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The Surfbreak Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A modern room with a black desk, a chair, a small table with a plant, and a large window with a view.
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A hotel room with two wooden beds, white bedding, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a beach, and a sliding door.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $133
$121 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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1819 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA, 92672
  • Place, La Ventura Event Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Avenida del Mar
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, San Clemente Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a painting.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two wooden beds, white bedding, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of a beach, and a sliding door.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Coastal King Room

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a dresser, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Coastal King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Clemente

When you stay at The Surfbreak Hotel in San Clemente, you'll be near the beach, a 3-minute drive from San Clemente Pier and 9 minutes from Dana Point Harbor. .This hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Doheny State Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Mission San Juan Capistrano.

What's nearby

  • La Ventura Event Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Clemente Municipal Golf Course - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Avenida del Mar - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Casa Romantica - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Clemente Pier - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station - 3 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sur Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Happy Coffee Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Surfbreak Hotel

The Surfbreak Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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 daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

The property charges 3 percent 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 417 out of 762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 762 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating place. Love it would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with this beautiful and quaint property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice set up ,easy check in. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farzan A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was there for pickleball games, booked this place. My son and I like it!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gethzemany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel but there were some silverfish in our rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, fresh bedding, clean room, ocean view over the HWY, bring ear plugs if your sensitive to traffic, great value for the location. Looks a little like Santorini with the blue and white painting vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was OK
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Itzel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This was not hotel definitely motel vibes who would’ve thought for the price lol
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Macie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel. The shower took a little bit to drain but that’s really my only complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay, staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.Julie is a doll. Would definitely stay there again. No complaints
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Great coffee selection. Close to Everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful well-organized staff. Beautiful hotel and comfortable room. Great location w safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julie the manager was very nice and responsive to all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the hotel was nice and clean. The only thing we didn’t like is everything has to be checked in through your mobile phone. and the code to get inside your room, you have to press really hard your code number otherwise you get locked out in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnell

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful. Bed was comfortable and everything clean. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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