The Best Western Surf City is a typical motel described as nice, cozy, and overall okay. It is noted for having pretty big, clean, and spacious rooms, with some described as very updated with a modern appeal. The property is clean and well-managed with friendly staff. Guests highlight the free homemade breakfast as having good choices, with some calling it the best they have ever had at a hotel. Amenities include a great hot tub. The location is close to many fast food restaurants and is about eight minutes from Huntington Beach, with a bus available to take guests to the beach and other scenic areas. It is also right next to a daycare. However, some rooms, particularly on the ground floor, can be very dark. The floor and furniture in some units are already pretty aged. The air conditioning, while working great, can be a little loud. Noise from neighboring rooms or above can sometimes be heard. Some guests feel the hotel is a bit expensive compared to other nearby places with more amenities and note the lack of a guest laundry room. The location is considered okay, but some would not feel real safe taking a walk at night in that area. It is recommended to book through an outside service to save money unless using the hotel's points system. The hotel has a strict no-smoking policy near the building.
We loved staying here. It was clean, good breakfast choices that went until 930, check out is 11, staff is very friendly, and the price was decent. It's located just close enough to everything but far enough away that it's calming and peaceful.
March 2026
I stayed here for 3 nights. The staff here was polite and helpful. They took pride in their business and kept the hotel very clean. They were more than happy to help us with our stay or answer any questions we had. I highly recommend this hotel. I’ll stay here again next time I’m in town!
March 2026
Only stayed 2 night but the staff was friendly and professional. The rooms were clean. It was about a 20 minute drive from our fishing charter so it was relatively close. I'm very happy with this stay at the Surf City Best Western.
