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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay

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Experience the laid-back vibe at Monterey Surf Inn, a motel near Monterey Bay. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, coffee and tea in the lobby, concierge services for planning your day out. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff and proximity to shopping.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(146 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2014
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2014
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Del Monte Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Golden State Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 17-Mile Drive - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Monterey Surf Inn

Motel remodeled in 2024 and located near 17-Mile Drive
Monterey Surf Inn provides a free daily manager's reception and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Monterey Surf Inn have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
  • 50-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Monterey Surf Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Monterey Surf Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Monterey Surf Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Monterey Surf Inn located?

Located in Monterey Vista, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Munras Avenue and Fisherman's Wharf. Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Monterey Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1179 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

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

Arul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For this hotel class, it is perfect in every aspect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. Perfect for a night of rest. Even though it was on a main street it was quiet. The check in was fast and easy and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely experience. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect! So clean and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, great price, shops nearby, close to freeway without hearing it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quaint feel of the property. Needs some closet space though.

10/10 Excellent

Devi Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice stayed there for a night. Overall nice hotel inn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All was well
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking right outside of the room, quiet, shopping mall just down the street,comfortable bed, small refrigerator & microwave oven to keep & reheat my leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room were clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well appointed room. Very good for the money. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities
Del Monte Center, just up the street has a lot of stores!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little motel. Has everything you need, very clean, staff is nice, very helpful. Across the street from Del Monte shopping plaza and mall work places to eat and shop, Whole Foods there too. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and room was cleaned. Bed was very comfortable. Close to mall and minutes drive to Camel of the sea. Rooms are not sound proof.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the Ritz, but for $75/night you can’t beat it. Clean, quiet, convenient. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, TV worked, hot water in shower. Conveniently located. Good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LEAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room/bathroom. I wasn’t sure about no coffee in the room, but was pleasantly surprised by the coffee/cappuccino, etc… machine in the Lobby! It was actually much better than having mediocre coffee in the room and it’s available from 7am-10pm! Bed was comfortable, but pillows are too full. Pillows from home are always best!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, and excellent front desk staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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