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Surf Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Gualala

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Beach nearby
Sundeck
Exterior
Property grounds
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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39170 South Highway 1, P.O. Box 695, Gualala, CA, 95445
  • Place, Gualala Arts Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Ranch Golf Links
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gualala Point Regional Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Gualala

Heart of Gualala.With a stay at this Gualala hotel, you'll be steps from Alinder Gallery of Photography and Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery. Gualala River and Gualala Bluff Trail are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gualala Bluff Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gualala Arts Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gualala Point Regional Park - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trinks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vue Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Surf Inn

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Gualala
Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Surf Inn.

This Gualala hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Surf Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 15.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Faxes
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Self parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 15.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Surf Gualala
Surf Inn Gualala
Surf Inn Hotel
Surf Inn Gualala
Surf Inn Hotel Gualala

Reviews

Surf Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about staying at Surf Inn was perfect. Even the weather!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived in Gualala several hours before we expected. We were tired and thought we'd ask, just on the chance, if there would be any possibility of an early check in. The woman who was in the office was extremely accommodating and moved us into another room, which made the early check in possible. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jade was gracious and helpful upon our arrival and during check-in. She was well prepared with info that answered any questions about the amenities and surrounding areas. She provided written instructions on how to operate the room's heating system, TV, Wi-Fi, etc. We were very pleased and impressed with her presentation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host lady was very helpful to talk to! The motel is next to the Bluff walk which has awesome views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem. We choose to stay in this town to break up the long drive from the redwoods to San Francisco. We spent some time at the Glass Beach and were going to be running late for check in so I called and the lady working the desk (I forgot her name but she's absolutely delightful) told me what to do, our room number, where to park, etc. She had all of the information (TV channels, how to with the air conditioner, restaurants with their availability and location) very detailed and easy to understand. The room we got actually had a kitchenette and a pull out bed in addition to our two double beds, which was unexpected but appreciated! Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast is continental style, but does have cheese and hard boiled eggs in addition to a large assortment of granola bars, pastries, yogurt, juice, milk, and a coffee machine (so you can make yourself a late or mocha)! It was good. We also had a great view. We met a couple local seagulls that hang out there too (Gus Gus and Thumper). It really was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Second time visiting. Great location. Rooms are small but designed so they feel bigger with ample space for a single, like me. I really liked the “grab and go” breakfast. Jade, the manager, is terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jade is wonderful. It felt like being home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice with a small kitchen. Convenient access to a market and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge

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

Gold coast

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tianyu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
A little expensive for the room we get. The view is good tho, no access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Employees were super friendly, room was clean and comfortable. Great location in a quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Surf Inn is a great place to stay. We enjoyed the quiet and quaint room that we stayed in. The office manager, Jade, was warm and friendly. She went the extra mile to suggest places for us to visit on our way up to Fort Bragg. Also, the state-of-the-art coffee machine in the lobby brews delicious flavored coffee! I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was quite small and walls are thin but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Only one of the bathroom plugs work and had to hunt for the ones behind the night tables. The view was spectacular though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Place

Parking excellent. View Great. Friendly Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place! We loved the stay here, the nice walk to the beach overlook was a great way to relax both at dusk and dawn. Staff was super friendly, helpful and attentive. Of all our hotels on this trip (we stayed at 5 different ones), this place truly offered a "breakfast". Unbelievable selection that should have something for anyone. I didn't appreciate it at the time but again, after all the different places that offered "breakfast included", the Surf Inn was the only one that should be allowed to say that. Thank you for a great stay and making us feel welcomed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've never stayed here before. We usually rent a home. But this time we were in town for only one night. So we thought we would try a motel. The manager, Jade, was the nicest person. She made it clear that she wanted us to have the best stay and made sure that we knew where everything was. The whole property was very clean. All rooms allow dogs, but you would never know it by the cleanliness. Walked next door or across the street for anything we needed. Very convenient and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

STEPHEN, Oakley

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surf inn is a nice place with a very convenient location. They dog dogs which is great and the rooms are very clean with nicely colored laminate flooring. The only real complaint and why is not a five star is because the rooms are small. I mean it was myself, my wife and our teenage daughter. The beds are doubles and while I know I am use to a queen and I am not the skinniest human around, it really isn’t plausible for two full size adults to sleep comfortably in a double, let alone with two beagles in the room and a daughter. The staff was great and moved us to another room, 103, that was bigger and had a pull out couch, but the same size beds. So unless you’re in a king size bed only or a single person for each bed, it’s not going to work…. When I asked my wife if she would go back, she said yes but not with our daughter because the rooms aren’t big enough… but the staff, the property are great, especially the staff….
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice professional people
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dellena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025