Name: Casa Tropicana
Address: 610 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, California, United States of America, San Clemente, California, US
Price range: US$127–US$326 per night
Rating: 7.9

What guests think

At Casa Tropicana, most guests love the unbeatable location across from the San Clemente Pier, walkable access to restaurants, and ocean views, while feedback on rooms, maintenance, and service ranges from pleased and comfortable to dated and frustrating.

Facilities are simple: no elevator with steep stairs, a nearby paid garage for parking, shared patios overlooking the pier, and loaner beach chairs and towels. Rooms vary; many are small with dated decor, spotty WiFi, and recurring plumbing or hot water issues, but some are comfortable with standout ocean views. Noise from passing trains or nearby bars affects some stays. Expect a scenic, walkable beach stay with trade offs in upkeep and consistency.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: no elevator with steep stairs, a nearby paid garage for parking, shared patios with ocean views, and loaner beach chairs and towels. One review notes there is no pool or hot tub.

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Scott

7 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No elevator. Steep stairs. In the middle of everything. Great spot. Garage parking for a fee one block away. Directly across the street from pier, beach. Mattresses ok. Rooms/building clean. No hot water on morning of check out. Otherwise good.

10

Clifford

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved being on the top floor with the wonderful view and huge patio. The place was super clean and nice. The reason I gave 4 out of 5 for property condition is that the patio didn't drain the rain easily on the patio for the top floor. The rest of the building and stairs were maintained in nicely. The garage to park your car is about 30 yards away. This a boutique hotel is older so you have a few stairs to get to some rooms.

8

Christopher

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is across the street from the beach and the shared balconies on each floor overlook the pier and ocean. The shaded balconies have a large outdoor lounger set and several tables so you can drink your morning coffee or do some work while taking in the sights and sounds. The rooms are comfortable with a nice bathroom, TV, mini split air conditioner, and refrigerator. The rooms are small but just big enough to not feel too cramped. There’s a large closet and the bathroom had a nice sized shower. It was weird that the shampoo and body wash were just laying on the floor as there is no shelf or ledge to place anything. We arrived 1.5 hours early and they wanted $50 for early check in before 3pm. I could see if we were trying to check in before 12 noon but not an hour earlier when the room was actually ready. There is parking in a garage that was convenient. Would stay again because of location and adequacy.

10

James

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I don't understand some of the reviews about the loud noise they hear from the bar until 3am. I barely heard anything. The train maybe a little but it never really bothered me. Staff was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. Stairs are safe, but a tad strenuous for some of us older folks. Thats why i recomend (and did myself) getting a room on the 2nd floor. View is stunning. Rooms are tad small but clean. No bugs. You are near everything plus a free trolley. Restaurant below were very nice. So much to do, or just chill all day. Waves can be strong. At times I was hit by waves from both the front and the back! Felt very safe, even at night. I recommend this place wholeheartedly.

10

Clifford

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We love this boutique hotel it is a little sparse on the big hotel amenities but it is very enjoyable to stay at. It has four stories but it has no elevator so be prepared to walk up and down the stairs. The views on each level are incredible of the pier and the ocean.

10

jason

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

No pool or hot tub but very cozy

10

Kyle

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful area easy access to the beach and other tourist spots like food and trinket shops. Only thing is the parking, hardly any have to get in at the right time or park up the road abit and walk down.

10

Kara

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You can't get much better for being directly across from San Clemente pier. There's a variety of restaurants directly below the hotel and all you have to do is walk across the street to get to the beach. The hotel will provide beach chairs and towels. Everything was wonderful!

8

Jason

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is located 2 minutes from the pier & 15-20 minutes to a ton of shopping and restaurants. The room was quaint and clean. Paid parking is the way to go here as street parking is metered and no overnight.

10

Al

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Common patio area up on third floor has spectacular views and the hotel location is awesome

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed. Many mention clean rooms, but several report sandy or dirty floors, worn conditions, or occasional pests.

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Anne

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived the lobby was closed for maintenance so there was a number in the window to call. It took 4 attempts before we got ahold of someone. If location is your top priority, this is the place for you. Across from the pier and beach. Shops and food within walking distance. If you are expecting the room to match the price tag.. you’ll be disappointed. Cracked floor tiles in the bathroom, cracked wood floors in the bedroom, holes in the walls, mold in the air conditioning unit, a fireplace that doesn’t work and baby cockroaches in the bathroom. Great location.. terrible hotel.

8

Brandon

10 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It is a wonderful location with spectacular views and awesome outdoor shared balcony / patio spaces. The room and hotel were well kept, clean and came with little touches like hand sanitizer in the room.

10

Kathleen

21 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was charming,clean,comfortable and a great Ocean view.

10

James

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I don't understand some of the reviews about the loud noise they hear from the bar until 3am. I barely heard anything. The train maybe a little but it never really bothered me. Staff was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. Stairs are safe, but a tad strenuous for some of us older folks. Thats why i recomend (and did myself) getting a room on the 2nd floor. View is stunning. Rooms are tad small but clean. No bugs. You are near everything plus a free trolley. Restaurant below were very nice. So much to do, or just chill all day. Waves can be strong. At times I was hit by waves from both the front and the back! Felt very safe, even at night. I recommend this place wholeheartedly.

4

Laurie

22 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place is run down and dirty. Dirty walls cracked bathroom tiles. The cops came running through the hotel yelling and chasing people at 1:00 am. We left something in our room and they won’t respond to our request to mail it to us.

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Vivian

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures of the rooms that are represented in the The site is not accurate. Other than a door and a small window in the front room, this was like a cave. The bedrooms had no windows. A shower was literally inside the bedroom—no doors, just a shower curtain separating from the bed. The towels were so thin that they barely dried you. The floors were so dirty that I had to wash my feet after my shower in order to put my shoes on. I took pictures. The second bedroom had no air conditioner. So very disappointed very bad maintenance in this room

8

Donald

16 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in staff very amicable and upbeat, lack of hot water in shower and bathroom Floors were sandy and marked up Bed was comfyTV was confusing

8

james

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Quier

10

EILEEN

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean but the bathroom could use some updating. Bed was super soft.

8

Wan-Yu

31 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The floor in the room was not clean, and you could feel it just by walking around. It be greatly appreciated if temporary luggage storage after check out was offered as an option, so the customers can explore the area a bit longer.

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Rooms

Rooms are often small and dated, with weak water pressure, malfunctioning fixtures, and spotty WiFi reported; several have standout ocean views, and some find beds comfortable. Some guests also mention train or bar noise.

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Robert

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are motel 6 level, very dated, sad looking, bad wifi, no room cards, need keys, but staff is friendly and helpful and location is perfect. A little money toward upgrades would go a long way here. We would not stay here again.

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Florinda

22 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room very small studio like, 1 window felt alittle claustrophobic, but perfect location, right across the pier

10

John

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room and view

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Wesley

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was full of mosquitos and while we swatted as many as possible we could not get rid of them. Wifi in Room 1 does not work. Towels similar to Motel 6. The name of the hotel is almost non-existent on the signage. We had to find the location via the street number. Parking is challenging but parking fee is very reasonable. Overall good location, but don't expect perfection.

8

Christopher

2 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is across the street from the beach and the shared balconies on each floor overlook the pier and ocean. The shaded balconies have a large outdoor lounger set and several tables so you can drink your morning coffee or do some work while taking in the sights and sounds. The rooms are comfortable with a nice bathroom, TV, mini split air conditioner, and refrigerator. The rooms are small but just big enough to not feel too cramped. There’s a large closet and the bathroom had a nice sized shower. It was weird that the shampoo and body wash were just laying on the floor as there is no shelf or ledge to place anything. We arrived 1.5 hours early and they wanted $50 for early check in before 3pm. I could see if we were trying to check in before 12 noon but not an hour earlier when the room was actually ready. There is parking in a garage that was convenient. Would stay again because of location and adequacy.

6

Elizabeth

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for a romantic weekend over the New Year holiday. The room was described as having “a fireplace and a whirlpool tub for two.” There was a fireplace… that didn’t work. There was a big tub… that had jets present that didn’t turn on. And the shower head was a trickle of water into that same tub and it was so squishy underneath that it felt like we might fall through the floor at any moment. The bd was not uncomfortable, but it wasn’t comfortable either. Just meh. The location is perfect and we had a great time together, but the stated amenities were nonexistent.

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VIRGINIA

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property has the best view of the ocean. My room on 3rd floor was extremely dated. It really needs renovation. Water pressure was unacceptable. Standing in plastic tub was unstable. Felt as if you were on a boat. Room was Definitely not worth $300 per night. I wouldn't stay in that room again. Also, parking is a bit of a trek and the first parking stall is not a safe spot to park as when you back out the auto gate opens and hits your car...not good.

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Kim

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

train noise all night bed side lights not working shower was just a drip runs hot or cold

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Kim

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed side lights did not work the shower did not work. There is regular train noise due to the crossing opposite

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Christian

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and beautiful view of the beach and ocean!.. Really love the stay.

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Service

Service is inconsistent. Many praise friendly, helpful staff, while others cite poor communication, overbooking or room changes, and slow or unresponsive check in.

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Anne

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived the lobby was closed for maintenance so there was a number in the window to call. It took 4 attempts before we got ahold of someone. If location is your top priority, this is the place for you. Across from the pier and beach. Shops and food within walking distance. If you are expecting the room to match the price tag.. you’ll be disappointed. Cracked floor tiles in the bathroom, cracked wood floors in the bedroom, holes in the walls, mold in the air conditioning unit, a fireplace that doesn’t work and baby cockroaches in the bathroom. Great location.. terrible hotel.

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sheila

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed here before and loved it. This trip the move to the 3rd floor no stair access promised never took place so with a bad knee I struggled with stairs. NONE of the messages I sent were answered. The cleaning lady who has been there for 30+ years was the most helpful. The hotel is really super convenient and I still love it. However, service has definitely gone downhill.

8

Valerie

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location cannot be beat! Directly across from the pier and the beach. Super friendly employees.

10

Sonia

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Being by the ocean with an ocean view of the San Clemente Pier cannot be beat... the rooms are cutely decorated and so clean...Rosy at the front desk made us feel so welcomed and was attentive to our needs... we received a free upgrade on our room and we could not be any happier...we will be back for sure... this property is amazing.

10

Laura

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff at office. Safe parking garage. Wonderful view of the beach!

10

Amy

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was perfect...So convenient. Everything you could want was literally downstairs and/or across the street. We would have preferred a bigger bed, but we made it work. Overall, we loved it & would definitely come back. The staff was super nice and made everything very easy for us.

8

Daniel

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place is great for a simple room with a view! A little outdated but still super cute. Customer Service was fantastic! Its a really old building so drains smell a little funky every once in a while, but overall it is a nice place to stay for the price.

4

James

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They sold are Casa Tropicana room (even though we paid in advance) and put us on the ground floor of the Sea Horse Hotel in a room that opened onto the sidewalk and people would walk into because they thought it was a store. Keep your doors locked if this happens to you! Staff offered a discount but it was fake we learned five days later once they realized money had already been paid through Expedia. After 14 years of every year, never again. These new staff/owners are deceptive at best and we are now pursuing restitution for never receiving the suite we were charged for.

10

cathy

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding service and property. Right across the street from the beach and pier. Will stay here again and again when I can. A

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Christopher

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not a good experience at all. Hot water system broke Saturday evening and they had to wait about 4-5 hours to get someone to reset it. Couldn’t shower before dinner or after dinner until 10:30pm. Staff was not friendly. They offered a free burrito for the inconvenience. The place is run down.

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Location

Exceptional, walkable location directly across from the pier and beach, with restaurants and shops steps away. Several reviews mention regular train noise at night.

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Greg

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location. Great walking areas. Pet friendly. The train can run by late at night, very noisy. Not the hotel's fault of course. Very good overall

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Valerie

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location cannot be beat! Directly across from the pier and the beach. Super friendly employees.

10

Steven

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a perfect weekend getaway. The hotel was right across from the pier so we left our car in the secured garage and walked to shopping, dining, and the beach.

10

Kyle

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful area easy access to the beach and other tourist spots like food and trinket shops. Only thing is the parking, hardly any have to get in at the right time or park up the road abit and walk down.

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Rob

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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Kara

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You can't get much better for being directly across from San Clemente pier. There's a variety of restaurants directly below the hotel and all you have to do is walk across the street to get to the beach. The hotel will provide beach chairs and towels. Everything was wonderful!

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Kim

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bed side lights did not work the shower did not work. There is regular train noise due to the crossing opposite

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Jason

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is located 2 minutes from the pier & 15-20 minutes to a ton of shopping and restaurants. The room was quaint and clean. Paid parking is the way to go here as street parking is metered and no overnight.

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David

23 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel has a great view and the feel of the neighborhood is good. However, there was no mention of the train tracks between the hotel and the beach and the 1:00 am freight train was really disturbing. I was surprised that no mention of this was in other reviews.

10

Al

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Common patio area up on third floor has spectacular views and the hotel location is awesome

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Dining

Guests like the on site or adjacent bar and restaurant, with positive comments on drinks and food, and there are lots of dining choices nearby.

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ronald

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

no driving, great bartender Matteo, the best front desk guy, good food, and the trolley to Del Mar

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Christina

9 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location across from the pier. Hotel room was small and older but Clean and comfortable. Hotel restaurant had great drinks, food and service. Would stay here again.

10

Steven

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a perfect weekend getaway. The hotel was right across from the pier so we left our car in the secured garage and walked to shopping, dining, and the beach.

10

Kyle

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful area easy access to the beach and other tourist spots like food and trinket shops. Only thing is the parking, hardly any have to get in at the right time or park up the road abit and walk down.

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ROBERT CHARLES

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Love how walkable this hotel is to the pier. Plus it’s upstairs a good bar/restaurant (Pierside).

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Amy

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was perfect...So convenient. Everything you could want was literally downstairs and/or across the street. We would have preferred a bigger bed, but we made it work. Overall, we loved it & would definitely come back. The staff was super nice and made everything very easy for us.

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Kara

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You can't get much better for being directly across from San Clemente pier. There's a variety of restaurants directly below the hotel and all you have to do is walk across the street to get to the beach. The hotel will provide beach chairs and towels. Everything was wonderful!

8

Jason

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is located 2 minutes from the pier & 15-20 minutes to a ton of shopping and restaurants. The room was quaint and clean. Paid parking is the way to go here as street parking is metered and no overnight.

10

Cynthia

28 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great views and many restaurant options.

10

AliviA

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to food, beach, and adventure.

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Month	Average price
January	US$136
February	US$132
March	US$162
April	US$160
May	US$157
June	US$186
July	US$231
August	US$187
September	US$183
October	US$143
November	US$126
December	US$120

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $148	2	3
4 $150	5 $150	6 $150	7 $149	8 $154	9	10 $326
11 $150	12 $154	13 $149	14 $150	15 $150	16	17
18 $157	19 $129	20 $127	21 $129	22 $129	23	24
25 $134	26 $143	27 $135	28 $134	29 $134	30	31

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $221	16 $211	17 $138	18	19
20	21 $200	22 $153	23 $156	24 $230	25	26
27	28 $151	29 $153	30 $149

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Two-Bedroom Suite

Standard King Room (Playa)

Deluxe King Room with Ocean View (Estrellamar)

Standard King Room

Superior King Room (Rey)

Deluxe Queen Room

Queen Room

Deluxe Queen Room with Ocean View (Azahar)

Family Double Room

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