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110 three-star hotels

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93 three-star hotels

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77 three-star hotels

San Francisco

73 three-star hotels

Sacramento

53 three-star hotels

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44 three-star hotels

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36 three-star hotels

Fresno

33 three-star hotels

Palm Springs

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29 three-star hotels

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Monterey

22 three-star hotels

Morro Bay

22 three-star hotels

The best three-star hotels in California

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Coast Riders Inn

Hotel in San Simeon

Set in San Simeon, 600 metres from Arroyo del padre juan, Coast Riders Inn provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel offers an indoor pool, hot tub and a shared lounge....

R
Rothenberg
From
United States
Excellent value! The pool is amazing and the staff are so friendly!! My favorite place to stay in San Simeon!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
Price from
US$139
1 night, 2 adults

The Metric - Los Angeles Downtown

Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Situated in the centre of Los Angeles, The Metric - Los Angeles Downtown is located 2.5 km from Microsoft Theater and 2.6 km from Crypto.com Arena.

A
ALAA ADDEEN
From
Austria
Well organized room and comfort. Easy parking in and out. Nice smell entire the building Best coffee and croissant in the morning. Easy process for check in after hours and check out.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,087 reviews
Price from
US$168.80
1 night, 2 adults

Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel

Ocean Beach, San Diego

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace.

A
Amy L
From
Barbados
This hostel seems brand new with newly tiled showers and private bathrooms. The showers are very hot. The kitchen is large and set up perfectly for self-service and lots of space for storing your own food. The lounge areas are a popular place to sit quietly or visit with other guests. I was pleasantly surprised to meet all age ranges including quite a few retired people like myself. People from all over the country who were very interesting. I would be happy to LIVE HERE FULL TIME. I arrived late from Tijuana airport at 3 AM. The receptionist was so nice with me and gave me something to eat. I woke up after breakfast had finished, but the housekeeper, Yolanda, fixed me a nice breakfast and coffee. The art work and decor both inside and outside is amazing. Photos don't do it justice. I will return here on my next visit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,774 reviews
Price from
US$65
1 night, 2 adults

Americana Modern Hotel

Hotel in Redding

Located in Redding, 10 km from Simpson University, Americana Modern Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

S
Sven Olaf
From
Germany
This was perfect to find this awesome place to stay in Redding, it was so nice and we liked it so much to be there. The Hotel is in a perfect location for walking the oldtown and there are a lot recommendations nearby the Hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,055 reviews
Price from
US$143
1 night, 2 adults

Sierra Meadows

Hotel in Ahwahnee

Set in Ahwahnee, 34 km from Yosemite South Entrance, Sierra Meadows offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

B
Bethany
From
United Kingdom
Everything! Beautiful setup, hospitality, facilities and extras.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,152 reviews
Price from
US$125.59
1 night, 2 adults

New Haven Inn

Solvang

This boutique modern Inn offers unique air-conditioned rooms with free WiF, Free parking, EV Charging and Free Bikes. Solvang town center is just a few blocks away from New Haven Inn.

J
Juan Sebastian
From
Colombia
Room was beautiful, great details and comfort.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,623 reviews
Price from
US$116.40
1 night, 2 adults

Moonstone Landing

Hotel in Cambria

Located just outside of Big Sur and 11 km from Hearst Castle, Moonstone Landing is an oceanfront property that serves a continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi.

L
Luca
From
Italy
Staff, position, clean rooms, silence and tranquility
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,134 reviews
Price from
US$152
1 night, 2 adults

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Hotel in West Beach, Santa Barbara

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room.

S
Sebastian
From
Chile
Perfect. Personnel, infrastrature, facilities and location are very good. We had a wonderful experience in our stay in La Playa Inn. We were in a road trip on the Hwy 1 route, and this hotel was one of the best experience during our journey. Very well located near to the pier and the turistic center. Congratulations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,336 reviews
Price from
US$265.05
1 night, 2 adults

Castle Inn

Cambria

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Cambria inn is across the street from Moonstone Beach, Moonstone Boardwalk and sea life sightings at the tide pools. Hearst Castle is 15 minutes’ drive away.

J
Jonas
From
Sweden
Clean and recently renovated rooms. The staff was nice. Pool
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews
Price from
US$144
1 night, 2 adults

Pismo Lighthouse Suites

Hotel in Pismo Beach

Located on the shores of Pismo Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites boasts a putting green and a year around outdoor pool and hot tub. This dog-friendly accommodation features suites with free WiFi.

E
Erik
From
Netherlands
The room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was fine and the location was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,405 reviews
Price from
US$218.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$206.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,568 reviews
A second visit, very good for a budget hotel.
Guest review by
Paul
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$146.09
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 621 reviews
Quiet location, breakfast, renovated rooms, good price
Guest review by
Premysl
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$115.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,337 reviews
Location was good, out of city Center, close to public transportation and free parking. Be careful that free parking is for first come and first served so you may be without a place.
Guest review by
Marina
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$162.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,060 reviews
The whole concept of the hotel is great, and the lobby looked nice and felt good. The apartments are a decent size. The location is not bad, and the city center is within walking distance (15 minutes).
Guest review by
Nick Nelipovitch
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$111.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,761 reviews
Location is nice, smack in the middle of the city center, and luckily far enough away from tenderloin. The room does the job, is exactly what you would expect given the cheap price. Staff is friendly. Nice with the kitchen, but missing basics such as cutlery, bowls, plates, soap...
Guest review by
Irving
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$189.61
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,002 reviews
The location of the hotel is good, in the city center. The hotel and the room was clean and comfortable.
Guest review by
Laszlo
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$149.23
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,723 reviews
Great hotel. Nice personnel. Good price (by SF standards), nice big room, comfortable bed, and spacious bathroom. Hotel atmosphere was good and cozy. Location is good; close to the busy city center (union square etc), but located in a street which is a little bit more quiet/nicer. Easy to walk to other neighborhoods from the hotel. Breakfast is okay, nothing special but fine.
Guest review by
Thomas
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$154.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,269 reviews
Good location in walking distance to Cannary Row Nice breakfast. A little better than what we experienced from other budget-hotels on our roadtrip Nice space in our room.
Guest review by
Anders Kåre Olsen
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$158.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
I liked The location that is close to The water and also for a good price.
Guest review by
Nicole
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$98.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 696 reviews
You get what you expect for a budget 2 star hotel right next to Knotts Berry. Location was fantastic for a big day out, an easy walk to entry points. Shoutout to Bupaul on reception, what a legend!!!
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Rosanna
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