Show prices in

Choose a currency for your trip.

More currencies

More crypto

Find your next stay

The Shores Inn

Santa Barbara Area - CA · United States

1059 South Seaward AvenueView location

6.2/10Good973 Reviews
Cleanliness6.2/106.2
Service7.2/107.2
Comfort6.0/106.0
Condition5.4/105.4
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities5.4/105.4
See all ratings
Check availability Pay with crypto or card

Room prices, availability, meal plans and cancellation terms are confirmed for your selected dates.

About The Shores Inn

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekends. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Ventura City Beach - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- San Buenaventura State Beach - 0. 9 km / 0. 5 mi- Ventura Pier - 2. 4 km / 1. 5 mi- Ventura Harbor - 2.

4 km / 1. 5 mi- Rubicon Theatre Company - 3 km / 1. 9 mi- Ventura County Medical Center - 3. 1 km / 1. 9 mi- Pacific View Mall - 3. 3 km / 2. 1 mi- Ventura City Hall - 3. 3 km / 2.

Read more about this hotelShow less

1 mi- Ventura County Fairgrounds - 3. 4 km / 2. 1 mi- San Buenaventura Mission - 3. 6 km / 2. 2 mi- Albinger Archaeological Museum - 3. 6 km / 2. 2 mi- Museum of Ventura County - 3. 8 km / 2.

4 mi- Santa Clara Estuary Nature Preserve - 4. 3 km / 2. 7 mi- Olivas Adobe Historical Park - 4. 4 km / 2. 7 mi- Kids and Families Together TVC - 4. 5 km / 2. 8 mi. The nearest airports are: Oxnard, CA (OXR) - 11.

7 km / 7. 3 mi Santa Paula, CA (SZP) - 23. 7 km / 14. 7 mi Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 114. 5 km / 71. 2 mi The preferred airport for The Shores Inn and Beach Houses is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX).

With a stay at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses in Ventura (Pierpont Bay), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Ventura Harbor and 5 minutes from Channel Islands National Park. This motel is 0. 1 mi (0. 2 km) from Ventura City Beach and 0. 5 mi (0.

8 km) from San Buenaventura State Beach.

With a stay at The Shores Inn and Beach Houses in Ventura (Pierpont Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ventura Harbor and San Buenaventura State Beach. This motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Ventura City Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ventura County Medical Center.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators By ocean No alcohol served onsite Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Alcohol is not served at this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Ventura City Beach 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
San Buenaventura State Beach 1 km / 0.6 mi
Ventura Pier 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Ventura Harbor 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Seaside Park 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Rubicon Theatre Company 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Ventura County Medical Center 3.2 km / 2 mi
Cinemark Century Ventura Downtown 10 3.2 km / 2 mi
Surfers Point at Seaside Park 3.2 km / 2 mi
Ventura City Hall 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Ventura County Fairgrounds 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Pacific View Mall 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
The Livery Arts Center 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Ventura Botanical Gardens 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Museum of Ventura County 3.7 km / 2.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 22
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Concierge
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    SINGLE STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT TWO BEDSAPARTMENT • TWO BEDSAPT.2B

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    APARTMENT TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • HOME THREE BEDROOMSHOME • THREE BEDROOMSHOM.B3

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    HOME THREE BEDROOMS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    HOME
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: HOM.B3

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    STUDIO KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    Room STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT STANDARDAPARTMENT • STANDARDAPT.ST

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    APARTMENT STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room THREE BEDROOMSRoom • THREE BEDROOMSROO.B3

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    Room THREE BEDROOMS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDROOMS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.B3

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    The Shores Inn

    SUITE DELUXE

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.DX

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Shores Inn

6.2
Good
973 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.2 /10
Service
7.2 /10
Comfort
6.0 /10
Condition
5.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
5.4 /10
100 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Heather
Charge extra 20$ per day as a resort fee. No special features such as pool spa ect.... rooms were showing lots damage no ac and no hot water for showers. Me and my family will definitely not be staying here again. Would have been better off at motel 6 as staff was not helpful or nice either.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Linda
The staff was very friendly and helpful. We got a non-smoking room, but upon entering there was a musty smell like someone had smoked in the room. We had to open the windows, which only helped a little. There is no a/c, but they did provide a tower fan. The motel is very close to the beach and allows pets so that's a definite plus. Lots of eateries in the area. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
29 Jun 2026
Chrystal de
The property in 2 blocks from the beach, which is nice, but the photos on Expedia show beachfront. That was a disappointment.
There were no Washcloths or body soap.
The whirlpool tub had no plug for the drain or controls for the jets. In other words it didn't work.
We enjoyed our stay and the staff was responsive, but we won’t be staying there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Ojay
Location, Location, Location
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Kelli
Cute little place for overnight trip to Ventura. Beach access right down the street. Great little restaurants near by too.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
James
The rooms are clean and just a little dated. This is an older place but well maintained. The rooms are airy. We did have an issue with the door lock, but the staff was on it and when it couldn't be fixed, another room was made available. There are four resterants within walking distance. I would stay here again.
Friends
2/10
Poor
15 Jun 2026
Veronica
Problems started the minute we arrived. Parking is inadequate for the amount of rooms they have. Jenn at the front desk mishandled the previous customer and left their charge on the system so she then proceeded to charge us over $300 when we had already paid I showed her our receipt. She wanted to charge us an extra $40 resort fee per night even though on our receipt from hotels.com it shows each fee we paid beforehand. Our room was described as a small apartment which was nothing more than a failed floor plan. Sinks and toilets were not serviceable and a simple cinder block was holding up the ceiling off of a pony wall in the bathroom our children were supposed to use. We decided to have them only use our bathroom where the toilet ran all night. The television was missing in the main room. We were promised it repeatedly. She finally had one and had my teenager carry it to our room and said someone would be there shortly to hang it. The cord was wrong. They gave us another it was also wrong. They said they were going to fix it at 9pm. They never arrived. We ended up buying cards to play cards games in the room. She constantly tried to gain access to repair things (tv, toilet) but never showed up. The one star is for the location. We paid about $360 dollars for 2 nights because I didn’t want to stay at the motel 6 and now I’m thinking we should have.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
14 Jun 2026
Patricia
The staff did a fantastic job! Lots of food options within walking distance. The beach was within walking distance.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Lourdes
Great place. Super nice staff was very helpful and the room had a big jetted tub. I liked the little street with access to the beach and a close walk to Santa BuenaVentura state park. Will return. It’s especially a great spot if you run the MTB marathon or Ventura marathons.
Pet
2/10
Poor
01 Jun 2026
Jose
Its been over a week and a been trying to get a hold on them regarding my deposit. But can't get anyone on the phone.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Steven
I liked the room and how close it was to the beach and restaurants. My room had no view, but that was okay. I wish the floors had been cleaner. My feet became pretty dirty when I was barefoot in the room.
Self
2/10
Poor
25 May 2026
Richard
Don’t stay here
Partner
2/10
Poor
19 May 2026
justin
Block away from the beach eazy walk past all the other hotels i should have stayed at
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
18 May 2026
Derek
If you book through Expedia, the front desk staff will charge you an additional $56 dollar fee for “costs not covered by Expedia.” Since you’re traveling, you’re stuck paying the fee, unless you wanna risk not being able to find another place. Then we got a room that didn’t have the spa even though we booked it. We also got a dirty room. 3 out of the 5 windows have either no screen or a broken screen that lets flies into your room. Oh and there’s no shampoo or body soap, so you should bring your own. Would not recommend.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2026
Anna
When we first arrived there was coffee pods in the room but no coffee pot so we had to ask for that and was told she had to hunt one down. Beds were extremely uncomfortable almost felt like air mattresses. The only plus of staying here was how close it was to the beach.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Judith
Room didn’t overcook beach but was only 1/2 block away. It was beautiful and I’ll be back again next year
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2026
Melissa
i loved the property it was close to the beach the room was clean enough although the were weird stains on the sheets but our room was secluded and was happy with the service
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2026
Michelle
walk to the beach is a breeze. Love the area for walking on the beach. Rooms are comfortable.
appreciate the close by eating options.
Deana was a very caring and a breath of sunshine 😎
Pet
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2026
Dawn
Front desk staff was friendly but not always in office and had to search for assistance when checking in and when card key did not work.
Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Apr 2026
Heather
The pictures are like temu you don’t get what you see! It was a dive for sure.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
14 Apr 2026
jorge
They charged me more property fees which were already paid at Expedia website when I booked the place
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Apr 2026
Eliza
Very friendly staff! Pet friendly. Not U-Haul or trailer friendly. I was able to park in the back and detach my U-Haul into a space and park next to it. The area is a mix of locals and surfer hippies. Plenty of food choices less than 30 seconds to walk to. COFFEE is across the main road next to Vons. About a 2-3 minute walk but worth it for the doughnuts. THE HOTEL is NOT on the beach. It is situation at the beginning of the road, so it takes about 1-2 minutes to walk down. Any pictures of the rooms with a beach front view are the apartments that are down on the beach and you will need to reserve.

Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Apr 2026
Jonathan
The room didn’t have any wash cloths or iron
Partner
2/10
Poor
04 Apr 2026
Roxanne
Free parking. Poorly cleaned bathroom with hair wad in tub and dirty grime between floor tiles. Dirty bathroom ceiling vent with caked up dust. Cabinets with worn and rotten wood(maybe due to proximity to beach and salty air). Place could use better property management and upgrades from the owner. Much more pride and dignity can be given to the hotel. It’s all about the small things and attention to detail that make a stay great, even for lower-end inns and spaces. It’s about principle and morale.
2/10
Poor
31 Mar 2026
Christian
As soon as I walked in it was bad, it was smelly, the curtain had a zip tide, there was no screen on the window, when I needed a towel there was nobody around, the front office was locked, I tried getting a refund but it was denied, I spoke with a person on hotels.com and said he can put $75 on key cash and that has not even been inputted, terrible service from the place and also hotels.com
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
22 Mar 2026
Victor
Terrible stay. Dirty toilet as soon as I walked in. No air conditioning, wifi went out,no housekeeping, hidden fees. False advertisement, horrible.
2/10
Poor
15 Mar 2026
Bruce
This a scam from Expedia, the pictures are fake, there’s no such thing as they said. The location is almost 3 blocks away from the beach. But Expedia sells it like the hotel in in the beach area. Be careful booking with Expedia. The manager said, Expedia sells pictures that the hotel located in the beach but it’s not true. The condition of the hotel is old and part I’m the room are broken. So no recommendations to this place. Don’t believe what Expedia is posting on the pictures because it’s not true. It’s a scam.
Partner
4/10
Poor
11 Mar 2026
Emily
The place is falling apart
4/10
Poor
11 Mar 2026
Bryan
First red flag I should have know was the number listed was not answering 2 days prior to booking I left a message then realized when I got there and asked the number they had was different then the one listed on Expedia which i feel they use to their advantage. Upon arriving was hit with a “remaining balance” fee that I couldn’t get an understanding of aside of “this is because you booked through Expedia” after trying to understand for nearly 10 minutes going back and forth with the manager. She then tried to convince me that my stay for what I was getting was well worth it (her opinion) being that I had no choice but to pay or lose the total I had already put nearly $300, I paid. Got into the room to realize there was absolutely no AC but a small circulating fan luckily it’s not summer opened a few windows notice only 1 out of 5 had a screen. The beds weren’t very comfortable and to top it, all the complementary breakfast was was literally a bagel or a choice between 2-3 cereals. Not even a dining area for that either. There seemed to be a lot of sketchy people wandering at night and was a little worried leaving stuff in the room. This is not a place i recommended anyone unless it’s a very last resort and even still don’t expect much. There was only one staff member there that was helpful. Wi-Fi password wouldn’t connect due to the amount of devices already online. Being on the same block as the beach is probably the only positive thing and that’s me looking for one.
Partner
4/10
Poor
03 Mar 2026
Chad
Checked in rooms do not look like they do in the pictures. They do not have any kitchens. It was warm and has no AC when you open the windows. It was pretty loud outside booked room for two nights only stayed one.
2/10
Poor
02 Mar 2026
Craig
Run down wreck. Tv is impossible to turn on, even the staff couldn’t figure it out! Then at arrival, they demanded $18. More than the Expedia rate. Or you can’t stay. The wall plugs to charge your phone, half didn’t work

No screens on the windows, anyone could climb through and steal you blind

No A/C

No staff on site when you need staff. Just a nightmare

I’m only 71 yrs old, traveled the world. Perhaps there is a worse place to stay. For now, this is number one.
4/10
Poor
22 Feb 2026
Leticia
There was for sure no ocean view. The room was very unkept. One of the bathrooms didn’t have a waste basket, toilet paper holder, and there was no bar of soap to even wash your hands with. The shower was dirty. There was soap left over from the previous people who there and it was in horrible shape. I will never stay there again! It was not anything that I expected. It looks really nice online and the pictures look really pretty but it’s total opposite of that. This was the worst place I’ve ever stayed in my life. When I checked out, I told the woman who takes care of the front desk about how bad the room was and how dirty the shower was and she just shrugged her shoulders and didn’t say a word. Horrible front desk service. This hotel needs to be condemned.
4/10
Poor
20 Feb 2026
Brian
Expedia misrepresented the room being rented. It was not on the beach and was not nice at all. Dirty floor made your feet black. Bugs in the room bathroom not cleaned after last guest. I blame expedia mostly for misrepresentation.
Partner
4/10
Poor
19 Feb 2026
Nanette
It was great to be able to walk everywhere but the hotel was not that great. I
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Richard
Pleasant. Easy walk to fun dining and the beach.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Feb 2026
Catherine
Room was clean, bed was nice but there was a strange odor in the room. The in room coffee pot still had foul smelling water in it so I went elsewhere to obtain coffee. The shower head needed cleaning to improve the flow. Otherwise staff was ver helpful and welcoming. The decor is very appropriate and location is supurb.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
08 Feb 2026
Brittany
Do not book through third party. I was overcharged. Look at the shores site. Half of the pictures on this site aren’t even the hotel I stayed in. Definitely deceiving. You’re not on the beach, but you are in walking distance. Things were questionable here. I think people lived at the hotel…? Very odd vibe. Luckily we were barely there. Wouldn’t go back.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
07 Feb 2026
Laura
Charged an extra charge for a \"third party booking\". Cold water for shower. Truly nothing special. Go down the street and pay the extra for the view. I wish I did
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
06 Feb 2026
Merrideth
This place was disgusting. The room was nothing like the photo, the water only got to luke warm for our showers, the towels were dingy, the walls were very thin and you could hear every sound. I believe there were people who lived there full time and the staff was rude and completely useless. Then to top it all off one of the beds had bed bugs and we left with bits covering our entire body. We were also over charged and the hotel refused to credit us for the double charge of the “hotel fee.” This place should not even be an option on Expedia it was terrible, disgusting, and completely gross and the staff was rude, unprofessional and awful, they even hung up on my husband when he tried to talk to them about the over charge.
Do not stay here!
Business Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jan 2026
Maryann
Needs an Upgraded hot water system as the water was cold or Luke warm at best plus the bathtub leaked and it was hard to get jacuzzi going and stopping. Beds were way to soft and you could feel the other person move your body when they get in and out if the bed because there was no support. Chairs should be wider and more comfortable. The tv came on in the middle of the night.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jan 2026
charlene
We didnt get to check-in
2/10
Poor
05 Jan 2026
Robert
Total deception in advertising the location and amenities. The room was dilapidated and in disrepair.

Never again
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Derek
Good service clean room great location
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Mary
Staff friendly and awesome!
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
17 Nov 2025
Donald M
This is a horrible property and the owners overcharged for booking on a third party site. In the middle of the night, the battery for fire alarm went dead and caused the unit to trip with ear piercing shrills. The ice machine is dead and seems they have no urgency in providing ice. The room was dirty with sand on the floor. The TP ran out. All the front office gave was lip service. The parking worked. The location wasn't bad.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
James
Awesome
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2025
Josephine
Staff is very friendly and they do excellent house keeping
Business_and_leisure
6/10
Pleasant
03 Nov 2025
kathryn
Imagery on Google maps was of a different building right on the ocean
Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 Oct 2025
Manuel
Although it’s walking distance to the beach, property is pretty run down and parking lot is small/tight
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Oct 2025
Elizabeth
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.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Oct 2025
Donna
There was no beach veiw
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2025
Michael
Shower barely worked. Floors were not clean. Remotes did not work. No AC. Not enough towels.
Business
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2025
Althea
Parking area was lacking
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
06 Oct 2025
Rafaela
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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Justin
Staff was good rooms were clean great location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
michael
Amazon place, staff also amazing
Business
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Corey
Close to the beach
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Arlene
The staff was super friendly.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
19 Sep 2025
Danielle

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!!
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
James
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
6/10
Pleasant
12 Sep 2025
Pauline
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
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
12 Sep 2025
Houman
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!
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Sandra
Best friendly environment, staff was great! I would definitely stay here again and recommended to family and friends.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2025
melissa

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.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2025
Mark
Good location but no A/C, room was very warm
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
01 Sep 2025
Amy
Very close to the Beach , room has no air conditioning and was very warm . Parking is tight , no breakfast as stated.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2025
Alejandra
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.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2025
Yvette
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.
2/10
Poor
30 Aug 2025
christopher
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Aykut
Property needs some re-design
Doors needs to be added on the second floor.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
Nicole
Have always loved this place. So convenient to the beach, convenient for food options…
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Richard
Room carpet needed shampooing.
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
HOVSEP
I did reserved for beachfront and when I got there asked for 525 for beachfront and when i asked to cancel and I will go back home they said I will loose money and they send me to Ojai
25min away to order hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Escape the heat

A nice place, 1st time visitor, will be back, good escape from the heat.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Sophia

Loved It

Anazing atmosphere and peaceful location!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
17 Aug 2025
Robert
Old, dirty,advertised as being on the beach.actually 2-3 blocks away.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
Sandra
My husband and I really liked the place. We will definitely be going back thanks.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2025
Hector
We recommend this place it very close to the beach room are clean and comfortable
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Aug 2025
devona
It was an average stay
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Aug 2025
Charles
Noisy and partying late.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2025
Joyceline

Needs major improvements

Very ran down. No a/c, 2 towels for a family of four, jets in bathtub didn’t work and a knob was missing, handle on dresser was missing and our window didn’t lock closed.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
Brittney
lovely area close to the beach
Leisure Pet
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jul 2025
Robert
You get what you pay for I guess. Much cheaper than other hotels in the area. Some exterior photos were of other buildings closer to the beach. Minimal amenities.

Good things were: very close to the beach, grocery store and restaurants.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
Donna
When I checked in the attendant stated the advertisement was one of their other locations
Dirty room, office was open however you could barely find anyone there
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
26 Jul 2025
Sumer

Bad bad bad! Not what its cracked up to be

The place on the app dipicts clean beachfront poperty. There was no keys available for our room so we kept having to borrow the managers key and bring it back to her immediately. It was really run down. No a/c in the room they had a small fan that was plugged in. No towels. We asked the front desk if they had shampoo and conditioner and she opened up a childs apple smelling hair,face and body shampoo and poured it in a clear plastic glass. I had to refund everyones money who came with me as we split it 4 ways. I felt bad and embarrassed as this was a buisness trip we had no view and everyone was loud and the window had no screens and it was so hot in the room but i didnt feel safe enough to leave a window open.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Annastaisa
There was a dog barking the first night. For hours. Im not sure if it was in the hotel or not but it kept us up.
Everything else was great
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
25 Jul 2025
Angie
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
23 Jul 2025
Megan
Not enough parking in their lot. No soap for shower, dirty sheets, and used coffee pod in coffee maker. Trash on property. Picture on Expedia was not a picture of the property. No breakfast.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
Guadalupe
The bbqer
4/10
Poor
21 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

No rest

When checking in I was told using hotel/ expedia. Com .additional fee of $30 per night for two nights. By 5 pm 6 commercal.trucks with10 worker checked in and drank beer in plain sight of office until 11:20.At 4:20 am all guest were woke up them warming up their diesels.people on 2nd were yelling ..At 8:am I told the office I was checking out because my wife and I would not do that 2 nights in a row. The man behind me agreed with everything I said at the office .After 5 days no refund or call from management with apology..
Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Jul 2025
Raul

Scary Place to stay

Don’t stay here it’s a joke! This place was awful didn’t even stay 10 min in the room!!!! We left checked out asap .. The pictures online are photoshopped, it’s down the street from the beach pictures show it right on the beach. You walk in the room there’s so many holes in the walls it feels like your being video recorded, they have a cabinet with Ethernet cables falling out probably surveillance for the room . The bed was so stained it was gross.. they won’t refund my money I pre paid, maybe they can use it to buy a new bed and sheets! The bed was as bad as the rest of the place you sink to the floor it’s so old! Pubic hairs in the tub, the little fridge was repaired by “I can do it cheaper” had rust 😬 thought I was gonna get Tetanus. The plug next to the tub in the room is a shock hazard not up to code & broken this place doesn’t take any pride in the upkeep . I should have stuck with my gut instinct and stayed away from this place! Motel 6 looked nicer as I drove off .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2025
Laura
The beds weren't firm enough. Other than that, everything was great.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
08 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

An expensive disappointment.

This property had no one at desk to assist with their client needs. Rooms were poorly maintained especially showers. I requested bottom floor due to disabled adults and hotel unable to accommodate. No daily check from housekeeping for any needs.parking was sparse if you went out and returned after 2pm. There free breakfast was a joke!..positive it was by the beach.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2025
Sharlene
Great location for beach and food.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2025
Jonathan
I loved that is was close to the beech. Staff was super friendly. Only complaint was no AC, got warm when the windows were closed.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2025
Michael
It’s was a great stay family and I has fun . But the double charged our cards still waiting for our refund
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
27 Jun 2025
Cheryl
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!!!!!!!!!!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2025
Yvette

Next to beach but needs work

I purchased a room with a jacuzzi but got a room with a spa bath. The shower head didn’t work and the knob to turn cold to warm was very hard to turn, I struggled with it. Pictures online do not look like what was booked. Room was about 500 feet from the beach which was great! No room service, no bath essentials. Just a room that hasn’t been updated at all.
Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Jun 2025
andrew
I was charged an additional twenty for booking through Expedia. The property managers child was yelling down the hall until midnight when the power went out for the third time. And they finally decided to leave the breaker off which meant no fan or lights. I had to use my phone flashlight in the restroom and shower. Plus it was hot and I sweat all night. Don't stay here, it's not worth it.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
19 Jun 2025
Porfirio
We rented two rooms (104 & 220) 1 night.
Upon arriving, the manager asked the housekeeping lady on the balcony if room 220 ready? YES she said.
(ready for WHAT is what we should have asked)


Rm 220: Upon entering room: blonde and red hairs on the mattress. Within the hour we discovered: inoperable shower, dead electrical outlet, faucet leak wets clothes on counter. (My daughter had to come to our room and shower in 104).

Rm 104: Dead electrical outlet

When we brought up these issues to the manager,
since we booked the rooms through Expedia the manager agreed to refund the fee for each room.
If you stay here, beware \"Ready\" room 220.
Business_and_leisure Family

Location & surroundings

The Shores Inn
1059 South Seaward Avenue, Ventura, United States

Hotels Nearby

Compare other stays close to this hotel. Choose travel dates to check availability.

Explore the map
Show 46 more nearby hotels

The Shores Inn

84 hotel photos