Surf City Motel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beach Torquay motel

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Surf City Motel

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Dinner served, local cuisine, beach views
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King Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dinner served, local cuisine, beach views

Overview of Surf City Motel

Reviews
7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
35 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC, 3228
  • Popular LocationFront Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTorquay Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTorquay Central Farmers Market7 min walk
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)76 min drive

Room options

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Apartment, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 3 Queen Beds

King Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

King Spa Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Torquay

Walk to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Front Beach and Torquay Beach. Torquay Central Farmers Market and Point Danger Marine Sanctuary are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 1 min walk
  • Torquay Beach - 4 min walk
  • Torquay Central Farmers Market - 7 min walk
  • Torquay Sands Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 23 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blackman's Brewery - 11 min walk
  • Front Beach Cafe - 5 min walk
  • Sandbah Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Doc Hughes - 3 min walk
  • Fishos Torquay - 2 min walk

About this property

Surf City Motel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beach Torquay motel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at Surf City Motel.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Surf City Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–9:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10–25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 1:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10–25 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Surf City Motel to the airport?

Surf City Motel is 34.1 mi (43-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Surf City Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Surf City Motel.

How close is Surf City Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 1-minute walk from Front Beach and 4-minute walk from Torquay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Surf City Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Surf City Motel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 10 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Surf City Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Surf City Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Surf City Motel?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Surf City Motel have a pool?

Surf City Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does Surf City Motel have a restaurant?

Surf City Motel is home to Zeallys Bar and Grill, which features local cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Surf City Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Surf City Motel to downtown Torquay?

Surf City Motel is 0.5 mi away from Torquay.

Surf City Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 338 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 338 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Don’t pay online.im glad I didn’t was waiting out side reception ringing to book in for an hour with no response from the owners.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went out of their to help me. Very clean and tidy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Tracey, Ballarat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and tidy, provided what was offered . ‘Running’ toilet wasn’t conducive to sleep on the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Terence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annika, Melbourne, VIV

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off street parking and close to beach, nice, clean and family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedside tables and lamps were dusty. Corner of microwave door broken which did not instill confidence to use it. Site show pool on site, which was dirty and unkempt - definitely wouldn't swim in it. For $210 per night, I would expect far better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020