Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay

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Interior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom sink
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carmel Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Monterey, CA (MRY-Monterey Peninsula)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2014
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(136 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2024
Renovated in 2014
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Monterey

Monterey Surf Inn puts you in the centre of Monterey, 3 km (1.9 mi) from Monterey Bay and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Cannery Row. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, express check-out and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Monterey Vista motel, you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from 17-Mile Drive and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Munras Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cannery Row - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Carmel Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza My Heart - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lalla Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Monterey Surf Inn

Motel with free parking, near Monterey Bay
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 curtains. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable televisions are provided. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on request and hairdryers can be requested.

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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 transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
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 guest room 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 smoke detector in all 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

Is parking available at Monterey Surf Inn?

Yep, Monterey Surf Inn has a free self car park.

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

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monterey Surf Inn on 23 Sept 2025 start from NZ$123.39, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Monterey Surf Inn?

The closest beach to Monterey Surf Inn is Carmel Beach (4.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Monterey Surf Inn?

No, Monterey Surf Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Monterey Surf Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Monterey Surf Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Monterey Surf Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Monterey Pines Golf Club is a short 18-minute walk away.

Monterey Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1151 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, quick, and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful! The perfect location for all our activities. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole place was very clean and the people were very nice. The beds were i think a little older and not really comfortable but fine. The pool was not up and running for us it was alright but maybe others would want to use it. We would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashutosh

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Motel to stay in Montreal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton, Camas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was Spartan, but very clean and nice. Was exactly what I wanted - a budget-friendly, comfortable, safe place to sleep for a night as I was passing through. Parking was the only part of my stay that could have been better. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Super friendly and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kehaulani

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geneva

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room did not have a closet to hang my I close and it only had one small trash basket.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location (good) Basic room but comfortable bed. This place is great for the price. Check-in was quick and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it so much we stayed another night. The parking was a little weird but plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dmytro

Quite and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Navi

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

4/10 Poor

Paulina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICK

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