The Surfbreak Hotel

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, soundproofing
Terrace/patio
Garden
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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About this property

The Surfbreak Hotel

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. Self parking is free. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Surfbreak Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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 helpful staff at The Surfbreak Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Ventura Event Center. You'll find features such as free self-parking.
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from San Clemente Pier and 10 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano
  • 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. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 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

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

  • 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

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. 375 out of 665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 665 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael And Maura

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs major upkeep and our room entry code failed to work. Difficult to find anyone to help
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025