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Surf Motel

Surf Motel offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and air conditioning in Sacramento. Close to top attractions like California State Railroad Museum and Capitol Museum.

3204 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95821, United States View on map
7/10
Good Based on 200 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Clean, Friendly, and Convenient Stays

Recent guests highlight the motel's cleanliness, hospitality, quiet atmosphere, and practical amenities that support comfortable and affordable visits, especially for travelers seeking a no-frills, family-run property.

Guests often praise

  • Consistently clean and well-maintained rooms with modern touches despite the older exterior.
  • Friendly, polite, and accommodating family-run staff who make guests feel welcome.
  • Convenient location near major highways with easy parking and quiet surroundings.
  • Room amenities such as microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, and hot water praised for comfort and convenience.
  • Reliable free Wi-Fi and cable TV providing value for the price.

Worth knowing

  • The motel does not offer a pool, restaurant, fitness center, pets, or airport shuttle service.
  • Property is more basic than full-service hotels but focuses on cleanliness and functional comfort.
  • Some guests appreciate the flexible rental options, including short stays by the hour.
  • Parking is free and accessible, supporting visitors traveling by car.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable, clean accommodations with essential amenities.
  • Visitors who value quiet, convenient access to highways and local attractions.
  • Families and business travelers who appreciate a welcoming, family-operated environment.
  • Those looking for rooms equipped with kitchen basics to save on meals.
  • Guests planning short stays or overnight rests en route through the area.
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About this property

Welcome to Surf Motel

Surf Motel is a modest, family-run property located conveniently off Highway 80 in Sacramento, California. With a 3.5-star rating based on nearly 200 guest reviews, it offers clean and fairly modern rooms that many visitors find comfortable and well-maintained. Although the exterior may appear simple, guests frequently mention the quiet environment and thoughtful touches like microwaves, refrigerators, and air conditioning in the rooms.

The motel provides essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking, making it suitable for travelers seeking practical accommodations without extras like a pool, restaurant, or fitness center. Accessibility features are in place, but pets and airport shuttle services are not available. Check-in is available from 3 PM, with check-out by 11 AM.

Its location on Auburn Boulevard offers easy access to local attractions including the California State Railroad Museum, Crocker Art Museum, and California State Capitol Museum, all highly rated for cultural and historical exploration. The proximity to Sacramento International Airport—about 22 minutes by car—adds to the convenience for travelers.

Guests often highlight the welcoming and attentive service from the family who operates the motel, emphasizing a clean environment and reasonable prices. While the property may not offer extensive luxury or on-site dining options, it suits visitors prioritizing cleanliness, quiet surroundings, and practical locations for sightseeing or short stays in the northeast Sacramento area.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned

Not available at this property

Pool
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

AS
Anne Smith Mar 23, 2026
10

Low key rooms great front desk clean rooms easy parking

JH
Jah Huston Mar 06, 2026
10

The rooms are the cleanest I’ve seen in a very long time ‼ Very nice and quiet up to date interior, clean bedding quiet and prices are very reasonable. My kids and I loved it while we were there before leaving town. The family that owns this business is very nice, definitely would return if ever needed a room on this side of town!

RP
Rich Piana Feb 14, 2026
8.0

this is a family run business and everyone is very polite and courteous. They work really hard to keep the rooms in facility clean. There is an ice machine and Drink Machine on the premises and there is usually availability unlike other hotels. I've stayed at extended stay and other hotels and they are filthy. They're very conveniently located right off Highway 80 and they are between Fulton and Watt Avenue. They are competitively priced and I stay there frequently.

G
georgiaval1 Feb 06, 2026
10

I stayed at the Surf Motel because I live 50 miles away, and working on the weekends in Sacramento, so this saved me on two round trips of 200 miles versus 100 miles. The motel was very clean. The water pressure was awesome & the water was very hot making a good shower. It was simply wonderful to have a microwave & refrigerator in the room, which allowed me to save money. They provided me with a wake-up call to my cell phone, which I appreciated. The staff (The father Paul, & son Andy) were very kind to me. They were courteous, polite, friendly, & very accommodating with any request I have. I will be continuing this weekend work for months and I plan to stay at the Surf Motel for the price, the location, and the overall friendliness of the staff. Thanks for a great experience.

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Robert Moreno (yung cheezo) Feb 05, 2026
10

I've stayed at the Surf Motel quite a few times. It may look old from the outside, but I was pleasently surprised when I stepped inside one of their rooms. It was clean, maintained and alot more modern than I expected! I definitely recommend staying here if you're in the area. They also rent by the hour so if you're driving through and need to rest your eyes for a couple hours in a clean and comfortable environment, then this is the place to stop!

AL
Adrian Lujan Jan 25, 2026
10

Amazing motel I'll tell u what the managers are amazing down to earth they grow their own vegetables and are truly kind people so I'm gonna recommend this motel to anyone. It's actually quite the Gem.also the rooms are clean spacious and afordable if you want to stay in a Quality clean and respectable place the Surf motel is the place to go and it's easily accessible we'll coming from this Trapp Queen 10 thumbs up......129 is the room

TC
Tracy Cooke Jan 19, 2026
10

I was amazed at the brand new clean mattress and smart TV, Wi-Fi. Everything was so clean all the way into the bathroom and shower. I came here once 17 years ago, two years before this family took over, and it was skeezy back then to say the least. It's amazing how some people transform the world we live in one piece at a time by beautifying spaces with care and effort. I think it's even extra amazing when it comes from a whole family. I suspect there's a woman's influence mainly behind it all.

GA
Gwendolyn Arnett Dec 22, 2025
10

Im here right now! The room is very clean and very nice! The staff very friendly! Free WIFI, Cable TV , there is a DVD/ VCR player in the room!! Plus there is a microwave and small refridgerator also in the room! The AC works great! The property is quiet. I will be staying here again! The price isnt bad either! :)

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Surf Motel

Sacramento, California, USA

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Auburn Blvd & Morse Ave (WB) 6 min Walk
  • Auburn Blvd & Watt Ave (EB) 4 min Walk
  • Watt Ave & Auburn Blvd (SB) 10 min Walk
  • Sacramento International Airport 22 min Car · 1 hr 9 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Crocker Art Museum 1 reviews

Crocker Art Museum

216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States

4.8 · Art Museum
California State Railroad Museum 5,695 reviews

California State Railroad Museum

125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States

4.8 · Rail Museum
California State Capitol Museum 5,962 reviews

California State Capitol Museum

1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, United States

4.7 · History Museum
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