The Surfbreak Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, soundproofing

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

24/7 front desk

Parking included

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

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1819 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA, 92672

La Ventura Event Center
7 min walk
San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
15 min walk
Avenida del Mar
19 min walk
Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
30 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

35 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

29 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Pool

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Hotel with free parking, near San Clemente Pier

A 24-hour front desk, a picnic area and a front desk safe are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Surfbreak Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Ventura Event Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a terrace
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
Just a 3-minute drive from San Clemente Pier and 9 minutes from Dana Point Harbor
Dogs welcome for a fee

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

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

The Surfbreak Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

16 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christie, Rio Verde

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The room was modern and large with no carpeting - Hooray! However, the bathroom door is a sliding door which doesn't close completely. If you are using the bathroom, the person lying in bed close to the back of the room can see you inside the bathroom - showering (which is fine) but doing your business - not so fine. Additionally, the pet fee is $50 per day! Maybe at a 5 star hotel with a nice pet area, I would pay that but this is a beach hotel - and you are using the sidewalk grass along a busy main street bordered by a main freeway. It was an unpleasant surprise. All Staff members were very accommodating and extremely helpful and pleasant.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I LOVED how soft the mattress was especially after a long day at the beach!!. Very cute for the price I’ll definitely be coming back! Everything is also a very close drive!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cute lottle boutique hotel! Small and quaint. Manager is si sweet! Beds are a little soft and saggs in the middle, but overall we loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

7 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a terrible stay at Surfbreak Hotel. Upon entering our room we could see visible mold and water damage on the ceiling, and in the bathroom on the wall. We requested a different room due to the uninhabitable circumstances and they were unable to change our room. We cancelled the rest of our stay but I have yet to be reimbursed or compensated at all. The office staff is unable to refund our stay, and they said I need to contact the manager. Upon many phone calls, voicemails and messages, I received one call back and the issue has yet to be resolved and we have not been refunded for any of our stay. I tried to handle the issue with the hotel before leaving any reviews but considering they have not done anything to remedy the issue of their uninhabitable room conditions, as well as costing us a lot of time and extra money to move our family vacation, I am now leaving a review. Would not recommend at all. The rooms have appeared to be somewhat remodeled but there are bigger issues than what shows in photos.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family

29 Jul 2024

Property was cute and had a local feel. Convenient location to the beach. No true amenities and while the property appeared renovated in some areas, it still had an outdated vibe.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Travelled with partner

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I will absolutely be making a point to come back to Surfbreak in the future. Everything from checking in, finding a room assignment that worked for me and my partner, and even getting restaurant recommendations was stupendous. The staff is incredible, I absolutely adore the lot of them. They ensured that we had a good, quiet room with a lot of privacy - and in general the other patrons were awesome to talk to. The overall vibe of the people around this place was great. Nice and great temperament. Also, this place is less than 2 miles away from the beach! There is a park nearby for easy access as well. Whenever I'm in San Clemente again, I will absolutely prioritize Surfbreak. Very memorable place, in a great location.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The Wi-Fi wasn’t always working, I would like to see somebody at the front desk the hours the doors said it would be instead having to call a number and then wait for them to show up at the facility. We were fortunate to get parking each time we went out.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with group

28 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

There is not a daily service to the rooms. Facility was very clean, but the room floor was grungy and needed a good mopping.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandrea

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets

25 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff is wonderful! We loved our stay, super cute hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryn

25 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza

22 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Customer Service was amazing and relaxed. Laid back Cali Vibes here! Thanks for the good stay!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norma

11 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner

11 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was amazing! Just a couple of blocks from the center of town. But about a 3 min ride to the beach. Was totally surprised on how big the room was and modern. Toiletries were fabulous snd we also purchased some on-line. Loved the outside patio, felt so homey. Felt extremely secure where it is located. That was the #1 priority. The owner takes so much pride in The Surfbreak and is extremely wonderful!! We will definitely be back!!! Stay here you will LOVE IT ❤️. You have your home, away from home!!! Lynn

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

10 Jul 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family

7 Jul 2024

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

Hotel was great! Minutes from the beach, shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Travelled with family

7 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janelle

5 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nino

Business traveller

4 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family

29 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with partner

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It is a cute vintage beach hotel. The room was very large. The staff was very nice. BUT THE BED WAS AWFUL

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Business traveller

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Time to vacuum and wash floors?

The floors and rugs were not very clean. My bare feet, which were clean, quickly became dirty from walking on the carpet and flooring.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with group

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I absolutely loved staying at this hotel . Staff was friendly and went above and beyond to help me out. I recommend this hotel . Area is great , the room was exceptionally clean . I loved the decoration and safety of the rooms .

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024