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Surf Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Gualala

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Sundeck
Exterior
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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39170 South Highway 1, P.O. Box 695, Gualala, CA, 95445
  • Gualala Arts Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Gualala Point Regional Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Gualala

Heart of Gualala.With a stay at this Gualala hotel, you'll be steps from Alinder Gallery of Photography and Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery. Gualala River and Gualala Bluff Trail are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gualala Bluff Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gualala Arts Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cooks Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Gualala Point Regional Park - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cove Azul Bar An Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vue Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Orres - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whitecap Coffee and Tea - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Surf Inn

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Gualala
Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Surf Inn.

This Gualala hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Surf Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property grounds

Gualala Country Inn

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
$142 nightly
The price is $158
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Gualala Country Inn

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 15.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Faxes
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Self parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 15.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Surf Gualala
Surf Inn Gualala
Surf Inn Hotel
Surf Inn Gualala
Surf Inn Hotel Gualala

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surf Inn to the airport?

Surf Inn is 135.6 mi (203-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Surf Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surf Inn.

How close is Surf Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 2.3 mi (4-min drive) from Cooks Beach and 3.5 mi (7-min drive) from Walk On Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surf Inn offer free breakfast?

Surf Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Surf Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Garcia River Casino (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Surf Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Surf Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Surf Inn have a pool?

Surf Inn does not have a pool.

Does Surf Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Surf Inn to downtown Gualala?

Surf Inn is 0.4 mi away from Gualala.

Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

STEPHEN, Oakley

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surf inn is a nice place with a very convenient location. They dog dogs which is great and the rooms are very clean with nicely colored laminate flooring. The only real complaint and why is not a five star is because the rooms are small. I mean it was myself, my wife and our teenage daughter. The beds are doubles and while I know I am use to a queen and I am not the skinniest human around, it really isn’t plausible for two full size adults to sleep comfortably in a double, let alone with two beagles in the room and a daughter. The staff was great and moved us to another room, 103, that was bigger and had a pull out couch, but the same size beds. So unless you’re in a king size bed only or a single person for each bed, it’s not going to work…. When I asked my wife if she would go back, she said yes but not with our daughter because the rooms aren’t big enough… but the staff, the property are great, especially the staff….
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice professional people
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dellena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value! Wonderful location, great service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was so incredibly kind and helpful! The place was right on the water so you could sit outside and look at the ocean. The room was cute and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Super friendly

Manager was fantastic. Took extra time with our dogs and gave us a few suggestions for dog friendly restaurants . Room was definitely dated. On the water side of the highway, beautiful view. Continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it!!!

We absolutely love staying here! We came here 10 years ago for the first time by chance, and it has become our yearly or by yearly visit! Jade is an amazing manager and is always cheerful and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely furnished, super nice office staff, great little breakfast, pretty, albeit short walk just past parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Provided a large assortment of "free" breakfast items, coffee and teas each day. Rooms all appointed with frig, keurig coffee maker and microwave which was super convenient for storing and heating drinks or leftovers. Management was excellent. Always available and super helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The amazing woman who manages the hotel is the single reason I would most certainly return. She went way beyond the the norm to assure our stay was everything we hoped it could be. The unit is a bit dated but super clean. The patio and decks are perfect for outdoor meals or quiet reading, grounds are immaculate, and service workers immediately responsive. Traffic noise is minimal and not a problem; however, Rt. 1 is constantly under construction and contractors tend to stay at the Surf Inn. Expect early morning but brief noise as they ready to depart for work. The Surf Inn is a bargain for those looking for a comfortable, affordable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While this is a small property and rooms are not large it is a very nice property. Rooms are clean and comfortable and staff is very pleasant. We enjoyed our stay very much. They have also put back into place a nice grab and go breakfast with quite a few options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got there at 1am but the property had sent me a text with all the information I needed to get into my room since they closed their office. Everything was easy, the location was stunning and the lady working the desk in the morning was incredibly nice! I would recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view king suite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MYRTLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith, Concord

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little spot to spend the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful views!

Love staying at the Surf Inn. Close to everything in Gualala with a stunning view out the back! The manager was very helpful when I had to move my stay at the last minute and was able to accommodate the change.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Felt for the price of the room it was not worth it. Needs a lot of improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025