Silver Surf Motel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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9390 Castillo Dr, San Simeon, CA, 93452
  • Place, Cambria State Marine Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, San Simeon State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonstone Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 371 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Simeon

When you stay at Silver Surf Motel in San Simeon, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Moonstone Beach and Moonstone Beach Park. .This motel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Simeon State Park.

What's nearby

  • Cambria State Marine Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Simeon State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Moonstone Beach Park - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hearst Castle - 36 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Main Street Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cambria Coffee Roasting Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Sur Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Luigi’s Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Linn's Bakery & Eatery - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel offers 72 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This San Simeon motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 72 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Silver Surf Motel
Silver Surf Motel San Simeon
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Silver Surf Hotel San Simeon
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Silver Surf Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 723 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1414 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anastasia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and affordable location, and not a far drive to Hearst Castle Visitor Center.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jazmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was super nice and clean. Love how close it was to beach and the warm pool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, comfy bed, and hot tub had excellent jet pressure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, amenities, close to beach! Great price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room and bathroom. All very clean. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anshuman

Great spot for
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. Super hot hot tub which is exactly what we needed. Great staff too
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
great price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Onkar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel for short stays
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean,great location, restaurants and convenience stores at walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yanhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, place was clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent Rooms were clean Area felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Drake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, and the front desk was amenable. It was walking distance to good breakfast and beach!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, comfortable with a fireplace that was working. The heating worked very well as it was a chilly night. Bed and pillows were comfortable and room was spacious. Bathroom was clean and the shower had instant hot water and plenty of it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was comfortable and the staff very friendly helpful. The room was fine and clean. The bed was a bit noisy, the tub drained slowly, and an ashtray near the room wasn't cleaned out. For the price and for a night it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service from the person in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

kriss

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, just loud.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Thornton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good value with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is awesome, location is great for exploring the Central Coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well equipped for the number of guests. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025