I cruised up to this place on the highway and thought straight away that the location was ideal. Walk across the highway to the beach. Next door is great cafe/restaurant with outdoor tables. Short walk to 711. A little further walk up highway and you come to shopping village with restaurants, cafes and a great bar upstairs. The room itself... More

we go here every year, once you arrive everything is within walking distance the beach is right across the road they provide breakfast every day and the host we call Mr. Bob is always nice the rates are very reasonable More

This motel was in a great location. The front desk clerk was very helpful and friendly. The rooms are relatively clean and do have refrigerators and microwaves which is really nice. More

I grew up seeing this place in Carlsbad and I never thought that years later that I'd be staying at the Surf Motel. First, for the location being across the street from the beach at such a good price. , it can't be beat. The staff was great, the room large and neat. The private balcony with two chairs and... More

This was our second year staying at the Surf Motel and we booked again for next year. The price is unbelievalbe for its location. You do not need a car once you arrive. Only minutes to the beach, lots of resturants and the Village of Carlsbad. The entire staff will go out of their way to make sure you have... More

The hotel was across the street from the beach with a great view. The staff were friendly and helpful. They gave us a ground-floor room in the back of the hotel. It had its own courtyard with umbrellas, tables and chairs, just outside our room. The door was open when we got to the room. When we got inside we... More

we were delighted to find the surf motel met our expectations and more. our room was cozy and clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. we were a 2 minute walk to the beach and only 5 minutes to the coaster train...which is great it you dont have a rental car..because it goes any where you want up and... More

A block from Carlsbad Village, across the street from Robt Frazee beach, free breakfast, in room-coffee, fridge, microwave, HBO, etc. Very friendly staff that let you borrow Boogie boards. I told my friends on FB and 1 already booked for October. Good value for the $. More

The rooms were clean and homey. The location was great--directly across from the beach and near restaurants and shops. Breakfast was very good and the staff was friendly and helpful. More