Super clean room. Bed very comfy. Rather good location, if noisy at times. The towels were very soft.

The a/c didn't work. Most all the function buttons were broken. Apparently just the fan worked and it had only ONE level: NOISY HIGH. The other a/c's in the building (one of which ran all night which seemed dumb) were noisy. The toilet plugged up easily but we unplugged it ourselves. Good plunger, however. I think Motel 6 would have been a better value, but we didn't like its location. We also live in a tourist town and appreciate the high cost of summer motels, even modest ones. This was about average value, I guess. A trolley schedule and map posted on the bulletin board would be nice. We used it and got great help from the locals.

This quaint little gem is located on one of the main streets in San Clemente. As I had been camping without facilities for a couple of days, I requested and received an early check in. The staff were amazing, friendly and accommodating. The room was beautiful and nicely decorated with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was incredibly comfortable and everything worked well. The hot shower was definitely a welcomed relief after my experience at local State Beach campgrounds which were sadly not what they once were. If you're looking for a cute comfortable place near the beach you cant go wrong here. There was some noise from the street from motorcycle traffic, but the A/C was the perfect way to negate that minor problem.

I can honestly say that the only minor issue was the intermittent street noise which really wasn't an issue at all.

The room had hardwood floors which were nice and clean. The bed was soft and a bit worn, but we still slept well. The AC kept us cool during our entire stay. Kate and crew were helpful with any tips we needed for "things to do". We even were able to enjoy the outdoor relaxing chair spot. Evenings were quiet and the place was tidy and comfy for the few days we were there.

The bathroom was a bit outdated and looked to be recently remodeled. It reminded me of my grandparent's place as a kid. The shower could have been tidier, but we loved the makeup nook that they had. The towels appeared to be clean, but since they were colored, you could see they had bleach stains. Maybe white sets would be better than dark-colored sets?

Charming, quaint 1930s motel, semi renovated, wonderful staff, great location. We’d stay again. You need reasonable expectations - it’s cheap for San Clemente. They’ve made it cute with extras like a tiny picnic area and dog area, nice linens, table/stools in room. But it’s old and not soundproofed. The main negative is it’s on a busy street and noise is significant. The positives are: super kind staff, 5 mins from T-Street beach, awesome bagel/coffee cafe next door.

See above. They’re trying hard.

Perfect location to catch the trolley so you don’t have to drive. Easy to walk to downtown. Bed was comfortable and they have a small private parking lot. Staff was exceptional.

Noisy being so close to the street. A little mold in the fridge probably from it defrosting and then being plugged back in. Parking is limited in private lot if you decide to drive in the evening. Street parking is available though.

Traveled from one hour away just to have some alone time and this place made it well worth it! Can only speak of the suite since we chose it as it wasn't much more than any other room. It did not disappoint and we will definitely be back again to stay in the suite. Room was terrific, view was ok, staff was great. Highly recommend based on a one night stay in the suite.

The motel is along a busy street, the suite being the closest to the street and along the sidewalk where people walk and ride by all day & night, but it's to be expected when you stay here. Didn't affect our stay.

The room and decor was definitely older, but clean. The staff and management were incredible! Wonderful service and the location could not have suited our needs better. We were in town for a wedding and with its central location, everything was handy and nearby!!! The staff and willingness to provide great service was the highlight. Jenny was great at check in and beyond. Unfortunately, I did not get the name of the other person who was so very helpful. Thinking the manager or owner.

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We took our family to San Clemente for a little get away. We LOVED everything about The Patriots Boutique Motel. Upon arrival we met Jenny. She was so kind and friendly. The rooms were very clean! We loved the beach decor and overall feel. It was very quaint, comfortable and affordable. We would definitely stay again!

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Well, the reservation was actually for my two boys, age 21 and 18. Check-in went smoothly, and the room was better than anticipated. When I asked my son how the accommodations were, he said that they were "sick." They were in San Clemente to be on a surfing weekend. So, the location was perfect.

The staff, when they were in the office, were very friendly and helpful.

The hotel adds a $100 security deposit, but does not request it—along with a photo ID—until the day of check-in, which is when I was on the road and without a secure internet connection. I would much rather take care of this bother a few days before my arrival.