Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach
US$110
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$110
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach average US$84 in the cheapest month (December) and US$138 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$87 |
| February | US$92 |
| March | US$101 |
| April | US$96 |
| May | US$107 |
| June | US$121 |
| July | US$138 |
| August | US$119 |
| September | US$110 |
| October | US$99 |
| November | US$90 |
| December | US$84 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$138)
Cheapest: December (~US$84)
About this property
Centrally located hotel with free parking, air-conditioned rooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi in San Clemente.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach, you'll be centrally located in San Clemente, a 3-minute drive from San Clemente Pier and 10 minutes from San Clemente State Beach. This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.3 km) from Doheny State Beach and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Dana Point Harbor.
What's nearby
La Ventura Event Center(0.2 Miles)
San Clemente Municipal Golf Course(0.7 Miles)
Lasuens Beach(1.1 Miles)
Avenida del Mar(1.1 Miles)
T-Street Beach(1.1 Miles)
Riviera Beach(1.2 Miles)
San Clemente Wine Company(1.2 Miles)
San Clemente Pier(1.3 Miles)
San Clemente Pier Beach(1.4 Miles)
San Clemente Farmers Market(1.4 Miles)
Bamboo and Beyond(1.4 Miles)
Casa Romantica(1.5 Miles)
San Clemente State Beach(1.6 Miles)
Max Berg Plaza Park(1.7 Miles)
San Clemente City Beach(2.1 Miles)
John Wayne Airport (SNA)(30.2 Miles)
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)(30.3 Miles)
Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley)(55.7 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Golf course (nearby)
Designated smoking area
Free parking
Location
2002 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, California, United States of America
La Ventura Event Center (0.2 Miles)
San Clemente Municipal Golf Course (0.7 Miles)
Lasuens Beach (1.1 Miles)
Avenida del Mar (1.1 Miles)
T-Street Beach (1.1 Miles)
Riviera Beach (1.2 Miles)
Room options
8
Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews
7.4
Good
Based on 995 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
16%
Couple
36%
Family
30%
Group
9%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach, travelers describe a basic budget stay with sometimes spacious rooms, a convenient location near the beach and dining, but limited parking, spotty Wi‑Fi, and some road or guest noise.
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What guests think
At Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach, travelers describe a basic budget stay with sometimes spacious rooms, a convenient location near the beach and dining, but limited parking, spotty Wi‑Fi, and some road or guest noise.
Cleanliness and upkeep are mixed, with multiple reports of dirty rooms or odors alongside many clean stays, plus worn fixtures and low showerheads in some bathrooms. Service is frequently praised as friendly and accommodating, though several reviews note lapses like check‑in confusion, key or room assignment errors, and weak noise enforcement on busy nights. Signage and listing names can differ (Americas Best Value Inn vs Budget Lodge/Motel), and there is typically no in‑room coffee or on‑site breakfast. Expect a simple, no‑frills base near the beach and eateries.
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Facilities
On-site parking is available but limited and tight; several guests reported compact spaces or needing to park on the street. Some mention a covered/garage area, and broader amenities are minimal or not consistently noted.
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ALEX
23 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Pictures do not match reality! Not enough parking.
Pictures do not match reality! Not enough parking.
4
Alicia
12 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Was close to the beach which was a plus however only 1 light worked in the room, the fridge didn't work and there was a bad smell in it. Also there were no wash clothes. Price if room was too high not to have at least these amenities. No complimentary breakfast but does have vending machine. Staff was at least pleasant. FYI, they dont accept cash.
Was close to the beach which was a plus however only 1 light worked in the room, the fridge didn't work and there was a bad smell in it. Also there were no wash clothes. Price if room was too high not to have at least these amenities. No complimentary breakfast but does have vending machine. Staff was at least pleasant. FYI, they dont accept cash.
8
Olivia
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Convenient location, covered parking, helpful desk staff; no coffeemaker.
Convenient location, covered parking, helpful desk staff; no coffeemaker.
2
Michael
29 Jan 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Room heater was not working. Temperature at night was in the 50s. When leaving the elavator stopped working and i was stuck in the elevator for 10 minutes. I was able to make the elevator work again. Wasnt a pleasant feeling being stuck. Definitely will not returning back to this location.
Room heater was not working. Temperature at night was in the 50s. When leaving the elavator stopped working and i was stuck in the elevator for 10 minutes. I was able to make the elevator work again. Wasnt a pleasant feeling being stuck. Definitely will not returning back to this location.
8
Chris
6 Jul 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
If you’re just looking for a really nice clean room and don’t care about a pool, this is the place. The location is great - the city trolly stops right there and is an easy ride to the beach and shopping. The room was beautiful, and the manager was so nice, too. Overall a great place - just no pool.
If you’re just looking for a really nice clean room and don’t care about a pool, this is the place. The location is great - the city trolly stops right there and is an easy ride to the beach and shopping. The room was beautiful, and the manager was so nice, too. Overall a great place - just no pool.
2
Quintus
28 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Room was filthy. Cannot use the tub for a bath (cracks and a sign saying you will be charged $250 cleaning if you use as a bath because the tub leaks). Walls were falling apart. Microwave was filthy with food. Grime and dust everywhere (see videos). Dirt and hair in the drawers. Floor level windows in the bathroom and lower neighboring building with a view to the upstairs room (creepy and invasive). Unfriendly desk clerk. I posted an initial negative review and shortly after posting my room key mysteriously deactivated, forcing me to go to the office to reactivate where I was asked by the clerk to remove the negative review.only after I said OK (I was in a hurry to get to my concert) was I given the key back. Get there too late and you dont get a parking spot. There is exposed electrical in the bathroom with no fan. Shower head is nearly chest level (I’m 5’11”) cracks in the bathtub. Hard mattress. Even harder pillows. Thin felt-like blankets. The pictures and videos paint the picture. This place is a disgusting ripoff for nearly $300 per night. Never again. Spend your money elsewhere is my advice. Terrible!
Room was filthy. Cannot use the tub for a bath (cracks and a sign saying you will be charged $250 cleaning if you use as a bath because the tub leaks). Walls were falling apart. Microwave was filthy with food. Grime and dust everywhere (see videos). Dirt and hair in the drawers. Floor level windows in the bathroom and lower neighboring building with a view to the upstairs room (creepy and invasive). Unfriendly desk clerk. I posted an initial negative review and shortly after posting my room key mysteriously deactivated, forcing me to go to the office to reactivate where I was asked by the clerk to remove the negative review.only after I said OK (I was in a hurry to get to my concert) was I given the key back. Get there too late and you dont get a parking spot. There is exposed electrical in the bathroom with no fan. Shower head is nearly chest level (I’m 5’11”) cracks in the bathtub. Hard mattress. Even harder pillows. Thin felt-like blankets. The pictures and videos paint the picture. This place is a disgusting ripoff for nearly $300 per night. Never again. Spend your money elsewhere is my advice. Terrible!
2
Michael
7 Apr 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
This was booked on Thursday, April 3 and when I went to check in, I was never told until I was ready to walk out the door that the electricity was going to be off from 9 PM until 6 AM. However they had received a notification from the electric company four weeks prior. I requested a refund. I was refused by the clerk at the hotel. I also contacted Hotels.com and gave them this information they offered to relocate me at literally 10 o'clock at night, which was ridiculous and yet I asked for a partial or even a full refund, but never received a single communication back from Hotels.com. I will be reporting the American best hotel for Endangerment based on the fact that this hotel was without electricity from 9 PM until 6 AM. I was on the third floor. I had no way to know where the access point was to get down the stairs because not the only did the phones not work. There was no lights. There was no elevators or anything of that nature. The windows did not open so should a fire of broken out. I would've been trapped on the third floor. This definitely is the worst hotel to stay at, and I feel that not only them, but Hotels.com should be held accountable since it was reported to both of them.
This was booked on Thursday, April 3 and when I went to check in, I was never told until I was ready to walk out the door that the electricity was going to be off from 9 PM until 6 AM. However they had received a notification from the electric company four weeks prior. I requested a refund. I was refused by the clerk at the hotel. I also contacted Hotels.com and gave them this information they offered to relocate me at literally 10 o'clock at night, which was ridiculous and yet I asked for a partial or even a full refund, but never received a single communication back from Hotels.com. I will be reporting the American best hotel for Endangerment based on the fact that this hotel was without electricity from 9 PM until 6 AM. I was on the third floor. I had no way to know where the access point was to get down the stairs because not the only did the phones not work. There was no lights. There was no elevators or anything of that nature. The windows did not open so should a fire of broken out. I would've been trapped on the third floor. This definitely is the worst hotel to stay at, and I feel that not only them, but Hotels.com should be held accountable since it was reported to both of them.
6
Chuck
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Staff was very nice. Property was fair parking was bad - I had to park on the street the last night of my stay. About half the spaces were only fit for compact cars, perfect for chipped paint on car doors.
Staff was very nice. Property was fair parking was bad - I had to park on the street the last night of my stay. About half the spaces were only fit for compact cars, perfect for chipped paint on car doors.
10
Bruce
25 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking available in the garage, it's limited but we didn't have any trouble. The room was a nice size, and quiet. There's no coverings on some of the windows so the morning light came right in. The manager was very nice.
Parking available in the garage, it's limited but we didn't have any trouble. The room was a nice size, and quiet. There's no coverings on some of the windows so the morning light came right in. The manager was very nice.
10
Mario A
5 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The area around the hotel was welcoming. The room was ok for the price and for the area. The only flaw was that there was not that much parking available. Very quiet and front office was very helpful and nice.
The area around the hotel was welcoming. The room was ok for the price and for the area. The only flaw was that there was not that much parking available. Very quiet and front office was very helpful and nice.
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Cleanliness
Reports are mixed: many guests found rooms very clean, but several cited dirty rooms, odors, or grime and worn bathroom areas. Standards appear inconsistent between stays.
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10
Kristina
13 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and welcoming place to stay in San Clemente. Rooms are spacious and really clean. Thank you for having a great place to stay while in the area.
Very clean and welcoming place to stay in San Clemente. Rooms are spacious and really clean. Thank you for having a great place to stay while in the area.
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Valerie
21 Aug 2024
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Stayed 10 nights
AC not in bedroom Dirty conditions Got a rash from bed sheets
AC not in bedroom Dirty conditions Got a rash from bed sheets
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Grace
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property is a lot smaller than the photos and very old but kept very clean.
Property is a lot smaller than the photos and very old but kept very clean.
10
Rogelio
28 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everything very clean, great service and all that at a great price
Everything very clean, great service and all that at a great price
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Tina
19 Jul 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The hotel was not as pictured. It seemed run down and the office was shabby. Although it is a beach town, I feel it could have been cleaner and more updated. There also was no way to secure your personal items. Many improvements needed for this price point.
The hotel was not as pictured. It seemed run down and the office was shabby. Although it is a beach town, I feel it could have been cleaner and more updated. There also was no way to secure your personal items. Many improvements needed for this price point.
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Quintus
28 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Room was filthy. Cannot use the tub for a bath (cracks and a sign saying you will be charged $250 cleaning if you use as a bath because the tub leaks). Walls were falling apart. Microwave was filthy with food. Grime and dust everywhere (see videos). Dirt and hair in the drawers. Floor level windows in the bathroom and lower neighboring building with a view to the upstairs room (creepy and invasive). Unfriendly desk clerk. I posted an initial negative review and shortly after posting my room key mysteriously deactivated, forcing me to go to the office to reactivate where I was asked by the clerk to remove the negative review.only after I said OK (I was in a hurry to get to my concert) was I given the key back. Get there too late and you dont get a parking spot. There is exposed electrical in the bathroom with no fan. Shower head is nearly chest level (I’m 5’11”) cracks in the bathtub. Hard mattress. Even harder pillows. Thin felt-like blankets. The pictures and videos paint the picture. This place is a disgusting ripoff for nearly $300 per night. Never again. Spend your money elsewhere is my advice. Terrible!
Room was filthy. Cannot use the tub for a bath (cracks and a sign saying you will be charged $250 cleaning if you use as a bath because the tub leaks). Walls were falling apart. Microwave was filthy with food. Grime and dust everywhere (see videos). Dirt and hair in the drawers. Floor level windows in the bathroom and lower neighboring building with a view to the upstairs room (creepy and invasive). Unfriendly desk clerk. I posted an initial negative review and shortly after posting my room key mysteriously deactivated, forcing me to go to the office to reactivate where I was asked by the clerk to remove the negative review.only after I said OK (I was in a hurry to get to my concert) was I given the key back. Get there too late and you dont get a parking spot. There is exposed electrical in the bathroom with no fan. Shower head is nearly chest level (I’m 5’11”) cracks in the bathtub. Hard mattress. Even harder pillows. Thin felt-like blankets. The pictures and videos paint the picture. This place is a disgusting ripoff for nearly $300 per night. Never again. Spend your money elsewhere is my advice. Terrible!
10
Lena
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Decent budget and value stay with clean rooms. No coffee maker.
Decent budget and value stay with clean rooms. No coffee maker.
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SHAWN MEHRYAR
20 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was super horrible ! Nasty ! Smell very bad ! We left the room 2 hours after we did book in! I am the most booking customer in Expedia! I spent a lot thru Expedia ! I want my refund asap !
The hotel was super horrible ! Nasty ! Smell very bad ! We left the room 2 hours after we did book in! I am the most booking customer in Expedia! I spent a lot thru Expedia ! I want my refund asap !
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Aristeo
10 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Clean rooms and friendly staff
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Kimberly
13 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Didn’t get to stay . The entire place was not what the pictures look like the rooms on the site look kept up . We walked into our room an the bed an room was never cleaned it smelled. It smelled in the elevator. It was even worse in the office . Very misleading from the pictures.
Didn’t get to stay . The entire place was not what the pictures look like the rooms on the site look kept up . We walked into our room an the bed an room was never cleaned it smelled. It smelled in the elevator. It was even worse in the office . Very misleading from the pictures.
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Rooms
Many rooms are spacious, with some featuring a separate sitting area, but comfort varies: several guests mention firm or squeaky beds and thin pillows. Noise depends on placement, and multiple reviews report unreliable Wi‑Fi; a few note low showerheads.
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Tiffany
2 May 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
loved that the room has a seperate sitting area.... mattress could use an upgrade.
loved that the room has a seperate sitting area.... mattress could use an upgrade.
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Douglas
29 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not maintained well. Very confused check in. Key didn’t work and had to get another room. Front desk called me at night, waking me up, just to ask me my name. Room next to busy road with lots of noise. Would only stay here again if everything else sold out.
Not maintained well. Very confused check in. Key didn’t work and had to get another room. Front desk called me at night, waking me up, just to ask me my name. Room next to busy road with lots of noise. Would only stay here again if everything else sold out.
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Edward
31 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great area, walked to some great places to eat. The bed was a little on the hard side and the pillows were a little thin.
Great area, walked to some great places to eat. The bed was a little on the hard side and the pillows were a little thin.
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Anthony
5 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just a place to sleep. Squeeky uncomfortable mattress and horrible pillows, def. Just to crash out for a bit from along drive. Only plus is spots to eat n drink near by…
Just a place to sleep. Squeeky uncomfortable mattress and horrible pillows, def. Just to crash out for a bit from along drive. Only plus is spots to eat n drink near by…
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Gary
26 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Living room in my room
Living room in my room
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Vaughn
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
For the price., this room was spaceous and comfortable. No extras and had a small tv and the walls were so thin the sound from outside was loud
For the price., this room was spaceous and comfortable. No extras and had a small tv and the walls were so thin the sound from outside was loud
8
Tiffany
9 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff was super nice. Could use an update on the bed mattress. Location was excellent.
Staff was super nice. Could use an update on the bed mattress. Location was excellent.
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Edward
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 9 nights
I like the location. Internet connection through their Wi-Fi is practically non-existent: do not count on any possibility of connection to the Internet.
I like the location. Internet connection through their Wi-Fi is practically non-existent: do not count on any possibility of connection to the Internet.
8
Mitsuko
15 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Spacious room and bed room is separated with a door from bathroom and living room.
Spacious room and bed room is separated with a door from bathroom and living room.
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Tamara
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
WiFi didn’t work the whole time I was there. The hotel main desk phone wasn’t in service for the two days before I arrived to try to address an issue and no one responded to an email I sent, and my key never worked to my room despite swapping it out two additional times. I was frustrated, but the owners were kind.
WiFi didn’t work the whole time I was there. The hotel main desk phone wasn’t in service for the two days before I arrived to try to address an issue and no one responded to an email I sent, and my key never worked to my room despite swapping it out two additional times. I was frustrated, but the owners were kind.
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Service
Staff is frequently described as friendly and accommodating, with the manager often praised. However, several reviews report lapses including check‑in confusion, key or room assignment errors, poor communication, and weak noise enforcement on busy nights.
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Pedro G
30 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff
Very friendly staff
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E.
13 Nov 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
The Manager at America's Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach, Mark, was prompt, personable, and professional. He made my 7-night stay comfortable because when he engaged me at check-in, he was friendly but businesslike. The location is one block from Highway 5, between downtown San Clemente and the surfing beaches. My room was clean and pleasantly decorated. One of four bulbs over the sink was dead; this was not an urgent need but Mark had it replaced within a few hours. Also he helped me find local amenities and was even kind enough to print a page that I was able to email him (I had no travel printer). The housekeeping staff were pleasant and thorough. Also the flowers, bushes and trees around the property were well-cared for. I'd confidently recommend ABVI San Clemente to my friends and family. Please commend Mark for exceeding expectations. -Doug Pratt
The Manager at America's Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach, Mark, was prompt, personable, and professional. He made my 7-night stay comfortable because when he engaged me at check-in, he was friendly but businesslike. The location is one block from Highway 5, between downtown San Clemente and the surfing beaches. My room was clean and pleasantly decorated. One of four bulbs over the sink was dead; this was not an urgent need but Mark had it replaced within a few hours. Also he helped me find local amenities and was even kind enough to print a page that I was able to email him (I had no travel printer). The housekeeping staff were pleasant and thorough. Also the flowers, bushes and trees around the property were well-cared for. I'd confidently recommend ABVI San Clemente to my friends and family. Please commend Mark for exceeding expectations. -Doug Pratt
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Douglas
29 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not maintained well. Very confused check in. Key didn’t work and had to get another room. Front desk called me at night, waking me up, just to ask me my name. Room next to busy road with lots of noise. Would only stay here again if everything else sold out.
Not maintained well. Very confused check in. Key didn’t work and had to get another room. Front desk called me at night, waking me up, just to ask me my name. Room next to busy road with lots of noise. Would only stay here again if everything else sold out.
10
Sally
24 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The owner was nice and from beginning to end the staff was amazing
The owner was nice and from beginning to end the staff was amazing
4
Katherine
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Was walked in on at night by other guests because the front desk forgot we were in there apparently. Other than this one rather large lapse in service the staff are friendly and accommodating.
Was walked in on at night by other guests because the front desk forgot we were in there apparently. Other than this one rather large lapse in service the staff are friendly and accommodating.
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Michael
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This was booked on Thursday, April 3 and when I went to check in, I was never told until I was ready to walk out the door that the electricity was going to be off from 9 PM until 6 AM. However they had received a notification from the electric company four weeks prior. I requested a refund. I was refused by the clerk at the hotel. I also contacted Hotels.com and gave them this information they offered to relocate me at literally 10 o'clock at night, which was ridiculous and yet I asked for a partial or even a full refund, but never received a single communication back from Hotels.com. I will be reporting the American best hotel for Endangerment based on the fact that this hotel was without electricity from 9 PM until 6 AM. I was on the third floor. I had no way to know where the access point was to get down the stairs because not the only did the phones not work. There was no lights. There was no elevators or anything of that nature. The windows did not open so should a fire of broken out. I would've been trapped on the third floor. This definitely is the worst hotel to stay at, and I feel that not only them, but Hotels.com should be held accountable since it was reported to both of them.
This was booked on Thursday, April 3 and when I went to check in, I was never told until I was ready to walk out the door that the electricity was going to be off from 9 PM until 6 AM. However they had received a notification from the electric company four weeks prior. I requested a refund. I was refused by the clerk at the hotel. I also contacted Hotels.com and gave them this information they offered to relocate me at literally 10 o'clock at night, which was ridiculous and yet I asked for a partial or even a full refund, but never received a single communication back from Hotels.com. I will be reporting the American best hotel for Endangerment based on the fact that this hotel was without electricity from 9 PM until 6 AM. I was on the third floor. I had no way to know where the access point was to get down the stairs because not the only did the phones not work. There was no lights. There was no elevators or anything of that nature. The windows did not open so should a fire of broken out. I would've been trapped on the third floor. This definitely is the worst hotel to stay at, and I feel that not only them, but Hotels.com should be held accountable since it was reported to both of them.
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James P
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Too many parties. Too loud. Not for families. Party zone. Management did nothing to end the madness.
Too many parties. Too loud. Not for families. Party zone. Management did nothing to end the madness.
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Tamara
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
WiFi didn’t work the whole time I was there. The hotel main desk phone wasn’t in service for the two days before I arrived to try to address an issue and no one responded to an email I sent, and my key never worked to my room despite swapping it out two additional times. I was frustrated, but the owners were kind.
WiFi didn’t work the whole time I was there. The hotel main desk phone wasn’t in service for the two days before I arrived to try to address an issue and no one responded to an email I sent, and my key never worked to my room despite swapping it out two additional times. I was frustrated, but the owners were kind.
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Benita
16 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We have been going to this hotel for over 10 summers now. Altho prices are up in summer all other hotels in area have gone up too. MARK was our check-in host and he is absolutely the BEST. I had to change rooms at last min and He was very accomitable. This hotel is clean, comfortable and quiet, especially 3rd floor away from street. We have stayed at many hotels in SC and we always choose Americas Best.
We have been going to this hotel for over 10 summers now. Altho prices are up in summer all other hotels in area have gone up too. MARK was our check-in host and he is absolutely the BEST. I had to change rooms at last min and He was very accomitable. This hotel is clean, comfortable and quiet, especially 3rd floor away from street. We have stayed at many hotels in SC and we always choose Americas Best.
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jose
10 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Great service
Great service
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Location
Convenient for reaching the beach, eateries, and the freeway; some mention a nearby trolley stop. Due to its position between I‑5 and El Camino Real, traffic noise is noticeable in some rooms.
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Heather
5 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Close to the beach, clean and comfortable
Close to the beach, clean and comfortable
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Angela
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The place was older but clean. Had to duck to take a shower as it was the shower head was low. Two cute places to walk to breakfast in morning. Close to drive to beach. Helpful and friendly front desk.
The place was older but clean. Had to duck to take a shower as it was the shower head was low. Two cute places to walk to breakfast in morning. Close to drive to beach. Helpful and friendly front desk.
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Diego
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was close to the beach
It was close to the beach
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David
4 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is located between the 5 freeway and El Camino Real so it is a high noise location. The rooms are very clean and functional and block out most but not all of the noise. Be sure to request a room on the El Camino side. This is a good value for a short stay. Note that there are several good restaurants close by. For example, MRK Public is an excellent “gastropub” and the SC Cafe is great for breakfast.
The property is located between the 5 freeway and El Camino Real so it is a high noise location. The rooms are very clean and functional and block out most but not all of the noise. Be sure to request a room on the El Camino side. This is a good value for a short stay. Note that there are several good restaurants close by. For example, MRK Public is an excellent “gastropub” and the SC Cafe is great for breakfast.
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Chris
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
If you’re just looking for a really nice clean room and don’t care about a pool, this is the place. The location is great - the city trolly stops right there and is an easy ride to the beach and shopping. The room was beautiful, and the manager was so nice, too. Overall a great place - just no pool.
If you’re just looking for a really nice clean room and don’t care about a pool, this is the place. The location is great - the city trolly stops right there and is an easy ride to the beach and shopping. The room was beautiful, and the manager was so nice, too. Overall a great place - just no pool.
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Lita
3 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Decent, clean place to stay near the beach. The building and courtyard are basic but charming. Staff was nice.
Decent, clean place to stay near the beach. The building and courtyard are basic but charming. Staff was nice.
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Shaun
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Close to beach and restaurants in this sleepy town
Close to beach and restaurants in this sleepy town
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Jose
17 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay. Room was clean and spacious. Area is quiet even when the freeway runs near by. Bed is not the greatest but does the job. Close to many places to eat, shop and the beach. Over all we definitely be back for another quick get away.
We had a great stay. Room was clean and spacious. Area is quiet even when the freeway runs near by. Bed is not the greatest but does the job. Close to many places to eat, shop and the beach. Over all we definitely be back for another quick get away.
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Richard
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We were there for a ball tournament. There were numerous restaurants within a very short walk of the hotel. Ralphs, a grocery store, was 2 blocks away. Very convenient to the ballpark.
We were there for a ball tournament. There were numerous restaurants within a very short walk of the hotel. Ralphs, a grocery store, was 2 blocks away. Very convenient to the ballpark.
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Emily
5 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This is the second time I’ve booked here and this is the only place I’ll stay when I come to CA. Staff is friendly, attentive, and very accommodating. Rooms are amazing, plenty of space, clean. Within a half mile of freeway, 3 minute drive down to the beach, plenty of local places for food literally across the street.
This is the second time I’ve booked here and this is the only place I’ll stay when I come to CA. Staff is friendly, attentive, and very accommodating. Rooms are amazing, plenty of space, clean. Within a half mile of freeway, 3 minute drive down to the beach, plenty of local places for food literally across the street.
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Dining
No on-site breakfast and no coffee provided in rooms or lobby are mentioned repeatedly. Guests typically use nearby cafes and restaurants instead.
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Ross
7 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, large well kept room!!! Parking is tight (like San Clemente in general). No frills (no coffee, etc) but still a good value. Would stay there again for sure.
Clean, large well kept room!!! Parking is tight (like San Clemente in general). No frills (no coffee, etc) but still a good value. Would stay there again for sure.
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Angela
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The place was older but clean. Had to duck to take a shower as it was the shower head was low. Two cute places to walk to breakfast in morning. Close to drive to beach. Helpful and friendly front desk.
The place was older but clean. Had to duck to take a shower as it was the shower head was low. Two cute places to walk to breakfast in morning. Close to drive to beach. Helpful and friendly front desk.
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Lydia
3 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There was not any coffee available in rooms or office
There was not any coffee available in rooms or office
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Alicia
12 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Was close to the beach which was a plus however only 1 light worked in the room, the fridge didn't work and there was a bad smell in it. Also there were no wash clothes. Price if room was too high not to have at least these amenities. No complimentary breakfast but does have vending machine. Staff was at least pleasant. FYI, they dont accept cash.
Was close to the beach which was a plus however only 1 light worked in the room, the fridge didn't work and there was a bad smell in it. Also there were no wash clothes. Price if room was too high not to have at least these amenities. No complimentary breakfast but does have vending machine. Staff was at least pleasant. FYI, they dont accept cash.
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Donald
29 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a very functional hotel, basic, clean, a good place to sleep, helpful staff, no frills. No breakfast, but a good place just a couple of doors away with a full breakfast menu.
This was a very functional hotel, basic, clean, a good place to sleep, helpful staff, no frills. No breakfast, but a good place just a couple of doors away with a full breakfast menu.
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Laura
1 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
There was no coffee on the premises. That was a bummer.
There was no coffee on the premises. That was a bummer.
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Olivia
1 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Convenient location, covered parking, helpful desk staff; no coffeemaker.
Convenient location, covered parking, helpful desk staff; no coffeemaker.
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Amillyona
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I only stayed one night and for me the food places near by are within walking distance.
I only stayed one night and for me the food places near by are within walking distance.
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Lena
9 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Decent budget and value stay with clean rooms. No coffee maker.
Decent budget and value stay with clean rooms. No coffee maker.
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Valerie
23 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was clean and well stocked with towels and toilet paper. There was a refrigerator and a microwave, but no coffee maker. The bed was clean and comfortable, but a little noisy when getting in and out of it in the middle of the night. Overall, I would stay there again.
The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was clean and well stocked with towels and toilet paper. There was a refrigerator and a microwave, but no coffee maker. The bed was clean and comfortable, but a little noisy when getting in and out of it in the middle of the night. Overall, I would stay there again.
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Devlin
3 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Really nice place to stay…great location and rooms are large and clean. Jay is the manager and he is awesome!
Really nice place to stay…great location and rooms are large and clean. Jay is the manager and he is awesome!
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Devlin
3 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great property, large rooms, perfect location and well priced…highly recommend! The manager Jay is very helpful.
Great property, large rooms, perfect location and well priced…highly recommend! The manager Jay is very helpful.
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Devlin
3 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay and very close to the beach. Rooms are clean and spacious. The manager Jay is great and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Great place to stay and very close to the beach. Rooms are clean and spacious. The manager Jay is great and very helpful. Highly recommend!
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Devlin
3 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic location, right next to The Outrigger tavern. Rooms are spacious and clean. The manager Jay is great and very helpful.
Fantastic location, right next to The Outrigger tavern. Rooms are spacious and clean. The manager Jay is great and very helpful.
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Devlin
3 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent property…clean, rooms are large and the manager Jay is great. Highly recommend
Excellent property…clean, rooms are large and the manager Jay is great. Highly recommend
FAQs about Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50.00, subject to availability.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is centrally located in San Clemente, a 3-minute drive from San Clemente Pier and 10 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano. Nearby attractions include La Ventura Event Center (0.4 km), San Clemente Municipal Golf Course (1.1 km), and Doheny State Beach (7.1 mi).
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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- 2026-09-16: 82.27533102996826USD
- 2026-09-17: 80.28703599918364USD
- 2026-09-18: 126.8871604024887USD
- 2026-09-19: 176.46614739807129USD
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- 2026-09-21: 81.2776210451889USD
- 2026-09-22: 82.1598807950592USD
- 2026-09-23: 82.24864966415404USD
- 2026-09-24: 113.9953398958969USD
- 2026-09-25: 199.2709170767212USD
- 2026-09-26: 360.41622557739254USD
- 2026-09-27: 163.35804347396848USD
- 2026-09-28: 81.2776210451889USD
- 2026-09-29: 81.2776210451889USD
- 2026-09-30: 81.17145508632659USD
- 2026-10-01: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-02: 117.96479627643585USD
- 2026-10-03: 117.96479627643585USD
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- 2026-10-09: 133.82123824001312USD
- 2026-10-10: 133.82123824001312USD
- 2026-10-11: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-12: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-13: 72.26222620016098USD
- 2026-10-14: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-15: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-16: 117.96479627643585USD
- 2026-10-17: 118.17207517009734USD
- 2026-10-18: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-19: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-20: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-21: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-22: 72.44158669876099USD
- 2026-10-23: 117.96479627643585USD
- 2026-10-24: 118.10430520030974USD
- 2026-10-25: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-26: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-27: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-28: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-29: 72.36951116781235USD
- 2026-10-30: 118.10430520030974USD
- 2026-10-31: 117.96479627643585USD
- 2026-11-01: 88.21882382148742USD
- 2026-11-02: 88.21882382148742USD
- 2026-11-03: 88.21882382148742USD
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- 2026-11-05: 88.21882382148742USD
- 2026-11-06: 114.99304988067627USD
- 2026-11-07: 114.83149298675536USD
- 2026-11-08: 88.21882382148742USD
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- 2026-11-10: 88.21882382148742USD
- 2026-11-11: 88.21882382148742USD
- 2026-11-12: 88.37328200340271USD
- 2026-11-13: 114.99304988067627USD
- 2026-11-14: 115.19219847610472USD
- 2026-11-15: 88.21882382148742USD
- 2026-11-16: 88.21882382148742USD
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
- Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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