Nomads Hotel

Hotels
8 (135 reviews)
101 Avenida Serra , San Clemente , US
+1 949-492-6000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near beach, restaurants and shopping
Clean rooms and praised housekeeping
Friendly staff and smooth check-in
On-site bar/restaurant with convenient access
Complimentary drinks offered
In-room mini-fridge and microwave
Good social vibes and value for some guests
Cons:
Significant noise from bar/restaurant above (chairs/tables, patrons) and foot traffic
Very small/cramped 'Boat' room layout with combined shower/toilet
Poor bed quality and uncomfortable pillows reported
Strong cleaning-chemical smell noted by some guests
Parking is tight and timing/availability can be tricky
Early-morning alley noise (trash trucks) and front door often left open
No screens on alley-facing windows

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Rooms and housekeeping were frequently praised as clean and well-maintained, but multiple guests reported a strong cleaning-chemical smell and occasional maintenance issues (e.g., defective toilet flush).
Service
9.5
Check-in and staff/housekeeping received very positive mentions (e.g., 'vorzüglich'); staff friendliness and reliable room cleaning were consistent highlights.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly described as an excellent location — close to the beach, restaurants and shopping — making it one of the strongest aspects of the property.
Room Quality
6
Several guests reported significant issues: very small 'Boat' (Room 7) layout, cramped combined shower/toilet, limited storage, poor beds/pillows and substantial noise from the bar/restaurant above.
Amenities
8
On-site bar/restaurant, complimentary drinks, and in-room extras like mini-fridge and microwave were useful; however parking was tight and some windows lacked screens.
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed perceptions: several guests felt it was good value (complimentary drinks, location), while others felt rooms (especially the small 'Boat' room) were overpriced for the rate paid.
Food and Beverage
8
The bar/restaurant above is convenient and served decent food with occasional complimentary drinks, but it is also the primary source of disruptive noise for many guests.
Overall Experience
8
Overall a mixed but generally positive experience: strong location, friendly service and cleanliness balance notable noise issues and some poor room layouts, producing an overall mid-to-high rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:01

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Terraces:
Nomads Hotel, located in San Clemente, offers modern accommodation just 1.2 km from the beautiful San Clemente City Beach. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant, and a bar during their stay.

Comfort and Convenience:
Each room at Nomads Hotel is equipped with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and some even feature a balcony. The hotel ensures a comfortable stay with amenities like bed linen and towels provided in all rooms.

Nearby Attractions:
Conveniently located near popular attractions, Nomads Hotel is just 23 km from Heisler Park and 40 km from the University of California, Irvine. With free WiFi and an allergy-free environment, this hotel is the perfect choice for your stay in San Clemente.

Book your stay at Nomads Hotel now and experience comfort and convenience at its best!

Important information:

Please note that this property only accepts dogs.

When traveling with dogs, please note that an extra charge of 50 USD per dog, per night + 100 USD cleaning fee applies.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 135 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
J
John • couple • us
9
Great stay, would come back again!
Pros:

Location, comfort and cleanliness

Cons:

Parking is a little tight and timing can be tricky but I was able to get a spot in the restaurant / hotel spaces.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalo Jose • solo_traveller • ar
6
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Nichollas • extended_group • au
10
Amazing location, clean rooms and amazing house cleaning staff!
Pros:

Location was amazing

Cons:

As advertised- upstairs has some floor noise (scraping chairs) until around 10.30pm.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
J
Joseph • couple • us
1
Never again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There’s a restaurant above it and it’s constantly noisy as well as a engine inside of the wall or sump pump that goes off every hour. The rooms are clean enough but the bed was terrible the pillows we’re terrible

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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phipps • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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VJ Mac • solo_traveller • us
2
Run, do NOT stay unless you're gone ALL day
Pros:

The bed was comfortable. There was a working television and air conditioner.
The bar/restaurant above served decent food.
The two rooms facing the main street had patios. There was a working mini frig and microwave.

Cons:

It's a basement conversion under a bar & restaurant, facing an alley. The noise from the bar above starts by 9:00am until 11:00pm. Trash trucks come through the alley at 6:30am. No screens on alley-facing window to keep bugs out. Room 7, the "Boat" room is the size of a sleeper-car room. The mini sink and toilet are in the shower, with only a partial curtain for the shower. There's nowhere to put toiletries or clothing.
The strong smell of cleaning chemicals was bad.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • de
3
Sauberkeit und Freundlichkeit des Personals top, das Zimmer mehr als ein Flop😡
Pros:

Ich war im Boat Room (Room 7). Der Check in, das Reinigen der Zimmer war vorzüglich.

Cons:

Der Lärm von Nomads Canteen über dem war unvorstellbar. Es ist eine Frechheit diesen Raum für 150$ die Nacht zu vermieten. Das Zimmer ist eng, das „Badezimmer“, mit einem Duschvorhang vom Zimmer abgetrennt besitzt Dusche mit Toilette und Waschbecken auf 1m x 1,50m!! Die Toilettenspülung war defekt, so das ich den Zulauf abdrehen musste. Tut mir leid, aber so ein Zimmer darf man keinem Gast für 150$ anbieten.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • solo_traveller • us
10
Overall great value for your stay.
Pros:

2 complimentary drinks for the bar up stairs. Good vibes and meet new people. Room always was replaced with fresh towels and clean when I was out for the day. Not far from the beach. A lot of restaurants and shopping spots around.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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LAURA • couple • us
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Adybel • couple • us
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
5
Good location for an average stay.
Pros:

Location and ease of check in.

Cons:

There was constant people walking above the room that it made difficult to sleep. The front door was constantly left open.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Summer • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

The restaurant was above the room so easy access to food and the beach

Cons:

It was so loud I could hear the tables and chairs moving around until 10pm. Then all the people outside till 2pm just being loud and drinking.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
M
Miller • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Enriquez • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

We come several times a year,we enjoy our stay And our glass of wine upon arrival.WE ALSO ARE SO HAPPY WITH YOUR CLEANING STAFF CANT THINK OF HER NAME 😀

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Carina • extended_group • us
1
See above notes
Pros:

I didn’t like it

Cons:

Very noisy from the restaurant above room 7
Banging loud noise in the pipes inside the walls
Screen missing in the window
Toilet wasn’t clean
It had a really strong chemical smell in the room

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Garrett • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • gb
2
awful
Pros:

the room was big

Cons:

there is no parking, the bed was broken collapsed , there was bloody snot on the bathroom wall, it is underneath an establishment that moves furniture into the late hours and no matter how loud you put noise cancelling on and ear plugs - still hear it. no staff onsight- probably because there would be more people demanding refunds and giving complaints

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee