Name: The Surfside Hotel
Address: 10 Washington Parkway, Lordship, Stratford, Connecticut, United States of America, Stratford, Fairfield County, US
Price range: $200–$307 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

Across many reviews, The Surfside Hotel is praised for its beachfront setting, charming coastal decor, and clean, comfortable rooms, with guests enjoying the Little Pub, a coffee room with views, complimentary bikes, and relaxed decks overlooking the water.

Service is often described as friendly and helpful, though several guests noted limited front desk hours or availability and occasional lapses in professionalism. Not all rooms have ocean views, and a few guests who booked view rooms received parking lot outlooks; others mentioned thin walls and noise transfer between rooms. Guests also note a walkable neighborhood and easy access to Bridgeport venues like the amphitheater and arena, plus straightforward I-95 access. Expect a cozy boutique stay with appealing atmosphere and a few operational quirks.

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Facilities

Commonly praised amenities include the on-site restaurant and bar, a small beach with waterfront decks, a coffee room with ocean views, and complimentary bicycles; a modest gym is also mentioned.

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Carol

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel exceeded ourexpectations, very comfortable spot and great food at the attach restaurant Love the available bicycles that were included with your stay

10

Erin

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I LOVED my stay. I took my daughter for a quick over night stay, and was blown away. We were steps away from the ocean, we got to swim, read on the beach, search for shells during the day. We had a snack at the Little Pub that afternoon and it was delicious. I love how the outside bar is facing the water, you really feel like you’re on vacation. At night we went next door for seafood, and it was wonderful (Reilys). That evening we took a bike ride (bikes provided) and went for homemade ice cream at the local market, then went sight seeing up the sea wall. The next morning we walked across the street and had the most amazing coffee from the coffee cart while swinging and looking at the ocean. I left so relaxed and really enjoyed the room. I look forward to returning and making this a tradition.

10

Krystal

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a great little spot on the water! Utilized the paddle boards, kayak and bikes. Restaurant was delicious and great prices. Neighborhood was super charming. Overall great spot

10

Nate

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love the access to the beach and to convince of the restaurant downstairs.

10

LINDA

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location on the beach. Rooms clean and comfortable. Enjoyed in room massage. The restaurant was delicious

10

Jason

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spot. The rooms have a hip but comfy feel. Right on the ocean (Sound). Decent little gym and free coffee bar. Some negatives: Coffee bar has only dairy (boo and welcome to 2023). Bath tub did not work. And the set up is wonky where you can only turn on shower and get wet, due to unmovable glass wall. Little problems. We will go back next time we see a concert in Bridgeport

10

Yvette

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the bicycles, staff were friendly, beach. The bathroom needed hooks and handles to hang towels.

10

Laird

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cool place on the beach! Loved the decor and or room. Beds were comfortable and the coffee bar was awesome complete it’s own beach balcony. We were only there for one night so can’t say about the restaurant, but it looked like a nice place to eat.

10

Christine J

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A relaxing environment. Everything was enjoyable including the deck with a variety of food options. We had some great servers.

10

MaryPat

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

To say this is a hidden gem is an under statement! It was a wonderful seaside getaway with lots of little detail including nautical decor, a coffee room, gym, old fashioned bikes with a beautiful landscape to ride, and wonderful, friendly people - not to mention little pub right next door. I can’t wait to return!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe The Surfside Hotel as very clean, with tidy rooms and well-kept spaces. A few notes mention dated fixtures or minor maintenance issues.

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Thomas

Apr 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My wife and i had stayed here in the past before it became The Surfside. It was a nice place to stay but the hotel itself needed a lot of work to be a nice comfortable stay. I think they did an excellent job in every aspect and i'm looking forward to going back for another few days. Very clean rooms and the entire building is as inviting as can be. The staff was friendly, courteous and engaging.

10

Alegra

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is fabulous. Staff is amazing. The area is great. Sea view room is spectacular. The hotel is clean. I’d stay again and again.

10

Linda

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room decor was vintage beach vibe and so pretty! Super clean and great location.

10

Mario

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, quiet.

10

Stephanie

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean accommodations. Very comfortable bed. The cutest patio where you could see the beach. Little pub on site. Very attentive, polite staff. Would stay again.

10

Kathleen

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love The Surfside! The room was spotless and adorably furnished; also loved Little Pub. Food and drinks were awesome and our bartender was a lot of fun!

10

Xijin

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Love the views. Quiet and clean. Staff were friendly. Great overall experience. Only issue was the weak cell phone signal in the area.

10

LINDA

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location on the beach. Rooms clean and comfortable. Enjoyed in room massage. The restaurant was delicious

10

Jeannine

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, easy check in process, right by the water. It was a simple but great stay.

2

Inna

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Moldy and overpriced.

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Rooms

Guests like the comfortable beds, beachy decor, and some rooms’ balconies with water views, but several noted thin walls and that some rooms are small or face the parking lot; a few reported booking a view room but not receiving it. Cell signal can be weak.

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Zhongchun

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful view of the sea, balcony, comfortable bed

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Benjamin

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall good but the hotel was almost empty off season in late march . I wonder how noisy is the room during the season because the sound isolation isn’t good… Very good beds and the bathroom may need a remodel but was very clean.

10

Anthony

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I felt room 11, was ok. It didn’t face the water unless you were on the deck, it faced more of the parking lot. But overall it was a nice place.

10

Lauren

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at the Surfside Hotel! Loved the decor and balcony that overlooked the beach…perfect spot to relax!

8

Andrew

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location; easy on/off to 95. Extremely bummed that we didn't have a beachview (nice shot of a street, though). Bed was comfortable; bathroom dated but clean; furniture sparse; maid service helpful and friendly; ample free parking. Breakfast was limited to mini muffins, cereal bars and apples (self serve). Coffee was hot when not empty. Beach walking was great and surrounding neighborhood is beautiful. Limited front desk support (not full-service) staffed by teenagers. Overall great spot for a short stay. We would come again.

10

Xijin

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Love the views. Quiet and clean. Staff were friendly. Great overall experience. Only issue was the weak cell phone signal in the area.

8

Paul

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had originally booked a room with a beach view. However, when I checked in I found that the room had somehow been changed to a standard room without the beach view. Not sure how this happened but was very disappointed since the beach view was the primary reason for staying here. Otherwise, a very nice hotel with friendly staff.

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Richard

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Many rooms view only the parking lot

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Debra

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sweet place. Only issue was this could footsteps and water running from adjacent rooms which unfortunately was at 5 am on a Sunday. Otherwise loved it.

8

Dennis

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small rooms

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful across the hotel and restaurant, with smooth check-in for many. However, several reviews cite limited front desk hours or availability and occasional unprofessional interactions.

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Thomas

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was nice, clean and convenient to Hartford Amphitheater. The staff, when staff was available, was very disinterested. I called at 10:10 to ask if it was possible to get late checkout and the answering service told me to call back because the desk did not open until 10. When I said it was 10:10, I was told they must be running late. Then a friend staying at the same time went to the desk because she was having the same issue and wanted to request late checkout and the two staff members who had just arrived were complaining about another guest who had requested extra towels. Cmon. The hotel is not cheap. If you want to keep specific front desk hours, so be it, but please make sure that 1. Staff is there when they are supposed to be and 2. They are courteous. We liked the room and restaurant but strictly because of these staff issues, I probably would not stay again.

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Peter

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small beach. No staff regularly on duty. Otherwise, cute room with relaxed beach vibe. Coffee room with a view was a nice touch.

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susan

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful location Check in simple and fast We needed early check in , no problem Food was great , would also recommend Riley’s next door

10

Cathy

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean beautiful view and location staff very helpful bartender friendly and good food

10

Patti

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is amazing! Even in off season this place is a great place to stay!

10

Adrienne

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great friendly staff!

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Meghan

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

when guests call make sure you don’t say bad things about them while they are still in the phone

10

kelly

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay for Sacred Heart event. A quiet retreat with a restuarant attached. Communication with the hotel was excellant. Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet, clean, updated boutique hotel.

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Nancy

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely wonderful experience! Plan on staying more days next time. The front desk girl was exceptionally nice. Very pleasant stay, so relaxing. Looking forward to my future stay

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bruc

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No one was there to help us get into our room. Electric car charger never worked. Water had an odd smell/taste when first turned on Shower head very minimal; sink tiny.

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Location

Waterfront setting with a walkable, charming neighborhood; convenient for the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and Total Mortgage Arena and easy access to I-95. Some mention a small, rocky beach and occasional road flooding during heavy rain.

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Hanna

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This boutique-style hotel was everything we needed and more. We were only passing through, so we only got to stay one night. The Surfside was so cozy and charming. You walk out and boom, you are on the beach. The walkable restaurant choices have great food. The room was spacious, the bed was huge (and so so cozy!). I loved everything about it. I wish I could have stayed longer!

8

Dean

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location

10

Krystal

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a great little spot on the water! Utilized the paddle boards, kayak and bikes. Restaurant was delicious and great prices. Neighborhood was super charming. Overall great spot

8

Lucinda

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute motel, nice walkable area right by the sea.

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Andrew

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location; easy on/off to 95. Extremely bummed that we didn't have a beachview (nice shot of a street, though). Bed was comfortable; bathroom dated but clean; furniture sparse; maid service helpful and friendly; ample free parking. Breakfast was limited to mini muffins, cereal bars and apples (self serve). Coffee was hot when not empty. Beach walking was great and surrounding neighborhood is beautiful. Limited front desk support (not full-service) staffed by teenagers. Overall great spot for a short stay. We would come again.

10

Jennifer

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fresh, clean, and fun. Great little area, wish we would have brought scooter for son to ride around great area. Little Pub was delicious but busy. Great atmosphere with lots of windows to see the water even in the cool weather. Easy uber to total mortgage arena events.

10

DONNA

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quaint little hotel. Perfect for relaxing. Close to Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater. Clean and cute.

10

LINDA

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location on the beach. Rooms clean and comfortable. Enjoyed in room massage. The restaurant was delicious

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Charlie

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On return, post concert, we had to wade through a flooded road due to significant rainfall. No issue of the hotel, but apparently a problem in that locale as there is a flood measuring post planted roadside, at the end of the seawall. Front desk girl was courteous and efficient. Bartenders were spot-on. All in all, a nice spot.

10

THOMAS

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little beach with plenty of beach stones

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Dining

Little Pub and the on-site bar earn strong praise for tasty food and helpful service, with pleasant water views. Breakfast is limited or self-serve, and some note busy periods or wishing for earlier opening.

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Julie

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Such a cute hotel. Quaint and nicely decorated. Very clean. They have a restaurant onsite and food was delicious.

8

Kenneth

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Food was good service very good. Room was clean and comfortable only bath was lacking.

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Carol

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel exceeded ourexpectations, very comfortable spot and great food at the attach restaurant Love the available bicycles that were included with your stay

10

Kathleen

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love The Surfside! The room was spotless and adorably furnished; also loved Little Pub. Food and drinks were awesome and our bartender was a lot of fun!

10

Krystal

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a great little spot on the water! Utilized the paddle boards, kayak and bikes. Restaurant was delicious and great prices. Neighborhood was super charming. Overall great spot

8

Michael

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location. The staff in the restaurant is absolutely great. We showed up late after a show when they were about to close but the gentleman working took our order, and delivered it to our room. Great food, great service. I wish the girl checking us in told us about coffee in the common room. Would have made the morning brighter! Lovely place.

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Andrew

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location; easy on/off to 95. Extremely bummed that we didn't have a beachview (nice shot of a street, though). Bed was comfortable; bathroom dated but clean; furniture sparse; maid service helpful and friendly; ample free parking. Breakfast was limited to mini muffins, cereal bars and apples (self serve). Coffee was hot when not empty. Beach walking was great and surrounding neighborhood is beautiful. Limited front desk support (not full-service) staffed by teenagers. Overall great spot for a short stay. We would come again.

10

Jennifer

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fresh, clean, and fun. Great little area, wish we would have brought scooter for son to ride around great area. Little Pub was delicious but busy. Great atmosphere with lots of windows to see the water even in the cool weather. Easy uber to total mortgage arena events.

10

LINDA

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location on the beach. Rooms clean and comfortable. Enjoyed in room massage. The restaurant was delicious

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Deborah

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a perfect beach vibe , great food at the pub, but they should open at 11:00 am , the coffee station is perfect , and the ice water and ice machine are great extra accommodations, I recommend 💯

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Month	Average price
January	$153
February	$159
March	$152
April	$197
May	$199
June	$250
July	$247
August	$252
September	$271
October	$213
November	$199
December	$156

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $224	2	3
4 $201	5 $228	6 $228	7 $228	8 $228	9	10 $278
11 $201	12 $200	13 $205	14 $228	15 $201	16	17
18 $226	19 $228	20 $204	21 $228	22 $228	23	24
25 $204	26 $204	27 $228	28 $204	29 $226	30 $230	31 $228

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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $256	17	18 $305	19
20 $307	21 $259	22 $254	23 $255	24 $271	25	26
27 $256	28 $255	29 $257	30 $269

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