disgusting and so were the drawers Cleanliness is such a basic expectation for any hotel stay, and sadly, this missed the mark entirely. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes the necessary improvements—this hotel has potential, but without proper care, it’s hard to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Danny

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely outdated. Needs major facelift.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by the beach, which was great. Wish the bars around it were open later lol
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was dirty, most things were broken and several bugs were found in my bag upon returning home. I would never stay here again for love nor money. The only positive side of this stay was the staff and leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

evangelina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

windy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jose

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hortencia, SAN LEANDRO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Bugs in bathroom Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

VICKI

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and beds are awful! But clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025