Surf Motel - Carlsbad - Carlsbad

Cozy with a GREAT location!

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This place is not bad considering the price and location. You literally just cross the street to the beach. The place is a little "old" and the rooms are super bland but its a great location for a weekend trip. Carlsbad downtown is the next street over. Agreeing with someone else on important factors: there are no bugs, at least not in my room, and […] it doesn't smell like "beach" in the place. Lastly, just throwing in a tip for those staying here, the Daily News Cafe across the street has awesome cinnamon French toast. Read more

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Quiet and comfortable. Unique smaller beach hotel. Great location. I would stay again for sure.

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The outside appearance of the hotel and parking was less than appealing but the location and service definitely made up for it. The rooms were very clean and simple, the staff were polite and inviting, and the location was walking distance to so many great shops, restaurants, and the beach. We will stay here again in the future.

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the room is very out dated,instead of replacing the toilet seat, it was painted over. room had a smell. our room was located in the back with a big tree blocking any view if you sit on the patio.

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Good

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Always get good results from hotel.com but not this time. Old and run down and didn't feel clean. Staff was nice, location was good.

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Although the hotel was in a great location - it desperately needed a good scrub-down/renovation. I didn't appreciate having to put a $30 deposit down when I had already paid in full and the fee for internet. Really bad parking - especially since they share parking with the restaurant next door. The TV was lacking - but we weren't there to watch TV. […] Right location for everything - steps from the beach!! If you're used to calling the front desk at anytime - you can't between 11P-7A - they won't answer. Again, great for one or two nights, but be super disappointed if you stay longer. Read more

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The location was awesome! It was one block from the beach and just a few blocks from shops and restaurants. The management and staff were efficient and kind, even calling us when we left something behind. The pool was small, but the ocean was close enough to not make this an issue. There is a washer and dyer on site, which was not listed in the information. […] The rooms are dated, but simple and well cared for. It was a great price for the location and we would definitely recommend this to budget minded travelers! Read more

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In an attempt to save a few dollars, I decided to stay at this motel. Turned out to be a mistake. Check-in was easy. Staff helpful. Entering the room, I knew I made a mistake. I felt I stepped into a room in the 1960's. The room was ridiculously small. The bed took up most of the space. The only walking space was to walk around the bed. No room for […] a table or even drawers for clothing. There were two chairs, night stands, and a small flat screen mounted in the wall. It was warm in the room, so we turned on a very noisy air conditioner. The noise from the machine turned out to be a blessing in disguise because the walls are so thin you could hear people on the next room snoring, talking, breathing. Ridiculous. The bathroom was clean, but the white towels were thin and actually gray from too many washings. Breakfast was in the very small lobby, serving Costco-type mini pastries, fruit, coffee. Want tea? You get the teabag, but you must go back to your room to heat water in the microwave. Everything served on styrofoam cups/small plates. Smokers used the walkways or plastic patio furniture right outside the room. In fairness, the room was clean. The location great. The beach is about a 5 minute walk away. Great shops and restaurants are nearby. If you are staying a day or two, you may overlook all the negatives to be close to the beach. Otherwise, wake up and smell the 21st century, spend a few dollars more for comfort and peace of mind elsewhere. Read more

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very comfortable

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enjoyed room in back garden area

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Comfortable beds...need a upgrade in the chairs...the bathroom could use some TLC but all around good motel, friendly staff and great location to the beach. Will stay again for sure! :0)

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The hotel was really nice, old style but clean! Staff was excellent.

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This hotel is a good price for its location, but you get what you pay for!

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We love the Surf Motel, and stay there whenever we're in Carlsbad. It's a family owned motel and is well cared for and the staff is always friendly and happy we have returned. The location is fantastic, as you can walk right across the street to the beach, and walk into Carlsbad Village where there are lots of shops and restaurants.

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Enjoyed our stay so much, we stayed an extra night. Staff was very friendly & accomodating. Room was a great price, clean, a bit dated, but a 5 second walk to the beach! Will definitely return in the future. ..

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We really enjoyed staying here. The wifi worked perfectly, breakfast was above average, staff was very friendly and helpful, and you can't beat the location- right across from a beautiful beach with glowing sunsets. The hotel is older, a bit retro, but that made it even more fun and gave it some personality. Many good restaurants are nearby- especially […] liked the Daily News. If you are here in the spring, visit the Flower Fields. We were too early to see the full blooms, but it was still lovely. Check the internet, to see what is flowering. Also, Ruby's at the end of the pier in Oceanside is fun and very retro. Read more

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You can't beat the location of this hotel. Plenty of places to eat in easy walking distance. Beach basically across the street. Stayed 4 nights and would have stayed longer but it was full. This is not a 5 star hotel. The bed was a little hard for my tastes and I can see that parking could be an issue. If you are looking for a great location for a reasonable […] price then this is your place. Read more

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Live this little surfer motel

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I found this hotel to be clean comfortable and close to everything I wanted to do in carlsbad.I will be staying again and again. Nothing like being a five minute walk from the beach or carslbad village proper without braking the bank. Best of all it didn't stink of bleach or smoke.

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Keep in mind you are not staying at a super luxurious hotel so you get what you pay for. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Clean room. Very nice staff.

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I had a wonderful time. Front desk personal employees are kind and friendly, close to everything right across the street from the beach. Very quite place to stay. I can't wait to visit again next year. Many Thanks.... VICKY

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We had a great time!! Will definitely stay again.

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We had an awesome stay. Right on the beach. Place is a little older, but well maintained. Rooms were clean. We came to go to an event at Pizza Port so we needed to park the truck early in the morning. The man at the front desk let us park our truck in the parking lot even though check in wasn't for another 5 hours. Quick walk to all kinds of restaurants […] and bars. We will definately be back! Read more

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It is fine for an inexpensive stay near the beach.

Genuine Expedia guest review

Friendly staff, great location. Will stay there again and recommend to others.

Genuine Expedia guest review

What a nice weekend in Carlsbad, The hotel was right across from the beach. Walking distance to many locations. The employees were helpful, , nice, and familiar with the area. There was a continental breakfast every morning. The price of the hotel room was very reasonable and I can't wait to visit again!

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great location; no need to drive anywhere. across the street from a beautiful beach with a fantastic walking path. room was old and had that musty odor that old beach bungalows get after years of moisture. bed was too small for two average size adults - must have been a double. Price and location made this a great stay for one night.

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I did not expect top of the line accommodations when I booked this motel, but was somewhat disappointed regardless. It was unusually warm for October, yet the air conditioning unit mounted in the wall of the room was turned off when I arrived and housekeeping turned it off when they cleaned the room the next day so I arrived to a stale, warm room 2 […] nights in a row. Hair dryer in the room was wall mounted and from the '60s or '70's and took 20 min to dry my hair. Only one available plug in the room which was inconvenient as a business traveler. The bed was very comfortable. Continental breakfast had fresh fruit that was very good but avoid the pastries as they were stale both mornings. The staff was very friendly. If you're looking for less expensive lodging by the ocean and don't mind a very dated, but clean facility, then this is the place to stay. If you want modern with conveniences, pay more and stay elsewhere. Read more

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Spent the night here after a wedding. I had called the day before to ensure that we would still be able to check in to the hotel because we would be arriving fairly late. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They even called during the day to see what our time of arrival would be. We were able to check in late (around 11pm) and the front desk employee […] was very nice. The room from what we could tell was clean. The area around the hotel is ok. A 7-11 a block down. Very close to the main street of bars in Carlsbad. Overall, I would definitely stay here again. Read more

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Breakfast very poor

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a very nice motel. It is a one block walk to the beach from the motel. It has pretty nice beach to surf or bogey board. plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance and many small shops and stores. It was very easy to find right off the 5 freeway. A new HDTV with many channels to choose from was in the room. The only negative was that the […] maid service was a little slow our 2nd day and our room was not cleaned until 4:00. overalll a very relaxing and pleasant experience. Read more

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great place for theprice and location....will stay again.

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This is an older motel, nothing fancy but clean and in a great location. I would definitley stay here again.

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Nice place, and close to the beach. Friendly helpful staff. Nice area, lots of places within walking distance, beautful sunsets just across the street form the hotel. Old style hotel; still use old brass kets instead of the plastic swipe cards.

Genuine Expedia guest review

We booked this hotel because of the proximity to the beach. It is about a five minute walk. The hotel loans out body boards, chairs, umbrellas, sand toys and beach towels which is very convenient. However, we went during the off season so I don't know how many they have if it is fully booked. Rooms are clean and beds are relatively comfortable. Overall, […] the location was quiet (except for the occasional train noise) and felt safe. For us, the free breakfast was pretty useless. The fruit was good but all of the rolls and donuts were stale. Cereal wasn't put out the first morning we were there but was available on the weekend.If you are looking for luxury, this isn't the place. If you are looking for a clean, comfortable hotel for a family that is within walking distance of the beach, this is the place. We will definitely stay here again. Read more

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