Casablanca Inn

Hotels
7.8 (2211 reviews)
1601 North El Camino Real , San Clemente , US
+1 949-361-1644

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location near trolley, Metrolink, shops and beach
Friendly, helpful staff
Good/free parking (though sometimes tight)
Excellent breakfast offering
Comfortable beds in many rooms
Quiet and well maintained common areas
Garden/patio area
Cons:
Unclean/poorly maintained unrenovated rooms (stains, odors, found others' items)
Crunchy/soiled carpet and soft/sinking mattresses in some rooms
Low shower water pressure in some rooms
Drapes and fixtures needing repair; patched tubs and worn drains
Tiny amounts from shower dispensers
Some guests dislike staff-served breakfast / limited choices
Tight parking spaces and an unclean jacuzzi; sticky steps

Categories

Cleanliness
6.2
Multiple reports of unclean/unrenovated rooms: stained mattresses, crunchy/soiled carpet, found other guests' items under sink, odor in one room; jacuzzi and some public steps noted as needing deeper cleaning.
Service
8.8
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful; breakfast staff prepared items (some guests disliked being served) but overall service interactions were positive.
Location
9
Consistently praised: excellent, convenient location near trolley, Metrolink, shops and close to the beach; easy walking access to local attractions.
Room Quality
6.4
Mixed quality: newly renovated rooms are better, but many reviews describe old rooms as tired—patched tubs, drapes needing repair, low water pressure, occasional malfunctioning hairdryer and soft/sinking beds.
Amenities
7.6
Good offerings: free parking, patio/garden, breakfast and quiet environment; some negatives include tight parking spaces, tiny shower dispenser portions, and an unclean jacuzzi.
Value for Money
8.6
Multiple guests noted the hotel as reasonably priced or great value given location and included breakfast; overall considered a good value despite inconsistencies.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Breakfast frequently praised (waffles, sandwiches, avocado toast, etc.) and considered a strong offering, though some guests wanted more choices or self-serve options and disliked being served.
Overall Experience
7.7
Generally pleasant stays thanks to location, staff and breakfast, but inconsistent room cleanliness and older unrenovated areas detract from the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:16

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Located just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Casablanca Inn in San Clemente, California offers a range of luxurious amenities. From a year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub to guest rooms with flat-screen TVs and HBO movie channels, guests can indulge in comfort and relaxation.

Artistic Rooms
Each room at Casablanca Inn is meticulously designed for both comfort and style. Featuring artwork by local artists, the temperature-controlled rooms come equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Select rooms even boast balconies with picturesque pool or ocean views, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Convenient Facilities
In addition to the lavish amenities, guests can enjoy a daily continental breakfast, served in the Mediterranean courtyard or breakfast room. The hotel also offers a fitness centre, business centre, BBQ facilities, and laundry services, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay for all visitors.

Experience luxury and convenience at Casablanca Inn - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

Please note: Pets are only permitted in the first floor Queen Room - Disability Access and the first floor King Room - Disability Access.

The hotel is currently undergoing a renovation from January 1st to May 31st. All property amenities will continue to be available during this time. The Casablanca Inn is being transformed into a contemporary boutique hotel with a mix of Moroccan finishings and Old Hollywood charm.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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2211 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.2
Service: 8.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Caroline • couple • us
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Yenisel • couple • us
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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elisa • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
10
Very nice, reasonably priced, clean, great free parking, breakfast!
Pros:

Location, parking, clean, helpful, friendly. Great amenities and breakfast!

Cons:

Drop-like squirts of dispensers in shower. Amounts too tiny for acquiring enough product easily.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Zachariah • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Charlene • couple • us
7
Overall very pleasant stay. The Inn just seems a little tired. Could use a little TLC
Pros:

The staff was very friendly. The location was great and the garden area was pleasant.
The beds were comfy. The Inn looks great from the outside.

Cons:

The drapes in our room need to be repaired. 209 The hairdryer would work and then suddenly stop. The tub had been patched in two corners and the drain itself looked worn. The walkway, second floor, needs to be patched and repainted. The breakfast could be updated a bit. More choices for guests and let them prepare their own food.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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ROBERT • couple • us
4
Pros:

It was decent.

Cons:

Very low water pressure in the shower.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Penny • extended_group • us
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Evan • couple • us
9
Pros:

Perfect location. Liquor store, coffee shop, and trolley pick up all right in front of hotel. Multiple things to do walking distance from hotel in any direction.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Cece • couple • us
5
Needs to be renovated and cleaned
Pros:

The size of the hotel was nice, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was good. The newly renovated rooms are better but still not clean… we had someone else’s food and clothing tags under the sink in the bathroom.

Cons:

The old rooms are terrible. The carpet in the rooms is crunchy gross, the mattress had stains all over it, the rooms aren’t clean and the beds are so soft you sink to the middle.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Comfortable and clean.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Brandi • couple • us
10
Great staff, comfortable room, incredible value and excellent breakfast.
Pros:

Well maintained, quiet and the best breakfast offering.

Cons:

Tight parking spaces but workable.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • family_with_children • us
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Agnes • couple • fr
8
Pros:

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À disposition de l hôtel autour d un charmant patio avec fontaine….
La chambre spacieuse et confortable

Cons:

Le bruit des climatiseurs extérieurs qui empêchent de dormir la fenêtre ouverte

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Dariush • couple • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et propre. Bon lit.

Cons:

Pas de vue sur l'océan ou la plage.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracie • couple • us
5
Pros:

It was a nice place to stay but not close to the beach or downtown. Expect to walk or catch the trolley.

Cons:

They expect you to keep the same towels and bedding for your whole stay. One bath towel for a week was a little excessive. We had to constantly ask for toilet paper as well.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee