Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 curtains. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers 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 Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Monterey Bay and a few minutes from Fisherman's Wharf
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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1207 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, seems to be newly renovated, comfortable bed, no icky carpeting, single story so no loud footsteps overhead, priced right and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk handled 2 drunk rowdy neighbors professionally and quickly shut their party down. Friendly employees and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saira

Good price for good room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and check in was very easy. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. if I had some feedback for improvement I would suggest the restroom shower tile and sink needs more cleanliness. I can see soap grime. Overall very comfortable bed and delicious coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaland

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and very clean. All I can ask for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my go to for when I golf in Monterey. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, great staff. Be back in 2 months for another tournament
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Room was clean, it was great for a solo weekend trip!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seung kyu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi, Front Royal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and location! Just minutes from Cannery Row, clean, quiet, and comfortable. Front desk staff was super nice and there’s free coffee, tea, and biscoff in the office each morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert Erwin Iii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good cheap and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anai

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marymargaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was really large. Outdoor seating is really nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penpichchaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025