The Surfside Hotel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Stratford hotel

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Panoramic Room
Front of property
Superior Room
Interior
Panoramic Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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10 Washington Pkwy, Stratford, CT, 06615
  • Place, Lordship Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Panoramic Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Panoramic Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Stratford

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Lordship hotel, you'll find Lordship Beach and Long Beach. Stratford Point Lighthouse and Short Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lordship Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Short Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Walnut Beach - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Yale University - 29 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Bridgeport Station - 15 min drive
  • Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Drowsy Whaler - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dynasty Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Tavern - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Surfside Hotel

Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Stratford hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Surfside Hotel also features spa services, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Stratford hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
The Surfside Hotel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

This Stratford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Private wine tours
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The Surfside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 190 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, easy check in process, right by the water. It was a simple but great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is amazing! Even in off season this place is a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, adorable and courteous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mairin Claudio

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning performing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Bed was very comfortable... TV was dysfunctional with 2 remotes. Restaurant / Bar attached to Hotel was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please note that the room that you book must state ocean views otherwise Expedia bookings are NOT oceanfront. Alyssa the manager was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly and the facility was nice and clean. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Total Relaxation Experience

Perfect location on the beach. Rooms clean and comfortable. Enjoyed in room massage. The restaurant was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Love the bicycles, staff were friendly, beach. The bathroom needed hooks and handles to hang towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean beautiful view and location staff very helpful bartender friendly and good food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great little spot on the water! Utilized the paddle boards, kayak and bikes. Restaurant was delicious and great prices. Neighborhood was super charming. Overall great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Olivia

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Location location.....

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora, Yonkers

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025