Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property

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Interior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(134 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Monterey Surf Inn

Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay
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 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 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and a few minutes from Monterey Bay
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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1132 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Motel to stay in Montreal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton, Camas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was Spartan, but very clean and nice. Was exactly what I wanted - a budget-friendly, comfortable, safe place to sleep for a night as I was passing through. Parking was the only part of my stay that could have been better. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Super friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kehaulani

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geneva

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room did not have a closet to hang my I close and it only had one small trash basket.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location (good) Basic room but comfortable bed. This place is great for the price. Check-in was quick and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it so much we stayed another night. The parking was a little weird but plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dmytro

Quite and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Navi

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

4/10 Poor

Paulina

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

10/10 Excellent

RICK

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

8/10 Good

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place and price 👌

Location great, room clean with all basic amenities. Cannot beat the price 😀
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ozlem, Surprise

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, reasonable priced facility
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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