The Surfbreak Hotel

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, soundproofing
Terrace/patio
Garden
Shopping centre

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1819 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA, 92672
  • Place, La Ventura Event Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, San Clemente Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Surfbreak Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near San Clemente Pier
A 24-hour front desk, a picnic area and a front desk safe are available at this hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Surfbreak Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Surfbreak Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Ventura Event Center. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Clemente Pier and 9 minutes from Dana Point Harbor
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Surfbreak Hotel also features a terrace, a picnic area, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.
Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The property charges USD 200 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 200

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

San Clemente's Little Beach
San Clemente's Little Inn Beach
Little Inn Beach San Clemente
Little Inn Beach
Little Beach San Clemente
The Little Inn By The Beach Hotel San Clemente
Little Hotel San Clemente
Little Inn by the Beach
The Surfbreak Hotel Hotel
The Surfbreak Hotel San Clemente
The Surfbreak Hotel Hotel San Clemente

The Surfbreak Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 679 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yeferson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda, Minneapolis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property hugs the freeway and is noisy to the extent that windows can't be open. Rooms were updated within the last few years but the fan in our bathroom didn't work and the room was extremely musty and humid. Towels didn't dry!! For the quality and location this should be less expensive.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lady at the office
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josselyne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was super kind and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

kyler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s clean just tons and f bugs inside bathrooms the door hard to open when punching the code
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a gem !

Excellent boutique hotel with wonderful amenities! Very cute layout that is walkable to nearby eateries and even the beach! Perfect for a romantic getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brendhan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what I needed for the night, clean & quiet, and a decent price point too :).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalea

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Employee who checked me in was very welcoming and friendly. Parking was free and easy. Room was decorated nice and clean although some things could be retouched or deep cleaned, not a big deal. The overall value for what it was plus the proximity to the freeway and beach was excellent. Only major issue was the street noise that can be heard even with the windows closed; it kept me up at night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Has a tiny parking lot but I believe there is a space for each room. Room was modern and nice and you couldn’t hear the freeway at all. The 4PM check in via text was kind of wierd
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea, Ventura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All problems resolved!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here twice now and love it every time. The rooms are updated & have new appliances and furniture. Great location right across from Del Mar and El Camino Real with shopping and dining. Modern beach feel and decor, super comfortable, and AFFORDABLE. Only complaint I had with my most recent stay is that the TV in our room was very laggy and slow. Other than that everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
What I didn’t like about this property was the check in. Took 3 rooms to finally receive mine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect rest after a long day

Super nice staff and amazing room. The bed is sooooo comfortable. The value here is great. If it’s available book it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly feeling. They were very kind and helped with everything we asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025