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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk

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1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Place, Munras Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Del Monte Shopping Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(152 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Monterey

With a stay at Monterey Surf Inn, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Fisherman's Wharf. .This motel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Cannery Row.

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Del Monte Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Golden State Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • 17-Mile Drive - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 13 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Monterey Surf Inn

Monterey Surf Inn offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 fire extinguisher and 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

Monterey Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1220 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cadel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,comfortable and was really close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

maryann

The room was fine for what we paid. But you get what you pay for. The sink didn’t drain well. The sheets were pilly, and the shower literally took 5 minutes to get hot water… so much wasted water! But the location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel twice no for easy access to cannery row and since its right down the street at a affordable price its been great. The bed is pillow top comfortable and the room is well kept with some wear and tear of a 2-3 star hotel but better than other 2-3 star hotels weve seen.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chenchao, Glassboro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it is a motel, it is spacious and pretty clean. It meets our expectations and should be considered as higher end of motel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaland

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really clean & staff was great. The only thing in our room was that the AC either wasn’t really working or when it turned on, it was really loud so we didn’t use it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boram

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great and staff always available
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was helpful the whole stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was nice especially for such a reasonable price. Your coffee machine in the lobby is great. If I had to comment on something, I’d say that your light bulbs are very bright and harsh. Some softer light could be great. That said, I’d totally come back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can't wait for a swimming pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless. The host is polite and friendly. I can tell he cares about what he's doing there.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaland

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Yajari

Travelled with partner
Location and parking was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable, and a fantastic price!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with partner
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025