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The Surfbreak Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near San Clemente Pier

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Terrace/patio
Shopping centre
Terrace/patio
Garden
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

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 Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Clemente State Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

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

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

About the area

San Clemente

At The Surfbreak Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of La Ventura Event Center and San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a picnic area, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this San Clemente hotel include San Clemente Pier and Dana Point Harbor.

What's nearby

  • La Ventura Event Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • San Clemente Municipal Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Casa Romantica - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 2 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 3 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪MRK Public - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sur Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Surfbreak Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near San Clemente Pier
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.
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
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.

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Surfbreak Hotel?

The Surfbreak Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Surfbreak Hotel?

As of 16 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Surfbreak Hotel on 24 Feb 2026 start from AU$168.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Surfbreak Hotel?

Yep, The Surfbreak Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Surfbreak Hotel?

Yep, The Surfbreak Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Lasuens Beach.

Does The Surfbreak Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Surfbreak Hotel?

No, The Surfbreak Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Surfbreak Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Surfbreak Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but San Clemente Municipal Golf Course is a short 15-minute walk away.

The Surfbreak Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 690 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything Gooooooodddd happy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotlesss great views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

brendhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful rooms, easy parking great value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomaiis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Patrick McCauley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff employee tried to be helpful, kind and accommodating. She made a good impression.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chantha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FAMILY SAFTY : “STAY AWAY” we arrive , open door get a hard MUSKY smell , we enter as a family inside and get a strong URINE smell, after 1 hr we text the virtual Front desk get a text back “ whats your name” we then get ghosted so we call and where told “ no house keeping services available, if you leave no guarantee for a refund” we left after 2hrs in this room. The floors where dirty our feet where dirty just from walking around. During the very short stay we inspected the toilet 🚽 and it woud NOT flush due to being already clogged . We cant make this up. Cant sleep , cant use restroom, cant get a refund . STAY AWAY .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
In the room we had, there was flooring that had been “patched” but it was very weak and scary to walk around. As if we would fall through to the downstairs. Terrible parking. The A.c. worked but not the entire time, it struggled to keep the room cool. The plus, was checking in was super easy, the bed was incredibly comfortable and we were in a very nice quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was friendly and helpful. Free parking on site. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was pretty small. And the bathroom door is just a sliding barn door style board which doesn’t offer much privacy. Overall we were satisfied and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy. Feels like home
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, the staff was nice and helpful. It was easy to check in. They gave us great information on how to check in. Everyone was very friendly. Good location it was easy to find
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing management and service here. We had the BEST time and my kids are already begging to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
TV did not work. Let our "concierge" know. Said they would come right away. Guess they came while we were gone at wedding. TV was not fixed and no communication. Very disappointed. Would expect more for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bonita

Travelled with family
Parking was perfect, A/C fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Surfbreak Hotel! Julie at the reception was so sweet and welcoming — she answered all my questions and made the check-in process easy. The room was very clean and nicely decorated, with cute little plants here and there, and the Roku TV made it feel even cozier. I also loved the thoughtful touches like the lotion and makeup remover provided. The shower had great water pressure, and the bed was super comfortable. Overall, the hotel and service exceeded my expectations. It’s in a great location — close to shops, coffee spots, restaurants, and just a four-minute drive to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
My husband and I stayed at the Surbreak about 4 years ago and thought it was so cute and in a great location. I'm disappointed to say that returning this time, we found it's gone down hill. Overall, the room felt a bit dingy and neglected: bits of dust and hair in the corners, as well as a false eyelash on the floor, no hand towels, and the sink smelled like sewer. In the middle of the night we awoke to a loud bang and found the shower curtain had completely fallen down. The cleaning and property care could use some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great and room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome And Will Be Back For Sure. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025