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Surf Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Presidio of San Francisco

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Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, green sofa, and a small table.
Enjoy meals in this cozy kitchen with a dining table and chairs, microwave, and ample counter space.
Relax in a serene bathroom with a bed visible through the mirror, accompanied by a convenient countertop tray with essentials.
Experience the charm of this mid-century motel, offering a convenient location and comfortable accommodations.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dishwasher.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Two single beds with pillows and bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture adorn this cozy space.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Cozy kitchenette area with microwave and cabinets, dining table, and mirror.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a convenient desk area.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Two single beds with pillows and bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture adorn this cozy space.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a convenient desk area.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Two single beds with pillows and bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture adorn this cozy space.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in this inviting space with a comfortable bed, bedside lamps, and a cozy armchair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room featuring a large bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient desk space.

Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Smoking

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a convenient desk area.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Relax in this inviting space with a comfortable bed, bedside lamps, and a cozy armchair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
2265 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123

What's nearby

  • Presidio of San Francisco - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Palace of Fine Arts - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lombard Street - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pier 39 - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Golden Gate Bridge - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 2 min drive
  • San Francisco Station - 7 min drive
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super Duper Burgers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mel's Drive In - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Delarosa Marina - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monaghan's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Surf Motel

Motel near Presidio of San Francisco
Close to Lombard Street, Surf Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Surf Motel have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels

Languages

English, Hindi

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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 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • 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

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.
Cots (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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Motel?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Motel on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$159.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Surf Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Surf Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Surf Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Surf Motel located?

Located in Cow Hollow, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Chestnut Street and Presidio of San Francisco. Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km). Hyde St & Chestnut St Stop is 23 minutes by foot and Hyde St & Greenwich St Stop is 23 minutes.

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Surf Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1002 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

The parking was nice to have. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this Motel was amazing. Room was clean and quiet and was perfect for my 4 night stay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DORIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Surf Motel is located in perfect place, clean, quiet, nice stuff, have everything in the room that we need and have parking. It's the second time that we stay there and we enjoy it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quetzalcoatl

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location. Nice people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to every a lot good Restaurants and bar around the area super close to fisherman whale and great service and rooms are super cleans
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great area. Although the room could use some updating, it was clean and safe. Staff was amazing. We left something behind and they were able to get it back to us. The only issue we had was figuring out how to turn on the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older hotel, but good location and price for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always have a good time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Good place for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Amenities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Munmun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager is very quick to respond to any bookings. Very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

SHAOWEI

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The noise of cars is very loud. The equipment is very poor, and there is no hot water in the morning. It's convenient to eat, and there are many restaurants to choose from around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor facilities in room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Our reservation was not recorded and they were sold out! The staff was amazing!! Can't say enough about how (Michael?) helped us thru the whole experience. Because of his help we were able to navigate the Expedia system and find rooms. Because of his efforts I would not hesitate to book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place used to be the Best! Now its Run Down, Dirty, Beds Uncomfortable, Doors Dont Lock Properly. Was kept Up By People Partying All Night Long Above us. Couldnt call Front Desk....No Phone! Wont be back...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Bernardo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is good zone
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
got bitten by bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting only one light in room dirty disgusting. Do not recomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in san fransico staff great you get what you pd for
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ygnacio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
G
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025