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Surf Motel - Carlsbad

3136 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, 92008 United States of America

Carlsbad motel with an outdoor pool

Close to beach
Situated near the beach in Carlsbad, this motel is close to Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Legoland California. Area attractions also include Sealife Aquarium. Show more
Outdoor pool
Surf Motel - Carlsbad provides complimentary parking, laundry facilities, wireless Internet access (surcharge), and multilingual staff.
Refrigerators, microwaves
Televisions come with premium cable channels. Guestrooms also feature refrigerators, microwaves, and air conditioning. Hide

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4.1out of 5

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89%

of guests recommend

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Room type  
Standard room with two beds
2 BedsTelevision with premium cable channels. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Refrigerator and microwave. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains and clock radio. Air conditioning. Iron/ironing board available on request.
Standard room with one bed
1 BedTelevision with premium cable channels. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Refrigerator and microwave. Bath amenities include hair dryer and complimentary toiletries. Blackout drapes/curtains and clock radio. Air conditioning. Iron/ironing board available on request.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Property Amenities

A complimentary breakfast is offered. Public areas are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access (surcharge). This Carlsbad motel also offers an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Complimentary parking is available on site.

Surf Motel - Carlsbad has designated areas for smoking.

  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Parking (free)
  • Business services
  • Total number of rooms - 28
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Laundry facilities
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Suitable for children
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
Surf Motel - Carlsbad, Carlsbad,  United States of America, Property Amenities Pool

Rooms

Surf Motel - Carlsbad offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

In-room wireless high-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. Premium cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and windows that open. Irons/ironing boards, extra towels/bedding, and wake-up calls can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Surf Motel - Carlsbad, Carlsbad,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Clock radio
  • Window opens
  • Cable television service
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Voice mail
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

Dining

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Personal watercraft

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Surf Motel - Carlsbad

4.1
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
3.5
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.9
Neighborhood:
4.8
89%

of guests recommend

out of 38 reviews

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A Traveler from Fullerton, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 14 2011

“My laptop got a virus from using their Wi-Fi, other than that I was happy”

I love staying here at this location

Gabe
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 1 2011

“Mold on the shower curtain, no thank you!”

We arrived late at night so I didn't notice a lot of things until morning... breakfast was a "C" at best (even my kids wouldn't eat the muffins and the cereal they ate was stale, if it hadn't been for the fruit we wouldn't have had anything to eat at all). We could see the ocean while we ate our breakfast on an open patio above the motel office; it was that or take it back to our room. The room itself was a "C-", it was completely outdated with old carpet and bedspreads but the worst was the bathroom. The shower curtain had mold on it and the bathtub was so dirty I wouldn't even give my kids a bath while we were there. You can't beat the location. And it was cheap so I guess I shouldn't complain too much. If I'm ever in the area again though, I will be looking for somewhere else to stay.

Scott from Chicago
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 30 2011

“Fun at the Beach”

The location was great with easy access to the beach. It's located just south of downtown Carlsbad and is within walking distance of many restaurants and other places for entertainment. The rooms themselves were well kept; the only downside I would say is that our room was small. I would definitely consider staying there again!

A Traveler from Tucson, AZ
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 26 2011

“Wonderful location!”

My wife and I snuck away to Carlsbad for a weekend and had a wonderful time. This little motel was exactly what we wanted. The hotel itself was nothing over the top; kind of like a Motel 6. But, the location was as perfect as it could be. Right across the street from the beach and well within walking distance of a ton of nightlife. Never thought I'd say that I can't wait to get back to Carlsbad, but we can't. And, we'll definitely stay at the Surf Motel when we return.

A Traveler from Tucson, AZ
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 10 2011

“Great Place to Stay!”

Clean motel with very friendly, helpful staff. Continental breakfast in the morning. Half a block to the beach in one direction, and half block to the village with restaurants and shops in the other direction. I can't wait to go back next year.

A Traveler from Tucson AZ
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 8 2011

“Great location!”

Stayed here for 3 nights Labor Day weekend. Great location - parked the car and never moved it, we walked everywhere. To the beach (1.5 blocks), restaurants (from 100 feet to longer walks of 5 blocks or so), shops (everywhere!). If you are seeking quiet, ask for a room in the back of the property. We had a private balcony looking east, and were not bothered by noisy folks in other rooms/parking lot. Cost a bit pricey, but the Continental BFast was outstanding, with an abundance of fresh fruit and good coffee.

Area recommendations
Recommend this area - everything in Carlsbad (near Village Center) is walking distance, including a great beach.
John from Southern Californian
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Aug 27 2011

“...as long as you just need a close place to the beach”

Very close to the beach. Typical no frill motel. Location. Location. Location. Paper thin walls.

jan h from Phoenix
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 21 2011

“a.c. please”

Small clean room, nice staff, decent continental breakfast. However our a.c. didnt work. The place was completely full so we just slept with the window open.

Area recommendations
Gret beach and downtown area.
A Traveler from Peoria, AZ
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 13 2011

“Super nice staff and beautiful view - steps to the beach!”

Everyone is really nice here! This is the first time we have stayed in Carlsbad and we will be coming back! Very convient to beach and restaurants. The staff was awesome!

Dennis W from Las Vegas
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 11 2011

“Another vacation success at the Surf Motel Carlsbad”

I knew our stay at the Surf Motel in Carlsbad, Ca would be a good one because I am a return customer; I was right. We spent five nights and it couldn't have been a more peaceful and relaxing stay; the rooms were still as nice and clean as I expected and the staff was awesome. If you're an ocean lover, well it's about a three minute walk from the Surf Motel to one of the nicest beaches in SoCal. The Surf Motel also offered a better than average continental breakfast each morning and provided beach supplies for the guests (beach towels, boogie boards, sand toys, umbrella). For the price, location, and hospitality you can't beat the Surf Motel.

Area recommendations
The entire area surrounding the Surf Motel in Carlsbad, Ca. is a treasure trove, dining, activities, sightseeing; there's something for all ages.
Dining
A special favorite of ours is the "Armenian Cafe" right in the parking lot of the Surf Motel; excellent food and great atmosphere.

Surf Motel - Carlsbad

3136 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, 92008 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 4.3 km / 2.6 mi
  • Legoland California - 5 km / 3.1 mi
  • Sealife Aquarium - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 33 km / 20.5 mi
  • Seaworld - 45.2 km / 28.1 mi
  • San Diego Zoo - 50.2 km / 31.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Beach nearby

The preferred airport for Surf Motel - Carlsbad is San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 49.3 km / 30.6 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • San Diego, CA, United States (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Area:

Carlsbad - Oceanside, California, United States of America: In Carlsbad, everything’s coming up buttercups. These flowers cover 50 acres at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Nearby, the Museum of Making Music highlights American composition and instruments. Directly north, Oceanside is midpoint between Los Angeles and San Diego. This beach town is known for its 1,954-foot pier, the longest wooden pier in the West Coast. Legoland theme park is nearby.

Surf Motel - Carlsbad

3136 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad, 92008 United States of America

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