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The Surfbreak Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near San Clemente Pier in San Clemente

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Relax on the balcony with wicker chairs and a table, taking in the view of the clock tower and surrounding cityscape.
Classic hotel with a central clock tower and multiple balconies offering outdoor spaces.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, dresser, and refrigerator, perfect for a comfortable stay.
Enter a sleek, modern space with a welcoming office entrance featuring a patterned tile floor and a potted plant.
A cozy retreat with a wooden shelf and potted plant, featuring a comfortable door with a decorative plaque.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

About the neighborhood

San Clemente

Close to the beach.Stay at this San Clemente hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of La Ventura Event Center and 2 miles (3 km) of San Clemente Municipal Golf Course. Lasuens Beach and Avenida del Mar are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Avenida del Mar - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Casa Romantica - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • San Clemente Pier - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • San Clemente State Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • San Clemente City Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bagel Shack - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sur Coffee - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Surfbreak Hotel

Hotel near San Clemente Pier in San Clemente
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
  • Elevator
The Surfbreak Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. 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. This San Clemente hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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.

Property 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 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

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 each 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

How close is The Surfbreak Hotel to the airport?

The Surfbreak Hotel is 28.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Surfbreak Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Surfbreak Hotel.

How close is The Surfbreak Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7 mi (15-min drive) from Doheny State Beach and 1 mi (6-min drive) from Lasuens Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Surfbreak Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Surfbreak Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Surfbreak Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino San Clemente (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Surfbreak Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Surfbreak Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Surfbreak Hotel have a pool?

The Surfbreak Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Surfbreak Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Surfbreak Hotel to downtown San Clemente?

The Surfbreak Hotel is 0.8 mi away from San Clemente.

The Surfbreak Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 528 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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Business traveler
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

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

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super motel vibe. The location is convenient but be prepared for freeway noise. Zero staff available for check in. You punch in a door code. The rooms are decorated nicely and clean. We were not informed of a scheduled power outage and left completely in the dark from 9:30 PM to 5:30 AM. The next day the water was shut off without notice during a shower when we were trying to get ready for a wedding. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Slater

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, great views. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People were nice parking eh farther from the beach than I thought room was nice clean cozy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breannalynn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too close to the freeway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here. It's nothing like the pictures. They charged me a $150 deposit on top of the $160 room rate for "incidentals" but there are no incidentals. There's no food, or gift shop so why are you holding $150? They also charged me $117 when I checked out and have no clue what it was for. OH and the hot water took over 10 minutes to get hot. Seems like a huge waste of water but the guy at the front desk said to let it keep running. Won't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfonso

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The stay was nice until we needed to take a shower. There no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, CHANDLER

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice ,clean,value for money pro[perty,close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

siena

Traveled with partner
Bed is really comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025