Hotel Overview
Cheap Room with decent Location
The hotel was clean and comfortable, the staff wasn't the friendliest and the shampoo came in...
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Minimalist
- Apr 18, 2011
Good value for the money
We arrived late after a wedding and the night clerk was very prompt and polite even though we had...
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Strawberry
- Aug 9, 2009
Americas Best Value Inn Rooms
- 1 King Bed Jacuzzi
- 1 King Bed/ Jacuzzi/ Micro-Fridge/ 25 Inch TV HBO/ Hairdryer
Hotel Map
2002 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
- Area description
- Suburban
Amenities
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Bath Tub
- Copy Service
- Elevators
- Express Check In
- Express Checkout
- FAX
- Free parking
- Guest Laundromat
- Hairdryer in Room
- Ice Machine
- King Bed
- Microwave
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Parking
- Phone Service
- Queen Bed
- Refrigerator
- Safe Deposit Box
- Shower
- Smoke Detectors
- Telephone
- Television with Cable
- Temperature Control
- Toilet
- TV
- TV Remote Control
- Vending Machines
- Wake-up Service
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz
Guest Reviews (19)
Ratings and reviews for Americas Best Value Inn
- All travelers (19) 3.1 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (12) 3 / 5
- Families (1) 5 / 5
- Friends (1) 5 / 5
- Singles (4) 1.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.6
- Hotel staff:
- 3.2
- Room comfort:
- 3.5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3.8
68%
would recommend to a friend.
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- Highest score
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Good location
Checked out the local bars restaurants and pier! Some great food and fun! A bit
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Na
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Acceptable but not outstanding.
Ok, room was reasonably clean, they would not allow me to print my boarding pass, claimed they did not have internet access even though I had web access in my room?????
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Several good restuarants within walking distance of hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cheap Room with decent Location
The hotel was clean and comfortable, the staff wasn't the friendliest and the shampoo came in single use packets. The location is only a mile from downtown and right off the interstate. Nothing special. Its what you would expect for a cheap room.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Very Good Hotel or Motel
I was there on business but I do spend a lot of time or have spent quite a bit of time at this location for pleasure and relaxation. The price is great and I will be using this establishment more and more. I really like it! Bernadette M. Peters
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
This is a beautiful location and an excellent hotel for the price. Though it does not have a pool it has a TV with the stations I like to watch, a room that has everything and there are a lot of attractions in the area. I like it a lot and will use this place a lot more.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
It was just alright
I was not expecting much from a hotel called "Budget Lodge" but there were some things that needed some improvement. The guy at the front desk was nice but a little sketchy. He gave us a non smoking room after I specifically asked for a smoking room, when I brought that up to him he said "oh ok well it's non smoking but you can smoke, whatever!". Also, the room did not have any "Privacy Please" signs for the door so every morning I would wake up to the maid standing in the middle of the room. Lastly, there was very little parking so that was an issue. The experience was not all bad specially for this kind of hotel but I have stayed at better ones for less than what I paid for here while on the road.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Budget Inn, San Clemente
Hotel is independently owned. The owners were very nice but the smell of their cooking overwelmed my entire room (curry). The room was large and clean but the bathroom lighting was very poor and the fan made a lot of noise.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Good for One Night ONLY
The room felt damp and had a very strong odor of bleach/cleaning solutions. We had to open the windows and turn on the air for a couple of hours to reduce the smell. After finally getting to sleep, we were awakened at 3:30 a.m. by the people upstairs making lots of noise. We were on the second floor of a three story. The noise continued for about an hour, so when we finally did fall back asleep it was time to wake up to begin our day!!! Since we were only looking for a clean bed and shower after a long day, this hotel did fit the bill especially since there were no bugs.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Nice little breakfast and lunch place right across street...Pike's.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Rude Service
vacation. hotel clerk was rude.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
beach is nearby
Reviewer score
Would recommend
We stayed another night! Loved it!
We had the best time & didn't break the bank. So economical we stayed another night. Close to the pier, great restaurants & bars. Room was clean & did the job. Will definitely stay again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Great Hawaiian Restaurant & Bar next door w/ great prices. Fisherman's Wharf a short drive w/ an awesome Happy Hour.Sonny's Italian is a must & worth the wait!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Awful - didn't stay 3 minutes
When I walked into the hotel, the office was being cleaned with some sort of foul smelling pine agent. I filled out the card for the room, which stated no checkouts 10 minutes after check in. I very soon found out why. After going to the second floor, and noticing the 1970 curtains, which looked like they hadn't been cleaned since installed, I open the door to my assigned room. As I opened the door, a 3-4 inch cockroach scurried across the floor. I shut the door to the jail cell size room and went directly back down stairs. I waited t the front desk for at least 2 minutes and told the owner/check-in agent that this place was not for me. He offered a suite - I declined, knowing bugs were in the place. Disgusting! He said he was charging me for a night. I said I didn't care what he tried to do, I wasn't staying there.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
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