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The Surfbreak Hotel

The Surfbreak Hotel
The Surfbreak Hotel – San Clemente, CA
The Surfbreak Hotel – San Clemente, CA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 10:30 AM

About The Surfbreak Hotel

Located off Interstate 5 in San Clemente, this ocean view boutique inn is 5 minutes' drive from San Onofre State Beach. It offers a 24-hour reception, and has free in-room WiFi. The traditional rooms at The Surfbreak Hotel are equipped with cable TV, refrigerator and coffeemaker. The private bathrooms include tiled showers and floors as well as granite counter tops. This inn is a 5 minutes' drive from the beach. Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base is 3 miles from Little Beach Inn. The San Clemente Pier is 1 mile away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 753 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Best advice would be to stay elsewhere unless you like noisily, older poorly renovated hotels

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff was fantastic, my big gripe was there's no pool, no breakfast, parking is a challenge, and the shower head was detached from the wall, and the half sheet of glass from the shower led to the water going everywhere. The claim of soundproofed rooms are a 50/50 being I heard every sound above us. I did pay for an upgraded ocean view room, but it was a peak, a partial glimpse and that's if you exited the room and slightly tilted your neck to see, not an ocean view at all. Room was cute, but minor repairs were needed. Staff was honestly the best part of our stay though. Very kind. Bed could have been more comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    There is no breakfast but you can do yourself a Keurig .. unexisting staff, this is not necessarily a problem, you can reach via phone an attendant. It could be just a great hotel, but cleanliness should be then improved by 99%

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I liked the large space in the room. It was in a good spot with a donut shop across the street. The beach was close but not walking distance for us. The shower was great. They have streaming tv, but not cable. The staff were very friendly and helpful if needed. I liked the terrace where I can sit a relax. (There is traffic on the street below, but that didn't bother me.) The amenities were useful. I didn't like the restaurant across the street, but we only tried it once. Overall, it was very comfortable, and I wouldn't mind staying there again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was a great stay

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Price was great. Nice little rooms. Great location Had trouble with our sink Flooding and wasn’t able to use at night.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Had trouble with our sink Flooding and wasn’t able to use at night.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Take your money and run because if you don't this property will. This business is deceitful and predatory. Do not be fooled by the influencer content and marketing, this is a MOTEL on the side of a busy through street next to a highway. This property advertised an "Ocean View,"

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean hotel, very satisfying with our stay. The SC cafe is awesome excellent food and service

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    All was as expected less location not as was to have ocean view but really it's a far peek of ocean over loud I-5. The plus was the $15 credit to SC Cafe, A+!!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Breakfast was the worst, advertised that it was included, reason to choose this hotel, in reality it was in a restaurant across the street with $15 dollar discount ( or 15%), parking so difficult for a truck not enough space, check in you have to enter a code to the door that did not work, nobody gave information how to enter the code, to press unlock, lock etcetera. could be easy just to write it in a small card to have it access to all time, there is no attendant at night only a phone number if it is needed to unlock the door. The TV did not work, Wi-Fi unable to access. I do not recommend unless only for 1 night.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I stayed in this hotel when it first opened and remembered it being comfortable and well kept. Stayed here last week and was very disappointed with the cleanliness or lack of in the room – a wad of hair (not ours) was behind the sink faucet and the bathroom floor planks were damaged and popping out where it would’ve been very easy to cut your toe. Towel quality a lot less than it used to be. Beds were still comfortable and check-in was easy, but I hope their maintenance improves.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    You are charged $25 for breakfast and beach rentals like surf boards and bikes. That gives you a $15 credit at the cafe across the street, which was delicious, and access to the beach equipment, which I didn't need. The staff was very helpful and kind.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean very large spacious room however there was a missing door for the bathroom so showering caused a big mess with water. I cleaned up best I could but you could tell it's been like this for a while since the floor boards would creak when you stepped on them. Location was very walkable. Parking was limited.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean room. Parking available. The breakfast from the cafe across the street was delicious. Very comfortable room.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We had a great stay at the Surfbreak Hotel! Using their boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrella, and surfboards made our stay super easy and comfortable. This hotel is in a great location for the price, we would stay again!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We did not use any of the beach gear because we had our own. Parking is extremely tight and fills up fast so in the evening you likely will have to park on the street.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This was a wonderful place to stay. Very convenient to freeway and beach access. They had beach chairs and toys available for use. The rooms were large and well maintained. The staff was very helpful. It was the easiest check in and check out I have ever experienced.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Amazing

Frequently asked questions about The Surfbreak Hotel

Does The Surfbreak Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Surfbreak Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Surfbreak Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Surfbreak Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Surfbreak Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Surfbreak Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Surfbreak Hotel have a fitness center?
The Surfbreak Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Surfbreak Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Surfbreak Hotel is located at 1819 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA CA 92672. With a Walk Score of 63, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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