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Surf Motel and Gardens

1220 S. Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Surf Motel and Gardens
Ranked #2 of 22 hotels in Fort Bragg
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Looking for pet-friendly or moderate price? This could be the place. Beyond that there is little to commend this motel over the many others in Fort Bragg. It's an older facility, motor-court style. Large rooms, typical layout with picture window at the door looking out on your parked car. Swag lamp over the table at the window, beds and bureau... More

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Houston, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Ended up in Fort Bragg late in the night and needed a place to stay. Got a room at 9:30 pm and was pleasantly surprised at how clean and convenient the motel is. A fridge and microwave were in our room, which we needed. The room itself is simple and a bit dated, but everything is clean. We really appreciated... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

I love to walk through the beautiful gardens and take pictures of all the different flowers while staying at the Surf Motel. We have visited Ft. Bragg several times in the past two years, staying at the Surf Motel every time. The managers are very nice and enjoying sharing their gardens with their guests. Each visit we look forward to... More

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sonoma
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Our room was very clean, the grounds and gardens are immaculate. The carpet was clean, maybe not trendy, but if you want trendy there are plenty of places in Fort Bragg that will charge you $200-300 a night for a fancy carpet. We know because we stayed in a few of those places, and you do not get your moneys... More

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surfmotelandgardens, Front Office Manager at Surf Motel and Gardens, responded to this review
2 June 2013

Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate the positive feed back. We try very hard to maintain a clean Motel and are constantly working on our gardens and grounds to make them better. Were glad you enjoyed your stay with and and hope to see you again on your next visit. More

Portland, Maine
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

The first thing you notice is the carpet is old, dated, and stained. On closer inspection, the room hasn't had a good cleaning in a very long time. There were crackers on the carpet, so the room hadn't even been vacuumed properly. The walls are paper thin and you can hear EVERYTHING being said in the next room. We stayed... More

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surfmotelandgardens, Front Office Manager at Surf Motel and Gardens, responded to this review
2 June 2013

Thank you for your review, I am dissapointed that you were unhappy with your room. Do you remember which room it was? Our rooms are known for the cleanliness. I would have been more than happy to have moved you to a different room if we had known of the problems. The housekeeping staff have been made aware of your... More

Tallahassee
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Good advice from former reviewers. If you are the average traveler looking for a comfortable, clean place on the road and don't need scads of amenities, this is a great place. Friendly, helpful staff; clean rooms; gorgeous grounds, especially in Spring. They mean it when they say "...and Gardens." Gazebos to enjoy a post trip wind down glass of wine... More

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sonoma county, ca
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

We really enjoyed our stay here. The gardens were lovely with lots of variety. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was super clean with a very comfortable bed. We will definitely be back next time we visit Fort Bragg.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

When you work out of town and your away from home and you find a motel that has a staff that treats you like family and rooms and property that make you feel at home. Thats a GREAT place to stay!!!!!! The beds are comfortable and the rooms are spacious. Their property is great, with barbecues and a fire pit... More

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Bel Air, Maryland, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Stayed at the Surf for a family reunion a few weeks ago. Old-fashioned family inn, clean, comfy,rooms were dated but everything was in good working order. Very basic breakfast. Staff were helpful. Grounds were beautifully landscaped. Convenient locale. Great for the price...

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Portland, Or
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Nothing fancy, but great deal for the money...nice budget motel. Booked at another hotel down the down the road...the Coast Inn and Spa...but ran out of there!!! Came here and was great. Comes with continental breakfast. No brainer really.

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Also Known As:
Surf Motel And Gardens Hotel Fort Bragg
Surf Motel And Gardens Hotel
Surf Hotel Fort Bragg
Surf Hotel And Gardens
Address: 1220 S. Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Region: United States > California > Fort Bragg
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Suites
Hotel Style:
#2 Family Hotels in Fort Bragg
Price range (per night): RM218 - 596
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Comfortable rooms with some ocean views, in room coffee, refrigerators, microwaves and hairdryers. Continental breakfast, beautiful gardens, and pet-friendly. We also have a free shuttle service available. Close to Noyo Harbor and Skunk Train. Packages available for local attractions. ... more   less 

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