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Surf Inn

2.5 star property
Riverside tranquility awaits at this welcoming hotel where guests can relax with barbecue options or explore the garden's peaceful setting

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Surf Inn provides a peaceful riverside escape with a garden for quiet moments. Travelers appreciate the convenient laundry facilities, barbecue grills for outdoor dining, and a terrace perfect for relaxation. The staff proves consistently helpful throughout the stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 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
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
39170 South Highway 1, P.O. Box 695, Gualala, CA, 95445

What's nearby

  • Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gualala River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gualala Bluff Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gualala Arts Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sea Ranch Golf Links - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trinks Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vue Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Surf Inn

Hotel by the river
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Surf Inn. A garden and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An electric car charging station, barbecue grills, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Surf Inn include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 37-inch HDTVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Surf Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Surf Inn located?

Located in the heart of Gualala, this hotel is steps from Gualala River, Alinder Gallery of Photography, and Gualala Bluff Trail. Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery and Gualala Arts Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Surf Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

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

8/10 Good

Susanne

Liked: Amenities
This is a nicely updated older motel with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host lady was very helpful to talk to! The motel is next to the Bluff walk which has awesome views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!

I just want to say that I absolutely loved Jade and she made the experience amazing. The views, the room, the convenience of the location, will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view from outside and the many chairs overlooking the ocean were wonderful. We would have used your firepit but it was too windy when we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value conscientious inkeeper

I very much enjoyed my stay here. The room was clean, if not a bit worn in certain places. The real
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Employees were super friendly, room was clean and comfortable. Great location in a quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice with a small kitchen. Convenient access to a market and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jade is wonderful. It felt like being home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing.The host is just the nicest person, very communicative and available day or night. My room was immaculate, and the views at this property were absolutely incredible.You can walk the bluff and overlook the ocean views. It's pet friendly and my little dog had a wonderful time staying here as well. There's a fire pit and outdoor seating. There are benches all along the bluff and places to sit and meditate or be still and reflect. I just enjoyed the overall time that i was here. I also got to see whales right off the shore. Highly reccomend the surf inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Place

Parking excellent. View Great. Friendly Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value! Wonderful location, great service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Second time visiting. Great location. Rooms are small but designed so they feel bigger with ample space for a single, like me. I really liked the “grab and go” breakfast. Jade, the manager, is terrific!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gold coast

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely furnished, super nice office staff, great little breakfast, pretty, albeit short walk just past parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tianyu

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
A little expensive for the room we get. The view is good tho, no access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jade was gracious and helpful upon our arrival and during check-in. She was well prepared with info that answered any questions about the amenities and surrounding areas. She provided written instructions on how to operate the room's heating system, TV, Wi-Fi, etc. We were very pleased and impressed with her presentation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Surf Inn is a great place to stay. We enjoyed the quiet and quaint room that we stayed in. The office manager, Jade, was warm and friendly. She went the extra mile to suggest places for us to visit on our way up to Fort Bragg. Also, the state-of-the-art coffee machine in the lobby brews delicious flavored coffee! I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was quite small and walls are thin but very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk lady was so incredibly kind and helpful! The place was right on the water so you could sit outside and look at the ocean. The room was cute and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025