Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
9 (576 reviews)
35 Via Pico Plaza , San Clemente , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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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 576 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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Racquel • couple • us
9
Pros:

The front office staff who checked us in provided excellent customer service. The property is nice, clean, and very well maintained. The location is also perfect, close to the plaza, downtown, and the beach, which made everything very convenient for us.

Cons:

We can hear people talking outside the walkway at night and could also hear footsteps from the room above us, which made it difficult to fully relax.

In addition, the bed was not very comfortable and may need to be updated.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
10
Beautiful property with a Spanish flare. Clean comfortable rooms, easy drive to the beach.
Pros:

Clean comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff, easy parking, plenty of food options nearby, Easy drive to San Clemente Pier. The hotel was full during our stay, as there was a youth sports tournament happening. Breakfast was a challenge with so many families trying to eat at the same time. The staff did their very best to service so many people.

Cons:

Nothing to not like.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Roxana • couple • us
10
Will be back next time!!
Pros:

The structure, very nice , looks like a church

Cons:

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2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • extended_group • mx
7
Fine
Pros:

Clean, its close to many things including the center of San Clemente which is nice. Breakfast was nice.

Cons:

Booked a room for 4 people but they only put towels for 3. The sofa bed was very uncomfortable. We asked for a blanket for the sofa bed and they said they didn’t have.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • us
10
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Angela • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Kira • couple • us
6
Did the job but nothing special
Pros:

Clean. Large room. Great outside architecture and pool

Cons:

Located in a weird parking lot. The building from the outside looks beautiful with lots of character and charm but the inside has been changed to feel soulless with bright LED lights and like a chain hotel. The balcony faced a parking lot

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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viktorp926 • Business
2
Unpleasant
Pros:

Booked the hotel a month in advance and asked if the conference room will be available. They said they will check and get back to me. Never heard back. Upon my visit, the conference room was not being used but we were unable to use it?

Checking in and checking out, no front desk attendant. Received a random $150 surcharge with no receipt or explanation after the room has already been paid for. Tried reaching out and never heard back.

Usually don’t leave bad reviews, but this was a very unpleasant experience.

2026-05-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Judith • family_with_children • mx
10
Holiday inn siempre es buena elección
Pros:

Comodidad, calidad en alimentos

Cons:

Todo muy bien.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • us
10
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Mike • family_with_children • us
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • family_with_children • us
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
10
I have been staying at this hotel for 16 years - love the hotel - this is the first time breakfast was not good
Pros:

Great hotel - clean rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff.

Cons:

Breakfast - Eggs and sausage were cold, please offer fresh scrambled eggs over pre made omelets.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Ben • family_with_children • us
8
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Macy • couple • us
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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veronica • family_with_children • us
7
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Merica • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • family_with_children • us
9
Surely, I would stay again in this hotel.
Pros:

Room was very clean and comfortable.
Also was very quiet.
and close to most useful places.
had a very pleasant stay.

Cons:

The room, and the building.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee