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Surf Inn

2.5 star property
Riverside hotel in Gualala with free breakfast

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Beach nearby
Restaurant
Property grounds
Exterior
Sun deck

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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39170 South Highway 1, P.O. Box 695, Gualala, CA, 95445
  • Place, Gualala River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gualala Bluff Trail
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gualala Arts Center
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Fan
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Gualala

Surf Inn puts you in the heart of Gualala, within steps of Gualala River and Gualala Bluff Trail. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers a terrace, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Gualala hotel include Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery and Gualala Arts Center.

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

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

About this property

Surf Inn

Riverside hotel in Gualala with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Surf Inn.

This Gualala hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Surf Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

37-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property grounds
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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD 15.00 per stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night (maximum USD15.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Surf Gualala
Surf Inn Gualala
Surf Inn Hotel
Surf Inn Gualala
Surf Inn Hotel Gualala

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Surf Inn?

Surf Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Surf Inn?

The closest beach to Surf Inn is Cooks Beach (3.6 km).

Does Surf Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surf Inn?

No, Surf Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surf Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Surf Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about staying at Surf Inn was perfect. Even the weather!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Proximity to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth, Camarillo

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

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, but... Shower went from freezing to boiling without notice. Pity that the kitchen was empty of utensils, pots and pans
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Breanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Quynh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Modesto

Travelled with pets
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

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

Antonina

Travelled with group
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

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

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a gem. We choose to stay in this town to break up the long drive from the redwoods to San Francisco. We spent some time at the Glass Beach and were going to be running late for check in so I called and the lady working the desk (I forgot her name but she's absolutely delightful) told me what to do, our room number, where to park, etc. She had all of the information (TV channels, how to with the air conditioner, restaurants with their availability and location) very detailed and easy to understand. The room we got actually had a kitchenette and a pull out bed in addition to our two double beds, which was unexpected but appreciated! Everything was clean and comfortable. Breakfast is continental style, but does have cheese and hard boiled eggs in addition to a large assortment of granola bars, pastries, yogurt, juice, milk, and a coffee machine (so you can make yourself a late or mocha)! It was good. We also had a great view. We met a couple local seagulls that hang out there too (Gus Gus and Thumper). It really was a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Dorene

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Grants Pass

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Business traveller
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