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The Surfbreak Hotel

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

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Balcony
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Exterior
Property entrance
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.4 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
  • Place, Casa Romantica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Clemente Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Clemente State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪34 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
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
  • 29 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

San Clemente

At The Surfbreak Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Avenida del Mar and La Ventura Event Center. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This pet-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. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this San Clemente hotel include San Clemente Pier and Dana Point Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Avenida del Mar - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Casa Romantica - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • San Clemente Pier - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • San Clemente State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • San Clemente City Beach - 4 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
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pedro's Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Goody's Tavern - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Surfbreak Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near San Clemente Pier
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.
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 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. This San Clemente hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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: 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

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.

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.

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. 341 out of 617 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 617 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 617 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 617 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 617 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

4/10 Poor

Melvin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Will never stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no hotel staff or reception. Only people there are housekeeping staff who did not clean my room even when requested during a multi day stay. The locks to the rooms do not work, and take several attempts to open. Exposed plumbing in bathrooms, dirty halls, rowdy crowd. Towel rack missing from wall. Since hotel has no staff or attendents you must upload your drivers license to a third party website to check in. No privacy tags for doors. Sheets smell like bleach. Rowdy surfer crowd that stays up and drinks in shared hallways. Do not stay here. Absolutely not worth the nearly $200 a night cost, a simple motel will be quieter and better attended. This is a ghost hotel (no staff) operated by a parent company Excelsior Stays who you will have to be in contact with during your visit to open your room door every time. Avoid.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Waitong for the response

Everything's was good put Saturday night the lights went out till the next day No Ac all night long and the deposito is still not received back to my card? How long dose it take?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, good price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not get service by phone at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little different from your normal hotel but I liked it. Very clean which is a plus, new and modern. We arrived late when the lobby was closed. I checked in via text message and they sent me the info to access the room. Surrounding are is very nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

valerie

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

Failed booking - won't book with Hotels.com again.

This experience was a complete failure on both the hotel’s and Hotels.com’s part. After an exhausting 8-hour drive with two young children, we arrived at 8 PM to discover that no room was available for us. Instead of resolving the issue, we were told to call Hotels.com ourselves to fix it. After several stressful hours, we were finally rebooked at the Comfort Inn. We had originally reserved a charming boutique hotel with two queen b were downgraded to a cramped king room that was not suitable for our family of four. We were told this was an "upgrade" because it cost more, likely due to the last-minute nature of the booking, not because it offered better accommodations. The room was poorly designed, with the sink awkwardly placed in the middle of the space, and it was not a comfortable or clean environment. The pull-out couch was a full size with a paper-thin mattress and sagging springs, making it unusable for two children. The furniture was dingy, and we immediately inspected for bed bugs upon arrival. The entire hotel had an unpleasant odor, and the elevator doors were alarmingly fast and heavy creating a safety hazard, especially for families. When I requested to be moved to a room with two queens, I was told none were available until our last night. Again, I was told this king room was an "upgrade" which clearly it was not. If it had been, I wouldn't be writing this complaint. Hotels.com completely dropped the ball, and the hotel did nothing to make it right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

doreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communication with staff via text was easy & prompt with response. Rooms clean, comfortable beds. Bonus outside area to sit.(breakfast spot was across the street, did to go order) Also, That there were Beach chairs available to borrow. Shout out to staff for locating pair of sunglasses left behind, put aside for pick up!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and the beds are sooooo comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Serene setup and cozy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room 304 Middle on top View of freeway, a sneak peak of ocean. No sunset view. Large comfortable king bed. Seweage smell in bathroom sink. The floors & carpet made our feet black w/in 30 mins! Shower was srong KURIG coffee pot Fridge,freezer, micro. Have to chek in on phone & no info on how to check out. The 3pm desk clerk had no idea how to make our TVwork
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marichita

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Syaffing issue, no staff during normal business hours. Also, the digita key is problematic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025