Hotel Surf Motel Carlsbad (Carlsbad, USA)

This hotel is welcoming at reception, and very conveniently located, being close to the attractive beach, three minutes walk away as well as the center of Carlsabad, at five minutes. There are also quite a few good restaurants nearby. .

Rooms have been found to be of a good side,with comfortable beds, and well cleaned; the free Wi-Fi works well. The loan of beach items including boards is also appreciated by guests, many of whom were unaware of this service. The light breakfast and coffee in the morning are well liked. .

The Surf Motel, with Legoland ten minutes away by car, is seen as being very good value for money for families who seek a seaside holiday and are on a budget. Staff were found by guests to be very friendly and helpful, and the establishment does very much make a feature of this. .

The breakfast is taken in the lobby, and is fairly minimal, those looking for substantial meal may do well to look for it in nearby eateries. The loaned beach items, whilst something of a bonus, have seen better days. .

The motel is rather outdated, being something of a throwback to the 60s and 70s, and for privacy guests in some rooms have to draw the curtains thus rendering them dark. It would definitely benefit from updating, .

The intrusion of traffic sound from Carlsbad Drive may well prove to be a problem for guests sensitive to noise, nevertheless the overall impression is of a friendly and well run establishment. .