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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Interior
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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 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
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fieldwork Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬12 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

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

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Surf Inn Monterey
Surf Monterey
Monterey Surf Hotel Monterey
Monterey Surf Inn Motel
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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 Sep 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Surf Inn on Sep 14, 2025 start from $81.0, 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. 570 out of 1136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1136 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Costa Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT room, location, Management, parking, comfortable bed. Very easy to get to and location is great as it is only 2 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf and everything else around there. Very reasonably priced, I was there for 3 nights. Manager was professional & friendly, I drove in from out of town and he let me check in at 10 AM, which is so rare. 1 story so nobody is walking above you. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

DAVID

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a ripoff. I didn't expect much from a motel and knew that the price would be ridiculous because all hotels in Monterey gouge travelers during car week. But $580 a night for this dump was obscene. There was no closet, no drawers or shelves for clothing, a tiny work table where i had to put all my underwear, socks and belongings, no hair dryer and no coffee maker. Bottled water was $4.50. Worse, I was told at check in I'd have to run hot water in the tub for 5 to 10 minutes before it would be warm for a shower. No joke! I couldn't even get hot water in the sink to just wash my face! TOTAL RIPOFF!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry, Ceres

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lacking coffee maker, no counter space
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kehaulani

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geneva

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room did not have a closet to hang my I close and it only had one small trash basket.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location (good) Basic room but comfortable bed. This place is great for the price. Check-in was quick and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it so much we stayed another night. The parking was a little weird but plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dmytro

Quite and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Navi

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

4/10 Poor

Paulina

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

10/10 Excellent

RICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great place and price 👌

Location great, room clean with all basic amenities. Cannot beat the price 😀
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ozlem, Surprise

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, reasonable priced facility
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Quiet and comfortable

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rowan

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