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Surf Inn

2.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Restaurant
Sundeck
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $181
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21

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39170 South Highway 1, P.O. Box 695, Gualala, CA, 95445
  • Place, Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gualala River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gualala Bluff Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Surf Inn

Gualala hotel with free breakfast
This smoke-free hotel features laundry facilities, a garden, and barbecue grills. Continental breakfast is free. 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.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Gualala hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden.

Surf Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 15.00 per stay)
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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Faxes
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 15.00 per stay)
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Surf Gualala
Surf Inn Gualala
Surf Inn Hotel
Surf Inn Gualala
Surf Inn Hotel Gualala

Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sara, Santa Rosa

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Staff are helpful and pups are allowed :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dulguun

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and view were beautiful, and the staff was friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TERESA, CASTRO VALLEY

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Continental breakfast with espresso drinks available was appreciated. Quiet and peaceful. Guidance on local restaurant options was helpful. Only downside was lack of working main heater in room, which was not disclosed to us when we were 'upgraded' to this ocean front room. Only source of heat was a 'fireplace" which turned out to be a small desktop electric unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry, San Francisco

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Surf Inn is a gorgeous motel with a setting overlooking the bluffs and the ending of the Gualala River as it meets the vast Pacific Ocean. Rooms are comfortable and parking in front is more than ample. And huge bonus is the on site laundry room available for guests. You just NVR know when this comes in so handy . Daily continental breakfast is nice and coffee is available all day either in each room with a provided Keurig Brewer or at the front office. Beverages are also available at the front office for a minimal fee . Walking distance to most eateries
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will never stay here again. Worst experience no thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff-Jade was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean,friendly, beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Lake Oswego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Location was nice and quiet and upkept. The Staff at the front desk "Jade" was fantastic really helpful in every inquiry that was needed she went above and beyond. Jade is one of the nicest property agents I have encountered in my travels and should be commended for it thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about staying at Surf Inn was perfect. Even the weather!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Proximity to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth, Camarillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New mattress. New credenza but ok=ld one still in place making room crowded. Owner exceptionally nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, but... Shower went from freezing to boiling without notice. Pity that the kitchen was empty of utensils, pots and pans
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with amazing wildlife on the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very lovely lady on reception too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Breanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025