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The Little Inn by the Beach

2.5 of 5
1819 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 (Formerly Motel San Clemente)
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The Little Inn by the Beach
Ranked #13 of 16 hotels in San Clemente
3.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

When my fiance was stationed at Camp Pendleton near San Clemente, I came to visit him as often as possible. Seeing as I am paying my own way through college, I needed to find a hotel in SC that wouldn't bankrupt me. I am SO glad we found this place, because even though it isn't the pinnacle of amazingness, it... More

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Klamath Falls, Oregon
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Not as many amenities as mainstream hotels but a great little place with lots of atmosphere. Great staff and a very nice room as well. The name is a bit deceiving; it's not on the beach. More

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Grottoes, Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
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We are visited our family in San Clemente for a number of years and found the Little Inn to be the best place we've stayed and now the only place we want to stay. We love the family atmosphere, friendly service and overall warm, comfort of the place. We are very happy with the overall appearance and cleanliness of the... More

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california
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

Meticiously maintained, this older property was a delight to stay in. We arrived earlier than our check in time. The pleasant and courteous office manager said she would check to see if our room was ready. Fortunately, it was and we settled in. Yes, we did hear the freeway traffic, but it did not disturb our sleep. We have relatives... More

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Nicholson, Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

I booked this room over the internet from across the country. I had several close friends that are marines deploying, so flew across the country to be with them. When I got there, the (tiny) parking lot was full, so I had to park my rental car down the street. The cost totaled $426. This is what I received for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2010

I have stayed at the Little Inn many times over the years and have always been amazed at the quality of the room you get for such a low price. This isn't a full service hotel by any means, but it is a nice comfortable room for half the price you would pay at a holiday inn. When my husband... More

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San Clemente, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2010

we rented this hotel thinking it was close to the beach, but no, its a perfect view of the freeway. I mean we are visitors to san clemente and it didnt mention on website it was by a freeway and not to mention the breakfast was low quality although the rooms were clean. More

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Portland, Oregon
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My daughter and her family was hosting the Christmas get-together this year, She lives right up the hill from The Little Inn at the Beach and I had seen how attractive it looks, so I booked a three-night stay there to ease the overcrowding at my daughter's house. I was there from Wednesday, December 23, till check-out the morning of... More

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Glendale, AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2009
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people found this review helpful

This hotel is perfect! Great price and awesome staff, maybe family owned. May not be your 5 star hotel(little dated), but clean rooms with everything you need. Rooms have miniature fridge and microwave, which is great when you have kiddos. The perfect hotel for beach going. (It is not walking distance to beach, however there is plenty of parking for... More

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Southern California
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2009

Bottom line, you can't beat the price for a no-frills place to lay your head in a great beach town. Don't ask me how this place is only $75-90/night when a Motel 6 in a ghetto costs more. WARNING: High-maintenance, pretencious snobs will NOT like this place. They expect the Ritz for $80. Fine soliders are dying for their freedom... More

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  • Little Hotel San Clemente
Address: 1819 South El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672 (Formerly Motel San Clemente)
Price range (per night):* RM256 - 415

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