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Reviews of Shorelight Inn 3 stars

153 West E Street, Benicia, CA 94510, United States

#1 of 5 hotels in Benicia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 84 B&B reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    A fantastic stay there!
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Overall exceeded expectations and enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was comfortable but too small and need a new toilet seat, old one showing wear.

    Wendy was terrific, very attentive, great breakfast, very comfortable and great location, beautiful view. The wine was a very nice touch.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we had to leave

    Extremely gr8 staff. Amazing old place and totally perfect location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    10
    Wendy, the Hostess, was extremely friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed my stay very much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was beautiful, the room was extremely clean and the bath & bed linens were very luxurious.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    10
    Wonderful!! Thank you!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I have allergies to strong perfume smells. My linens were clean and soft but had a very strong smell from either the laundry detergent or fabric softener or both. I will request next time I come if it would be possible to have my linens including blankets washes with no scent products. Not sure it that will be possible but hopefully. Again.. I loved my stay and would highly recommend to others.

    The room was fantastic with the most beautiful view! I will definitely stay here again. Can't wait.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    10
    We booked again for next year.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The owners were so nice. They welcomed us in, walked us around, and then provided drinks to everyone with snacks. They sat with is on the front deck with a fire and chatted. In the morning, they made a nice breakfast. We will definitely be back. They views were incredible.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    8.0
    Overall we really enjoyed our stay and appreciated the many aesthetic touches!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room was on the top level and got hot and uncomfortable during the afternoons, Apparently the portable AC unit was broken. The fan from concierge was definitely helpful.

    Having a separate living room with chairs, comfortable bed, tv, hot breakfast, and ongoing beverage accessibility was great. The hotel location on the water has excellent views!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Stephen and Christina is always pleasant and welcoming. Very friendly. Wendy did a superb job,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are a few things that need to be repaired. The Blue Lagoon room had a broken towel bar and had small black bugs around. Better pillows in that room.

    It was great and delicious. Very accommodating and pleasant wait staff!!!!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great location. Right in downtown and walkable to nice restaurants etc. Beautiful view of the bay and right next to a walking path.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Wendy was a wonderful lady and makes a fantastic breakfast.
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don’t live there permanently!!

    It was in a beautiful location. Walking distance to stores and food. The air was fresh!!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    10
    A Benicia California Hidden Surprise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Yoshi was the person who took care of us from the minute we arrived until our departure. Actually, she called us earlier in the day to see if we needed anything before our arrival. In all ways she was excellent as was the property. We use Boooking.com to get the very best special places and Shorelight Inn totally delivered. We did have the room with a balcony overlooking the Bay, and the sunset was magnificent. Our suite was beautifully appointed with a very comfortable queen size bed. We received a nice welcoming cocktail and breakfast was made to order the next day. Our location could not have been better. We will return in the future.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    Lovely hidden gem!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, liked everything!

    Great place!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2023

    10
    charming!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is perfect, decor, location, view, on the water, very welcoming!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    10
    Beautiful room and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    10
    Fantastic, reasonably priced beautiful property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Outdoor seating

    The deck.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasantly surprised by this well appointed, comfortable inn! Loved my beach/bay respite!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. Christina and her staff are very accommodating and keep this place immaculate. If I had to pick something, I would say lounge chairs would have been really on Pink Palace balcony (where there are a few cobwebs. And the cleaning solution (Lysol) was too strong for my taste and it lingered for a bit. Missed a “special” breakfast (maybe know one does that anymore, idk). But what was offered was satisfying.

    Perfect location if you want waterfront tranquility! Loved the water view from All of windows/French doors. Spent a lot of time on our balcony, taking in the views, watching all the ducks and dog walkers. But main balcony was the best with its lovely fire pit. Bed was, I think, more comfortable than my own bed! Can’t wait to visit again!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything that I did not like

    I liked everything about it. The hospitality the location of the room everything is great

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    10
    Perfect romantic get away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can't think of anything.

    The location was perfect within walking distance to everything . We had a fantastic view of the Carquinez Bay. The owners and the staff were all super nice and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2022

    9.0
    If you want charm, views, and a gracious host, this is the place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom is small and the room was warm because it was an unusually warm evening. The AC unit was too noisy but leaving the balcony door open through the night helped a lot.

    Fabulous location with great water view and breeze. Right next to public shore path and a block off main downtown area—yet quiet. Very friendly host who was eager to do anything to make our stay enjoyable.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Christina is a gracious, generous and thoughtful host. She made sure that we were comfortable and happy. She gave us good information about the restaurants and sites of Benicia.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free amenities amazing staff

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2022

    10
    Warm welcome from our Hostess to a wonderfully quaint inn in a perfect location w/a fantastic view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wish we could have stayed for a longer period of time but our schedule didn't allow that this time.

    This is a wonderful inn. It has a lovely screened-in outdoor seating area that overlooks the Carquinez Strait and Bridge. It's a wonderful place to sit back and relax. Our room, the Pink Palace, is nicely decorated and has the most spectacular view of the Carquinez Bridge and Strait. Everything was clean, the bed was so-o-o comfortable, and the sheets were luxurious. Keurig coffeemakers are in the rooms as well as in the entry area. Breakfast is also provided each morning. Chrisina is a warm and welcoming hostess and made our "too-short" stay very enjoyable. She is fun to visit with. This inn is in a perfect location in historic Benicia - right where all of the interesting shops, delicious bakeries and restaurants are. We will definitely be back.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Spending quality time with the owner

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    10
    Great location, and an excellent view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking can be an issue

    Continental style breakfast, with a variety of choices. Host also offered to cook for everyone as well.

    Stayed in May 2022

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