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Surf Motel

Surf Motel
Surf Motel – San Francisco, CA
Surf Motel – San Francisco, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Surf Motel

This San Francisco motel is 10 minutes' drive from Fisherman's Wharf. The motel offers free on-site parking and guest rooms with free WiFi. Guest rooms at the Surf are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV. Hairdryers are also included. The Golden Gate Bridge is 5 minutes' drive from the San Francisco Surf Motel. The Financial District is 3 miles away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

3.4 / 5
Good 1488 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    There was no working shower or bathtub in their room

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The sleeper couch was part of a sectional and didn’t sleep anyone but a child. The bathtub with jets didn’t work

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Bedsheets were stained, fan was missing in the bathroom. Really strong smell of cleaning chemicals in the room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    No hate towards the motel but it’s a busy and loud street with no sound cancellation. It’s incredibly loud so it’s a tough sleep situation just bring something to help it or a lot of melatonin!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exactly as described nice quiet plave

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The property was clean and while there were no amenities if you asked for something, like more toilet paper or something they were happy to help you with that. Privacy is big for me and they never went into the room, so that gave me piece of mind. There were big trash cans on every floor so you can dump the trash in there no problem. All in all a great place to stay, though I would bring my own towels next time I go there like I did this time.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very friendly staff.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    They couldn’t get their key cards working for hours, it would’ve been nice to let us in check in a little earlier as a favor But it didn’t throw us off too much You get what you pay for and I appreciate having a cheap stay with free parking in San Francisco walking distance to many things. The front desk guy was super friendly to me and gave us all the tips and tricks for the area. They no longer offer free breakfast and it should be removed from their hotels.com ad, because that was one of the reasons we stayed. Mainly it was for the free parking though, which will run you an additional $20-$40 a night in San Francisco typically. It is first come first serve. I think they said they have 27 parking spots and 37 rooms so not everyone will get it. And the parking spaces are super tiny, I was able to squeeze into one, but I saw some people double parking.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Small parking lot so you’re only allowed one vehicle per room and street parking can be difficult in the area. Definitely an older property but the night audit man was very nice and the stay was just fine. Would stay again. Great location very walkable!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good off street parking. Kinda tight but free. Both down from Chestnut St for shopping, food and drinks. Quick walk to the waterfront. Couple blocks the other way, Union Street. More of the same.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel was conveniently located to bus routes for all the points of interest we visited. The price was budget friendly and the neighborhood was safe. We did a neighborhood walk at night with our child and did not encounter any issues.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    old looking towels bed was ok no hair dryer, neighbor hood very noisy issue with opening door lock over all not very happy at all.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very nice staff

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Parking is pretty tight. If you’re looking to stay just for a night, it’s alright.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The motel definitely needs some upgrades and friendlier staff . Air conditioning cool use upgrade and parking was fairly well .

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Having a mini fridge and microwave was a great amenity. The bed was comfortable, the room and bathroom were clean. The TV was small and a little tricky to operate at first, but the instructions from the front office helped. Would have loved a larger screen. Didn’t use parking on this stay. Noise levels (outside and on the floor above) were about average for a motel of this size. I’m glad I chose Surf Motel and would stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Usual business trip, great stay as per usual.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location was great. The room was okay. Clean , but it had its issues. A lot of the outlets would not work. Our door key would randomly not work , but if you kept trying I could always get in. Not enough reason to complain. NO shower pressure at all in room 309.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good parking

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great hotel to stay at, very accomoditating, in a good location, with great staff.

Frequently asked questions about Surf Motel

Does Surf Motel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Surf Motel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Surf Motel offer parking?
Yes, Surf Motel offers free parking on-site.
Does Surf Motel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Surf Motel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in San Francisco, see business hotels in San Francisco.
Does Surf Motel have a fitness center?
Surf Motel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Surf Motel located, and how walkable is the area?
Surf Motel is located at 2265 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Surf Motel
  • Mrs. Doubtfire 0.4 mi
  • Charter of the United Nations 1.9 mi
  • Transamerica Pyramid 2.0 mi
  • Internet Archive 2.2 mi
  • Moscone Center 2.3 mi
  • Golden Gate Bridge 2.6 mi
  • Golden Gate 2.7 mi

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