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Monterey Surf Inn

2.0 of 5
1200 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA 93940
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Fairfax, California
Senior Contributor
43 reviews 43 reviews
35 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

I am giving it 2 out of 5 because the bed was comfortable, the room was clean and the shower was good. However it was on a very busy road, which made it difficult to sleep. The room smelled strongly of a disinfectant cleaning solution when we arrived. It was difficult to ventilate the room, especially since the fan in... More

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Carpinteria, California
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39 reviews 39 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Came to Monterey with some friends to go deep sea fishing. I chose this place because it was reasonably priced and walking distance (long walk) to the Wharf. The room was very clean and everything was as I would have expected for $99/night. The pool, however was not heated but it was clean and no other issues. This is a... More

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Waterford, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

booked a 1 room with 2 beds for 4 people a week in advance on their home website. showed up and was told they were out of 1 room 2 bed, so they sent me to sister hotel and said it was closer to everything so i went. When I got there it was actually 15 minutes further away from... More

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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

As others said, this is a cheap, no frills hotel. The room was clean and it's very close to Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf. Forget the internet, it's horribly slow. No soap or shampoo, no coffee pot. There is a fridge and microwave. There's no sound proofing (sorry to my neighbors who had to endure my snoring) and sea gulls... More

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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

I paid $45 a night for 2 nights, need I say more? I'm a little OCD about hotel cleanliness, the room was fine. It was no frills, no soaps/shampoos, very simple but clean and for that price can you ask for more? There was a fridge and microwave in the room, they had a small breakfast of cereal/coffee in the... More

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Curitiba, PR
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Locate in the heart of the monterey peninsula, this hotel has a good cost benefit and can be a great choice either to get to monterey, carmel or santa cruz. Has good confort in its rooms and a spacious parking lot. Breakfest is simple but good.

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montereysurfinn, Manager at Monterey Surf Inn, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to offer this review. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to your return. More

San Carlos
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013 via mobile

We stayed for just one night on a Saturday. The location was not too far from downtown. Check in was quick and easy. The room was nice - flat screen tv, comfortable bed, soft sheets. Everything was clean and the furniture seemed new. The continental breakfast in the morning was convenient and just enough for a quick snack before checking... More

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montereysurfinn, Manager at Monterey Surf Inn, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to offer this review. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to your return. More

Adelaide, Australia
Top Contributor
64 reviews 64 reviews
39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013 via mobile

This is a great budget motel. We stayed for 1 night passing through Monterey. it is located on the main road but no problems with noise. The price was cheap, room & bathroom basic but large and clean. Free parking. if you are looking for a cheap place for a night or 2 and aren't too fussed for anything fancy..... More

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montereysurfinn, Manager at Monterey Surf Inn, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to offer this review. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to your return. More

Culver City, California
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

I booked this hotel for a Saturday night for 2 queen beds and later changed my booking to a room with a single king. In the process I inadvertently changed the date to Friday. I was shocked and concerned when I came into town late Saturday night to find I had no room on a holiday weekend. I contacted the... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

After a trip from San Francisco down Highway 1 to Monterey, we stayed here on December 25th. No hassles what-so-ever, very helpful and courteous service. Extremely cheap for what you receive. Comfy beds in a decent sized room. Bathroom was spotless and the shower was refreshing. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. For the price, you absolutely cannot... More

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montereysurfinn, Manager at Monterey Surf Inn, responded to this review
March 5, 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to offer this review. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to your return. More

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Additional Information about Monterey Surf Inn

Address: 1200 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA 93940
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Region: United States > California > Monterey Peninsula > Monterey
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking Swimming Pool
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Ranked #37 of 53 hotels in Monterey
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Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
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