2.5 Star Hotel

Gualala Surf Inn on the ocean bluff

39170 South Highway One Po Box 695, Gualala, CA, United States View Map

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Gualala Surf Inn on the ocean bluff

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Located on a bluff over-looking the beach and ocean, Surf Motel is minutes from Gualala attractions such as diving, fishing, and whale and seal watching. A daily hot breakfast is offered to guests. Offering free WiFi, guest rooms at this motel offer a cable TV, a microwave and a refrigerator. Relax in the sweet sea air of Gualala at the Surf Motel. Surf Motel offers guests a calm and natural atmosphere. Enjoy a breath taking view of the ocean from your guest room. Experience the beautiful California sunsets and fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves.

455 Reviews

8.5Very Good
Cleanliness
8.6
Staff
9.2
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “Good value in the area.”
  • “Near the water and good beach views.”
  • “Breakfast was fantastic.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Double Room with Two Double Beds1/4

Double Room with Two Double Beds

399 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles
Queen Room1/1

Queen Room

302 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Board games/puzzles

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    What Guests Loved

    8.5
    Very Good

    Based on 455 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    8.6

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • Location, ev charger, room layout
    • Main road location. Walk to restaurants. Parking is good.
    • Right on the bluff of the ocean with lovely views from several outdoor seating areas. Restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance. Adjacent to bluff walking trail. The check in process was very smooth and the lady friendly and helpful.

    Cons -

    • No staff around, ac was hard to use, no utensils in kitchen
    • Room was very small. Very little room to move around especially when luggage is in room. Bathroom is restrictive. Price is excessive for the accommodations.
    • Bed was different from what I'm use too! The bathroom toilet was not secured to the floor,I informed when I checked out. Did not like the refrigerator & microwave in the closet in bathroom.
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    6Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-21-2023

    Location, ev charger, room layout

    No staff around, ac was hard to use, no utensils in kitchen

    5JohnPosted on: 5-10-2023

    Main road location. Walk to restaurants. Parking is good.

    Room was very small. Very little room to move around especially when luggage is in room. Bathroom is restrictive. Price is excessive for the accommodations.

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-28-2022

    Right on the bluff of the ocean with lovely views from several outdoor seating areas. Restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance. Adjacent to bluff walking trail. The check in process was very smooth and the lady friendly and helpful.

    10AmanaaPosted on: 5-13-2022

    Beautiful setting, grounds and room are spotless; cute, sweet accomodations by the ocean. Very nice grab and go breakfast. Management was gracious and kind.

    4EdwardPosted on: 10-17-2021

    Very uncomfortable bed. I think we got the handicapped room, impermeable mattress. Huge bathroom with equipment for disabled.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-27-2021

    Location and view was outstanding

    Bed was different from what I'm use too! The bathroom toilet was not secured to the floor,I informed when I checked out. Did not like the refrigerator & microwave in the closet in bathroom.

    4JudyPosted on: 7-31-2019

    the location

    I booked the room for two nights but the office lady got mixed up and threatened to have the sheriffs remove my belongings. She was not very nice or professional until she realized it was her mistake!

    5Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 1-30-2019

    Location and parking

    Price was higher than advertised. Room very small.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-11-2018

    Great view of the ocean and quick walk to multiple restaurants and markets. Great fire pit area and seating area to watch the sun set. Delicious pastries for breakfast.

    rooms were kind of small but very cute and clean.

    8PatriciaPosted on: 2-1-2018

    Fireplace looking at the ocean and the wonderful homemade breakfast.

    No hair dryer! Just a whole on the wall where it used to be. Bathroom mirror needs to be replaced. Streaks across the entire surface.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 7-1-2017

    Picturesque location on bluff above Gualala River and Pacific Ocean. Free home-cooked breakfast - way better than your standard motel breakfast. Pet friendly.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-10-2017

    Location is great. Staff is super friendly. Sitting at the firepit on the coast is always a plus. Average rooms, certainly nothing fancy. But if you like a quiet little (and I do mean little) town, this is a good spot.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 5-7-2017

    It's located right by the ocean. We could see the waves from our room. Terrific breakfast and very friendly management.

    9JimmyPosted on: 4-19-2017

    Clean room. Nice helpful staff. Pet friendly. Great free breakfast.

    3RobertPosted on: 9-26-2016

    Room was tiny and noisy, we added a day to our stay on arrival. When the morning arrived we wanted to leave but we're told at 8:30 am that we could not cancel our room unless they were able to resell it by 8pm that day.

    7Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 8-22-2016

    Convenient location, nice staff, pretty good breakfast (delicious waffle + decent eggs/sausage/OJ).

    A few things could use updating and sprucing up. Was expecting a little more for the 2.5 star rating.

    5LucettePosted on: 8-20-2016

    Location, location, location.

    Too small. Advertised as ocean view and it was only I had to open my front door. They only have 3 oceanview rooms. Property is not warm and welcoming. I love the town but would not stay there again. Black hairs all over bathroom. Disappointing.

    9Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-19-2016

    Room was very small, but very well-appointed. Excellent outdoor amenities and excellent breakfast.

    8JamesPosted on: 4-27-2016

    The staff was the best. Location and view were great. The place had some charm and the breakfast was perfect for me.

    9ScottPosted on: 4-4-2016

    Very friendly staff at check in. Room was perfect, awesome view. The breakfast offered in the morning was just amazing!!!

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host

    Location

    Gualala Surf Inn on the ocean bluff

    39170 South Highway One Po Box 695, Gualala, CA

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