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Surf Motel

2.0 star property
San Francisco's Surf Motel puts travelers right where they need to be, with friendly staff who know how to make iconic city exploration effortless

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Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks - Surf Motel (San Francisco)
Located in central San Francisco, Surf Motel offers in-room WiFi and free self-parking, appreciated by savvy travelers. The 24-hour front desk and concierge team guide guests to nearby attractions like the Palace of Fine Arts and Ghirardelli Square with insider knowledge.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cow Hollow, a neighborhood in San Francisco, Surf Motel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Golden Gate Bridge and Ferry Building are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Gate Park and Presidio of San Francisco. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Oracle Park or Chase Center. Visit our San Francisco travel guide
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2265 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123

What's nearby

  • Union Street
    Union Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Presidio of San Francisco
    Presidio of San Francisco
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palace of Fine Arts
    Palace of Fine Arts
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lombard Street
    Lombard Street
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Chestnut Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop
    2 min drive
  • San Francisco Station
    7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Darling
    4 min walk
  • Super Duper Burgers
    3 min walk
  • Mel's Drive-In
    3 min walk
  • Monaghan's
    2 min walk
  • Delarosa
    3 min walk

About this property

Surf Motel

Motel near Presidio of San Francisco
Close to Lombard Street, Surf Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Surf Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Motel Surf
Surf Hotel San Francisco
Surf Motel San Francisco
Surf Motel Motel
Surf Motel San Francisco
Surf Motel Motel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Surf Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Surf Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Surf Motel located?

Located in Cow Hollow, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Chestnut Street and Presidio of San Francisco. Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km). Hyde St & Chestnut St Stop is 23 minutes by foot and Hyde St & Greenwich St Stop is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Surf Motel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 142 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with direct proximity to Lombard street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Junjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Park free is very convenient, bus access to cable cart. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria L

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
NEAR A LOT SHOP AND RESTAURANT
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s very quiet, just need a blow dryer and better beds beside that everything is walking distance to shopping and going to the beach .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is good. Very near to food places
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room air conditioner needs up dated but it works great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surf motel was great, room 218 the family suite was big and nice everything worked great the air conditioner the heater worked, privacy was great we had parking for our car, there's restaurants around nice safe secure area my family really enjoyed the surf motel. The price is really good cheap, $100 deposit cash they gave us back our deposit no questions asked. Would recommend especially the room we stayed in when we go back to San Francisco we'll be going back to the surf motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yubani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size room, clean bed sheets and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff, had refrigerator and microwave in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very accommodating and nice. Rooms are clean. Love the area, lots of resrestarestaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The location is amazing, lots of stores, restaurants, bars and other attractions near by in walk distance. Baker beach is 13 mins away, Pier 39 is as well. The motel is a bit outdated. The room was clean, the bedsheets were excellent. had a microwave& fridge . No phone, hair dyer or room service but if you need a quick place to stay with basic necessities & dont mind an outdated motel then this place is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Our tv had a small issue we called and within 2 min we had someone in the room and fixed! Polite and friendly at the desk!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Graylin

0 staff is great. Room is clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unique

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet. And everything was close by
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly, rooms are nice. Area is a bit loud but that's a positive because of the nightlife not a negative due to it being in a bad area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super Clean Room, Staff very friendly, Felt safe there!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for the price, loved location, would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to shopping, attractions and restaurants. Quiet neighborhood. Friendly and helpful staff, especially Michael the overweight front desk attendant. Bed really old, it sank in the middle, tv hard to figure out. Room was clean and spacious. Older hotel no Apple Pay available no coffee pots but they do have ice machines
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

daniel

Kinda run down old hotel. But it's clean enough & works with free parking. The parking makes it totally worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a little dated but the price is great and the fact that they had parking was great! Safe area ,dinning options,close to where I needed to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location with nice clean room with king size bed, fridge, microwave and bath tub. Great home base for a few nights in SF
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Zuzanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes it was in good condition maybe a bit dated but i think this is the motel vintage style. Staff was great and helpful. For the price in that popular area I really can not complain. Walking distance to golden bridge and palace of fine art.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near Marina district. It is a motel and motel quality. Free parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Supasek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cheap, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this Motel was amazing. Room was clean and quiet and was perfect for my 4 night stay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025