Travelers find easy parking and restful accommodations just steps from Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, making this an ideal base for coastal exploration
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.
San Jacinto, a neighborhood 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 popular attractions can visit Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Galveston Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Moody Gardens and Texas Seaport Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Galveston travel guide
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
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Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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
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 elevators
Property is also known as
Surf And Apartments Galveston
Surf Motel and Apartments Motel
Surf Motel and Apartments Galveston
Surf Motel and Apartments Motel Galveston
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 Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surf Motel and Apartments on Mar 11, 2026 start from P3,480, excluding 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?
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 ?
Check-out 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 mi (3 km) of Porretto Beach, Galveston Seawall, and Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Port of Galveston are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
Surf Motel and Apartments Reviews
6.2
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5.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Amenities
7.0
Staff & service
5.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 120 reviews
10 - Excellent
37
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 120 reviews
8 - Good
18
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 120 reviews
6 - Okay
19
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 120 reviews
4 - Poor
12
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 120 reviews
2 - Terrible
34
Reviews
8/10 Good
David
Jan 31, 2026
Clean and friendly staff; very basic older room but great price
It has so much potential to be great! The hotel was very fun down, But it’s the value for the price. Staff was friendly and we had everything we needed for an overnight stay.
Christianne
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
karen
Oct 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was wonderful and friendly. The room was small but clean and comfortable. Beach access was not close, but there was a beach view from the room.
Nice quiet clean place convenient to the beach enjoyed my stay 👌
sharon
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
James
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Place is a little run down but nice location. Access to the beach across the road was the best part of the trip. Staff could barely speak English and had to call a translator to finish our stay. They were very nice people and the rooms were nice, just a little dirty.
The price was great. If you’re looking for fancy it is not for you. If you’re looking for clean awesome location that won’t break the bank check it out. We plan to stay there on our next trip back.
Great location. Close to the water. Great friendly staff. Room 10 is a GREAT room...open well lit. Clean.
Room 10 should be better marked so easier to find.
Had a good time. Great location by the sea wall, beautiful view from balcony, friendly people and service my only complaint is the water pressure in the shower wasn't good, everything else was great!
Kyndra
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Richard A
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Economic place to stay on the Island
4th of July trip. Had to get the remote from front desk. Staff was fun and friendly. Room was cold...yay. Shower was hot and bed was VERY comfortable.. Thats all I care about. Applian es were not plugged in so put food in it but next day only my ice packed kept it edible. I share fault in that. Will stay again.
Richard A
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Melodie
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The price was right. However, the saying is true that you get what you pay for. Parking was no problem and you can see the beach from the window. After the noise stopped around midnight (sounded like furniture was being moved) but we never looked. We fell asleep. Actually got a good night sleep. A/C worked very well. The main thing is it’s not kept up. Things that get broken just stay that way, I guess. No towel or toilet paper bars, bathroom door knob was very loose and just needed tightened, cabinet under the sink had water damage so was screwed shut, soap holder in shower was broken. Sheets and floors were clean and we were very thankful for that!
The motel was easy to get to & located close to downtown. Staff friendly & helpful. Very reasonable rates without the unnecessary frills. Keep up the good work.
I really dont like the $100 "security deposit" that takes 5-7 business days to be returned. Other than that, location is great, room amelt like chlorine but i guess that's better than smelling dirty.
It was a basic room and what we paid for. Comfy bed hot shower BUT tv and refrigerator did not work
Richard A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Deborah
Jun 9, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
This is a very old building. The owners have done some renovations. It's not perfect but it's decent and has a little charm to it. The a/c was cold and the bed was decent. It's close to the beach and our room had a view of the beach. The people who ran it were nice. There's a restaurant pretty close that we walked to. Overall it was a nice one night getaway.
Bed bugs, dirty sheets, the smell of mildew and terrible wifi. We were not expecting fancy, but what we found was just gross. It's obviously an older building, but absolutely no effort was put into keeping things fresh. The towels they gave us had yellow stains and the white sheets had yellow stains. I even found a couple of bed bugs. I don't usually write reviews but this made me compelled. The price is high so you would expect a little better, but no, I do not recommend anyone staying here, the building should be condemned and started anew. That being said, the location is nice and close to the beach.
Pros:
Close to Porretto Beach, Seawall, Dinning, and bars. All within Walking distance…
Staff seemed friendly. View of Porretto beach from the window.
Cons:
This is a very old property.
Rooms are second floor or third floor without an elevator. So if you have heavy suit cases or coolers you have to walk it up with force. Stairs are very narrow and you have to proceed with caution.
It is evident that the property received damage from a previous Hurricane.
Remodeling is noticed but they could have done a better job in my opinion.
The room was really small especially the restroom. Only one person fits in the shower.
TV is an old 32inch Samsung and is driven by a fire stick.
TV stays on the wrong output so when you turn it on it does not work. You have to manually touch the tv output with your finger and change it to HDMI.
Room Light was out and they fixed the second day.
The overall construction of the room is poor.
AC faces the restroom.
No house cleaning what so ever. Sand paper towels and limited toilet paper.
Did not try the breakfast.
Parking is shared with other tenants and customers from other bars and properties, so it was hard to find a parking spot.
A lady came banging on our door at 10:30am which is not check out time.
That was annoying.
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!