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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Monterey Vista stay.Your stay at this Monterey Vista motel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Cannery Row and Monterey Bay. Munras Avenue and Del Monte Shopping Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Del Monte Shopping Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterfront - 15 min walk - 1.3 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

Motel near Monterey Bay in Monterey
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.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

How close is Monterey Surf Inn to the airport?

Monterey Surf Inn is 3.9 mi (7-min drive) away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Surf Inn on Mar 30, 2026 start from CA $107, 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.

Does Monterey Surf Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Monterey Surf Inn.

How close is Monterey Surf Inn to the beach?

This motel is 3.4 mi (11-min drive) from Carmel Beach and 1.2 mi (6-min drive) from Monterey State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Monterey Surf Inn offer free breakfast?

Monterey Surf Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Monterey Surf Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Monterey Surf Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Monterey Surf Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Monterey Surf Inn have a pool?

Monterey Surf Inn does not have a pool.

Does Monterey Surf Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Monterey Surf Inn to downtown Monterey?

Monterey Surf Inn is 0.9 mi away from Monterey.

Monterey Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1214 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH, Costa Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT place to stay. Secure, clean, inexpensive, convenient. Rooms are nice and large with comfy King beds & pillows & linens, nice showers, black-out drapes, large TV with tons of Direct TV channels, fridge, microwave, in-wall heat & AC unit, and a very good Vietnamese restaurant next door, Plenty of free parking right in front of rooms. Very close to all there is to do in Monterey, literally a 5 minute drive to Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row. EXTREMELY affordable rates that are significantly lower than other Monterey hotels. Best of all is the SOLID Management by Tej and Mike: they were always professional and accomodating, approved my reservation change (I asked to postpone it 1 week due to serious rain storm) without penalty and even allowed me to change rooms with no hassle. I’ve stayed here before with same great results and will stay again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuo

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and staff was very helpful and nice the area is quiet so I got a good nights sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk handled 2 drunk rowdy neighbors professionally and quickly shut their party down. Friendly employees and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saira

Good price for good room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and check in was very easy. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. if I had some feedback for improvement I would suggest the restroom shower tile and sink needs more cleanliness. I can see soap grime. Overall very comfortable bed and delicious coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025