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Surf Motel

230 East Main Street, Marblehead, OH 43440
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Surf Motel
Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Marblehead
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Detroit, MI
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

The Surf is a very basic motel, and inexpensive, so I wasn't expecting much when I made my reservation. When I arrived, I noticed that the room wasn't very clean, there were numerous mosquitoes buzzing around the inside of the room, the shower barely worked, the lock on the door was difficult to unlock with the key, the bath towels... More

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Millersport, Ohio, United States
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2012

My wife and I recently made a reservation with the Surf Motel in Marblehead Ohio. We found that we needed to cancel our reservation soon after we booked it. We cancelled our reservation within the 72 hours window given by the Surf Motel.As a result,we did not incur any charges for cancelling our reservation. Today,we received our credit card bill.... More

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surfmotel, General Manager at Surf Motel, responded to this review
31 July 2012

You recieved a confirmation 3 minutes after you made your reservation. That is a policy we have had for many years. Your reservation was booked over a month prior. You were well aware of the policy and fully informed. We ars a small family business and have been here for four generations. All policy are clearly post on all correspondences... More

ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2010

We always stay @ the Surf. I have in years past spent more money for a name brand hotel around this area. Not after I found the The Surf though. This is a family run business. American family I might add. The Surf Motel and Campgrounds are just that, motel rooms, a campground, Bait and Tackle Shop, Fish Cleaning Area... More

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Winchester, Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2010

We were very disappointed with the cleanliness of the room. Old is one thing but dirty is not acceptable. I don't think the room had been cleaned (other than the beds changed) from previous renters.We actually requested to have our bathroom cleaned when we checked in (there was hair on the toilet and in the tub). The beds are very... More

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Altoona,PA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2010

I read all the reviews and decided on taking a chance. Well, it was a nice room...not luxurious, but what do you expect for $80. a night? If something wasn't clean enough , all you had to do was to ask the maid tto clean it. She made our beds,vacuumed the room and gave us fresh towels each day. The... More

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Williamsburg, Ohio
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2010

Room was old and outdated with a musty smell, with torn carpet, drop ceiling, hard beds and a junky TV. Mattresses had plastic covers on them, which is a sign of bed bugs. The pool was nasty, it literally smelled like feces. I was tempted to call the board of health. It is across from the lake, but there is... More

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Galloway, Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2010

The moment I walked into the dank, outdated room, I see a roach run from the bathroom floor to under the 30 year stove/sink. I always check for bedbugs in the box springs at hotels and it looked as though they gutted the box spring, but evidence still visible from bed bugs! Then, on my pillow was an eight legged... More

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Philadelphia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2008

After booking based on some good reviews, we experienced overall disappointment at this motel. It is quite old; looking like a motel from 30 years ago. The rooms were acceptable in cleanliness. But the beds were hard, the pillows thin and the bathroom unappealing (some mildew in tub, tiny sink, no hairdryer, etc). Don't expect much from the small, poorly... More

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mrsmamabear2002
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2007

My family and I had 3 rooms over the Labor Day Weekend. We have been here several times. This is a laid back motel. The rate is extremely reasonable, expect to pay >$ 100.00 even in mid summer. Less of course when it is not peak season. The Surf Motel and Bait Shop, also has a campground with permanent campsites... More

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Dayton, OH
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2007

A great bargain in an area with notoriously high lodging rates! Good, basic accomodation, clean and convenient. All the basics, but no frills. If you want frills, stay at the Hampton--this is a great place to stay in a great location. The host was very helpful with local attractions and places to eat, and went out of his way to... More

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Additional Information about Surf Motel

Also Known As:
Surf Motel Marblehead
Surf Hotel Marblehead
Address: 230 East Main Street, Marblehead, OH 43440
Region: United States > Ohio > Marblehead
Amenities:
Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Swimming Pool
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Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Marblehead
Price range (per night): $47 - $125

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