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The Surfbreak Hotel

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Shopping mall
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, soundproofing
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
$121
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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1819 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA, 92672
  • Place, La Ventura Event Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa Romantica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, San Clemente Pier
    ‪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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

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

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Surfbreak Hotel

San Clemente hotel close to San Clemente Pier
A 24-hour front desk, a picnic area, and a front-desk safe are available at this hotel. Self parking is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Surfbreak Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Surfbreak Hotel features a terrace, a picnic area, and a front-desk safe. The property has a 24-hour front desk. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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.
  • 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
  • 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 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 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • In-room coffee
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 USD 200

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
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

Reviews

The Surfbreak Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 666 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael And Maura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jannette

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The carpet in the room was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Labor Day Weekend Stay

My stay at the Surfbreak Hotel was great. The room was air conditioned, very clean and everything worked as it should have. The bed and bedding was extremely comfortable. The staff was extremely nice and always available if needed. It is located close to a lot of shops and places to eat and just minutes from the pier and the beach. I was on the third floor and could see the ocean from the front balconies of the hotel. All in all I had a great experience at this hotel and would recommend it to anyone else that asks me where to stay in southern California near the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pretty nice stay, quiet a laid back, it’s small so not a lot of people and the owners were very adamant on helping in any way they could. Giving ideas for places to go, places for food, and even offering surf boards you can rent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fri

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good Value for its money . Bedding isn’t comfortable . Thin blanket and stains visible on sheets.. Clean but very used.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alfonso

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not so good the checkin

Just troubles to get the check in, first they send the code for the room and saying the room is ready so the code never works then when I ask about they just reply : checkin until 4pm even when the room was ready and clean then I come back at 8:30pm and code still doesn’t work so finally they send a new code and it works
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

aryani

Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Very nice little place to stay.

Convenient to our family and downtown. Cute. Very friendly place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Problem with parking

I like the hotel, but the problem i had was parking. If the parking spaces are full you will be out of luck. You will have to find parking somewhere else and risk a chance your car might get tow. Also there were molds near the tub. the tv in my room wasn't working properly. You can hear it but no pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean and beds are conformable. Easy check in a staff was very helpful. Close to many places to eat and shop. Beach is a few minutes drive, very close. Over all we had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pryce

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

manuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt that for the price it was more than what I expected.Balconys out front nice touch.Cafe across the street was good.I will stay there again next visit to San Clemente
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My FAVORITE hotel to stay at while visiting San Clemente! It’s decorated so cute, has so much space and the staff are the absolute best! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel manager, Julie, provided exceptional customer service. Will definitely book at this hotel in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025