Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(160 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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 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.

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 Del Monte Shopping Center. 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 3-minute drive from Fisherman's Wharf 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
  • 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.

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. 713 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1254 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

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

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

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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

sudipto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am pretty satisfied with my stay, everything was clean and in perfect working condition
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Liked: Staff & service
We had a nice stay as the room was adequately clean. Decent amenities as advertised and location was convenient for our Monterey activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Dereck

Clean room, quiet location. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aircondirioning was wonderful with the heat wave! Beds are super comfortable and soft! Easy checkin!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The staff was excellent and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people there
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yousif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yajari

Location and parking was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was helpful the whole stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

pedro

Clean comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is top notch. Quiet busy location, clean surroundings and insides, and a responsive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, staff was friendly and accommodating and the area was very safe and close to all attractions! Definitely recommend. Will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. It was affordable, well located and clean. The service was great and we’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay! The room was very clean and comfortable. I love the new upgrades such as the floor and the outside! The coffee machine inside the lobby was the bomb!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great and staff always available
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025