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Nov 20 - Nov 22
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Dec 11 - Dec 13
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Our top choices for San Juan Capistrano motels

Terrace/patio

1. Oceana Boutique Hotel

Oceana Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
San Clemente
6.0 out of 10, (999 reviews)
"It was nice staying there ."
United States
Gloria
$76 nightly
The price is $83
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Oceana Boutique Hotel
A building with a white exterior, a balcony with white railings, and hanging white flowers.

2. The Tides Laguna Beach

The Tides Laguna Beach
2.0 star property
North Laguna
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean, roomy,good parking."
United States
Heidi
$136 nightly
The price is $155
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
The Tides Laguna Beach
A balcony with potted plants, a metal fence, and a clear blue sky.

3. West Coast Surf and Stay

West Coast Surf and Stay
2.0 star property
San Clemente
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (263 reviews)
"Big bed, clean room, easy to park, great coffee."
United States
Guixing
$115 nightly
The price is $126
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Total with taxes and fees
West Coast Surf and Stay
A night scene with a large agave plant in a planter, a well-lit building with blue doors, and a grassy lawn.

4. Calafia Inn

Calafia Inn
2.5 star property
San Clemente
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (256 reviews)
"Rooms were nicely renovated and the owners were very friendly"
United States
Aaron
$115 nightly
The price is $127
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Calafia Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom with a mirror.

5. Harbor bay inn

Harbor bay inn
Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (265 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and nicely renovated rooms."
United States
Frederic
$107 nightly
The price is $115
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Harbor bay inn
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible in the background.

6. Lake Light Inn

Lake Light Inn
Lake Elsinore
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Had to cancel on the spot at checkin."
United States
Benjamin
$94 nightly
The price is $103
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Lake Light Inn
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a parking lot, and a building with a blue roof.

7. Star Inn Motel

Star Inn Motel
2.0 star property
East Side Costa Mesa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,018 reviews)
"For the price, it was excellent"
United States
Pablo
$84 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Star Inn Motel
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

8. Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport

Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport
2.0 star property
Santa Ana
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,945 reviews)
"It's was good experience staying there."
United States
Melinda
$66 nightly
The price is $75
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Irvine - Orange County Airport
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

9. Motel 6 Lake Elsinore, CA

Motel 6 Lake Elsinore, CA
2.0 star property
Lake Elsinore
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (428 reviews)
"One of the cleanest Motel 6 I’ve stayed in"
United States
Karla
$83 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Lake Elsinore, CA
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a vanity with a mirror, a shower area, and a desk.

10. Motel 6 Tustin, CA – Orange County

Motel 6 Tustin, CA – Orange County
2.0 star property
Tustin
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (524 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, and friendly staff"
United States
Jesus
$89 nightly
The price is $101
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Tustin, CA – Orange County
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

11. Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA

Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA
2.0 star property
Santa Ana
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing stay !!"
United States
MICHELLE
$83 nightly
The price is $93
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Santa Ana, CA
A reception desk with a wooden slat design, a large number '6' sign, and a door to the right.

12. Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA
2.0 star property
South Coast Metro
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Well maintained motel."
United States
Arpan
$96 nightly
The price is $104
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA
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Learn more about San Juan Capistrano

The historic mission with its famous swallows offers guided tours that reveal California's Spanish colonial past. Wander through Los Rios Historic District's adobe homes and gardens before catching the coastal train at sunset.

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Ancient ruins with arches and columns, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

Top reviews in San Juan Capistrano

A building with a white exterior, a balcony with white railings, and hanging white flowers.
The Tides Laguna Beach

The Tides Laguna Beach

The Tides Laguna Beach
North Laguna

10/10 Excellent

Good stuuf
United States
James
Reviewed December 23, 2025
The Tides Laguna Beach

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Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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