Surf Inn
About this hotel
Located in Gualala, this lovely hotel for $234 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Hotel in Gualala This smoke-free hotel features laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills. Other amenities include a picnic area. Housekeeping is available once per stay. Surf Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Gualala, CA
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(884 Reviews)
5.0
Cute Seaside Motel. You can see the ocean from the windows, and hear the waves crashing on the shore. Clean comfortable accommodations.
5.0
A nice inexpensive motel right on the coast. Easy to walk to good dining options. The Coast Trail that starts right there at the motel, is very beautiful.
3.0
This is an amazing location and I highly recommend it! It has wonderful views and the rooms are so cuteš. Jade, the Manager, is totally awesome and we loved talking to her. Her food recommendations to both Vue Kitchen and 2fish bakery were spot-on and we highly recommend both places. Surf Inn is an excellent location to spend the night.
6.0
Pretty nice place, rooms small, pricey for what you get.
5.0
Beautiful location. Checking in was a breeze with a warm greeting at reception.
5.0
Like all the other reviews we were wowed by the manager, her kindness and helpfulness!
3.0
The inn was clean and centrally located. It was clean and comfortable. We were not looking for a fancy stay and this suited us well. I love that it is family-owned. That warmth was shown by the check in host as well as the instructions for making our stay the best possible. We will be back!
Gualala is a charming town and the inn was in a perfect location to walk along the Gualala Bluff Trail, to restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores and our favorite gift shop, āBodega Sport and Tackleā.
5.0
Comfortable and relaxed. The manager was very welcoming and helpful.
5.0
Great price, clean, safe and just a few minutes to beaches.
5.0
Loved everything about it!
5.0
Excellent location. There is a area with chairs with an incredible view, where you can hang out and watch the sunset.
The room is perfect for a place to land after a day hiking.
The Surf Market next door has everything you could ever need. It is a very gourmet market but not stuffy. The BBQ tent has great ribs and smoked meat.
2.0
Our room had quite a few maintenance needs. All the fixtures in the tub/shower required attention. stepping on the floor of the tub you could feel the dry rot underneath. Exhaust fan did not work. The imitation fireplace fan was wretchedly loud.
3.0
Room was comfortable and the staff was great. The Bluff Trail has great views
5.0
Adorable rooms and beautiful ocean views! Love being able to enjoy the deck and outdoor fire pit and watch the sunset over the ocean.
5.0
This is an older, small, locally managed property that for decades has been integral to Gualala and the Mendonoma Coast community. It is neat, clean, and comfortable. It overlooks the ocean along the Gualala River Estuary Bluff Trail with mesmerizing views. Jade, the manager, is warmly welcoming, eager to provide personalized service and information for locals and tourists.
5.0
Pleasantly surprised to find a clean, comfortable, welcoming motel. An efficient check-in and a nice location near the water.
4.0
Lovely small motel in a unique town on the coast. Front desk staff super personable and helpful. Great view of the ocean from our room. Nice bluff walkjng trail with view to hundreds of brown pelicans. Not much choice in tjis town but glad we chose this motel!
5.0
Great
5.0
Nice place
5.0
Lovely older property with good view of beach
Checkin person was great
Very close to multiple good dining options
3.0
Great location--within walking distance of multiple restaurants and markets. Very close to the trail along the bluff, which was much nicer to walk on than the road. Friendly staff, great views of the river and the ocean, and lots of pelicans!!!
5.0
Amazing property. Check in was amazing. Highly recommend
4.0
Nice to be by the ocean
2.0
Beautiful location and stunning views. The actual rooms badly need renovation
5.0
Reasonably priced, comfortable bed, and convenient location.
5.0
We had a lovely three night stay with our small dog at the Surf Inn in August. The motel is close to everything, and the Bluff Trail is at the end of the parking lot. Breakfast at Trink's Cafe is a short walk on the trail. The staff are friendly and helpful, and even brought treats for our dog. One thing to note, if you haven't travelled much since the pandemic, many places, including the Inn, no longer provide utensils, plates, napkins, cooking pots, or dishwashing liquid. The Surf Inn does provide a coffee maker and supplies in the room. Would definitely stay there again next time we're in the area.
5.0
Hotel staff was very nice we loved that it had a washer and dryer for use. The view of the sunset was great!
2.0
It was cute but the outside area could've been more inviting.
5.0
The host was very friendly and helpful. Nice property at a good price.
3.0
We enjoyed the Surf inn very much. It is very clean, with maid service and fresh towels daily. The bed was very cozy and comfortable. A short section of the bluff trail is right behind the hotel. We enjoyed the market and the restaurants right next to the hotel. It is not fancy, but for the price, cannot be beat!
4.0
Lovely staff and comfy bed.
3.0
The room was nice, and the bed was comfy
2.0
Iām struggling to write a review, because I donāt mean to be mean. The front desk person was very pleasant & helpful. The room, was mostly cleanā¦ we were put in an overflow room, so Iād imagine some things were different from a regular room? TV didnāt work well, the heat didnāt work, we werenāt sure how to work the landline until we called the after hour emergency #.. because our cellphone had no reception & we had a medical emergency. Beautiful view of the coast. I think if you are just spending a night, itās ok? I wasnāt expecting fancy, but thought the TV and the heat would work. I do appreciate the staff for their help.
3.0
So amazing! Cozy, comfortable and absolutely scrumptious being by the oceanš The personnel are so lovely and friendly, like everyone we met in Gualala. The best kept secret in California! I wouldnāt want too many people finding out about this wonderful little hamlet.
5.0
Always a pleasure staying at Surf Inn. Highly recommend visiting Gualala and staying at Surf Inn great views and Staff .
1.0
Beautiful spot with great ocean views. Hotel was super clean and Cosy. Hotel staff amazing, and kind. Highly recommend!
10.0
Jade was such an excellent host. The property needs a bit of paint on the inside and the front door. The power wash improved the exterior. I love this little hotel.
5.0
Beautiful setting, nice clean rooms
3.0
I would plan a vacation just to go here. The inn was exceptional in cleanliness, the room had a pleasing ambiance and the grounds have seating with a view. Bonus - we were able to slow charge our vehicle overnight.
5.0
The place was clean, and accomodations were great
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Gualala?
The average price for a rental in Gualala is $341 per night. This rental is $107 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Surf Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didnāt find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Surf Inn pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Surf Inn?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, laundry, balcony / patio, and tv.
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