Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the neighborhood

Monterey

Monterey Vista stay.Your stay at this Monterey Vista motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. Monterey Bay 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
  • Del Monte Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monterey Convention Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 13 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 3.9 mi (7-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 May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Surf Inn on May 7, 2026 start from $91, including 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 (6-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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1235 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eliseo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are great for the price , bed was very comfortable, clean rooms as well . The only downside is the parking , spaces are very small and seems like there’s not enough parking for the amount of rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check-in, clean room. My experience was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Stella, Novato

Liked: Cleanliness
Sink was in the room making it impossible to brush teeth without waking others up. Otherwise, the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is top notch. Quiet busy location, clean surroundings and insides, and a responsive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy and quick. Room was spotless, loved parking at my room,(motorcycle).I recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
There wasn't always someone available at the front desk. Room was clean, but our non-smoking room had a leftover scent of smoke.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brad, Fresno

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property had a very friendly and responsive staff. We arrived later and we got one of the last rooms left for the night, which was very nice and accommodating for the price we paid, but there was one minor issue, the flush valve on the toilet wasn’t working. When I brought it to the attention of the front desk, they quickly came to our room to see if there was an easy fix. After a few minutes of attempting to repair it, they decided to move us to another available room. The second room didn’t seem quite as updated as the first, but was still comfortable. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the toilet worked in this room. Toilet and shower/tub fixtures had much more wear and tear, but everything worked, so it was good enough for our one night stay. Monterey itself didn’t have many dining and entertainment options available for late arrivals, but that’s no fault of the motel. Overall, I would stay here again and I really appreciated the staff acting so quickly to address the issue with our first room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

phillip james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect. bed was comfortable and warm, spacious. The rest of the room amazing. Loved the spaciousness. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dulce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yuan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Costa Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT place to stay. Secure, clean, inexpensive, convenient. Rooms are nice and large with comfy King beds & pillows & linens, nice showers, black-out drapes, large TV with tons of Direct TV channels, fridge, microwave, in-wall heat & AC unit, and a very good Vietnamese restaurant next door, Plenty of free parking right in front of rooms. Very close to all there is to do in Monterey, literally a 5 minute drive to Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. EXTREMELY affordable rates that are significantly lower than other Monterey hotels. Best of all is the SOLID Management by Tej and Mike: they were always professional and accomodating, approved my reservation change (I asked to postpone it 1 week due to serious rain storm) without penalty and even allowed me to change rooms with no hassle. I’ve stayed here before with same great results and will stay again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The staff was excellent and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

angela, Winthrop

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, a good price for the area. I will come back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent room and price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jeff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did not enjoy the back room with no window, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalija

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. It was affordable, well located and clean. The service was great and we’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and shower worked good. Staff was courteous and the AC was very quiet. They have a great coffee machine in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Serghei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026