Name: Monterey Surf Inn
Address: 1200 Munras Ave, Monterey, 93940, US

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Enrique Alejandro

Just stayed for a night but it was exactly what we needed. AC was cold and room was clean. Easy checkin and check out!

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2026

Jennifer

The room was tight. Not easy to move around. The shower enclosure and the low water pressure needs improvement.
Management was nowhere to be found when we were ready to leave. 2 other guests cars were not parked properly and we were blocked. We had to knock on each door to find the owners of the vehicles.

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2026

Vanisri

The rooms were great, and Avani was very helpful and kind. The coffee machine was also excellent.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Patti

Great location and wonderful staff! The place was clean and quiet and comfortable.

The only issue in our room was that the faucet on the shower kept coming off but we were still able to use it without an issue.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Bernardo

The hotel is great for a budget stay and has everything you would need for a good trip.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2026

Mitchell

Staff was very nice. Three gripes, the first being the water takes minutes to get hot for the shower. The second is the sheets are too small for the bed and pop off multiple times in the night. The third is the bathroom door doesn't fully close nor does it stay fully open.

Otherwise fine room, property, and customer service. Could just use some tweaking on the sheets, door hinges, and most importantly the hot water.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Maria

Excellent location, friendly staff, very comfortable bed, and clean facility. The air conditioner worked perfect, and there was plenty of parking. I missed having a dresser and/or closet since we stayed 3 nights, I do not like living out of a suitcase. You can hear the cars driving by; however, traffic was light and it didn’t bother us. The ice machine was working on arrival, but broken by morning for the remainder of our stay. It was finally fixed on the morning of our departure. Overall a great place at a good value, and would stay here again.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Renee

This is a no frills property. Very clean and doable. I would suggest upgrading to something a little more luxe if you're trying to stay for more than a couple of nights. The price is very fair and the bed was not bad. Very important to me!

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Gustavo

Water preassure was very poor.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Chandni

Overall good

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Brent

Pool is apparently closed for remodel but looks like it’s been closed for a while and no work being done. Ice machine is broken. WiFi doesn’t work in room 27. Hair found in the ice bucket.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Laura

The front desk employee was very kind, our room was very clean with a comfortable bed. Even though the inn sits on a busy highway, the noise level wasn't bad. We will stay here again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Citlaly

Room was decent, tub a little slimy and not as clean. Overall staff really attentive and nice. Parking was great and open.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Juan

Decent stay for decent price. I’d recommend to not get room 30! It was just a tiny room with no windows

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Robert

The room was smaller than the picture looks. The beds were very comfortable and clean. The problems one ofter an other first the cable went out the young lady from the office tried to fix it but couldn’t some had to be called, the the smoke alarm started beeping we told the young girl again l

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Maria

Our one night stay was good. Friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Kenneth

Clean room

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Shellon

Right on the main hwy but limited traffic at night. Basic and not terrible, bed, tv, bath.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Robyn

I am a woman who often travels alone. This place was absolutely adorable. The room was super clean and comfortable - especially the bed. Best mattress I've slept on in forever. Parking was right outside my room door I felt very safe and it was so close to Fisherman's Wharf where I went to two consecutive days for whale watching trips. I would absolutely recommend 100%. Will definitely stay there again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Terence

To get hot water, I had to let it run for quite a while. When other guests nearby started taking a shower, it was very noticeable. Also, the floors transfered quite a bit of sound from foot traffic from guests nearby and you could hear when other guests were talking.

The pool was not open.

For what I was trying to accomplish, which was to avoid the high prices of Camel by the Sea, this property was acceptable.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

ANDRIA

The room was clean, however most of the lights did not work. In 1 of 2 rooms I rented they provided a small lantern and in that same room the a/c did not work only the fan portion. After the shower the room would get incredibly stuffy and even smelled musty. Check in was quick as well as check out. There was enough parking for the amount of rooms that are offered at this hotel.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

David

Very nicely remodeled room. Bed very comfortable. The room heater had a noisy vibration, but overall, this was an outstanding value. Thanks.

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Bonnie

I had rented this site for a friend and my son once before so now that me and my younger son were visiting I thought this would be a great place. I was wrong!!! Wow we had a \"corner\" room litterally in the corner of the hotel, and it was packed the matresses were stained the bedding didn't fit, there was no phone, There was only qvc type channels so outdated, the plug was a generic 6 panel with fridge micro tv all plugged into it, so unsafe. There we no plugs to plug in for phone, the bathroom smelled like sewer and mold leaking toilet rusty vents, the shampoo and soap were really cheap. The lighting over the one bed was out, and ther is a 12inc nob to hang your close on, no closet and half the bathroom or sink is outside of the bathroom. Shower curtain is backwards. Air conditioner was so close to the bed that the person on that bed had cold hair blowing on them. The exterior parking is terrible with the owner parking their tesla in the check in and first lanes and then if you park near 8, 9, or 10 the V shaped parking you are not able to exit your car. When we checked in the lady was nice but the whole office smelled terrible with Indian food smell. I can see that they are trying to make improvements but I felt like I got a really crappy room for $200 dollars a night. My other guests said there rooms were much nicer. I am really so dissapointed and being that it was a holiday weekend, I could not move. 1 star!!!

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

08 Jul 2026

Ramin

I had chosen this hotel based on its 4.5-star reviews, but I found its actual quality to be closer to a 2-star establishment. The room was quite unappealing and cramped, smelled really bad with visible mold, and lacked essential amenities such as a blow dryer, an iron, and coffee. Additionally, there were insufficient towels. It was a rather disheartening experience; I will never ever go there or book that hotel.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2026

Ashley

Small room; overpriced. Lights in the room and electrical sockets didn’t work. I was told about the light at check in.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Jordan

Did an amazing job at helping my family when we were in a very hard situation during the Cali roots festival .Very grateful to every single member of the staff. Clean rooms and access to all of Monterey within 5 mins in each direction. Great hotel for the price and a perfect place to stay as a traveler.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

James

The parking lot design is awkward and annoying, difficult for some drivers to navigate.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Wanwei

The room is clean. I especially appreciate the fridge and microwave so I can heat up leftovers from restaurants.

The location is perfect. I could walk to a nice shopping center. And downtown, Cannery row, ocean view restaurants arejist a few minutes drive. Carmel by the sea is just within 10 minutes drive.

It is a great value for the price.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Jarrett

I booked two rooms
Showed up
Only 1 room available and it was prepaid by the way

All they could say was “sorry” as a family member had to sleep outside in the van due to their negligence

They refunded me one room but still … unreal

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Kevin

It was a good location for my stay. Staff was kind, and even got me checked in even though my flight was 4 hours late, and I arrived in the middle of the night. Bed, and pillows were extremely comfortable.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Cesar

Everything was great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Brigitte

Room was great, clean
Very basic. Very small refrigerator and microwave
Just 1 hanger on short rod. No extras but did the job. Bed was nice but a bit too soft for me.
Hot water took awhile but once it warmed up it was hot. Coffee available only in office but a nice machine with options. Great location.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Christine

Most of time in Lobby, staff comes as you make a call.
No coffee maker in the room but was available in the Lobby and avaliable within limited time.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Daniela

Everything was good, except that was a little loud.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

shanel

Everything was amazing but one thing was the shower pressure not sure if it was because of the water main break it suck so bad.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Nicolas

The hotel’s location is awesome. Hotel staff was great. They helped without question when our toddler had an accident. Would stay here again in the future

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Joyce

Disappointed in refurbishing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Kyle

Overall pretty good room, rooms were a bit humid and sometimes smelled weird, but it was very clean and employees were nice. Great for a budget trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Andrew

Stayed for just the night. Good price.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Heidi

Overall, this place was great, and I would stay here again. I gave a three star review on amenities due to poor WIFI. I had some work to take care of during my visit, and the WIFI consistently dropped the signal or simply wouldn't connect. It was frustrating enough that I gave up and used my hot spot instead.

I thought the place was cleaned well, minus the floor. Again, not bad overall, but the floor was sticky. We ended up using a damp towel to wipe the floor from the door to the sink. I am sure this is not a regular issue. It just happened to be so for our trip.

The place has done a very nice update and I appreciated the friendly staff! We'll be back!

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Lillian

Easy check in and out for a one night stay. Bathroom door was broken but nice clean room.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Francisco

How in the world can a hotel be allowed to rent rooms and not offer a closet where you can hang your clothes?????????????????

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Raphael

No hot water! Otherwise acceptable for a low end motel.

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Brook

I personally did not enjoy my stay here. I felt that when we first walked in it was very stuffy and very humid.
I didn’t enjoy the set up of the room as far as how close the bed was to the sink. The bedding had lots of stains and random hair from other guests. They did not have any extra amenities, such as a blow dryer. And I do feel that I got sick from staying here overnight.
Air conditioning was hot/cold. Whoever slept next to the unit was cold and the other bed further away from the unit was warm.
The staff were not too friendly.
Parking was great.
The price of the room was affordable, but I guess I see why.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Tyler

Rooms were very clean and the amount of pillows was perfect for us. Pretty quiet and didn't hear road noise. We wished there was hangers and a full size mirror in the room along with a hook in the bathroom, but otherwise a lovely stay.

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Corey

Water pressure was very low in the shower and sink. Parking lot is tight but manageable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Brandon

Good price. Close to downtown. Staff is efficient and helpful.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Leslie

I never seem to get the right fit for average priced motels in Monterey. I thought this one would be my go to, but the rooms were tight and not a lot of space to spread your belongings out. One plus, it was close enough to the Aquarium and restaurants.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

A

The staff was very supportive. The facility itself is in the process of being updated. Quite a few families stay there.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Lora

It was perfect for our short weekend trip!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Deborah

The staff was nice and very informative, the room was clean, but I wish was a coffee pot in the room instead of having to go down to the office to get a cup of coffee.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Michael

Great hotel for the price!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Stacy

Staff was super friendly at check in. Property was clean and quiet. Parking can be a little crampy when fully occupied but was able to find parking. Bed was comfortable. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Eric

The price was great and you got what you paid for. It was comfortable and clean and the free coffee was good. Stayed one night and it was cheaper than camping.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Stephanie F

Room was good. No issues. I don’t see any amenities. No pool and never saw anything like an ice machine. But for what I paid, it was a good choice with a decent walkable distance from places to go.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Thomas

Mildew smell in ac so we didn't use it.
Big drawback was no storage for clothes .need at least some hooks for coats.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

McKenna

Very simple, nice, and clean motel. Ice machine was out of order but not too big of a deal

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Owen

The room was adequate for our stay, but the water pressure was so low it was difficult to take a decent shower. Won’t be staying there again.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

terry

It’s clear they are attempting to keep the location up to date and clean. The pool was out while we stayed. It is no frills, but comfortable and clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Brandon

This was a great stay given the long weekend that we stayed for during memorial Day. Really love the location of the hotel and you really get what you expected.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Samantha

Really good place to stay, super comfy bed, clean room, easy check in. Staff wasn't there to answer the phone or help me, and I was trying to get back into the room the get an item I left. So that's a loss now but other than that it was incredible.

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Yiu

Rented a king for a night. Room 30. Horrible. No windows besides a tiny one in the bathroom. They cut a hole in the wall to vent AC unit, but no insulation around the hole. Hot air would blow back. Despite the ac unit being on, the room was always warm and humid.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Michael

Nice stay and clean room. Good coffee

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

DEBORAH

This was my 2nd stay here. Great location, great room, GREAT COFFEE MACHINE in the lobby! Except for rude loud people in the morning, who like to yell at each other right outside your door (not the fault of the establishment) this stay was close to perfection.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

LEONARDO

Great location, near everything! We loved the easy access to all points of interest at Monterey Bay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Eric

Our room did not have a closet or anywhere to hang up garments.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Larry

The room was very spacious, probably because it originally was used for storage or such. It was an unusual configuration. There was a lot of unused space. The bathroom was fine and clean, as was. the room in general. The use of furniture was odd. Access to the room was good. It was in a deep corner of the L'shaped room layout. The rooms were number 6, 7, 8, 25, 26, 9, 10, etc. It was hard to figure where my room (25 I think was located as it was not in sequence! The desk clerk was very helpful, and the property was clean and neat. I had a good nights sleep. That's really enough!

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Kathleen

Asked for rooms together and they weren’t. Bed was comfortable. Water pressure in the sink was terrible, plus faucet was too far back from sink. No hair dryer in room, had to go to the office to get one. Swimming pool drained and grandson planned on swimming. Lady at the desk was polite.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Monica

Fine if you just need a basic room and bed. The rooms are tight and walls are thin, so it’s a little tiring when there’s a boisterous family next door.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Heidi

Nice clean little room. Great for the price. Updated rooms. The TV didnt work but Mike helped us fix it easily. There is no coffee machines in the room but there is a very nice coffee maker in the lobby.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Hemalatha

This was a clean and well maintained property with all basic amenities required for my 3 day stay.

Very well located and staff was very pleasant.

Had a nice experience overall

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Doris

The rooms weren’t large, but had a nice, comfortable King bed. A private bathroom with a tub and shower combo and toilet. A nice sized vanity was just outside the restroom. . The room also included a small fridge and microwave. The cost of the room was approximately $100 lower than brand-name hotels such as HI Express or Comfort Suites, but restaurants were very nearby in a nice shopping center and also at the wharf where you can enjoy seeing sea lions and otters.. I highly recommend The Monterey Surf Inn if you are looking for a hotel that is clean, comfortable, affordable, updated and convenient, without all the extra frills such as free breakfast. I would definitely stay here again and I’m pretty choosy.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2026

Nita

Sorry to learn there wasn't a hair dryer. But good location. Good stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Diana

Exactly as expected and the desk staff was very helpful. They directed me to several appropriate restaraunts and were very efficient and friendly during check in. Room was clean and comfortable. I will definitely stay again.

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Luz

It was an okay stay. Shower did take a while to get hot. Had trouble with the TV, but the staff was helpful. Good stay for a day trip.

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Art

Very clean well kept

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

richard

Great staff!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Pedro

Air conditioning works really clean staff were also really nice, parking is alright kinda tight parking space, window on my room was broken luckily there were 2 windows and only the one on the outside was broken and it still worked. But overall very good experience would definitely would stay again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Erik

Appreciate the cleanliness of the room, comfortable stay for work and great location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Derek

Simple, clean, easy

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Tamra

Great room. Lovely stay. Zero hot water in the morning though?

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Aaron J

Bare minimum here. If you just need a bed, this is priced low and serves it's purpose. Just don't expect quietness or coffee in the morn. There is no coffee in the room. Also, bring your own soap and conditioner. There were none in the room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Therese Ingman

Good parking. Good AC

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Apr 2026

Evan

Everything is good except the WATER

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Oksana

My family had a pleasant stay there.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Ramon

It was a great experience, the room was clean and comfortable. The location was very convenient to different beaches.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

richard

Great location

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

catherine

The staff was great when checking in. Parking was easy, right in front of our room. The room was clean and very nice. The cost of the room was very inexpensive. The location of the hotel was a short walk to town. They had a great coffee /cappuccino machine that allows you to pick custom coffee drinks and it was free. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Christine

Clean simple room

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Lindsay

Clean room. What we expected. No frills, good location.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

suhani

Great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Noell

Room was clean and whole property was clean and modern looking. Although no breakfast, had a great make your own hot beverage machine open all day.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Robert

Pillows were comfortable, shower was good. Front desk was friendly and helpful. room was clean. Perfect for a quick layover.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Brittany

My daughters and their families enjoyed their stay and loved all the amenities, We will definitely stay at your hotel again.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 Apr 2026

Richard

Friendly staff, and the motel is located very near a mall. The amenities lack a fridge and a hair dryer, but besides that, it was a wonderful stay.

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

pedro

Comfortable beds and smelled clean

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Emma

The room was clean, air conditioning worked well, nice basic room! They've done some remodeling recently it looks like and it looks nice! Would stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Apr 2026

Kimberly

No hot water unless you ran the tap and shower for 5-10 min. No regular amenities unless asked for. Parking lot was full. Bedding was put on inside out so seams were showing on corners. Toilets had stains because they don’t remove the seat ever to clean under the attachments. Towels were dirty. Overnight temp was freezing and no extra blanket. Way overpriced for the condition of the property. Super loud roadway noises at night due to proximity to main road.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Brenda

I stay here every time i go to Monterey Bay and its always been a pleasant stay! And the area is very convenient:]

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Isaiah

everything was perfect definitely coming back