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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(147 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 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center are also within half a mile (1 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 - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 13 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬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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Jan 12 - Jan 13
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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 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 Jan 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Surf Inn on Jan 12, 2026 start from $57.0, 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 3.6 mi (6-min drive) from Carmel Beach and 1.2 mi (2-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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 657 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1189 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking right outside of the room, quiet, shopping mall just down the street,comfortable bed, small refrigerator & microwave oven to keep & reheat my leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a very comfortable stay and very comfortable bed. Only issue I had was the water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ISHITA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cintia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stopped here for a night during a long roadtrip and did not regret it! Checking in late (after 5pm) was not an issue, and the process was easy. My room was comfortable and even though the hotel is by a busy street, I did not feel like it was too loud in the room. Everything was extra clean, the room was spacious, and I slept soundly. The location is also super convenient, only about a mile from the main street in Monterey. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATHEWS, MILPITAS

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATHEWS, MILPITAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I needed a place to stay overnight due to a golf outing in Monterey The property was nice, clean and easy access to get to the course. Also close to mall (walking distance) and provide dining options. Overall, worth the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and comfortable. I could not believe the price. Mike, in the office, was absolutely great! Wonderful customer service. Absolutely no complaints. Thank you and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed one night with my daughter. It was really quiet, I felt safe and the parking was good. The outside was very nice and appealing. The room didn’t have lamps, but overhead lighting. Hmm not really sure about that. Does not have option to enjoy Netflix, just the channels on the TV. Overall it was good and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, TV worked, hot water in shower. Conveniently located. Good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room; very quiet stay; very polite, accommodating staff. Water temperature was not hot unless you run the tub faucet for a little while. Then, the shower could be used. I wasn't clear on that; (might have missed/forgotten the suggestion at ck-in), but a very kind staff person explained things to me and graciously helped me out. Really nice gourmet coffee machine in office. Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah

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

4/10 Poor

BRODERICK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked this place because it was c convenient and close to attractions. We had a terrible experience. We stayed at a corner room with no window. Very claustrophobic with no air conditioning. When we uncover the Bed sheet it had looks like tiny dead bugs. We had to shake it off. Parking a little bit small. Outside was presentable and very modern look.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well appointed room. Very good for the money. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wesley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much nicer (and often cheaper) than the discount motels on North Fremont. Your neighbors here are families, quiet and polite. A nice change from the mentally ill druggies that stay up on North Fremont. Surf Lodge is walking distance to downtown Monterey. Don't forget to visit Red's Donuts and the Paris Bakery Cafe in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the Ritz, but for $75/night you can’t beat it. Clean, quiet, convenient. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025