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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
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
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Terrace/patio
Beach House | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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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, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Spa)

  • 383 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach House | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Beach House

  • 2000 sq ft
  • 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, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Penthouse, Full Kitchen, Patio

  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen 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).
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What's nearby

  • Ventura City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ventura Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ventura Harbor - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ventura County Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Ventura City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wienerschnitzel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Butter & Fold - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 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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Room amenity

The Pierpont Inn

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, 1,001 reviews
$128 nightly
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Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
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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
  • Tile flooring in room

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

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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
  • 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
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 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 (15-min drive) away from the Oxnard, CA (OXR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses?

As of Sep 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses on Sep 4, 2025 start from $112.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 10-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. 167 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 185 out of 789 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

Evelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jgaribay**

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
While the hotel itself is in a peaceful and quiet location—just a block from the beach, which was very convenient—my overall experience was disappointing. I had booked a room with a king-size bed, but when I arrived late in the evening, the front desk staff quickly handed me the keys and rushed out, as it was “closing time.” When my partner and I got to the room, we found it was not what I reserved. Instead of the king bed, we were given a room with a queen bed and a shower placed inside a hot tub/jacuzzi setup right next to the bed, with no privacy. My partner has knee and back issues and couldn’t safely access the shower, and we both had trouble sleeping in the smaller bed. It felt like we were just given what was left for the night, which is incredibly frustrating considering we paid in advance for something else. We tried to resolve the issue through Expedia, but the hotel was unreachable, which made the situation worse. I would have appreciated honesty and the opportunity to make a choice when we arrived—rather than being rushed through check-in with no explanation. The location is nice, but the lack of communication and failure to honor the reservation left a bad impression.
This was our “shower”
No smoke alarms
Shower is in that jacuzzi next to bed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

4/10 Poor

dana

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The title and discription is misleading. There are no 'beach cottages' and the image used for 'beach front view' is approx 2 blocks away. The picture of the 'breakfast' is misleading: no waffle iron ... and according to front desk ... not for a long time ... not just recent OOS. I chose this property because of the beachfront and waffle breakfast! And when asked about the promotiom picture, breakfast pic, pic of the beach and 'cottages', the reception guy was rude, the guy says 'dude-you're at the beach'. Not really ... Plus the dozen-ish ppl in adjacent public pkg lot in evening either doing drugs or an AA meeting. Security car watching. Had trouble sleeping... something biting at my legs in the bed ... maybe sand fleas from my walk on the sand ...? I described the Shore and Cottages beach pic to receptionist at another hotel on the beach.. she said they often get guest arrivals mistaking their property for Shore. This has been going on for some time. Expedia is partly responsible. Needs to monitor its listings. I am a frequent, easy traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Silvana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the same day as the reservation and I got a call within an hour to tell me that they double booked. That the person that was supposed to check out that day did not so they had to cancel my reservation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled 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