£49.44 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in 22 May 2013 Check-out 23 May 2013

Surf Motel Carlsbad

3 stars
3136 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
6 reviews
Unbeatable Location for the Price

I love Carlsbad. I have been going there since I was a child. Its my favorite place. the location... See full review

  • Queen of finding great deals
  • 29 Nov 2010
Great stay every time

Stayed here many times and always had a good relaxing time. See full review

  • Anonymous
  • 8 May 2010
The Surf Motel is located in the quaint seaside village of Carlsbad; the newly renovated Surf Motel is ideal for your next getaway. Enjoy friendly, personalized service and luxuriously appointed rooms featuring a wealth of amenities. We are located across from beautiful Carlsbad beaches, 5 minutes from Legoland and 1/2 block from downtown Carlsbad. Nearby Airports* San Diego International Airport *SAN* - 30 miles south; Palomar Airport - 6 miles southeast

Surf Motel Carlsbad Rooms

Standard
Description not provided
Standard
STD 1 QUN - Standard room with 1 Queen bed. Room includes fridge / microwave / alarm clock / hair dryer / coffeemaker and free cable
Standard
STD 2 QUN - Standard room with 2 Queen beds. Room includes fridge / microwave / alarm clock / hair dryer / coffee maker and free cable TV.
Standard
STD 1 KNG PVIEW - Standard Room with 1 King Bed equipped with all the essential amenities. Alarm Clock Bathroom Shower Radio Iron/Ironing Board Hairdryer Coffeemaker Refrigerator Basic Cable TV

Amenities

  • High speed internet
  • Pool
General
Air conditioned
Activities
Pool
Dining
Continental breakfast
Coffee maker in room
Services
Business centre
Maid service
Laundry service
Laundry/Valet services
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Gift shop
Copy service
News stand
Internet
High speed internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible parking
Room
Cable or sat. TV
Radio
Kitchen
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Hairdryer in room
Microwave
Outlet adapters
Cribs available
Iron
Ironing board
Smoke detectors
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

33.1565 -117.3503
Nearby airports
San Diego Intl Airport, (SAN), 30.00, MI, N;
Area description
City Center

Dining

THE ARMENIAN CAFE
located next door to property open 8am to 9pm Armenian cuisine
HARBOR FISH
located across street from property open 8am to 8pm Seafood
FIDELS
located 1 block from property open 9am to 9pm Mexican cuisine
OCEAN HOUSE FORMERLY NEIMANS RESTAURANT
located 1 block from property open 9am to 9pm Fine Dining

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (6)

Ratings and reviews for Surf Motel Carlsbad

Overall score

3.8 / 5
6 out of 6
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.8
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.3

83% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Queen of finding great deals
Litchfield Park, Arizona
29 Nov 2010

Unbeatable Location for the Price

I love Carlsbad. I have been going there since I was a child. Its my favorite place. the location of the hotel is the best. You can walk everywhere if you want. Take your bike. Lots of riding. the beach is across the street, wheather its cold or warm you will want to walk the beach everyday and the sunset is the best. Everyone is very friendley. Please go.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

You can walk everywhere you want. all resturants, shops anything you want. short drive to Oceanside or any other town. Sea world is only 28miles away, You name it its close. Walk off all of the great food you will want to eat.

Review of Surf Motel Carlsbad

Reviewer score

4
Cindy and Jack
Phoenix, AZ
29 Jun 2010

Great location and very friendly staff.

Awesome location across the street from the beach and walking distance to everything you could need on a beach vacation. Loved the fact that they provided beach towels and beach chairs since we were traveling by motorcycle and had very little room to bring things with us.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Lots of places to eat within a short walk of the hotel.

Review of Surf Motel Carlsbad

Reviewer score

3
TBR
Devore, CA
26 Jun 2010

great location

This is a nice, friendly little hotel right across from a great beach.We had a room on the upper level which faced the parking lot. This was not a problem for us, but light sleepers could find it a little noisy. Our room was small, but clean and well-maintained.We spent most of our time enjoying the beach and walking around downtown Carlsbad, so our main objective in selecting this hotel was its location. The staff was very helpful and friendly and coffee, fruit and danishes were provided in the morning. Although this is not a fancy hotel, it is a great value considering how close you are to the ocean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Armenian Cafe right next door had a very interesting menu and great service - very friendly and good food.

Review of Surf Motel Carlsbad

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Moreno Valley, CA
8 May 2010

Great stay every time

Stayed here many times and always had a good relaxing time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Great pizza at the Brewery at short walk down Carlsbad Village Drive, or the Mexican food at Los Olos is real good.

Review of Surf Motel Carlsbad

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Phoenix, Arizona
2 May 2009

A Treasure by the sea

We arrived and able to check in early. Friendly staff discussed the surrounding areas. Breakfast was diverse and again, day staff was friendly and helpful. Even prior to leaving, gave us information for things to do for the day. We parked our car, and walked to the beach, nearby restaurants, etc. We sat at the beach and watched Whales and sea life...great time. Very relaxing. Outstanding price!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Beach and Great restaurants within walking distance

Review of Surf Motel Carlsbad

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Gilbert
11 Jun 2008

Old and Rundown

We have been staying at the Surf Motel for over 15 years. We know it is an older motel, but we were really upset with the room we had on the last stay. It was inside the pool area, so we had to open the gate to the pool and walk around the pool furniture and other guests just to get to our room. As a matter of fact, the pool was just a few steps outside our door and the lounge chairs were right up against our window. We had very little privacy, as the other guests using the pool were right on the other side of our window. The room was so small you had to turn sideways to get between the bed and the armoire holding the TV. We also noticed they did not have a mattress pad on the bed nor did they use a fitted bottom sheet, so we ended up sleeping directly on the mattress within an hour or so after getting into bed (the slightest movement pulled the sheet off the mattress). This was uncomfortable and unsanitary. The room was small, stuffy and smelled musty. We cancelled our last night there and left a day earlier than planned.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
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