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Surf Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Presidio of San Francisco in San Francisco

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2265 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Presidio of San Francisco
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • 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
  • 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
(9 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Smoking

Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • 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
(15 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

  • Presidio of San Francisco - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Palace of Fine Arts - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lombard Street - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.7 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

  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mel's Drive-In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delarosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monaghan's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tipsy Pig - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Surf Motel

Motel near Presidio of San Francisco 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 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

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 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 smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

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 and 3.2 mi (6-min drive) from Baker Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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 San Pablo Lytton Casino (26-min drive) is 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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 157 out of 1003 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David, PALMER

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

edgardo j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this Motel was amazing. Room was clean and quiet and was perfect for my 4 night stay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smoke detector did not have battery and it was open. There were a few holes on the wall. The toilet was broken and made too much noise The door did not want to open (it took 4 to 5 tries. Towels were dirty Hair dryer wasn’t working Shower head was broken
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap still over p

No ac key cards not working muuiltible times
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality for the price its a no fuss motel with everything you need. Fridge is big and microwave handy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to every a lot good Restaurants and bar around the area super close to fisherman whale and great service and rooms are super cleans
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THEY DO NOT PROVIDE SOAP!!!!! IS THIS LEGAL?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

GEORGE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It is an older motel that really could use an update. The elevator was interesting - maybe historical? The great place about this motel while while visiting San Francisco was it location & staff. We were near the Presidio, which was where we wanted to be rather than downtown. It was ideal for being in an area loaded with restaurants. The staff was great for making s few recommendations. Overall I would definetyly book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milosh

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the motel offered good value for the price. The bedsheets appeared clean, though there were some burn marks on them, along with noticeable marks on the doors, walls, and possibly mold on the ceiling. The room had a strong chemical cleaner smell, which was a bit overwhelming. There was no hand soap provided, so we had to purchase our own.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
A+
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Toyin

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

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down cheap skates

Place is run down. Talk about penny pinching. These folks pinched so hard they broke their fingers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older hotel, but good location and price for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, and lots of space. My family Loved that we could step out for fresh air anytime and Although, the key cards were a little tricky to use and they could’ve had more utensils for us to use in the room like toilet paper or dishes, we loved that it had a microwave. It was very nice and friendly experience. In all my family loved it, wish I would’ve gotten a longer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marta

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamiela

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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