Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
9 (623 reviews)
35 Via Pico Plaza , San Clemente , us
+1 949-498-8800

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean environment
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Comfortable beds
Great location
Good value
Cons:
Steep hill to the plaza
Noise from air conditioning machines
A small parking fee
Lack of gluten-free options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Most reviews reflect a very clean environment.
Service
9.18
Staff were generally described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.72
Some comments indicate a steep hill to the plaza but overall manageable.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms were generally described as comfortable but noted issues with cleanliness in some cases.
Amenities
8.7
Facilities like the pool and gym were mentioned positively but some additional features were requested.
Value for Money
9.16
Good value for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Several mentions of great breakfast and food quality.
Overall Experience
9.18
Most guests left with a positive impression overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:23

Property Description

Modern Accommodations

The Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N - Beach Area offers modern guest accommodations with convenient amenities like microwaves and mini-refrigerators, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Leisure Facilities

Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and modern fitness center during their stay, providing opportunities for relaxation and recreation without having to leave the hotel premises.

Convenient Location

Located just off Interstate 5 and in close proximity to Trestles Beach, this hotel provides easy access to local attractions such as Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, Legoland theme park, and Del Mar Race Track, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the area.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N - Beach Area.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SNA

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 623 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Handal • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything was great!

Cons:

I was asked for my credit card for a deposit in case any damages were incurred during our stay. When I checked out I was assured that I wasn't charged but they did charge my account without any cause or explanation.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Renee • family_with_children • us
9
It was a comfortable and clean room. The locagtion was great and the staff was friendly.
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was decent.

Cons:

The pool and workout room were a little small.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
9
Great hotel, and very popular.
Pros:

Property was clean, comfortable, in a great location and offered a good breaks with plenty of choices.

Cons:

My daughter, who has stayed there before, had to ask for a parking slip for the dashboard. Apparently cars can be towed if not displayed. The hotel charges $20 a day for parking, which is in short supply in the entire area.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Nestor • family_with_children • es
8
Buena opción para alojarte en familia en San Clemente.
Pros:

Buena ubicación en San Clemente y buen desayuno.

Cons:

La zona de solarium de la piscina es muy reducida.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Joonmin • couple • us
9
good
Pros:

beach near hotel.

Cons:

children`s noise.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Arumani • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • us
10
Beautiful Spanish style hotel with very friendly staff and spacious clean comfortable rooms
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff, spacious rooms, comfortable beds

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Joaao • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Nice room with balcony.

Cons:

Too much single use plastic at breakfast.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • us
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • us
9
Excellent value for the money - and then some!
Pros:

I spent one night when I was in town for a wedding. I didn't have high expectations and the property pleasantly surprised me. Very clean. The bedroom/bed were fine. The bathroom was a bit small and nothing fancy but also fine. As others have noted, an excellent breakfast - LOTS of choices and surprisingly GOOD coffee. I also took a dip in the pool, which was a nice addition to the mix. The staff was uniformly pleasant, welcoming and helpful.

Cons:

There was nothing that bothered me - as noted the bathroom is kind of spartan but totally adequate.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Joaao • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • us
10
We will be back !
Pros:

Super clean , convenient to the beach , restaurants . Breakfast was awesome! Staff very friendly

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Ethan • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Juan • couple • us
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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ARTYOM • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Todd • family_with_children • us
5
Cheesy parking bill slide under the door and never mentioned upon check- in. I had used UBER!!!!
Pros:

Room size, TV channel selection

Cons:

No TV guide screen to see what was playing on any channel. No freezer frig combo, just frig. Info on all programs empty.
So when you're checking in, nobody says a word about a parking fee, nobody asks what vehicle you're driving or your vehicle registration number or even offers to give you a parking pass it simply is not even brought up at all. There are no signs indicating that one would have to pay nightly parking fee either. Then in the morning of checkout, someone slides a bill for $20 a night parking under your door..
The scene is rather cowardly and backstabbing way to charge for parking. If you're gonna charge for parking, say so up front acknowledge the person's registration number and give them a parking pass. As it turns out, I used Uber to get to the hotel. I didn't even have a vehicle and my Uber was waiting for me when I went to leave the room and noticed the piece of paper on the ground by the door indicating a $20 a night parking fee.
I immediately went to the front desk and the person there basically shrugged their shoulders and said, that's just the way we do it. I said, I used Uber, why are you charging me for parking? Furthermore, had I have driven my own vehicles, I would have expected someone to say it up front and to issue me a parking pass I was late for my flight and had to leave so I fought no longer with this person. But it simply is not fair, it's rather chicken s*** and backstabbing and very unprofessional. I think as many hotels do, their pricing includes parking. TO charge additional parking, especially when you don't even know how many vehicles a person has be, it 0 or 5 is ridiculous, and insulting. Cowards, back stabbing corruption!

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mackenna • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Great location. Great staff. Suuuuper comfortable bed.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Anyela • family_with_children • us
10
Me gustó es playero
Pros:

Todo limpio buen desayuno y estadía relajante

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee