With a stay at Surf Motel, you'll be centrally located in San Francisco, within a 5-minute drive of Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio of San Francisco. .This motel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Pier 39 and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Golden Gate Park.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
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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
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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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in fee: USD 20.00 (subject to availability)
A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
Parking height restrictions apply
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
Surf Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 1010 reviews
10 - Excellent
331
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1010 reviews
8 - Good
251
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1010 reviews
6 - Okay
182
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1010 reviews
4 - Poor
103
Rating 2 - Terrible. 143 out of 1010 reviews
2 - Terrible
143
7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy
16 Dec 2025
Jeremy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Philip
15 Dec 2025
Philip
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Zuzanna
15 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes it was in good condition maybe a bit dated but i think this is the motel vintage style. Staff was great and helpful. For the price in that popular area I really can not complain. Walking distance to golden bridge and palace of fine art.
Zuzanna
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alex
15 Dec 2025
Alex
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
Travelled with group
9 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As they often say, you get what you pay for. What the Surf Hotel serves up on a daily basis is a knickout location in the city of Rocklin, an A+ friendly courteous and knowledgeable front desk crew with a never ending genuine interest in you and yours having a great t I ne. Enjoy evwry I be far guy
Perfect location. The place is cozy, clean, and modern. It’s close to the ocean, and you can hear the waves from the room. Parking is right by the units. I appreciated having a fridge and microwave. Everything was well kept. I’ll stay here again whenever I’m in between places in Central California. No AC. They did have a ceiling fan.
Property was rundown, moldy, rusted and dusty. If you have respiratory issues don’t stay here. The AC/Heat unit is filthy. The fan doesn’t work. There was dirt and hair on the floor and clean towels. I brought the issues up to the property manager on duty. He couldn’t care less. Save your money stay elsewhere.
Tatiana
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly
26 Nov 2025
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Robert
25 Nov 2025
The room was very clean. The hotel was surprisingly quiet. Exactly what I wanted for the night.