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Surf Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Pier 39 in San Francisco

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Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed | Living area | TV
Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Private kitchenette
Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2265 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Chestnut Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Presidio of San Francisco
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Francisco

Heart of San Francisco.A stay at this Cow Hollow motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Presidio of San Francisco and 2 miles (3 km) of Lombard Street. Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chestnut Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Union Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Presidio of San Francisco - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palace of Fine Arts - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Darling - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mel's Drive-In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delarosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monaghan's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Surf Motel

Motel near Pier 39 in San Francisco
As a guest of Surf Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Francisco motel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Surf Motel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This San Francisco motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 cash deposit 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, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Motel Surf
Surf Hotel San Francisco
Surf Motel San Francisco
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Surf Motel San Francisco
Surf Motel Motel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surf Motel to the airport?

Surf Motel is 16.4 mi (39-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Motel?

As of Mar 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Motel on Mar 29, 2026 start from $117, 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 Surf Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surf Motel.

How close is Surf Motel to the beach?

This motel is 6.2 mi (21-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Surf Motel offer free breakfast?

Surf Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Surf Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Artichoke Joe's Casino (20-min drive) and San Pablo Lytton Casino (26-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Surf Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in costs USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Surf Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Surf Motel have a pool?

Surf Motel does not have a pool.

Does Surf Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Surf Motel to downtown San Francisco?

Surf Motel is 2 mi away from San Francisco.

Surf Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 143 out of 1011 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Solo traveler it was great for my first solo trip great for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly, rooms are nice. Area is a bit loud but that's a positive because of the nightlife not a negative due to it being in a bad area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Zuzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes it was in good condition maybe a bit dated but i think this is the motel vintage style. Staff was great and helpful. For the price in that popular area I really can not complain. Walking distance to golden bridge and palace of fine art.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As they often say, you get what you pay for. What the Surf Hotel serves up on a daily basis is a knickout location in the city of Rocklin, an A+ friendly courteous and knowledgeable front desk crew with a never ending genuine interest in you and yours having a great t I ne. Enjoy evwry I be far guy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was easy to mange and navigate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

angela, Winthrop

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

miralam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Parking, ac good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

SERENA

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

christie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. The place is cozy, clean, and modern. It’s close to the ocean, and you can hear the waves from the room. Parking is right by the units. I appreciated having a fridge and microwave. Everything was well kept. I’ll stay here again whenever I’m in between places in Central California. No AC. They did have a ceiling fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tatiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was rundown, moldy, rusted and dusty. If you have respiratory issues don’t stay here. The AC/Heat unit is filthy. The fan doesn’t work. There was dirt and hair on the floor and clean towels. I brought the issues up to the property manager on duty. He couldn’t care less. Save your money stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

The room was very clean. The hotel was surprisingly quiet. Exactly what I wanted for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

kennedy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Brendan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really friendly front desk people, key cards that never work, Try updating and firing some people
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Business traveler
Check in was awkward after I spent 45 minutes last week going through all of my reservations and today they couldn’t even find them
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025