The Shores Inn and Beach Houses

2.0 star property
Motel near Ventura Harbor in Ventura

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Beach House | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Exterior
Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Front of property
Beach House | Living area | TV

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Spa)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Beach House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ventura

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Pierpont Bay motel, you'll find Ventura City Beach and San Buenaventura State Beach. Ventura Pier and Ventura Harbor are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Ventura City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Buenaventura State Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ventura Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ventura Harbor - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ventura County Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ventura Station - 10 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Shores Inn and Beach Houses

Motel near Ventura Harbor in Ventura
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 irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • 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-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
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. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Shores Inn and Beach Houses to the airport?

The Shores Inn and Beach Houses is 7.3 mi (17-min drive) away from the Oxnard, CA (OXR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Shores Inn and Beach Houses have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses.

How close is The Shores Inn and Beach Houses to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Ventura City Beach and 12-minute walk from San Buenaventura State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Shores Inn and Beach Houses offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Shores Inn and Beach Houses offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Shores Inn and Beach Houses have a pool?

The Shores Inn and Beach Houses does not have a pool.

Does The Shores Inn and Beach Houses have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Shores Inn and Beach Houses to downtown Ventura?

The Shores Inn and Beach Houses is 1.7 mi away from Ventura.

The Shores Inn and Beach Houses Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 196 out of 823 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Donna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was no beach veiw
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower barely worked. Floors were not clean. Remotes did not work. No AC. Not enough towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Althea

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking area was lacking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rafaela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is horrible. The beds were lumpy. The shower was dirty. It had no fire alarm. The service attendant was rude and not at all helpful. We booked and paid for 4 guests but only received two towels and one shampoo and conditioner. It has no air conditioner and only a noisy fan that you are required to use to ensure room does not get stuffy. The window had no screen so even if we had wanted to open the window to let in a breeze it was not safe to do so. I am very disappointed, especially since this was a birthday trip with my 88 year old mother. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was good rooms were clean great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazon place, staff also amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Staff & service

Refund please

I reserved a room because I had to check in at the hospital very early morning and did not want to drive three hours that morning. I drove down after work, arriving late at night, no one was in the lobby and a note was on the door that said Welcome please call phone number. I called several times with no answer and the voice mail was full so unable to leave message. I even text the number. I ended up having to find a different hotel that night. The next day I received a message saying We do apologize. We can give you credit I’m sorry I should get a full refund!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was nice if you're looking for luxury this place is not for you the bathroom was dirty with sand and hair the windows had no screens there is no AC they gave us a fan that was useless
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Houman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They charged me $18 dollar extra at check in mentioned it was supposed to be collected by Expedia! I paid in full online when reserved the room, no AC! In Such a hot summer night, there was no "Continental breakfast" only coffee in the office!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best friendly environment, staff was great! I would definitely stay here again and recommended to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

melissa

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

Would stay again

It was the hottest day of the year so AC Would have been nice but for the price it was exactly as expected. Close to beach and comfortable enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location but no A/C, room was very warm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Beach , room has no air conditioning and was very warm . Parking is tight , no breakfast as stated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Wish rooms were cleaner, and more fans accessible for people staying. Customer service aspect, we had to wait for someone to come and help us. We called and no one answered, open sign was posted on door but no one was inside, no sign stating they would return shortly. Quite a bit frustrating when your trying to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvette

Liked: Staff & service
Parking was an issue. The guest were a bit loud but its basically a party area. Great location! Beach two blocks away. The hotel was a bit run down but had it's charm. My only comlaint was parking and a not so great running toilet, a plugged tub and no A/C. Otherwise friendly staff and great location. don't expect the Marriot, it has an old beach charm to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025