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The Surfbreak Hotel

2.5 star property
Ocean views await at The Surfbreak Hotel's peaceful terrace, where travelers can relax and soak in the beach atmosphere just steps from San Clemente Pier

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels - The Surfbreak Hotel (San Clemente)
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk - The Surfbreak Hotel (San Clemente)
The Surfbreak Hotel combines convenience with coastal charm. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, elevator access, and luggage storage. Unwind on the terrace, and get assistance anytime with the 24-hour front desk. Guests praise the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in San Clemente, The Surfbreak Hotel is near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mission San Juan Capistrano, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Doheny State Beach and Treasure Island Beach. Surfing Heritage Foundation Museum and Ocean Institute are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our San Clemente travel guide
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1819 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA, 92672

What's nearby

  • Avenida del Mar
    Avenida del Mar
    1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Beautiful Blond sipping Red Wine outdoors at Casa Romantica.
    Casa Romantica
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Panorama from San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, California, USA
    San Clemente Pier
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • La Ventura Event Center
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Clemente Municipal Golf Course
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Clemente Pier Station
    3 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    16 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    10 min walk
  • Jack in the Box
    10 min walk
  • Sur Coffee
    18 min walk
  • Happy Coffee Club
    17 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour 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
  • Memory foam mattress
  • 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 3 percent 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 28 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach towels
  • In-room coffee
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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 3 percent

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Surfbreak Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Surfbreak Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Surfbreak Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Surfbreak Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of La Ventura Event Center, San Clemente Municipal Golf Course, and Lasuens Beach. Avenida del Mar and T-Street Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). San Clemente Pier Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Surfbreak Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 726 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 726 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 726 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 726 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 726 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the hotel was nice and clean. The only thing we didn’t like is everything has to be checked in through your mobile phone. and the code to get inside your room, you have to press really hard your code number otherwise you get locked out in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Great coffee selection. Close to Everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful. Bed was comfortable and everything clean. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yeah you can see a decent ocean view just over the freeway. Not big but still decent view. 7min drive to the pier bowl. Surfing donuts across the street is good and sanchos tacos down the road also good. Room has roku tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly helpful well-organized staff. Beautiful hotel and comfortable room. Great location w safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeeping was a little inconsistent with what was completed each day but we always had fresh towels and that’s what mattered most to me. Hotel front desk was super helpful. Clean and comfy beds. Would stay again. San Clemente trolly was not operating this time of year so that was the only downfall as I had chosen this hotel for the convenience of not having to drive to the beach and pay for parking but parking rates weren’t awful after all.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeluishka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly. No breakfast available however, kept getting different information on rather they served breakfast or not.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riyya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always loved staying at Surfbreak very welcoming staff and accommodating! Especially the property manager Julie who is very understanding and welcoming! Parking is good and free, the breakfast at SC cafe is chefs kiss and location of this place is good! It’s nearby me and my partners favourite places such as the beach which is at least less than 5 mins away and our favourite local burrito place. Will definitely come back. Keep it up surfbreak!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great and room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had out of town guests and needed a one night stay for them and we pleased that they had a one night option. Check in was easy and the desk person was lovely and accommodating. Our guest said they really enjoyed the room and that the bed was very comfortable. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotlesss great views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Amenities
Really clean and comfortable. Great service for checking in etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was lovely and having an ocean view was nice. It is by the highway so if you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs as they don't have them. San Clemente is a cute little town and the beach/pier area is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riyya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
by far the best hotel I have ever been in and never felt so comfortable in a hotel. my husband said he felt at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josselyne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was super kind and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Bonita

Parking was perfect, A/C fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room, good price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very attentive and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy freeway axcess, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, ice machine, well insulated rooms super quiet. Bathtub or shower... you pick. Marvelous staff. Flexible and kind Looking forward to our return stays with them
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and the beds are sooooo comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, the staff was nice and helpful. It was easy to check in. They gave us great information on how to check in. Everyone was very friendly. Good location it was easy to find
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

Such a gem !

Excellent boutique hotel with wonderful amenities! Very cute layout that is walkable to nearby eateries and even the beach! Perfect for a romantic getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and the location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025