Surf Motel

Motel★★2-star★ 3.3 (771 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

About

Surf Motel is a motel to stay in Chinatown. The motel is close to Palace of Fine Arts and Lyon Steps, about 2.7 km from Chinatown-Rose Pak. It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 3.3/5 across 771 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Clean room and bathroom, easy access, fast WiFi..

What guests mention

cleanliness3friendly staff3comfortable rooms2parking2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

Air conditioningFamily friendly ParkingFree Wi-Fi

Best for

Best for families

family rooms or facilities listed · beach within 2 km (straight-line)

Location

What's nearby

Palace of Fine Arts1.0 km
Lyon Steps1.0 km
Museo Italo Americano1.1 km
Haas-Lilienthal House1.4 km
East Beach1.4 km
San Francisco Sea Scout Base1.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 82 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 3 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — 20.2 km → all hotels near SFO
Nearest station: Chinatown-Rose Pak — 2.7 km
Nearest beach: East Beach — 1.4 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 18.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the right
Currency: USD
Power: Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Surf Motel?

From Surf Motel, the nearest station, Chinatown-Rose Pak, is about 2.7 km away; San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is around 20.2 km away (straight-line distances).