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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property

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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 entrance with a sign for Monterey Surf Inn, a parking lot with directional arrows, and a building with a stone facade.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with a view of the street.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
(164 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Monterey Surf Inn

Along with concierge services, this smoke-free motel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Monterey Surf Inn's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Munras Avenue. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Monterey Bay and a few minutes from Cannery Row
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.

The motel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Monterey Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1278 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

richard

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

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

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

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 review

8/10 Good

pedro

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

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Gil

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well kept
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tamra

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

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was an okay stay. Shower did take a while to get hot. Had trouble with the TV, but the staff was helpful. Good stay for a day trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Therese Ingman

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

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025