Surf Inn

Property class: 2.5
City-center hotel in Gualala

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When visiting Gualala, Surf Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Electric vehicle charging point
The current price is $169
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, and a chair.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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

Getting around

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 100.9 miles/162.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Trinks Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whitecap Coffee and Tea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cove Azul Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gualala Seafood Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Black Door Mexican Cuisine - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Surf Inn

  • When visiting Gualala, Surf Inn is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Parking

    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Surf Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a nice selection of grab-and-go items, specialty coffees, and warm options. (25 reviews)
  • The property is very pet friendly and welcomes dogs with open arms. (9 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near various restaurants and offers helpful recommendations from the staff. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Sunset right from your room!!!! Great outside seating area to enjoy the sunset!!!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Great view. Front desk staff was excellent!
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8/10 Very good

The room was good overall, and a great value compared to other places nearby. There are signs of age, particularly the TV that had big areas of burn-in on the screen. But it fell short of 5 stars because of the 2 things: the lights were all too harsh, too bright LEDs, and the linens had such a strong fragrance it kept waking me up.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, quiet, good bed. Lovely walk along the cliff above the beach.
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, w/D clean & usable for laundry , easy parking & safe.
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10/10 Exceptional

We happened upon this place on a road trip 6 years ago when we were exhausted and needed to stop for the day. It was an adorable gem in a perfect location, and all these years later I looked it up because we wanted to visit again. We were very happy with that decision! Perfect location, simple, very comfy, very clean with great amenities. We loved it 6 years ago and we love it still!
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10/10 Exceptional

This stay was satisfactory for the price. Basic room is quite small and crowded by oversized furniture. The beach view was very nice, but I was expecting beach access which there wasn't. All in all, I would recommend this stay as the room and bedding were clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Nice continental breakfast. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this property, and we will be returning! The best thing g is the staff, super friendly and helpful. The rooms are cute, quiet and comfy with a nice basic shower. The bed was amazing and you can’t beat the view here! They also had a nice continental breakfast and great coffee!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little motel! Jade was a wonderful hostess! It was so relaxing lying in bed and listening to the waves. I would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

I’ve stayed at this sweet roadside motel a couple of times over the years. What I love about it is that it’s dog friendly and it’s right there on the bluff. The rooms are clean. I’ll be at small. I do wish they had privacy curtains/blinds on the windows, they do have blackout curtains, but if you want to be in your room during the day, it feels very public and privacy screening on the windows would be a great addition. The furniture is too big for the size of the rooms, especially for the smaller rooms and it’s hard to find places to even put your suitcase. I had my suitcase open on the table, which meant I could not use the table for anything other than my luggage. The value and location of this roadside Inn is great. It’s not a place you want to hang out for an extended period of time due to the small size of the rooms but for a night traveling up the coast it’s perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

My room was immaculately clean. Jade at the front desk was warm and welcoming and had great dining suggestions for Gualala and other scenic attractions on my journey South. Good food and a grocery store were a short walk away. I parked and didn't have to drive until I was ready to leave. Would return to this location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hotel and the staff was great, very helpful and accommodating.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean, comfortable bed and beautiful view!!
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is just perfect for a stay in Gualala. The owner/manager is so wonderful, she is so nice and accommodating. It’s been 15 years since my last stay prior to this one. I’ll definitely be back! Beautiful serene place on the property to watch the sunset as well👍👍👍
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8/10 Very good

New Simmons Beautyrest beds with a pillow top are super cozy. Unbelievable location nearest Gualala River meets Pacific Ocean. Morning breakfast offered a wide variety of items and a fancy coffee single serve machine. Staff was very friendly. Plenty of parking.
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel! Staff are helpful and pups are allowed :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Fab location. Ocean right in the property. Walking distance to several restaurants and grocery options. Comfortable bed and pillows. Shampoo & body wash in the shower. Water pressure and temp could be improved but not complaining, for the price this is a great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room and view were beautiful, and the staff was friendly and welcoming.
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8/10 Very good

This is a nicely updated older motel with a great breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice property. Very chill environment. I had the beach view room which was great to wake up to and hear the waves crashing in the middle of the night. Very friendly staff, shout outs to jade for being so kind and sweet. Definitely will be going back in the near future.
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8/10 Very good

Staff go above and beyond for your comfort
Sitting on their deck with fire over looking beach
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10/10 Exceptional

clean,friendly, beautiful
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10/10 Exceptional

Jade at the office was one of the best service people I've come across in all my time, did everything she could to make us as comfortable as possible, voluntarily. Couldn't be happier. The continental breakfast was nothing too unusual, however it was done with care rather than just placed out junk sweets. Just one example is the hard boiled eggs weren't overdone by an hour or whatever they do at most hotels that turn the yolks into green dry clumps. I usually don't bother with reviews even with reasonably decent places because "nice" but nothing outstanding doesn't help, but this was definitely worth finding.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a really great stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it! First of all, the staff were absolutely amazing, super friendly, welcoming, and always helpful, which made the whole experience feel very comfortable and enjoyable. We stayed in an oceanview room, and it was incredibly spacious. The view was honestly stunning. Breakfast was fairly simple, but the grab-and-go setup was actually very convenient, especially on days when we had plans and needed something quick before heading out. Overall, everything from the service to the room and the view exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting, and we would happily stay here again!