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The Best Beach Hotels in San Clemente

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in San Clemente

San Clemente, California is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in San Clemente, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in San Clemente, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in San Clemente based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in San Clemente, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in San Clemente offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

San Clemente Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $198 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in San Clemente
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente Inn has great rooms from $198 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and outdoor tennis. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, a game room, and free parking at this beach hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Casablanca Inn San Clemente

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to San Clemente
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is Casablanca Inn San Clemente which has nice rooms starting at $172. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, hiking, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1601 N El Camino Real. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N - Beach Area

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in San Clemente
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N - Beach Area to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $196. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 35 Via Pico Plaza. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, free parking, and car rentals which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 0.9 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Always Inn San Clemente Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in San Clemente
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $208, Always Inn San Clemente Bed & Breakfast, at 177 Avenida Cabrillo provides scuba diving, breakfast, hiking, child care, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, and horse riding. It's located just 0.2 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $231 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and golf. The great rooms here start at $231 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2481 South El Camino Real. Furthermore, it also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.3 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Volare an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in San Clemente
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of The Volare an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $197, and it's located at 111 S Ave De La Estrella. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Nomads Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in San Clemente
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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A cool place is Nomads Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $130. It has a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and kids meals, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 101 Avenida Serra. Only 0.1 miles from the city center, beach-goers will especially love family rooms, air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, and balconies at this fun hotel. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kids meals
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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San Clemente Cove Resort Condominiums

3-star Resort with prices starting at $301 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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San Clemente Cove Resort Condominiums offers a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, free parking, and laundry facilities which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $301 (before taxes). It's located at 104 South Alameda Lane and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a sauna which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 miles from the city center.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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House of Trestles

Hostel with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in San Clemente
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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Located at 2717 South El Camino Real, House of Trestles has great rooms from $45 (before taxes). It offers breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, a game room, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 7.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and cycling which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 1.6 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Beachcomber Motel San Clemente

Inn with prices starting at $384 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to San Clemente
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Beachcomber Motel San Clemente which has nice rooms starting at $384. Offering rooms with kitchens, free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave, it also has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 533 Avenida Victoria. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking. It's located just 0.7 miles from the city center, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: San Diego, Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, and Long Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in San Clemente, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in San Clemente, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San Clemente, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in San Clemente, Best Hotels for One Week in San Clemente, or Best Hotels for One Night in San Clemente.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in San Clemente?

San Clemente Average Beach Hotel Price
$195

After analyzing 15 beach hotels in San Clemente, California, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $195. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Clemente.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $208
  • 3-star hotels: $266
  • 2-star hotels: $140


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