Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay

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Interior
Front of property
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(113 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cannery Row - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill - ‬11 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, concierge services, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

Languages

English, Hindi

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

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

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 at Monterey Surf Inn?

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 Cannery Row are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Monterey Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1121 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

It's very clean, modern and in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Nicely renovated motor inn. Basic amenities—nothing fancy, just a nice, quiet, safe and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

The property was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

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

8/10

Good Motel to stay in Montreal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean place, easy to find parking. Very quiet, very peaceful staying. I also appreciate they have a good variety of hot drinks in the office for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great value ! Location is prime ! Easy access to 17 mile dr and the 1. Travelers tip: Whole foods 3 blocks up the road , delicious hot breakfast bar, plus get free coffee with any bakery order
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Super friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean, quick, and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We loved it so much we stayed another night. The parking was a little weird but plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

friendly staff, reasonable priced facility
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

Great place to stay while in Monterey. Near everything and also nicely kept. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Good deal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

A clean, easy and reasonably priced hotel to stay in Monterey. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Convenient location to everything. Good stay for price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Property was nice, we booked the cheapest room (#30) and had no windows except in the bathroom. There may have been mold on the wall…?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

This hotel looks like all of the money was
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean &friendly. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Nicely renovated motel close to downtown area and a great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

We will always stay at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025