Surf Motel and Gardens

2.5 star property

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Gazebo
Front of property
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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1220 South Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
  • Place, Noyo Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Skunk Train
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Glass Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Suite With Two Queen Beds And One Sofabed Full Kitchen and Living Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

King Whirlpool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Fort Bragg

With a stay at Surf Motel and Gardens in Fort Bragg, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Glass Beach and Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Pomo Bluffs Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Noyo Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Noyo Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Skunk Train - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Pudding Creek Beach - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Glass Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sea Pal Cove - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Noyo Fish Company - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Surf Motel and Gardens

Motel in Fort Bragg with free breakfast
Surf Motel and Gardens offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. LED televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this motel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the motel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per night

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 credit card, debit card, or 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Surf Hotel And Gardens
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Surf Motel and Gardens Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MICHELLE

This used to be our go to when visiting fort Bragg. Not sure if it is under new management or ownership but this trip made us think twice about staying here in the future. Front desk staff was rude, and when checking in after the 4pm time, several people in front of me were told their rooms were not yet ready. Outside trash cans were overflowing the entire 3 days we were there. We were only given 1 roll of toilet paper. Called for more and it never came. There were also people sleeping in a mini van back by the dog run/fire pit areas, made me very uncomfortable. We will be exploring other options on our next visit unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thin walls, stained carpets and damaged walls but room served its purpose for a stay near convenient location and NOYO. Property grounds of lawn, grill , and flowers were nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No comments
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bed was ok, pillows leave something to desire, sink was plugged, which we did report and hope fixed for next customer. Did not have any of the food. We have stayed here prior and have been happy but, this time, not as happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, clean and an enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ishwar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sand in one of the beds. Seemed like linens were not changed before we checked in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lacked in cleanliness, greasy finger/hand smudges on surfaces, carpet had stains, pillows were old, microwave had guck inside, ac didn't work, room smelled like a public restroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other reviews seemed hit or miss on this place. We took a chance and glad we did. For the price, it exceeded our expectations. Was clean and comfortable. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Spend a bit more for a better stay elsewhere.

I recently stayed at The Surf Hotel and Gardens in Fort Bragg and was disappointed with the overall experience. The carpet in the room was filthy, and the drapes were missing hooks, so I had to use a pin just to keep them closed at night—definitely not what you'd expect, even from a budget stay. On a positive note, the room itself was a decent size and the hotel is conveniently located near many local attractions, which made exploring the area easy. The breakfast was basic continental style: toast, cereal, packaged muffins, and fruit. Nothing special, but it did the job. Overall, cleanliness and maintenance were lacking, and I would not choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness
Shuffled thru several rrooms before found one that maids were though with. Finally got in room at 5
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. Just an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The gardens were nice to sit in when not in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmony

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice gardens. Staff helpful and clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rand

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nostalgic feel and friendly. Close to town but not in town. The gardens are great for an evening stroll, glass of wine or just to visit with friends. I would definitely stay there again. The free breakfast is minimal, but still free, no complaints here at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and attentive. Room was clean. Price was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Oralene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025