Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast
Meeting facility
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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San Clemente, CA
  • Place, Avenida del Mar
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino San Clemente
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, San Clemente Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Top Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Top Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a business centre and conference space.
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Outlets at San Clemente. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 5 minutes by car from San Clemente Pier and 9 minutes from Dana Point Harbor
  • Shopping centre shuttle service available for a fee
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2400 square feet (223 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This San Clemente hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,400 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel San Clemente
San Clemente Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente North Hotel San Clemente
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente Hotel

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean facility and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerha William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, plenty of (paid) parking, goof breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel in general was neat and clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hussein

Everything was outstanding the staff, stay, and overall experience. The team was kind, polite, and very welcoming. Breakfast was one of a kind, and the hotel is a short walk to the beach. Highly recommended for a relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is wonderful! Quaint, clean hotel with an excellent breakfast. Plenty of easily accessible parking as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and very clean. Also the staff is very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Great breakfast and freshly made coffee 24 hours a day!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great staff, good breakfast! Thank you, we will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property overall was clean, good location, walking distance to the beach, walking distance to shopping center and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room had everything I needed, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, fresh room! Ricky at the front was super helpful and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Great stay

Easy check in, clean room, helpful staff, delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and no weird smells like smoke. Quiet/comfortable. Great price. Close to outlets. .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stayed four nights, the rooms were spacious, the breakfast was really good and the front desk staff was always friendly to their guest. Walking distance to restaurants, and shops. Right off the highway easy to go to San Diego and LAX.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

somjintana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the room clean bed is comfortable and breakfast was good, my kids love the pancakes makers
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Good breakfast, comfortable bed. Unfortunate that we couldn’t stream anything on tv
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noe Luis Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Bed and pillows so nice and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025