Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 25 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Zeallys Bar and Grill
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
DVD player
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Direct access to the beach
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
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
DVD player
LCD TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 1:30 PM - 8:30 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 25 per person
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 first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Best Western Surf City
Best Western Surf City Motel
Best Western Surf City Motel Torquay
Best Western Surf City Torquay
Surf City Motel Torquay
Surf City Motel
Surf City Torquay
Surf City Motel Torquay, Victoria
Surf City Motel Hotel
Surf City Motel Torquay
Surf City Motel Hotel Torquay
Frequently asked questions
Does Surf City Motel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Surf City Motel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Surf City Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Surf City Motel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Surf City Motel located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Front Beach and Torquay Beach. Torquay Central Farmers Market and Point Danger Marine Sanctuary are also within 15 minutes.
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Surf City Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 338 reviews
10 - Excellent
76
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 338 reviews
8 - Good
130
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 338 reviews
6 - Okay
91
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 338 reviews
4 - Poor
28
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 338 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
2/10
Don’t pay online.im glad I didn’t was waiting out side reception ringing to book in for an hour with no response from the owners.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
10/10
Went out of their to help me. Very clean and tidy
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
8/10
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
8/10
Room clean and tidy, provided what was offered .
‘Running’ toilet wasn’t conducive to sleep on the first night.
Tracey
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
8/10
Terence
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
10/10
Off street parking and close to beach, nice, clean and family friendly
Annika
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
8/10
Good
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
10/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
4/10
The bedside tables and lamps were dusty. Corner of microwave door broken which did not instill confidence to use it. Site show pool on site, which was dirty and unkempt - definitely wouldn't swim in it. For $210 per night, I would expect far better.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
6/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
4/10
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
4/10
Quick check in without any dialogue. The room and bathroom need overhaul. Unclear if the towels was washed.Location very central.
Patrik
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
10/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
2/10
Extremely over priced. Two star rating. It is infair to rip people off like this.
Hans Achermann
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
6/10
Close proximity to beach, restaurants and shops. D
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
8/10
Awesome location, Quick checking, Large room, good facilities, very clean. Very friendly staff !
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
10/10
Ken
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
4/10
Office wasn't open 830am to 09:30pm as stated here..it was open 1:30pm to 09:30 pm..our check in time is 1pm..so when we get there, no one at the office, we have to call several times to get to them and have to call wotif help centre, coz apparently the check in time is 2pm, when its clearly stated 1pm on our booking at wotif..
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
8/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
2/10
I was called 10mins upon arrival to tell me they had double booked well done very poor