With a stay at Surf Motel, you'll be centrally located in San Francisco, within a 5-minute drive of Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Presidio of San Francisco and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Golden Gate Park.
Presidio of San Francisco - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Palace of Fine Arts - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Lombard Street - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
Getting around
Hyde St & Lombard St Stop - 2 min drive
San Francisco Station - 7 min drive
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Super Duper Burgers - 3 min walk
Delarosa - 3 min walk
Monaghan's - 2 min walk
Bluestone Lane - 3 min walk
Blackwood - 3 min walk
About this property
Surf Motel
Motel with free parking, near Presidio of San Francisco
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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The room was very small for two people and way too dark. There was mold everywhere on the walls and everything was rusted. We also had several large spiders in our room.
Room was filthy, towels had stains, hair and lint on the floor, bedding had stains, door knobs and doors had stains, shower curtains had stains. Staff was not the friendliest very stale interactions. Only good thing was the location in the marina. I should have dished out the extra $20-30 bucks to stay in a nicer place.
Natalie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Rick
Sep 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was sometimes a smell from the sewer. Must be the air vent.
The best thing going for this property was the safe, convenient parking. Though clean as far as I could tell, the place is pretty bare bones and on the tired, run down side. The pillows were flat, lifeless pancakes. The mattress was in need of replacing. The cords were cut in the place where the hair dryer should be and it appeared the hair dryer may have been stolen at one time. Fixtures around the room showed some significant rust. Just a poor old property that’s seen better days.
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Aug 10, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Linens and room were clean but run down. Rust on lamps, bathroom door had loose hinges so didn’t close well, room door needed weather stripping so light and air came in. There was very minimal parking that was first come, first serve. We were able to get a spot but definitely don’t count on it. The area was fine, easy to get the bus to destinations, very walkable.