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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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A covered outdoor area with a tiled floor, wooden ceiling, and seating arrangements.
A sign for Monterey Surf Inn, featuring a logo with a wave and a person surfing, and the address 1200.
A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror with lights, and a towel rack.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with a view of the street.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Monterey Surf Inn, a parking lot with directional arrows, and a building with a stone facade.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Munras Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Monte Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a vanity with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(163 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with a view of the street.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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. Fisherman's Wharf and 17-Mile Drive 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
  • ‪Little Korea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬14 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 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
  • 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 Jul 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Surf Inn on Aug 23, 2026 start from $105, 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 5.3 mi (13-min drive) from Asilomar 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. 721 out of 1272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1272 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a pleasant stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciate the cleanliness of the room, comfortable stay for work and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time i go to Monterey Bay and its always been a pleasant stay! And the area is very convenient:]
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, nice bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

My daughters and their families enjoyed their stay and loved all the amenities, We will definitely stay at your hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a pretty great place to stay if you’re out and about all day. Place is well-maintained and quiet the whole 4 day stay I was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and smelled clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a great experience, the room was clean and comfortable. The location was very convenient to different beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean room and comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was chill , clean beds ,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect definitely coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamra

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room. Lovely stay. Zero hot water in the morning though?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, and the motel is located very near a mall. The amenities lack a fridge and a hair dryer, but besides that, it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s our go to place everytime we go to Monterey, price is usually reasonable and the Mall is across the street ( walkable) there are places to eat at the mall and down the street a little.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Therese Ingman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good parking. Good AC
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meilani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and fast check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tilotma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy this stay Very safe and good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

WESLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly check-in and nice cozy room. No complaints and would gladly return or recommend it to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet room, comfortable bed, quick check in, shower was warm, AC unit a little noisy but fine, overall good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sudipto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am pretty satisfied with my stay, everything was clean and in perfect working condition
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pillows were comfortable, shower was good. Front desk was friendly and helpful. room was clean. Perfect for a quick layover.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, grounds were beautiful. Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025