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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(131 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 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 Munras Avenue. 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 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.

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 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 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

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 smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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. 559 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1125 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

Terri, VENTURA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaylin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, easy and reasonably priced hotel to stay in Monterey. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha Itzel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good, cleaning staff excellent. my only complaint is that there is nowhere to hang clothes in the room
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estella

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

juline

Travelled with family
it was a good price it was clean however I wish I could've checked in a little earlier as I was in town for family at 11:30 and they would not let me check in earlier than 2:30 and I had to drive around and wait for my room or 130 would have been nicer than 3 o'clock
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

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

Relaxing

Great stay clean quiet and relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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

Undergoing a Renovation!

Monterey Surf Inn is your typical roadside motel. We booked this no-frills hotel because we were unable to get anything else in the area for the Big Sur Marathon. We were pleasantly surprised that the property was in the middle of getting a facelift. The exterior was getting an upgrade and new landscaping was being installed, as well as outdoor lighting and seating areas for guests. The manager was most accomodating and answered all inquiries promptly. We were also able to get parking on site. I'm glad to see this property getting a much needed renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Took so long to get hot water shower,at least 5 gallons water gone away, before water got hot, everything else very good. Thanks 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

There's a bed

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe Janet

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

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cielo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

Lovely place to stay

I have stayed here numerous times and have always enjoyed the staff and the accommodations. The rooms are always spotless, the staff is always super friendly and just always an overall pleasant experience… thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I know that property was recently remodeled cause i stay there last 3/24. The problem is that work done is really bad. The floor has fairly new vinal flooring but it was lumpy all throw room. The bathroom door would not close properly because of bubbly floor the piece board separating bath from bedroom was raised up. The bathroom shower had some mold & cauking was also inferior so that could be why had places that had mold so we left without shower. Had i know room would be that bad i Would NEVER HAVE STAYED THERE. Especially when they charged close to $200 including taxes for 1 night. It's kinda of a dump. Will NEVER stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025