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111 South Avenue de la Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92673
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012
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Lake Jackson, Texas
1 review
“Great Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

Hotel Staff were great, location was close to shopping and the beach.Downtown San Clemente is a great place for shopping and dinning. Breakfast at the hotel was great and our server(IRAJ) was the best! Thanks

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Stephan M, Manager at Holiday Inn San Clemente, responded to this review
September 6, 2012
Thank you for this review,
Our restaurant is open for breakfast from 7.00 am to 10.00 am and also for diner from 5.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Make sure you...
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Charlotte, North Carolina
2 reviews
“What a hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2012

Staff was excellent, the rooms were perfect for us and the restuarant was splendid! I highly recomend this place to families and business people alike! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here and will definitely be back!

p.s. make sure you ask about the free rentals for beach stuff & the weekday breakfast special! Those are key!

-Greg

Room Tip: Ask for the oceanview rates. Its worth the extra money to have a balcony!
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Santa Rosa, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Go elsewhere”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2012

Our visit got off on the wrong foot when we couldn't have a regular place to park in the a basement parking area because the owner stores 10+ cars there. Unable to access the internet the first night didnt help either. Reported the toilet in my room was running and they offered to fix it. Next night it was worse, noisy. We were told that our breakfast in the morning would cost $2.95 (should have been free when you spend $180 to $200 a night) so imagine my surprise when we were charged $27. Brought this up to the staff later and was told it was our mistake, as much as to say, "suck it up." there was loud music either in the building or nearby until 11:00 pm. I'll be staying elsewhere next time, and there will be a next time because of family in the area.

Room Tip: Had a better experience in the other Holiday Inn Express in San Clemente.
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Stephan M, Manager at Holiday Inn San Clemente, responded to this review
September 6, 2012
Sorry were stay at our property was not as good as for most of our Guest, as we can see on tripadvisor.
As we are in a full service hotel, we don't allow ourselves to serve a preheated breakfast, however $2.95 for 2 strip of bacon or 2 sausage, 2 eggs, potatoes, toast and coffee is a pretty fair deal, especially knowing that Chef cook fresh food at your order only.
Some of our booking option include a $20 voucher valid for breakfast which you can use to try one of our so many option in the menu.
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Zurich, Switzerland
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“View on the freeway”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2012

The hotel is OK but not extraordinary. We did not book a beach view room, but were nevertheless rather surprised to have our room window directly at the level of freeway 5. It was simply impossible to open a window. If you stay there, take a beach view room. The rest was OK, clean and friendly staff.

Room Tip: Beach front !!!
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Stephan M, Manager at Holiday Inn San Clemente, responded to this review
September 6, 2012
Thank you for your feedback, and thank you for mentioning that we offer this room type, which allow our Guest to save some money and still enjoy the location of our hotel right in downtown San Clemente.
Non ocean view room are equiped with sound proof double window, Flat screen TV, mini fridge, microwave, pillow top mattress and high speed Wi-fi.
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“Perfect location but poor value”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2012

Good location to visit Marine son living in San Clemente but average building and very overpriced. Can walk to shops and restaurants. Quick access to highway. Difficult parking minivan or suv. Small pool. Front desk friendly and offered water bottles. Also gave beach chairs and towels to us for the day!

Room Tip: Request ocean view but not suites
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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September 6, 2012
Thank you for this review, I am glad your were able to enjoy our complementary beach chairs and towel when you went to the beach.
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Holiday Inn San Clemente Hotel
Holiday Inn San Clemente Hotel San Clemente
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Address: 111 South Avenue de la Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92673
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Region: United States > California > Orange County > San Clemente
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#1 Family Hotels in San Clemente
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Beautiful 72 room full service hotel in historic San Clemente. Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean or take a stroll through downtown past the shops and restaurants to San Clemente Pier or San Clemente Beach. ... more   less 
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