Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
9 (540 reviews)
35 Via Pico Plaza , San Clemente , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 10 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 540 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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Fredric • couple • us
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Freedom45766745285 • Friends getaway
10
Nice experience
Pros:

Nice clean room with good housekeeping service. Great conference room for scrapbooking retreat. Easy to load and unload. Would happily attend again.

2026-02-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Sebastian • extended_group • cr
10
Pros:

It had a great vibe and it was really close to the outlets which facilitated using the trolley to travel around San Clemente

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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160PatriciaM160 • Friends getaway • National City, California
10
Great visit for a retreat weekend
Pros:

Here for a weekend craft retreat. Excellent hotel! The staff was very friendly and our room was very comfortable. Close to the 5 freeway and the Outlet Center was less than a mile away, though we did not check it.
Breakfast was good and all day coffee and tea was a nice bonus.

2026-02-26 • via Tripadvisor
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jlothehizo • Friends getaway • Menifee, California
10
Great and clean place for a weekend getaway
Pros:

Great location for groups, friends and family. Friendly staff and was able to ask with ease for extra items. It's nice to see staff cleaning areas of the hotel on a daily basis. Stayed in a room with 2 double beds. Beds are comfortable with extra pillows. Love the extra bench space to put your suitcase on in the room. Extra amenities include a refrigerator, microwave & coffee maker which is always much needed when traveling. The free breakfast makes a very nice extra for the great price of the overnight room cost. They have a nice variety of items to choose from.
Coffee & water available 24/7 for the weekend. Front of property has a nice seating area by the fireplace plus tables and chairs for having breakfast.
Hotel has a conference room that is very spacious for any events you may want to have.

2026-02-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
8
Nice clean hotel at a reasonable price.
Pros:

Nice room with comfortable bed. Very clean hotel.

Cons:

Broken treadmill and elliptical in the gym.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Esther • solo_traveller • us
8
I loved it. Close to the San Clemente pier and very peaceful place.
Pros:

Beautiful view to see the sunset through my window. Very clean and great breakfast.

Cons:

A little hard to find the hotel.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Rebeca • family_with_children • es
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Ha • couple • us
10
Averall, I was happy with my stay.
Pros:

The room was clean, good location, and good break fast.

Cons:

Parents should watch their kids, don’t let them run and play free and make too much noices.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • family_with_children • us
5
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • extended_group • us
8
Nice
Pros:

It was great, better than expected, food was very good.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • couple • us
8
Cons:

I would have liked the pool to be heated.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

It was clean and the staff was nice

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jenine • family_with_children • us
10
It was a great stay
Pros:

It was clean

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Fulvia • couple • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • couple • us
8
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee