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Surf Motel and Apartments

2.0 star property
Travelers find easy parking and restful accommodations just steps from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, making this an ideal base for coastal exploration

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Surf Motel and Apartments sits near Galveston Seawall, creating a perfect balance between relaxation and adventure. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while the 24-hour front desk ensures assistance is always available.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £59
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

San Jacinto, a neighbourhood in Galveston, is home to Surf Motel and Apartments . Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Galveston Island Beaches and Crystal Beach. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Moody Gardens are not to be missed. Visit our Galveston travel guide
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928 Avenue M, Galveston, TX, 77550

What's nearby

  • Beautiful vintage homes of the historical district in Galveston, Texas.; Shutterstock ID 248841316
    East End Historic District
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Seawall Beach
    Seawall Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas
    Galveston Seawall
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Porretto Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Circle K
    7 min walk
  • Whataburger
    14 min walk
  • ShyKatz Place
    10 min walk
  • Saltgrass Steak House
    11 min walk

About this property

Surf Motel and Apartments

  • Motel near Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
  • A short walk from Galveston Seawall, Surf Motel and Apartments has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • A 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Surf Motel and Apartments offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shampoo
    • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Surf Motel and Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Surf Motel and Apartments ?

As of 23 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Motel and Apartments on 24 Jun 2026 start from £59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Surf Motel and Apartments ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Surf Motel and Apartments ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Surf Motel and Apartments ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Surf Motel and Apartments located?

Located in San Jacinto, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Porretto Beach, Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Seawall. Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal and Port of Galveston are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Surf Motel and Apartments Reviews

6.2

5.8

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 143 reviews

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Edward W

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found gnats, roaches, and silverfish. Leaking toilet supply line (was fixed later on first day), water dripping from ceiling during rains, gap under entry door an inch high that could allow insects entry, cold water shower, slow draining bathroom sink, parking was on the street and first come first serve, television connection failed multiple times. Shower tile work was amateurish with cracked and mostly missing grout, exposing edges to my sensitive feet. I don't mind that this is an older property, and staff were friendly and helpful otherwise, but conditions were less than satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Erika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m rent 2 room and surprise the charge 3 rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty place, yellow stains on the bed and sheets, hair everywhere including the bed, sink, and shower. The owner was nice enough to let us switch rooms, but no one was able to sleep after that. Spent $150 for one night. Should’ve shopped around a bit more. There’s better hotels for that price imo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got 2 rooms and neither of them had and hot water what so ever. The a/c in 1 room didn't work at all. The refrigerator in the other room didn't work at all. I'm a bigger guy and I literally could not fit threw the opening "maybe 12" given to enter the shower at all. Honestly this place is bottom of the mill trash motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Monica

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am grateful for everything,The people at the front desk are nice, family Feeling , the room looked dark needs more lighting, under the bathroom sink there was lots of mold it was black :/ the shower was good , no breakfast , please bring your own towels and blanket to sleep ..Is close to the beach..I like the cats :) They do not let you check out later than 11:00 ;/ when you get to the motel it does not look very nice from the outside, and I felt little unsafe if you have children with you , but at night they have lot of light inside , it was not the worse motel I guess .. the tv worked fine. The fridge worked , the AC does not stop all night :/ and after staying there my nose hurts is like an infection I guess .. probably the mold and the AC not sure , 1 night is ok..:) the price was ok ..always thankful:)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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4/10 Poor

Mikel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was clean, the AC worked fine and parking was ok. Some minor things that we observed were no toilet paper holder, bathtub shower faucet dripping constantly, no closet or hook to hang clothes on and no regular pillows on the bed, but the decorative ones were comfortable and no Kleenex. Also, had to get someone from the office to set up the TV and if you turned it off, you had to have someone come set it up again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

seyed

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected situation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's exactly what you expect and a good price for the area. Room stay nice and cold with the air conditioner. The balcony on the Upper Floor was really nice to have. Not much to it very simplistic and the front desk staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was not very friendly beds are way to hard and they will not give extra pillows
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Elijah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very disappointing stay at this hotel. The mattress had multiple stains on it—and not just minor ones—which made it extremely uncomfortable and unsanitary. The toilet was unreliable and didn’t work properly most of the time, which was a huge inconvenience. On top of that, the shower looked like it was barely put together and didn’t feel safe or clean to use. The only positive part of my experience was one staff member who was kind and helpful, but unfortunately, that alone doesn’t make up for the overall condition of the room and facilities. I would not recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was super easy to figure out and we loved being able to look out our big window and seeing our car and the beach ac and heater worked great staff was super friendly all in all was a great experience here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Allie

Liked: Staff & service
You get exactly what you pay for. It wasn’t “clean clean”, but for $60 a night with a seawall view, we will be returning. The family staff was very friendly and we felt safe. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Theresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If it wasn't for the ocean view I would have asked for a refund. The room was very dirty, toilet, bathroom and floors. Beds and towels were clean. Staff was nice. For 100$ I was very disappointed to have to clean it up! They need better housekeeping!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very out dated... First room they offered had roaches. So they offered another room which we ended up staying because we weren't able to find another room such short notice with Mardi Gras going on. The second room was 2 beds. They only offered a set of towels when 2 people were and TV didn't work staying
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were extra hard, very noisy but the employees were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

george

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Roland

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not knowing the area, I didn’t know the hotel was between a tavern on one side and a liquor store on the other side and it was Mardi Gras. My door wouldn’t close, the staff did come to try to fix it but could not and so I was moved to another room. The TV was difficult to get going and had to call staff for that. The lighting was poor. Outlets were not near my bed so I had to get an extension cord to plug my CPAP in. It was a noisy area. The space between the toilet and shower was so cramped I could barely get on the toilet. The light switches were in very illogical places, sometimes high up and out of the way. Some towels were threadbare. No complimentary little bottles of shampoo or conditioner. It was bare bones. In general the motel needed major repairs and upgrades. They just get business because they are very near the water. The price was okay compared to others in the area but I would say it would be worth paying $50 more to stay at a better place. I called the staff on call 5 times and I will give him credit for responding and in a friendly manner trying to resolve issues.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled like mildew. It was in disrepair. Roof leaked. No TV remote.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Impressive for the money I paid. the front desk was helpful. Good view of the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Clean and friendly staff; very basic older room but great price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Ira

TV was not working,shower needed renovation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very noisy in room over the liquor store
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sketchy! Run down, street parking only and pretty sure there is unlawful activity in and around this area. I felt very unsafe with my family there! Don’t take your kids please
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Shawna

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Roaches everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026