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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay

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Interior
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Experience the laid-back vibe at Monterey Surf Inn, a motel near Monterey Bay. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, coffee and tea in the lobby, concierge services for planning your day out. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff and proximity to shopping.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(144 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2014
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2014
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Cannery Row - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Carmel Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Monterey Station - 11 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill Del Monte - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Monterey Surf Inn

Motel remodeled in 2024 and located near 17-Mile Drive
Monterey Surf Inn provides a free daily manager's reception and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Monterey Surf Inn have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and shampoo
  • 50-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Property 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Monterey Surf Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Monterey Surf Inn?

As of Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Surf Inn on Oct 22, 2025 start from $64.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Monterey Surf Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Monterey Surf Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Monterey Surf Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Monterey Surf Inn located?

Located in Monterey Vista, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Munras Avenue and Fisherman's Wharf. Monterey Bay and Cannery Row are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Monterey Surf Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1172 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely experience. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, great price, shops nearby, close to freeway without hearing it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devi Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice stayed there for a night. Overall nice hotel inn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quaint feel of the property. Needs some closet space though.

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well appointed room. Very good for the money. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking right outside of the room, quiet, shopping mall just down the street,comfortable bed, small refrigerator & microwave oven to keep & reheat my leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little motel. Has everything you need, very clean, staff is nice, very helpful. Across the street from Del Monte shopping plaza and mall work places to eat and shop, Whole Foods there too. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, and excellent front desk staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities
Del Monte Center, just up the street has a lot of stores!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room were clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the Ritz, but for $75/night you can’t beat it. Clean, quiet, convenient. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so nice for this money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, TV worked, hot water in shower. Conveniently located. Good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super clean and great staff at front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! The property was so clean, the staff is so friendly and the outdoor seating was an awesome surprise. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shashank

Nice location, good coffee options, free parking, comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PURBASHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this property, this was my second time stay. Location is perfect for Carmel or Monterey trip. You can enjoy free coffee from reception area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Clean, updated, responsive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jyen-Ai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown and freeway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean room with a comfortable bed, a microwave and fridge in room and friendly staff. I like it and would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025