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The Little Inn by the Beach

2.5 of 5
1819 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 (Formerly Motel San Clemente)
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San Diego
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19 reviews 19 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

First of all, this hotel is not by the beach. It's at least a mile away from a beach. We got an 'ocean view' room, which we could just see in the distance over the highway wall. It was mainly a highway view. On the plus side, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The owners obviously try... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Nice room, cabinet for tv very large, decor like tropical island. Bed good. Staff friendly although night staff said they would get back to me so I could make local call, they never got back to me? Good budget motel. Would stay again. Donuts across the the road at surfin donuts excellent. Sonnys restaurant well worth visit, just down road.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

When we hit the end of a day of poking about the back country south of LA, this hotel practically found us. Just a moment off the coast highway we saw the quaint old-styled place tucked back in a corner. Clearly geared for the surfing and beach walking art crowds, it drew us in from the start. The low prices... More

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SEATTLE
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

Easy to find and a good location for touring up and down the coast. We asked for and got a third floor ocean view over the freeway, but quiet with the doors & windows closed. The staff was very accommodating, we had to move the 3rd night due to a leak from the rain. The room is nicely decorated, and... More

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Grants Pass, OR
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

We had the opportunity to stay for six nights at this hotel over the Thanksgiving holiday. Well kept, clean, and even had a view of the ocean. The management was friendly, continental breakfast enough to get us started in the morning and the location was very convenient. Loved the bed! Had a microwave and frig so didn't have to eat... More

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Oro Valley, Arizona
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14 reviews 14 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

This is an old school style motel with a great design, but it does show some age. I went there with 3 other guys for a guys weekend at the beach and we had a blast. The balcony layout is really cool and we had our door open most of the time we were at the place hanging out on... More

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Dana Point, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

The white duvet, fluffy pillows, granite counter top, covered free parking, new tiled bathrooms and sunset view were pleasant surprises. I was on a staycation while I had company at my pad and just wanted a place that I could walk to restaurants, ride my bike from to the beach trail along the ocean and have a fridge/microwave. The room... More

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Oxnard, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

My husband and I travel to visit friends in San Clemente two or three times a year and we always stay here. The rooms are spacious and always clean. Traffic noise is minimal and everything is within easy walking and/or driving distance. Staff is friendly and courteous, plus the outdoor balcony/patio is perfect for afternoon wine/appetizers to hare with friends.....

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Seattle
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012 via mobile

Close to freeway but good sound proofing except when children were running upstairs. We had a few issues which the owners did their best to resolve. They gave us a discount for the things they couldn't fix. The coffee was good, but nothing especially exciting for the continental breakfast. One car parking per room. Close to beach, town, restaurants and... More

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Riverside, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

My wife and I traveled to San Clemente to attend my nephew's wedding on the beach. We only stayed there the one night, fortunately. The one-bed room was clean and of average size. There was a small refrigerator that was noisy enough at night to make getting to sleep a little difficult and a microwave we did not use. There... More

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Also Known As:
The Little Inn By The Beach Hotel
The Little Inn By The Beach Hotel San Clemente
Little Hotel San Clemente
Address: 1819 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 (Formerly Motel San Clemente)
Region: United States > California > Orange County > San Clemente
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 17 hotels in San Clemente
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Quaint local family owned Inn with ocean view, yet near Hwy 5, restaurants, shops. We offer a king or 2 queen bed clean, comfortable and spacious rooms with the following amenities:Continental Breakfast Daily Patio and ocean/sunset view Microwave and mini fridgeCoffee maker, iron, iron board, and hair dryerDining and office table and chairsAlarm clock radio with adaptor for Ipod, music deviceTV, DVD player and DVD moviesParking – some coveredLocal restaurants, surf board and bike rental, shopping and night life walking distanceEasy on and off Hwy 5 access, just minutes to San Onofre, Camp Pendleton, Dana Point Harbor, State Park, Beaches ... more   less 
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