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Reviews of Sunset Surf Motel 3 stars

248 Ocean Road, Manzanita, OR 97130, United States

#3 of 21 hotels in Manzanita

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 680 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    7.0
    Great time in Manzanita. We'll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower-Level Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Spotty wifi; rooms could use a refresh.

    Great location!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    8.0
    We’ll come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower-Level Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could use some updating, but for the price it was fine and we weren’t there to stay in the room.

    Steps away from the beach. Comfortable bed, nice people.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Location 11/10, great view! Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper-Level Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I lowered the rating from 10 to 9 because the WiFi was terrible.

    Location was 11/10! The ocean! Comfy bed, good shower. Room was as expected- retro spartan but clean and comfortable. Gas fireplace was a great surprise and cozy on cool mornings. Our goddaughter loved the pool too!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper-Level Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC

    Beach side. Great location great value

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Great birthday week at the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Lower-Level Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    At night, our room got too warm. You could only open the back window and the front door to get a cross breeze and while we did this during the day, it didn't feel comfortable for us to leave the window or the door fully open at night. Next time, we will be prepared and bring a fan or something to help keep it cooler in the room at night.

    The heated pool was the hit of our stay! Our room was a close second. Friendly and helpful staff answered all our questions and were available when we needed them. The room was clean and welcoming. This is going to sound silly, but the bathroom floor was clean! Many places do a simple mop and leave your bare feet dirty. Not the case here, and we were impressed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    If you overlooked the things that weren’t good, the comfort and location made it a pleasant stay. Would consider coming
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite - Non Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    While much about the rooms was nice, there were things that made it feel old and not worth $300 a night. Specifically the doors and door frames were chipped and not well painted. Some door handles very dated. The outlets and light switches need to be replaced. The sofa and table and chairs were worn.

    Location right at the beach and very near restaurants. The beds were comfy, the fireplace is nice. Patio door to the beach and street was nicer than using the door to the parking lot.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower-Level Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First morning we were awakened by loud people in room adjacent to us. Walls are thin̈. Next three days, no problem.

    The decor was darling. Very modern, high-end. Workmanship on flooring, baseboards, fixtures, paint, all excellent.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    7.0
    Nice for short notice stay with great view of ocean and super close to the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite - Non Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Run down property, needs updating. room was cramped and not very clean

    Location was great! Pool was nice. Easy walk to the beach

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    Simple and pleasant motel. Helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower-Level Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entry door was a sliding glass door with a tricky locking mechanism, shower head was in need of replacement as it sprayed water on the ceiling and had a pretty serious whine to it while in use (sorry, upstairs neighbors!)

    Location was great-easy and quick beach access. Had everything we needed for a simple stay. Kids loved the pool, which was an outdoor heated one with a wind break around it.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    7.0
    Pretty barebones, but very clean, comfortable bed, great location and view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Sea View - Non Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location, cleanliness.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    8.0
    Amazing views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite - Non Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was a little dated.

    The location and view is absolutely amazing! It is right on the beach. The room was large and we really appreciated having a separate bedroom for our group of 2 couples. The pool was heated also. Did I mention the view! Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    8.0
    Everything we needed in an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Upper-Level Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom was probably last remodeled in the 1980s. But it was sparkling clean with plenty of counterspace, so I guess if it ain't broke don't fix it.

    The ocean was right across the street from our room, so we had a fabulous, sweeping view from our second-story room. Really enjoyed having an easy-to-use gas (propane?) fireplace in the room too. Although the room was simple, it had everything we needed including a nice little well-equipped kitchenette. Parking was free and easy to find, and the staff members were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    8.0
    Lovely stay with a great location walkable to everything in Manzanita.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower-Level Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facility is a bit older and dated. It was what we expected so not an issue. If you are looking for new shiny appliances and bathroom, this isn't your place.

    Location was great. Right on the water for easy beach access. Overall, it was quiet but not really a romantic place. It worked for us. Loved the fireplace as it got chilly.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    7.0
    The room was ok but we expected more fir the money. It needs to be updated and made to look and feel more luxurious for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite - Non Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is old and run down. The room was awkwardly furnished. Freezer door was falling off.

    Balcony to the ocean, comfy bed

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    9.0
    I was very happy with the room and I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper-Level Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was late arriving and the front office stayed open for me. The room was great - I just wish I was able to spend more time looking at the beach.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite - Non Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were not cleaned daily unless a special request was made. Even small things like emptying the garbages was not done during our 4 night stay. The room had a kitchenette, so we created enough garbage, that I ended up emptying myself on more than one day. It would have been nice to have at least a very basic room cleaning each day.

    Overall, the size of the rooms, the helpfulness of the office staff and the abundance of amenities as part of the kitchenette in our room met all of our needs. Being directly across from the beach and having patio seating that had direct views across the beach in front of the room is the true highlight of this motel. It is really a location, location, location, situation.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    9.0
    Repeat customer . Keep coming back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper-Level Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location to beach and restaurants

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Sea View - Non Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    honestly, for the price and what you get I don't have any complaints. if I do they aren't worth mentioning.

    i loved the view, the location! my happy place!!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    8.0
    Great location and good place to stay for a few days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite - Non Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bathroom was really small. The shower was claustrophobic. We didn't have a good supply of hot water.

    On the ocean. Wonderful views. Close to restaurants and shops. Spacious rooms (except the bath) and nice kitchenette.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Beachfront hotel with big rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower-Level Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is slightly dated and unfortunately the wifi was out during our stay. Note: We mentioned it to the staff and they said they were working to fix it.

    This hotel is literally as close to the beach as you can get in Manzanita. The rooms were very well equipped with little kitchenettes and were spacious and quiet. Everything was comfortable and there's a whole bunch of parking right on the beach-access road that the hotel sits on.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    9.0
    Just right
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower-Level Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean, comfortable and an easy walk to the beach and restaurants.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    8.0
    Sunset Surf is comfortable and right on the beach with big windows to enjoy the view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Upper-Level Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great value. Moderate motel with great view and beach access.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Great view great location enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite - Non Pet Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    First time staying here. We had an upstairs room over the pool, super comfortable bed , great view. Excellent beach access. Easy walk everywhere. Super friendly staff. Everything was great. I would stay here again!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    9.0
    Great value and location and we would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Lower-Level Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The building's a bit old and it's starting to show, not a big deal. The room key got stuck in the door and it was all a bit wobbly, but it was fixed quickly and no big deal.

    The view and location are awesome, right across the street from the beach. You can't beat the value of the room for the price and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2025

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