2-Star Hotels in San Clemente

My reservation was a Spa King Balcony. I got to my room & no Spa? Went back to the office & he offered an upgrade, but no balcony (I like the salty ocean air since it is near the beach)? I ended up negotiating & got an extra 3-hours of stay to compensate & no down deposit. The room had ants in the bathroom shower creeping out the walls & by the desk. There is not small table where most room would have it, so I ate the desk that had ants on it. The mounted conditioner bottle was broken in the shower. Everything else was okay. I paid $125 total through a special ******* deal & got what I paid for, an average room.

I am just a continuing customer. Still love the hotel and the rates that Trip.com offers all the time. Being able to earn coins for some money off on all future trips is pretty rad. Enjoyed my stay as it was going to be ONE night. I ended up staying here all week.

The hotel room is large, with tables and chairs, downstairs is a sports field, very nice

Customer service is lacking in some of your employees. Colin, specifically, the front desk person should NOR be speaking to guests. When I called the front desk from my room asking for more pillows and blankets. Why? Because there were 4 people in the room, and the sofa bed is not the most comfortable. Colin answers the phone and said in an unfriendly tone: ”Let me see what I can do.”. That is not the way to talk to a customer. I asked him: ”What do you mean?”. He said: ”Some of the guests may have already taken all of the blankets and pillows.” Well, this is a hotel. I was under the assumption that hotels have extra pillows and blankets. Anyway, what a stupid way to answer! He could have said: ”No problem. I will have someone deliver those to you right away.” The nice gentleman who showed up from housekeeping came back to our room 4 times. He was the sweetest. I wish I remembered his name. He got us blankets, and then pillows. He even reminded me that we had pillows and blankets in the bag on the top of the closet. I also forgot that I needed an additional bath towel because there were only 3 in the bathroom. Once again, housekeeping gave me an extra towel. He was very customer-oriented UNLIKE Colin (from the front desk) who should not be working in this industry which entails being customer-focused. Maria was very good. She even helped me book the room for 7/16/2022 when I had a problem booking it online on 7/11/2022. She stayed on the phone with me until I got the booking confirmed. I had the opportunity to meet Maria when we checked out. She is very pleasant. On the other hand, Colin, should be reprimanded for bad customer service skills. He needs to GO. He also doesn't explain anything upon check-in. He rushed everything. He just handed me the key and asks me to refer to the card in the back of the key holder. He has no warmth.

This hotel was supposed to have a really awesome breakfast bar with pancakes, cereal, sausage, etc. Since it was covid it was just a bag with a breakfast sandwich to put in the microwave, an apple, a granola bar and muffin. Pretty lame! Also the jacuzzi chemicals must have been off because it left my skin super irritated - dry and itchy which is a sign of improper chemical balance. Also the first night the jacuzzi was hot, the next day it was just a bit warmer than the pool. I asked the front desk and they said, ”if no one is using it they don't turn on the heat.” Well how are they supposed to know when and if someone will use it? It should be ready to go all the time! They said if you call ahead they will turn it on. Also they charged a fee of $1 per night per room for a ”safe fee” (we had 2 rooms X 3 nights). Super unnecessary and just fee padding if you ask me! When asked to remove it they told me that it was ”too late” and it was part of my booking via bookings dot com. One light fixture was broken in the room and my son's bedside lights were broken. Also the phone charger next to the bed was broken. For the price we paid, I expected everything to be in good condition. As far as decor, whoever thought that crown molding should be used to make a ”curtain valance” had zero decorating skills. They also could have done without the crown molding and ”pillar” type thing attached to the pony wall as that was pretty cheesy. Just stick to a basic crown molding around the ceiling. Also the shower was really weird in terms of adjusting the water temp and the shower head needs to be higher. I'm almost 6” tall and not everyone is a damn shorty! Also, on the last day, housekeeping did not make up the room which meant a pile up of dirty towels, no clean towels and the trash overflowing. The location is ok but about 1.5 to 2 miles on the freeway from ”town”.

Overall hotel is very nice . Room was very comfortable and well decorated. I stayed on the 2nd floor . View is the freeway but you also see the ocean from the 2nd floor . My issue was I emailed the hotel a week before asking for an early check in due to a wedding I was attending . Wedding started at 3pm . I asked to be checked in at 130 and the front desk (male, early 30s) told me to avoid a bigger charge to wait til 2pm . I was confused , but waited in the parking lot (4 cars total in the lot on a Friday ) til 2pm . I checked in and was charged $30 for a early check in lol I asked what the difference was if I would’ve checked in at 1:30 and it would’ve been even more of a early check in fee ! Disappointed due to the conversation I had in the email with the staff never mentioned an early check in fee . I will never stay here again , I’m a Hilton Diamond member and that weekend would’ve been $400 a night . No thanks , no hotel is worth that much for one night . Instead ended up paying $231 for a Friday night in May due to the early check in .

Nice people, clean place and comfortable bed. Daily maid service. Some people complain about the parking which can be tricky if you have a bigger car I would think, but I saw people doing it. There is three spots behind the building that sometimes are open and I have used. If you park in the cul-de-sac next to the building I'm pretty sure it seems safe to me I never had to do it though but I would have if needed. Decent water pressure in the shower and plenty of room to put your stuff. Good location close to the beaches. Budget hotel but not a dump at all just basic. I stayed last year and would again.

The San Clemente Beach Travelodge is located 5 blocks from the San Clemente State Park and State Beach and adjacent to 18 Hole PGA golf course. This property is within walking distance to many fine restaurants Beach and pier. Guests at the San Clemente Beach Travelodge enjoy rooms with private balconies with an ocean view or golf course view and some rooms with in-room Jacuzzi. Honeymoon suites and family suites are also available. Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet Access throughout the hotel will make travel easier whether you are traveling on business or pleasure. Trestle and San Onofre one of the worlds best surfing spot only .5 miles from the property.This property is privately owned and the management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone regardless of the source of reservation and will not be responsible for accidents or injury to guest or for loss of money jewelry or valuables of any kind. Check out time is 11AM otherwise charge for one day. Strictly no visitors no parties no refunds advance payment requested. Please leave valuables in a Complimentary Safety Deposit Box at the front desk.

When you stay at Patriots Boutique Motel in San Clemente, you'll be by the ocean, a 2-minute drive from San Clemente Pier and 8 minutes from Dana Point Harbor. This hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Doheny State Beach and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Mission San Juan Capistrano.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.Take advantage of the hotel's room service.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you stay at Calafia Inn in San Clemente, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Casa Romantica and San Clemente Pier. This motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from San Clemente State Beach and 4 mi (6.4 km) from San Onofre State Beach.Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.All-inclusive rates are available at this motel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.