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Surf Inn

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel in Gualala with free breakfast

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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

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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
(57 reviews)

Highlights

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

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. 521 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susanne

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

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

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice professional people
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are quiet, cozy, comfortable and affordable! The owner of this place is an awesome helpful host!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed her many times over the uears and have always had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Great location in Gualala !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

CURTIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay here. Comfortable, close to all area attractions, walkable to shopping and dining. Views of ocean from our room were amazing! The sunset from their gathering area was the best one on our road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Love it!!!

We absolutely love staying here! We came here 10 years ago for the first time by chance, and it has become our yearly or by yearly visit! Jade is an amazing manager and is always cheerful and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived in Gualala several hours before we expected. We were tired and thought we'd ask, just on the chance, if there would be any possibility of an early check in. The woman who was in the office was extremely accommodating and moved us into another room, which made the early check in possible. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is spectacular,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

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

Convenient place to stay in Gualala

People were super friendly/helpful. Place was very clean, View was beautiful and walking distance to downtown stores and eating spots
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, have grills, outside patio, free laundry. Grocery store next door. I would absolutely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel and Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Pet friendly property! Large comfortable room with a kitchen! A definite thumbs up!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice place, rooms small, pricey for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing location. And walkability.

Amazing location and service. Clean and well maintained. But an older motel still. Would come again. Walking distance to everything in town!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

The room was immaculate and well equipped in a great location. We were fortunate to get an ocean view room. Onsite laundry was a plus. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

Great little Seaside Spot.

Cute Seaside Motel. You can see the ocean from the windows, and hear the waves crashing on the shore. Clean comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024