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The Surfbreak Hotel

2.5 star property

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Balcony
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, desk
Exterior
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Property entrance

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1819 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA, 92672
  • Casa Romantica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Clemente Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Clemente State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, desk

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

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

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Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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About this property

The Surfbreak Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near San Clemente Pier
A 24-hour front desk, a picnic area and a front desk safe are available at this hotel. 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. This San Clemente hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Clemente Pier and 9 minutes from Dana Point Harbor
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of The Surfbreak Hotel, you'll find a terrace, a picnic area, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • 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 30 per pet, per night
  • 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 561 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

MIKA

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dejountai

Ok a bit loud
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gurmeet

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
supposed to be ocean view and it’s not in the room i got i booked ocean views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

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

Wouldn’t stay here

I had book this room for my wife and I to have a night near the beach we started off at the beach was an amazing day until we went to check into our room. First glance from outside not great right next to the freeway and across from a donut shop not best first impression On arrival we had pre checked with a room key code already for access which is nice but about the only nice thing about this hotel. The fact that our room is on the 3rd floor we though cool better view ! Jokes on us no elevator had to hike up 3 flights in a narrow staircase to get to a room with next to zero view of the water or ocean more like a front row view of the freeway “beach or ocean view I think not !” Once we got into the room it got even better ! The room was dirty the bathtub was black no joke black disgusting hair inside the tub and the floor was so damaged in the bathroom sink area it was unsafe to walk could trip with shoes on or cut your foot if your are bare foot unacceptable! When I spoke to the front desk they said we can give you a new room a quickly declined and asked for a refund which was a process in itself got the refund and book another hotel in Oceanside harbor for only $25 more and was 10x better all around from start to finish
Would u call this sanitary or even close to ok ?
Like black bath tubes ?
Hump / trip hazard
Damaged floor sharp to the touch
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy Laliemthavixay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

This was a great place to stay—my only issue was with the door lock not working properly—but they are upgrading those soon—excellent place otherwise!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Never again

Very dirty and our door didn’t even close all the way
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so welcoming ! Hospitality at its finest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
It looked like someone was laying on our bed before we entered and the door was ope. (Not properly locked). There were a lot of people outside of our room making noise too. Other than that it was comfortable and clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

EKATERINA

Liked: Cleanliness
Maybe I am old school. I have a bachelor degree in hospitality business and I have worked 5 years in this industry.. I have never had such a bad experience to check in . First of all I waited about 10 minutes near a lobby, no one answered the door. It says that they opened until 10 pm then you need to call this … number . I have called no response twice… thanks I saw a staff and this guy checked me in even he was not on the clock. I want to say Thank you very much! . then no one explained directions to my room… so I kind of felt lost. After a long day work I would like to see a friendly face , who would check me in and explain me everything. I think they should have front desk at 7 pm . I did know you have to check in via text ! The room is super clean , but then the shower makes awful noises and I couldn’t watch news , because smart tv was spinning…it looked like the internet signal, not good enough for TV . I will definitely would not stay at the Hotel, there is no front desk service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liangyou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel with no people manning the office.

The location of the hotel is very good. The hotel is clean and roomy. The hotel seems to be operated on minimum manpower. We never saw a person in the front desk, both check in and check out. We wanted to get some information, but with no person attending, we had to give up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

misty

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannette

Definitely disappointed in the quality of the hotel and everything is an add-on charge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Local is best.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was well as far as I am concerned.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexis

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
We showed up, there was no front desk, we called the number on the paper glued to the door. They gave us a code. When we entered the room, there was other people in the room, the beds were un made and luggage was present. The other people had not checked out. I called and they did not have another room available, thus we had to leave. I asked for a refund, and they said asked HOTELS.com
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in process was horrible. The front office was closed before 3pm. The online system did not provide the necessary link to allow me to get access to the code for the room. I was on the phone with the reservation desk for over an hour before I was finally able to get into my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025