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Reviews of The Shores Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1059 South Seaward Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001, United States

#26 of 28 hotels in Ventura

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 349 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: June 26, 2025

    5.0
    I brought it to daylight.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room and the bathroom. Broken tiles, broken light, dirty and barking dogs.

    Good parking and good location. I managed to sleep.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    5.0
    the location was good but the quality was below from expected
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    i was expecting a more comfortable hotel with a better quality for the price.

    great location, close to the beach and other nearby stores.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    5.0
    For a dive motel it’s pretty ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room smells bad. Bathroom was not clean. Someone else’s shampoo and conditioner was in the shower; both were half empty.

    Location. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    7.0
    Great week away from home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The screens were detached or broken, allowing bugs in.

    Great balcony! Nice to sit outside with our larger dog and relax. Exterior grounds were well maintained, clean.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    6.0
    Uncomfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The smoke alarm went off when I was showering; my Boy friend had to fan it . No barbque n we bought meat. There was a spray from the shower that went all over the place & they kept my pet deposit. Dogs didn’t mess up the room!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    5.0
    It was ok for 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet ran all night, cracks in the door allowed parking lot lights to come in, uncomfortable bed

    Location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 7, 2024

    7.0
    Pretty good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Someone had apparently been living in one of the units on the first floor. The were cleaning out their room in the morning and it was horrific. The smell was terrible and they had so much stuff spewed into the hallways because this person who lived there was such a slob!

    The hotel was in a great location.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    5.0
    Great Budget Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room itself is very outdated and old. Doesn't seem like they keep up with maintenance much. The bed wasn't comfortable and the cleanliness of the room was questionable. We also shared a balcony overlooking the Main Street with another hotel guest but it was a little awkward being out there while they were out there.

    The staff is very friendly. The location of the hotel is amazing! It's down the street from the beach and a couple of restaurants. You can easily walk to different places from there and the harbor is about a 5 minute walk.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2024

    5.0
    Way too much money for what you get.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They charged $150 deposit, and $25 PER DAY, PER DOG. Hidden charges not listed on their site.

    Cold bagels and muffins with fake orange juice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    5.0
    great location, shabby rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    old beds old furniture broken furniture

    location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was damaged and run down

    Location and walk to everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    5.0
    over priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    TV set up shower in old bath tub staff good location good.

    Good location very old motel room good size some strange system with tv need to connect through your own phone could not just turn on the TV

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    6.0
    Good location and quiet neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Run down and had a mouse in the room.

    Location was great and manager was nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    7.0
    A restful location, access to the beach, excellent food from local grills. Great place to rest!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lack of a good heater for the room. Jacuzzi tub not working was a disappointment, but not a deal killer. The bed could have used better pillows and the drawers on the dresser need some work to make them more usable.

    Close to the beach, many restaurants and artisanal breweries. Staff was helpful. Location was excellent. Beds were comfy. Do wish they had a better heating system and that the jacuzzi tub was operational. Television was excellent and had many streaming channels to select from.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    6.0
    Fair to good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in back where people live mostly. Sometimes homeless around.sort of strange

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    7.0
    For the money, I was OK with it because the sheets and bathroom were clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rundown building, takes some getting used to. I stayed in a studio or as the front desk called it, penthouse. The spa does not work. The power outlet in the bathroom did not work. There is a stove and oven but nothing to cook nor eat with. The AC/ heater unit was falling apart. Just glad I did not need it. Chairs are cold stainless steel.

    Location is nice. It is near a very quiet public beach. Groceries and restaurants are walking distance. The sheets and bed were clean. The staff were nice. Assigned free parking. Big TV.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no ac and they couldn't locate my reservation when she had contact me that morning for my card info so check in took a long time the white lady in the front was very unorganized wrote down my card info on a piece of paper on the front desk so anyone can see it she was up outside drunk at 2am being loud.

    The location and the Hispanic girl in the front was very nice

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2023

    7.0
    We had a good stay. Got the " Penthouse" so lot of space.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were never told that Breakfast was included

    The Owner was very friendly and helpful. Great Location with Pubs and eating places in the street.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 26, 2023

    6.0
    Great location on a street with great restaurants and market across the street.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom towel rack was broken off the wall and there was no hairdryer.

    The location is great. I was worried that there would be too much neighbor noise, but the bedroom was towards the front corner of the apartment and I did not hear any.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maintenance needed.

    Location, price, & towels

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    5.0
    Improve housekeeping
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasent enough for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit scruffy.

    The proximity to the beach and places to dine.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    7.0
    Fantastic place to stay and relax! Enjoy a drink on your little porch and people watch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    We really didnt have any big issues that ruined our stay. There are a few touch ups that needed to be taken care of, but it didnt make our experience bad enough to give it a sad face. I wont give it a 5 star because it isnt but we will be back again because it was a nice place.

    We loved the staff!! she was friendly and very professional. She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable. She brought us over little cushions to sit on while we sat on the little "porch". The location was fantastic. Able to walk down to eat at the Social Tap and back without any issues. The room was nice enough for the price. Had a fridge and a microwave available the beds were very comfortable. No issues with the bathroom either. It was clean and did not feel like a grungy motel. There is even a couple of bbq's to use and nice size picnic tables.

    Stayed in August 2023

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