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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(117 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Monterey

Monterey Vista stay.Your stay at this Monterey Vista motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Monterey Bay and Cannery Row. 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cannery Row - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Monterey Surf Inn

Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey
A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Monterey Surf Inn. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Monterey Surf Inn was completed in June 2024.

This Monterey motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Monterey Surf Inn offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free daily manager's reception

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Monterey Surf
Monterey Surf Inn
Surf Inn Monterey
Surf Monterey
Monterey Surf Hotel Monterey
Monterey Surf Inn Motel
Monterey Surf Inn Monterey
Monterey Surf Inn Motel Monterey

Frequently asked questions

How close is Monterey Surf Inn to the airport?

Monterey Surf Inn is 3.3 mi (5-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Monterey Surf Inn?

As of Jul 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Surf Inn on Jul 24, 2025 start from $129.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Monterey Surf Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Monterey Surf Inn.

How close is Monterey Surf Inn to the beach?

This motel is 3.4 mi (11-min drive) from Carmel Beach and 1.2 mi (5-min drive) from Monterey State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Monterey Surf Inn offer free breakfast?

Monterey Surf Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Monterey Surf Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Monterey Surf Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Monterey Surf Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Monterey Surf Inn have a pool?

Monterey Surf Inn does not have a pool.

Does Monterey Surf Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Monterey Surf Inn to downtown Monterey?

Monterey Surf Inn is 0.9 mi away from Monterey.

Monterey Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1132 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Paulina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri, VENTURA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Liangyou

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Poor bath drainage and weak wifi

The hotel is Ok, in a good location. The equipment seems to be old. Bath does not drain water properly, and water accumulates taking shower. The wifi is extremely weak and slow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roni

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room got the job done. Definitely met the BARE minimum for a room. Floor was not swept. No coffee maker in room. All lights were LED (SUPER BRIGHT WHITE). Light switch to bathroom was on the outside of the bathroom. Minimal walking around room in the room. Water took FOREVER to warm up. We had people outside of our room at the “patio area” chatting until about 10pm. After a long day at the aquarium and as a mom with 4 year old kiddos who have a bedtime this was not ideal. Highlights: The mattress and the toilet paper. Wouldn’t book again; I’ll spend the extra money for a “nicer” room.

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean but bed was older and not very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High end recent renovations provided a very comfortable experience at a great price. Power where you needed it, very modern amenities and an excellent coffee maker in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ana, milpitas

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

10/10 Excellent

Psalm Nicole

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

Peaceful and Clean

We stayed here for two nights and it was so comfortable. Parking was easily accessible and free, and the lot was spacious. The room was also very clean when we first arrived. A/C, microwave, and refrigerator works very well!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DMITRY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness
SOFTEST BED EVER, I was very surprised with how nice this place was. It was very cheap to book and assumed it would be a bit sketchy but it was so nice. Idk why everyone has bad reviews about this place because it was so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb

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

Surfs Up!

Hidden jem! This is a no frills establishment but the rooms are clean and well turned out. Coffee is available in the lobby. The manager and staff are friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed it very much and booked a 2nd night. Thank you Monterey surf in!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Turning on the showers smells sewer. No area to place luggage/clothes. Fridge & microwave are unclean and disgusting. Drawer from a tiny “dresser” doesn’t latch & keep on opening. Noisy and lack of insulation from the outside.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

josh

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lanae

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

Review

I enjoyed my stay a lot , the room was clean area was quiet. And fairly close to attractions we were interested in. The only thing I was kinda sad about was there was no bath tub for my kiddos but even that wasn’t a big deal 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and nice and everything worked loves that theres was desk and chair along with microwave and em
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025