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11 Sep - 13 Sep
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Our top choices for San Clemente 3-star hotels

A modern lobby with a large wall mural, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a reception area.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, a promenade, and a rocky cliff.
A landscaped area with palm trees, a rock wall, and a water feature.
A spacious lobby with green armchairs, a central coffee table, and a fireplace.

1. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
San Clemente
United States
Steve
2.668.050 ₫
2.934.855 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
San Clemente Inn
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a white building with balconies.
A living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and decorative items including orchids and a glass vase.
A spacious outdoor lounge area with comfortable seating, a large coffee table, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

2. The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
San Clemente
Australia
Cole
3.723.121 ₫
4.102.693 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
An aerial view of a coastal urban area with a prominent building complex, roads, and a pier extending into the ocean.
A room with a TV on a wooden cabinet, a glass shower door, and three wall-mounted artwork pieces.
A bedroom with a bed, a television on a cabinet, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall decoration.

3. Oceana Boutique Hotel

Oceana Boutique Hotel
San Clemente
United States
Noah
1.512.355 ₫
2.234.095 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Oceana Boutique Hotel
A coastal view with tall palm trees, a pier extending into the ocean, and a beach with buildings in the background.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a pier. There are wicker chairs and a small round table.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV. The room has large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A spacious room with large windows offering a view of the ocean and palm trees, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Sea Horse Resort

Sea Horse Resort
San Clemente
United States
Elizabeth Dodd
5.577.973 ₫
6.763.325 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Sea Horse Resort
A coastal hotel with a beach view, palm trees, and a pier.
A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, featuring a table and chairs.
A courtyard with a fountain, surrounded by a tiled border and plants.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed, a desk, and a view of the balcony.

5. Casa Tropicana

Casa Tropicana
San Clemente
United States
Wendy
3.942.128 ₫
4.963.556 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Casa Tropicana
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a stone pillar.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a hanging light fixture, a potted plant, and a view of the outside balcony.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a number '4' sign, and a large framed picture on the right wall.
A crowded restaurant with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring a bar area and multiple dining tables.

6. Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier

Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier
San Clemente
United States
Michael
3.460.312 ₫
4.091.415 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier
A barbecue grill with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and dining table.
A spacious interior with a central water feature, white walls, and a skylight.
A beach view with palm trees, a pier, and a lifeguard tower.

7. San Clemente Cove

San Clemente Cove
San Clemente
United States
Monica
San Clemente Cove
A beach view from a covered patio with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean and pier.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, a small table, and a chair.
A pathway lined with tropical plants and a beach view in the background.
A beach with palm trees, a pier, and the ocean.

8. Beachcomber Inn

Beachcomber Inn
San Clemente
United States
Norma
9.848.840 ₫
11.092.904 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Beachcomber Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.
A building with a blue arch entrance, a guest parking sign, and a small air conditioning unit.
A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a bookshelf with travel brochures, two chairs, and large windows with curtains.
A parking garage with concrete floors and walls, a few cars parked outside, and a clear view of the street outside.

9. Aurelia - San Clemente Beach

Aurelia - San Clemente Beach
San Clemente
United States
Luis
Aurelia - San Clemente Beach
A pier extending into the ocean with palm trees in the foreground.
A modern building with a clean, white facade, a sign reading "tamarindo," and a paved walkway with benches.
Two people sitting on a grey sofa with red cushions in front of a green leafy wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a painting of a sunset, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

10. New: Signature 2BR In #1 San Clemente Neighborhood - Blocks From Ocean

New: Signature 2BR In #1 San Clemente Neighborhood - Blocks From Ocean
San Clemente
United States
Julie
New: Signature 2BR In #1 San Clemente Neighborhood - Blocks From Ocean
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp. There are large windows with shutters, a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen with dark cabinetry.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, modern furniture, and large windows offering a view.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

11. Calafia Cove by Avantstay Ocean-view Balcony + BBQ Walk to Calafia Beach, San Clemente

Calafia Cove by Avantstay Ocean-view Balcony + BBQ Walk to Calafia Beach, San Clemente
San Clemente
Calafia Cove by Avantstay Ocean-view Balcony + BBQ Walk to Calafia Beach, San Clemente
A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a potted plant.
A spacious living room with a round wooden table, a brown leather sofa, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large TV mounted on the wall.

12. 1 Mi to Beach! San Clemente Gem w/ Rooftop Patios

1 Mi to Beach! San Clemente Gem w/ Rooftop Patios
San Clemente
1 Mi to Beach! San Clemente Gem w/ Rooftop Patios
A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a swimming pool, and a patio with outdoor seating.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a TV, and a sofa.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a round table set for six.

13. Steps to Beach, Hot Tub + Private Patio 259 Trailhead Trestles 3 by Avantstay

Steps to Beach, Hot Tub + Private Patio 259 Trailhead Trestles 3 by Avantstay
San Clemente
Steps to Beach, Hot Tub + Private Patio 259 Trailhead Trestles 3 by Avantstay
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a view of a swimming pool.
A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and window.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a gas stove, and a large island.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a flat-screen TV above the counter.

14. Shop, Dine, Walk to Ocean! San Clemente Retreat

Shop, Dine, Walk to Ocean! San Clemente Retreat
San Clemente
Shop, Dine, Walk to Ocean! San Clemente Retreat
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with a built-in sink.
A patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of cacti and a hedge.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

15. Steps to the Beach Hot Tub + Fire Pit 257 Trailhead Trestles 2 by Avantstay

Steps to the Beach Hot Tub + Fire Pit 257 Trailhead Trestles 2 by Avantstay
San Clemente
Steps to the Beach Hot Tub + Fire Pit 257 Trailhead Trestles 2 by Avantstay
A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area with a wooden table set for four.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by chairs, with a view of greenery through large windows.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, rocky terrain, and scattered buildings.

16. Stone Lagoon by Avantstay Steps to the Beach + Backyard Oasis!

Stone Lagoon by Avantstay Steps to the Beach + Backyard Oasis!
San Clemente
Stone Lagoon by Avantstay Steps to the Beach + Backyard Oasis!
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden island, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, white cabinets, and a wooden surfboard mounted on the wall.
A wooden deck with a picnic table, palm trees, and a view of the sunset.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and pendant lighting.

17. Walk to Trestles Beach Duplex w/ Ocean View El Camino Surfhouse by Avantstay

Walk to Trestles Beach Duplex w/ Ocean View El Camino Surfhouse by Avantstay
San Clemente
Walk to Trestles Beach Duplex w/ Ocean View El Camino Surfhouse by Avantstay
A living room with a grey sofa, two patterned cushions, a dark wooden coffee table, and a wicker side table. A white door with a window and a balcony railing is visible.
A dining area with a round table, two chairs, and a speaker.

18. 1BR Ocean-view Apt - Walk to Beach, Shops & Pier

1BR Ocean-view Apt - Walk to Beach, Shops & Pier
San Clemente
1BR Ocean-view Apt - Walk to Beach, Shops & Pier
A balcony with wicker furniture, a small table with a plant, and a view of palm trees and buildings.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a kitchen in the background.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a clock, and a window with a view.
A neatly made bed with striped and patterned pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

19. Walk to Beach + Pier: San Clemente Family Getaway

Walk to Beach + Pier: San Clemente Family Getaway
San Clemente
Walk to Beach + Pier: San Clemente Family Getaway
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a dark wooden table set for six.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with a coffee maker and kettle.
A coastal residential area with buildings featuring red-tiled roofs, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a balcony, a patio, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

20. Steps to the Beach, Modern 3bdr w/ Patio 257 Trailhead Trestles 1 by Avantstay

Steps to the Beach, Modern 3bdr w/ Patio 257 Trailhead Trestles 1 by Avantstay
San Clemente
Steps to the Beach, Modern 3bdr w/ Patio 257 Trailhead Trestles 1 by Avantstay
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Surf's up at the iconic T-Street Beach, where locals and visitors alike catch waves and soak up the Southern California vibes. Stroll the charming Spanish-style city centre, then hit the San Clemente Pier for fishing or watching the sunset over the Pacific.

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A wooden pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it under a cloudy sky.

Top San Clemente Hotel Reviews

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nice hotel good location No food options which is a shame Breakfast pastries would of been nice touch"
Simon 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
San Clemente Cove

San Clemente Cove

10/10 Excellent
"the view was great , not unobstructed property in the front of us below"
Cary 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
San Clemente Cove

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Clemente?
Expedia guests highly recommend The Volare, Ascend Hotel Collection. It features free internet services and pool sun loungers, and is around 0.16 km northeast of central San Clemente. Casa Tropicana is another leading 3-star hotel. Located approximately 2 km southwest of downtown, it offers a terrace and an ocean view.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Clemente?
Book a stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to comfortable and well-kept rooms and conveniences such as WiFi, exercise equipment and coffee and tea facilities. These stays may also include a bar and restaurant. Upgrade your San Clemente getaway by reserving a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa and wellness centre, 24-hour room service and upscale toiletries, you'll experience an enhanced level of comfort.

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