We stayed at a lovely hotel near the beach.
B1Sentence
Narrator
We stayed at a lovely hotel near the beach.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should stay at a lovely hotel near the beach for a relaxing vacation.
Describing Habits
Whenever we go to the coast, we always stay at a nice hotel near the beach.
Asking About Others
Where did you stay during your beach vacation?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we hadn't stayed at that hotel, our trip would have been less enjoyable.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Our accommodations were at a charming hotel situated near the beach.
Casual
We got a great hotel by the beach.
Simpler English
We stayed in a nice hotel close to the beach.
Phrases to learn
stayed at a hotel
To reside temporarily at a hotel.
near the beach
In close proximity to the beach.