Name: Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
Address: 1301 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, 92672, US

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

SOEUN

Desk staff very nice to explain about direction to go to north beach. I had fun at beach.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Genaro

The staff was great and very accommodating. Great location very close to the beach. The hotel needs some updating - especially the ice machine m.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

Paige

The room was spotless and as advertised but the outside environment needed some improvement.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Marcin

The room was clean and the staff was helpful but it appears the hotel recently changed owners - the prior name is literally crossed out on the signs and still on items in the rooms. The hotel could be super nice but badly needs a massive renovation/updtaing

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

joseph

The traffic noise in the room is very loud There is no AC. The room we had was very stuffy and if we opened the window to let in any air, which was restricted to a 4” opening, it sounded as if we were sleeping on the side of the interstate highway. We chose for the price. Should have chosen better.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Tamara

Staff was lovely!

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Judy

I would not recommend this hotel and will not stay there again. The lobby is not at all welcoming: you have to speak to the management through a plexiglass partition. The parking lot is very small and spaces are tight. It is almost dangerous to turn out of the parking lot to the street because it is difficult to see if there is any oncoming traffic. They did not clean our room the first day claiming (incorrectly) that we had asked for no cleaning! I have never asked for no cleaning. It was difficult to find the hotel in the first place: the temporary sign was on the back side of the building, not visible from El Camino Real. The room had a very tiny TV. There was no real closet: you were supposed to hang your clothes over the microwave and fridge. The water pressure in the shower was very low. The ice machine required a room key to get ice. If you have anyone in the room above you, you can hear all the footsteps. AND, it was expensive just because it is summer.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Tamara

Excellent Parking. Kind Staff.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Teresa

I was very happy with our hotel!! It was reslly nice and clean, we really enjoyed it! And would gladly stay there again!!

Thank you
Teresa

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Shoghik

Comfortable, friendly staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Sonia

Liked the rooms. For a quick stop to sleep and go.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

SONIA

Overall it was pretty good. I wish the light of the bathroom wasn’t controlled along with the vent. I like the wooden floor.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Gregory

Hotel was not completed, still under remodel. Missing furniture, no place to store clothes. Friendly staff though.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

Bertha

Hotel was not what I expected or depicted by pictures on website. It must be going thru a remodel. Our room was clean but no dresser other than a shelf on wall with hooks. Parking was good and 2 vending machines in parking lot. A bit noisy. Front desk person was very nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Gail

Great little place in the middle of Syrf City USA

Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

James

None

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Nancy

It really closes to bars and beaches

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Eamonn

Staff is wonderful! Perfect stay for my family of 4 for 4 nights! I found it to be in a perfect location! ! Any beach within a 5-20 minute drive! We WILL be back!

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Vincent

I feel I am leaving a fair review.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Gail

Nice clean large room. Friendly staff, good parking and nice location. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone looking for a clean reasonable place to stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Kevin

Signage was very hard to see on El Camino Real. I had to drive by it twice before I noticed where the hotel was. Great location, though, and the room price was good for this time of year in San Clemente.

Advertised as a 'boutique hotel' property. It is not a boutique style hotel. It's an old Rodeway Inn, and the rooms definitely reflect that.

Refrigerator was very outdated and made all sorts of strange noises throughout the night. I finally had to unplug it, out of frustration.

Free parking was very much appreciated.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

George

The parking was very convenine

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

Michele

Found roach in the restroom sink. So gross

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

STEPHANIE M.

The lady at the front desk was very nice. But all the rooms smelled terrible. The carpet felt dirty. The neighborhood was horrible. There was gang members across the street would not recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Lakshmikanth

The Rooms were clean and neat and staff was responsive and friendly. May should use other less pungent room sprays as the room spray odor too harsh.Rest is very good .

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Misty

First thing we encountered was the outside of the hotel that says Rodeway Inn so we drove around for 15 minutes trying to find Hotel Avenida. Super frustrating! The hotel room itself was OK but felt like it was definitely overpriced. We had our daughter who’s in a wheelchair and instead of giving us a first floor room they gave us the third floor room off the elevator. It’s very tight quarters getting in and out of the elevator and room because it isn’t a standard sized wheelchair. Plus our special-needs daughter requires a lot more equipment, which was difficult lugging up and down from the room everyday. Whenever we would get back to the hotel room and opened our door, it smelled like cigarette smoke.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Makayla

The room smelled very strongly of smoke, it didn’t feel clean even in the common areas. It was hard finding the hotel its self as the building had a different name on the front.

Partner

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

michael

This is a run down 2 star hotel. Only stay if you can’t find something better.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Joshua

Room was fine, limited parking and busy street lots of noise at night. It’s an OK semi affordable option but I’ll be spending the extra money next time somewhere in Dana Point

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

The room was very clean, comfortable. It was on the road so a bit noisy and didn’t have handicapped accessible shower which was difficult for me. The decor was old fashioned still nice with refrigerator and microwave, small table and 2 chairs. Spacious room, nothing fancy though if that’s what you’re looking for. Owners very helpful. Don’t keep your room key near to your cell phone, causes it not to work!

Self

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Joshua

My shower didn't turn on during 2nd night of staying. The water in the room still worked, however my shower wouldn't turn on. Got woken up by extremely loud sweeping/cleaning from the hallways and the room next door. So loud it woke me up and it kept going so I could not fall back asleep.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Julia

Nice hotel. Has AC, clean rooms and located close to everything. The suite room was very spacious. Friendly staff.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Heriberto

Place was nice. It’s under new ownership and things are being changed around. Seems like for the better. Thank you for everything.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Devlin

Jai and Malu are the managers and they maintain this property impeccably. The rooms are clean and the location is just a few blocks from Del Mar shopping and eating and the beach. Well priced and you wont be disappointed

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Demian

The manager was very attentive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Araceli

GREAT MAN.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Jonathan

Super clean, we loved it

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

James

For an older hotel it was clean and a great room. Staff was great.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Kirsten

The room was nice, spacious, and clean. The location was perfect for us. Lots of restaurants within walking distance, and felt safe doing so.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Maximilian

The hotel was not very clean and extremely rough around the edges. The inside and outside need a lot of work. There was mold around the windowsills and on the ceiling near the window. The room was a non-smoking room, but it definitely smelled like cigarettes. All around pretty classic got fooled by the photos and the reviews which are likely mostly paid for.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Greg

The room was disappointing from the moment we arrived. There were paint bubbles behind the shower wall and on the ceiling above the shower, which made it look like there may have been water damage. The shower curtain was moldy, and all of the towels smelled strongly of mildew.

We also found hair underneath the mattress (yes, we checked for bed bugs and thankfully did not find any). The walls were dirty, the trim around the shower was exposed, and even the remote control felt sticky.

The towels were so small they were barely usable, the bed was extremely hard and uncomfortable, and the hotel only provided four tiny pillows. Overall, the room did not feel clean or properly maintained. Unfortunately, this was not the comfortable or hygienic hotel experience we were expecting.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Verne

Clean and safe

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Abolfazl

Clean well.maintained property with free parking and great access

4/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

William

Parking difficult. High cost for just a basic room and no amenities. 1 sparse vending machine only. Key didn’t work and took staff a long time to fix. Location good

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

Claudia

The hotel is very outdated. We had neighbors upstairs and next door that were so noisy.
I won’t be staying there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

kenneth

Room was spacious and clean. Parking is easy with two levels and plenty of street parking. I conducted a number of business being for the room and it was plenty quiet. Overall, I have a recommend great room, great price, great people!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

kenneth

Great room and front desk people first class

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Tiziana Gorgan and Jonathan

Very kind and helpful

Self

2/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

Ana

Room had bugs smell like cigarettes was dirty. Staff was rude after we ask for a refund mom got bit don’t come here

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jun 2026

Bridget

Room was clean. Very minimal room. Parking was ok. Didn’t realize the room I got was a smoking room, so smell was not great and gave us headaches. In a back corner WiFi and internet connection was very poor. Staff was friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

kenneth

A nice place to say at a great price. I would stay again.! Front staff is amazing👍

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Juan

Check in is easy. Malu was very helpful. Overall Staff is great!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

george

Great value and friendly service.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Jack

The staff was fine at check in and check out. Parking was free and easy. Did not use the AC and the room clean. It was loud during the day over the main road to keep the window open but that wasn't their fault. I give it 3 stars because it had a an iron w board, microwave and mini fridge. Having a clean room is what was most important to me.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Jonathan

It was a good experience

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Louie

Clean, centrally located, and the staff was friendly and responsive

They could use (and the manager said they were going to get them) some luggage carts👍

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Pao

Convenient location, friendly staff

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2026

JILL

Parking is tight but once you are in you can walk or get food delivered. My suite was very spacious and the shower was hot. It worked for me for one overnight because I had work nearby.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Douglas

The couple who manages this hotel is readily available to help with any issues.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Devlin

Excellent place to stay and not expensive. Jay & Malu are live in managers and are on top of everything. Clean rooms, free parking, minutes from the beach. Look no further than Hotel Avenida

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Devlin

I have stayed at Hotel Avenida several times and I keep coming back because the live-in managers, Jay & Malu are a pleasure to stay with. They maintain the property impeccably, the rooms are nicely appointed and very clean. The prices are very competitive and you wont find a better place to stay. Location is fantastic, it is a few minutes from the beach and downtown San Clemente. Highly recommended

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Victoria

My room was clean staff was very friendly parking was great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Alysa

Amazing people. Very clean. Love san clemente! Amen

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

john

If it's a lower price place near the beach is what you're in the market for, then this might be okay. But it's not that cheap comparatively and we've never seen a hotel room that has no closet, no dresser, no utilitarian couch, no side table lamps - nothing really but a bed and buzzing mini-fridge. Our clothes had to be laid out on the floor. The hotel is really run down and on a very busy, noisy street with car rumbling by all night. When we got there, the night manager told us we booked a smoking room (we didn't) and that a non-smoking room would be $100 more. A general greasy experience all around. There's a ton of other, better hotel choices in the area.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Ishani

The name “Hotel Avenida” is a scam. This is actually a Rodeway inn renamed as a hotel. The front attendant told me that the owner changed the name from Rodeway inn to Hotel Avenida because it would be”better for business”. I don’t even know if that legal but might as well book a motel 6 if you’re looking to book a cheap motel. The rooms weren’t new either the pictures are deceiving. The first room we were given on the first floor looked nothing like the pictures so I complained and was a given a room that looked like a run down version of the pictures shown on the site. Overall do not recommend.

Partner

2/10

Poor

15 May 2026

Frederick

The room smelled like cigarettes and urine. Yellow stains on the walls. Turned my key in and slept somewhere else. They won’t refund my money because I took a shower. I even used my own towel. Stay away from this nasty place.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Eliud

Nice area but this place needs to update
It's not outdated
Old furniture
Everything is old in the room smells funny

Business

2/10

Poor

11 May 2026

Virginia

Not enough info on the hotel. Had hard time finding the place because confusion whether it is Rodeway Inn or Hotel Avenida. The description of being a boutique hotel is deception. Old run down hotel, no lobby, parking is terrible, room is dingy.

Friends

2/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Ramona

Horrible place to stay. They had to change our room 3 times as the ones assigned to us were smelly & dirty.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Veronica

Good for a quick stay. Bed, bathroom and amenities are good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Michael

Enjoyed my stay

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2026

Randle

I didn't use the AC. In any case it's not required in San Clemente. Ever.

I didn't drive there. I used public transportation.
.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2026

Kelli

Hotel was just that! A hotel, with few amenities. No end tables, but the best parts was 1. the fridge in the room seemed new, was very cold, 2. There was an iron AND an actual ironing board in the room. However, the iron was leaking down the cord from the back. My sister’s hair dryer was sparking. No pool, or patio to sit out in either, and very outdated. Otherwise, staff was great, friendly, and helpful and hotel was within walking distance of a lot of different business and close to beach.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Mario

The lady at the front desk Malu was great very helpful and friendly

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Mitchell

Large room with nice view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Alex

Good air conditioning, clean room, exactly what was needed.

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Sharon

Staff was nice & super attentive. Something we really appreciate. Great location!! Hotel used to be a Rodeway Inn so nothing fancy. At.All. But for one night it was quiet and just what we needed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Martha

Overall clean and close to downtown

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Thomas

Great value, friendly staff. Room was clean, but a little worn on things like baseboards in spots. Nice bathroom and nice amenities in room like fridge and microwave. Very nice property for the price. Would definitely stay again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Bev

The room was clean and fairly large, but it was described as a boutique hotel and it was far from that. It was an old rodeway motel and that is really what it was. I would not stay again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Melinda

I'm confused, this hotel is a boutique??? The hotel is more like a 1 star. Old and no upgrades, smelled terrible like smoke (I had a non smoking room),TV is the size of a postage stamp (maybe a 32 inch TV??) and the hotel is dated and funky, like its from the 80's, but not in the a good way. I had a 2 night stay and the moment I got there knew I wouldn't be back. It had a vibe of a old Motel 6 on skid row.

Self

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Deborah

I would NEVER work with EXPEDIA again!! They promised a free cancellation befora a certain date. I tried to cancel WAY before that date and they claimed their website was down....After many days trying, I don't believe they even have one. Its a scam!!!!!!!

Family

2/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

David

Run down

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Edward

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is great. Walking distance from the beach. Lots of cool local stores nearby to check out. Will definitely be staying here again next time I visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

GINA C

Everyone was very nice and the property was very clean and quiet.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2026

Troy.

Yes

Self

4/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

Helen

I would not want to be there again. Paying $220/night to stay in a motel next to the road and school playground does not worth it. The place is big with two queen beds and a table, but it was not quite clean. The staff isn’t friendly. When in the morning for check out, there weren’t anyone at all but a key drop sign. Parking is kind of empty, but there is not amenities at all.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Carlos

Great location

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2026

Max

The internet was not well at all the room was huge but the tv very small which was weird to try and watch tv from far away other than that for a quick stay it’s okay

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Michael

Clean room

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Felice

Friendly staff, clean room, AC was nice, didn’t really try the WiFi since we weren’t in the room too much, overall, it was a really nice experience and would definitely stay here again. It was also close to all the restaurants and markets we wanted to go to.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Colleen

The Internet was great. There was playing shops nearby. Also all in all very good. I would definitely stay there again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

Leon

Good for the price. Location is very good too.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Cecilio V.

Very clean and nice mansger

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

Vincent

Unfortunately there were some loud guests.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Brian

It’s ok to stay

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Tanya

Clean room

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Feb 2026

Drew

Room was okay but very dim lighting.

Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Steffen Allan

A clean room and a comfy bed characterize this place. The front desk staff is helpful. The location is good, near the surf quarter, and with a bit of short walking you can find a couple of good pubs and eateries in the area. I would stay here again.

Self

4/10

Poor

23 Feb 2026

Daniel

Room was not up to parr lacking many amenities.

Self