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Reviews of The Shores Inn 2 stars

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

#24 of 26 hotels in Ventura

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 581 hotel reviews

5.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.3

  • Comfort

    6.2

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    5.7

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    6.2

  • Free WiFi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 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: 2 May 2024

    4.0
    Very basic but central location. Need to do better with cleaning. Comfortable bed.
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeper didn't clean the floor and bathroom well. There were trash on the floor underneath the round, metal table. Night stand had dust and lint. Shower didn't have hot water.

    The bed was comfortable. I had a good night's sleep.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    No hot water in shower in the morning

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was damaged and run down

    Location and walk to everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 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: 28 January 2024

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

    Run down and had a mouse in the room.

    Location was great and manager was nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    4.0
    no
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    staff non-existent. Wasn't that clean. Didn't clean in between days.

    location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    4.0
    It worked
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This was an old motel, likely built in the 1950s. It is warn and torn, with little done to keep it up to date. T In my room, the bed was comfortable, but tiles were cracked and broken, the bathtub was cracked and chipped, the furniture was old and warn, and this describes the property generally. That said, it served the purpose and was the cheapest Icould find for 2 nights in Ventura.

    It was right near the beach (a block away), and that was nice. Easy on and off the main highway (101). The staff were helpful. The TV was large and new (though I n eeded help from staff on how to use it) The price was low compared to other places in Ventura.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    7.0
    A restful location, access to the beach, excellent food from local grills. Great place to rest!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 7 November 2023

    6.0
    Fair to good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    7.0
    For the money, I was OK with it because the sheets and bathroom were clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 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: 28 October 2023

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

    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: 27 October 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: 26 October 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: 8 October 2023

    4.0
    Disappointed. Could have been great if I had a little more knowledge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never got breakfast, or in room coffee. No regular TV or cable, just streaming services with no instructions on how to access. Room right on the street, very noisy and did not feel safe. Easy window access and line of sight for street traffic. Staff was VERY nice and accommodating but didn't open for breakfast before my departure at 7:30 am. Only decaf coffee in the room (yuk) and creamer and sugar packets had been opened (dbl yuk). Description was that I was getting a studio apt, but I got a 2bdr. I was afraid somebody would be booked in the other room and come thru that rooms door. Awkward, and scary.

    Location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maintenance needed.

    Location, price, & towels

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

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

    Noisy

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

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

    A bit scruffy.

    The proximity to the beach and places to dine.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    4.0
    Not great at all
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ceiling was freckled with water marks, walls were peeling, everything was run down, no AC. Definitely needs a face lift

    Location to beach was nice

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    4.0
    I would return just wouldn’t pay the weekend price due to lack of accommodation of others
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn’t any type of air conditioning, Sorry a fan .

    Location..

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 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

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ocean

    Ocean

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    5.0
    Good location. Could be a cute place if it’s updated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was run down and in need of updating.

    Great location and nice staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    5.0
    Decent but wouldn't return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like that they gave us an old fan to use. Shower knob was broken and no cap to take a bath. And smoking by the neighbors was disgusting.

    Location was great. Staff were friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

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