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Our top choices for Downtown San Clemente hotels

A building with a white facade, red-tiled roof, and arched windows. There are outdoor tables and red umbrellas, and palm trees in the background.

1. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Downtown San Clemente
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, excellent property, good breakfast options"
Canada
Gurinder
The price is ￥18,021
￥19,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a balcony view.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente

Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente
2.5 star property
2.3 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great breakfast hotel was very clean staff was great"
United States
GARY
The price is ￥20,215
￥22,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente
A modern lobby with a large wall mural, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a reception area.

3. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,695 reviews)
"Great location and affordable"
United States
Adrian
The price is ￥14,084
￥15,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
San Clemente Inn
A multi-level hotel with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

4. Casablanca Inn

Casablanca Inn
2.5 star property
1.4 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,847 reviews)
"nice location, breakfast was unique and good experience"
United States
A.
The price is ￥16,334
￥17,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Casablanca Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a white building with balconies.

5. The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.0 star property
0.4 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was great, 15 mins from the beach. Evenings were quiet but the hot tub and pool were good."
United States
Mayuri
The price is ￥19,136
￥21,086 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a dark headboard, bedside lamps, a red throw blanket, and a view of the hallway.

6. Comfort Suites San Clemente Beach

Comfort Suites San Clemente Beach
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown San Clemente
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"I loved the pool and the room with a balcony"
United States
Fernanda
The price is ￥14,915
￥16,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Comfort Suites San Clemente Beach
A man and a woman standing outside a building with a balcony, a potted plant, and a suitcase.

7. The Surfbreak Hotel

The Surfbreak Hotel
2.5 star property
1.4 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (767 reviews)
"It was a great stay"
United States
Lacey
The price is ￥17,343
￥23,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Surfbreak Hotel
A coastal view with tall palm trees, a pier extending into the ocean, and a beach with buildings in the background.

8. Sea Horse Resort

Sea Horse Resort
3.5 star property
0.8 km from Downtown San Clemente
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (950 reviews)
"Great location. Loved the spacious room and the view from the balcony."
United States
ann-michele
The price is ￥26,330
￥32,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Sea Horse Resort
A hotel room with a bed, a green armchair, a wooden table, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

9. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
2.0 star property
1 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Nice clean even had a peek of Ocean 🌊 from my room and free parking, plus reasonable prices,surfs up"
United States
James
The price is ￥11,867
￥13,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

10. Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach

Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach
2.0 star property
1.6 km from Downtown San Clemente
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and very spacious room that fit into our budget."
United States
Angelina
The price is ￥14,069
￥15,476 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach
A coastal scene with a sunset, buildings, and a person surfing.

11. West Coast Surf and Stay

West Coast Surf and Stay
2.0 star property
1.6 km from Downtown San Clemente
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (252 reviews)
"Great stay with a very comfortable room and good amenities. Dave was very friendly and helpful during our stay. I will definitely be back!"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥18,574
￥20,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
West Coast Surf and Stay
A night scene with a large agave plant in a planter, a well-lit building with blue doors, and a grassy lawn.

12. Calafia Inn

Calafia Inn
2.5 star property
1.9 km from Downtown San Clemente
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (251 reviews)
"Rooms were nicely renovated and the owners were very friendly"
United States
Aaron
The price is ￥19,760
￥21,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Calafia Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a stone pillar.

13. Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier

Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier
3.5 star property
0.3 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (403 reviews)
"Great stay! Clean and easy check in with great add-ons and other options. Close to the beach and a nice area overall."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥16,197
￥19,556 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier
A beach view from a covered patio with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean and pier.

14. Beachcomber Inn

Beachcomber Inn
3.0 star property
0.9 km from Downtown San Clemente
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (217 reviews)
"I would stay here again. Close to the beach and beautiful view"
United States
Janalyn
The price is ￥45,053
￥51,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Beachcomber Inn
Beach

15. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House
4.0 star property
6.1 km from Downtown San Clemente
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (524 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Neiufi
The price is ￥22,959
￥25,530 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Capistrano Coast House
A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and a pier.

16. Casa Tropicana

Casa Tropicana
3.5 star property
0.8 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (527 reviews)
"Great beach location. Enjoyed evenings on the deck overlooking the pier, beach and ocean. Walking distance to coffee shops, baked goods, restaurants and a small convenience store."
United States
Wendy
The price is ￥21,199
￥27,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Casa Tropicana
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

17. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
2.5 star property
6.3 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,232 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms"
United States
Amanda
The price is ￥16,314
￥18,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a potted plant, and a balcony with a view.

18. Travelodge by Wyndham San Clemente Beach

Travelodge by Wyndham San Clemente Beach
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Downtown San Clemente
7.6 out of 10, Good, (584 reviews)
"The staff at the front desk were very helpful!"
United States
Nelson
The price is ￥13,437
￥14,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Travelodge by Wyndham San Clemente Beach
A hotel with a rooftop solar panel array, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.

19. Hotel Miramar

Hotel Miramar
2.5 star property
1.8 km from Downtown San Clemente
7.8 out of 10, Good, (345 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
NANCY
The price is ￥12,662
￥18,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Hotel Miramar
An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and benches, red umbrellas, and a fire pit.

20. Patriots Boutique Motel

Patriots Boutique Motel
2.0 star property
0.5 km from Downtown San Clemente
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (522 reviews)
"Small well kept property with shops and dining close by."
United States
stephana
The price is ￥19,238
￥21,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Patriots Boutique Motel
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Where to stay in Downtown San Clemente

Find the best Downtown San Clemente areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Rancho San Clemente

When in Rancho San Clemente, you can plan a visit to Talega Golf Club and Casa Romantica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Marblehead

While there might not be top attractions in Marblehead, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casino San Clemente and San Clemente City Beach.

Rancho San Clemente

Rancho San Clemente might not have many top sights, but Talega Golf Club and Casa Romantica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves gently lapping at the base.

Marblehead

While Marblehead might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Casino San Clemente and San Clemente City Beach.

Top Downtown San Clemente Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I liked that it was close to what I needed? Chill vibe! Great people!"
Omar 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown San Clemente?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San Clemente's Downtown San Clemente neighborhood has to offer. Are you looking for Downtown San Clemente travel tips? Be sure to check out Avenida del Mar and San Clemente Wine Company while you're in the neighborhood.
How many hotels are there in the Downtown San Clemente area?
Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown San Clemente and start exploring everything San Clemente has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Clemente, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Downtown San Clemente.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown San Clemente?
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What can I see and do in this San Clemente neighborhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown San Clemente are Avenida del Mar and San Clemente Wine Company. While you're out sightseeing in San Clemente, be sure to visit other sights like San Clemente Farmers Market or Bamboo and Beyond.