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Surf Motel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Francisco

Surf Motel places you in the centre of San Francisco, within just a 5-minute stroll of Union Street and within 15 minutes of Presidio of San Francisco. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a lift. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Cow Hollow motel include Lombard Street and Palace of Fine Arts.
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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
  • Palace of Fine Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco International 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

As a guest of Surf Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a lift. 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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Surf Motel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. 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 transport

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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-authorise 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Surf Motel?

Surf Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Motel?

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Motel on 28 Jun 2026 start from NZ$217, 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.

Is parking available at Surf Motel?

Yep, Surf Motel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Surf Motel?

The closest beach to Surf Motel is Ocean Beach (7.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surf Motel?

No, Surf Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surf Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Surf Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Surf Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 131 out of 1002 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

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

8/10 Good

Maria L

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

10/10 Excellent

deidre

Great stay, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean , fresh towels and a wonderful manager .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Solo traveler it was great for my first solo trip great for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was amazing I had the best time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had 3 rooms, all the beds were soft and comfortable. Instant hot water in the shower. Unfortunately one of the rooms the heater didn't work, but we had extra blankets and we were just fine. We liked the rooms for location and inexpensive ness.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026