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Surf Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Presidio of San Francisco in San Francisco

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp. There is a framed picture on the wall and a carpeted floor.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a sink.
A motel with a neon sign reading "SURF MOTEL Welcome No Vacancy."
A small kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, a desk with a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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2265 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Place, Chestnut Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Presidio of San Francisco
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a green armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a green armchair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A compact kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinets, and a microwave.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a television on a wooden stand, a desk with a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

San Francisco

Heart of San Francisco.A stay at this Cow Hollow motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Presidio of San Francisco and 2 miles (3 km) of San Francisco Bay. Lombard Street and Pier 39 are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chestnut Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Union Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Presidio of San Francisco - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marina Green - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Palace of Fine Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Darling - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Monaghan's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Delarosa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Surf Motel

Motel near Presidio of San Francisco in San Francisco
As a guest of Surf Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this San Francisco motel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Surf Motel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This San Francisco motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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
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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 cash deposit 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, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Motel Surf
Surf Hotel San Francisco
Surf Motel San Francisco
Surf Motel Motel
Surf Motel San Francisco
Surf Motel Motel San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How close is Surf Motel to the airport?

Surf Motel is 16.4 mi (39-min drive) away from the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Motel?

As of Jul 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Motel on Jul 19, 2026 start from CA $108, 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 Surf Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surf Motel.

How close is Surf Motel to the beach?

This motel is 6.2 mi (21-min drive) from Ocean Beach.

Does Surf Motel offer free breakfast?

Surf Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Surf Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but San Pablo Lytton Casino (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Surf Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in costs USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Surf Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Surf Motel have a pool?

Surf Motel does not have a pool.

Does Surf Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Surf Motel to downtown San Francisco?

Surf Motel is 2 mi away from San Francisco.

Surf Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 1002 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with direct proximity to Lombard street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ambre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, nice room for price, great location with lots of amenities around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Junjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Park free is very convenient, bus access to cable cart. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deidre

Great stay, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria L

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
NEAR A LOT SHOP AND RESTAURANT
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Isaiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is good. Very near to food places
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Aaron

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s very quiet, just need a blow dryer and better beds beside that everything is walking distance to shopping and going to the beach .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cooperative staff,excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yubani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size room, clean bed sheets and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and overall very nice. They have on site parking which was hard to find when booking. Felt very safe leaving the car while we went around the city with a cab
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Josh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s no frills for sure. Great location and free parking. Past that don’t plan on staying in the room past sleeping and getting ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice staff, had refrigerator and microwave in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very accommodating and nice. Rooms are clean. Love the area, lots of resrestarestaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thinker insulation on doors
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eh. Cheap. Old but ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The surf motel was great, room 218 the family suite was big and nice everything worked great the air conditioner the heater worked, privacy was great we had parking for our car, there's restaurants around nice safe secure area my family really enjoyed the surf motel. The price is really good cheap, $100 deposit cash they gave us back our deposit no questions asked. Would recommend especially the room we stayed in when we go back to San Francisco we'll be going back to the surf motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OMG was this place a dump. Worst motel I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve been in some stinkers.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Desk advised 37 rooms on property and 27 available parking sports (several handicap). Might have filled up our Thursday night after 10p, but when checked out at 11a there were already several open.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026