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Surf Motel

2.0 star property

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Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed | Living area | TV
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
2265 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123
  • Presidio of San Francisco
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Lombard Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pier 39
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed

Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room Suite w/ Sofa Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Smoking

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Surf Motel

Motel in Cow Hollow
Along with concierge services, this motel has a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Surf Motel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This San Francisco motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Surf Motel features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Surf Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
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:

  • 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-authorize 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

Surf Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 1005 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eamon

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frank-Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again, The Surf Motel

The keycard to my room never fully worked the deadbolt was missing male part which didn’t make me feel secure in the least especially the last night I was there, after packing I went down to the management to make sure I was squared away prior to checking out and some guy met me at my door asking if he could use an outlet to charge his phone, I asked why he did charge in his room, he said he wasn’t staying there, he hovered a bit so I walked away and didn’t come back to my door til he was gone, and of there are no phones in the rooms so I had to google the motel to get the number to report the weirdo walking round on the third floor. The graveyard manager was great as was the evening manager it was the daytime manager that made me so frustrated. He kept asking me for my cards to xerox them at one point he almost had me convinced that part of my bill hadn’t been paid which was annoying but once I spoke to my credit card co., they assured me that they had been paid. I really did not need that headache! Oh all the cleaning staff were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

dean, Fort benning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you paid for. Location wise is amazing. Short drive to almost all of the tourist spots. Clean but outdated, and a lot of minor fixes needed, at least in the room that we got. Lots for restaurants in the area that are walking distance from the motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becka

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms here are very clean and have alot of space! Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Toyin

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location , good customer service, free parking .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mallory

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You can do better

The room was clean but it feels very old and in need of a makeover. If you’re thinking of going to SF and this is the only place you can afford, don’t go! Wait, save your money and stay somewhere better!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Graylin

Liked: Staff & service
It's the motel in San Francisco that lets you smoke cigars in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Get what you pay for

Very difficult to get into the room, you need to swipe the card about 20 times before one works, then really throw your shoulder into it to get the door to open. Apparently that’s a problem already because the door was dented and bent from everyone doing it. Very strong bleach smell in the room. No hand soap in bathroom. Thin and very old pillows. Beds were comfortable enough otherwise. Only booked this because nothing else in the area was available, but won’t ever stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cristian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesus

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

So many rules, so little parking

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price , great location , no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave, Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, convenient close to many attractions and well priced
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ame

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sohaila

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Spencer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You know why you booked here, and it’s perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025