The Shores Inn and Beach Houses

2.0 star property
Waterfront motel in Ventura with free breakfast

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The Shores Inn and Beach Houses near Ventura Harbor offers a relaxed beach vibe. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, free in-room WiFi, express check-out, and concierge services. Self-parking adds to the effortless experience that visitors love about this beachside property.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Spa)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Beach House

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1059 South Seaward Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93001

What's nearby

  • Ventura City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ventura Pier - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ventura Harbor - 2 min drive - 2.2 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 - ‬9 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

Motel near Ventura Harbor
The Shores Inn and Beach Houses provides free continental breakfast and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and wet bars, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance

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

  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 15.71

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Shores Inn and Beach Houses pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Shores Inn and Beach Houses located?

Located in Pierpont Bay, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach. Ventura Pier and Ventura Harbor are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Shores Inn and Beach Houses Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.6

Eco-friendliness

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 191 out of 812 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We recommend this place it very close to the beach room are clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property great location great random people pulling in and out of parking lot and making noise all night other than that staff great rooms clean and close to beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Always a great time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tried checking in and no one was able to give us they keys to our room. We had to leave and booked a different spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room carpet needed shampooing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clarence

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds weren't firm enough. Other than that, everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carolina

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

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent!!!! Property very very run down dirty old and needs a definite upgrade. The outside was very cluttered and not maintained full of old garbage. Location was great. But needs change, And up keep and upgrading. Would not recommend and would not stay again. Again staff excellent!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the quest hotel we've ever stayed out. No towels, no toilet paper, they weren't even going to give us a key card because they didn't have any. They had to go find a random one to give us. Nothing worked, everything was dirty and gross. Tub was worthless. No coffee just a dirty gross coffee pot.
The nasty front door
The throw away coffee filter holder. Been used a dozen times I'm sure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For $184 a night, I expected better. There was trash in the parking lot and there seem to be people that are actually living here. Hanging out smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee in the morning and in the evenings. We wanted to open our window because it was stuffy, but there were no screens and people were right outside the window talking. The hotel staff were nice, and the beds were decent. For the price, I would go a bit more inland and probably get a better stay and value for my money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Weiai

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

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I love the location and the room rates are resonable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Nice convenient hotel. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, older hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very charming and quaint, memories of the 60's and 70's beach place, comfortable beds. Loved how close to the beach it was. Would like to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has not been updated in years. Towels old and bare not matching. Tv internet spotty always buffering. Ice machine broken and window screen torn. Soap was tiny and didn’t lather up. Only good thing was the lady working in the office she was nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to beach and dining was about the only good thing about this place. The photos shown on Expedia was certainly not the room we were in. The front of the hotel looks like your average budget friendly beach motel but the room we were put in was in a separate building. When we arrived there was a note on the office door to call a #, I called and someone came to help get us checked in. The Lady was very nice and said the room we’re in is a “studio unit”. They “ran out of keys “ so I had to download an app to be able to get in and out of our room. When she took us up to our “studio” I was shocked at the condition of this place! It is clearly in the process of being renovated and was not ready for anyone to stay there!! It was hot (no A/c), smelled like paint and was filthy! The “patio “ fit one chair and the wall was literally rotting away! The bed was up against a window with a broken screen that bugs were flying in from. The bathroom was ok until you saw the shower! An old jacuzzi bathtub with disgusting buildup in all the jets, hair, bugs and a rusty drain and shower head. I couldn’t bring myself to take a shower in there. The bed sheets smelled stale and like paint. Thankfully we were only there for one night on our drive home. This was probably the worst motel we’ve ever stayed at! Absolutely false advertisement!! I would have never booked had I know this is what we were getting! I honestly feel we deserve some sort of refund.
Window by bed
Patio
Smoke detector
Rotting wall on patio
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

Above and Beyond

Great job by the front desk employee. I believe her name was Jessica but not sure. She gave me some of her own flowers as I was celebrating an anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jayne

Liked: Staff & service
It was close to where we needed to be the next morning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
STAY AWAY. This is a terrible place. The room was filthy and had a strange musty odor. There were black marks on the walls, and the bathroom door looked as though someone had tried to cover dirt with paint. The shower temperature control handle fell off. The kitchenette sink faucet was so corroded that water spouted out the side. The mattress cover had 2-3” round brown stains on it I’m concerned that I have bed bugs now despite the place saying they have a rigorous bed bug prevention protocol. I’ve stayed in some sketchy spots but this takes the award for the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly quiet. Clean & comfortable. Close to a supermarket & closer to the beach with several eateries & a coffee/juice place nearby. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very reasonable for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024