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Our top choices for Central California 3-star hotels

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.
A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
United States
Anca
SAR 808
SAR 959 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.
A hotel with a waterfall feature in the front garden, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

2. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
United States
Melvinj
SAR 826
SAR 1,108 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A river with a rocky riverbank, a tree, and outdoor furniture with an umbrella.
A concrete pathway alongside a river with trees and rocks.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and a large window with blinds.
A hotel with a pool area, including two pools and lounge chairs.

3. Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge
El Portal
United States
Qihang
SAR 620
SAR 723 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Yosemite View Lodge
An aerial view of a lodge surrounded by dense forest, with multiple buildings and a parking area.
A wooden deck with a red Adirondack chair, a covered seating area, and a view of a forested area.
A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area.
Lobby sitting area

4. Tenaya at Yosemite

Tenaya at Yosemite
Fish Camp
Mexico
JOSE RODOLFO
SAR 860
SAR 986 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Tenaya at Yosemite
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, ottomans, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

5. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Renatta
SAR 603
SAR 692 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Cottage Inn By The Sea
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

6. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Jessica
SAR 642
SAR 779 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Carmel Mission Inn
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.
A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

7. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
United States
Kristine
SAR 1,247
SAR 1,438 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
paola
SAR 983
SAR 1,313 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A multi-story stone building with balconies and outdoor seating areas, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A spacious dining hall with high ceilings and chandeliers, featuring multiple tables and chairs arranged for dining.
A balcony with stone walls and wooden chairs, overlooking a forested area with a mountain in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a mountain backdrop.

9. The Ahwahnee

The Ahwahnee
Yosemite National Park
United States
James
The Ahwahnee
A cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, plaid furniture, and a large window.
A two-story lodge with a pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.
A forested campsite with wooden cabins, a paved walkway, and picnic tables.

10. Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
Groveland
United States
Linda
SAR 732
SAR 821 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and lights.
A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

11. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
855634304
United States
Aida
SAR 402
SAR 504 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a landscaped driveway.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter, and pendant lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a laptop, a TV mounted on the wall, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

12. Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites

Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites
Oakhurst
United States
Marcos
SAR 357
SAR 399 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, a dining table with chairs, and a small side table with a vase of flowers.
A fenced outdoor area with artificial grass, a Pacific Inn Monterey sign, and a row of chairs.
A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a garage.

13. Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
Casanova Oak Knoll
United States
Dannielle
SAR 311
SAR 357 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Pacific Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent glass facade and a sign reading "EMBASSY SUITES".
A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.
A hotel room with a sofa, TV, dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
United States
Shannon
SAR 745
SAR 911 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.
A two-story house with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a driveway.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

15. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
MUBASHIR
SAR 366
SAR 421 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
A river with a sandy bank and trees in the background.
A large bear sculpture with a child, set against a building with a stone wall and a grassy area with rocks.
A two-story building with a balcony, a stone fountain, and a well-maintained garden.
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a green bedspread, two chairs, a table, and two bedside lamps.

16. Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge
El Portal
United States
Melody Rose
SAR 474
SAR 559 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Cedar Lodge
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.

17. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Barbara
SAR 354
SAR 406 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Monterey Hotel
A golf course with a view of the ocean, a golf cart, and a person walking.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, red umbrellas, and potted plants.
A building with a red door, an American flag, and a landscaped garden.
A spacious living room with a dark wood floor, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a small table and chairs.

18. Monterey Peninsula Inn

Monterey Peninsula Inn
Grove Acres
United States
Gabrielle
SAR 375
SAR 463 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Monterey Peninsula Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.

19. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Anesh
SAR 757
SAR 868 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.

20. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Mellissa
SAR 484
SAR 570 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Pacific
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

8/10 Good
"The place is clean and the rooms spacious, but the amenities are ackward: the fire pit for example required driving to, the fireplace didn't work in our room (they couldn't even fix it), the room heater controller was so unusual that it didn't just work like a thermostat but had some strange "Day/Night" setting. There were also large shipping containers onsite, maybe for a remodel, why knows, they took up the parking lot so that the balcony view was basically the roof of the containers. Overall not a good atmosphere."
Stefanka 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

10/10 Excellent
"The employee at the front desk was very friendly. The room was clean, and the breakfast was excellent. The price was reasonable."
Manuel 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

8/10 Good
"the room seemed clean, although there was a funny smell. The staff was very helpful, and definitely the highlight! There was some commotion with some guests, which seemed to get resolved, but was a little unsettling. I left too early to comment on breakfast. Basically, it totally worked as comfortable overnight before my early morning flight. The shuttle was a great support for that."
Ana 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Fast check in, room was very nice with great fire place and in room Starbucks coffee pods. Beautiful views from hotel grounds that are on the cliff. Views of the birds flying at eye level is amazing. Fire pit with views, pool and hot tub. If we come back to Pismo we will stay here again"
Wendy 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Super friendly and professional staff."
Sammy 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Central California?
If you're staying in Las Vegas for your Central California vacation, you'll find some convenient 3-star hotels. Many travelers opt for Hilton Grand Vacations Club Flamingo Las Vegas. Around 0.16 kilometers northeast of the downtown area, it offers a pool view and a deep soaking bathtub. Another recommended escape is Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Book a stay here and you'll get access to a sauna and a swimming pool, and be approximately 0.32 kilometers north of the city center.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Central California?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Central California?
Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and clean rooms and conveniences such as WiFi, gym equipment and tea and coffee making facilities. These lodgings may also feature a bar and restaurant on-site. Upgrade your Central California trip by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, 24/7 room service and upscale bathroom products, you'll enjoy an enhanced level of relaxation and comfort.