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Our top choices for Central Coast California 3-star hotels

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, a landscaped garden, and a patio area.
A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

1. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
United States
Jessica
£189
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Pacific Point Resort
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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

2. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
£160
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Carmel Mission Inn
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.
A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.

3. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Dan
£70
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.
A spacious lobby with a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large mirror.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a nightstand with lamps.

4. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Downtown Solvang
United States
Srinivasa
£86
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
A hotel lobby with a central fountain, palm trees, and outdoor seating.
A modern hotel with a landscaped courtyard featuring a small waterfall, palm trees, and a pool.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with multiple tables and chairs.
A hotel courtyard with a stone pathway, palm trees, and a water feature.

5. Ventura Beach Marriott

Ventura Beach Marriott
Pierpont Bay
United States
zarko
£150
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ventura Beach Marriott
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal hotel with a paved walkway along the beach, a view of the ocean, and a hillside with vegetation.
A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.

6. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
Anton
£136
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Spyglass Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

7. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Jose
£183
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
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 hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

8. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
robert
£125
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hotel Pacific
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and a mountainous backdrop.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.

9. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Jason
£97
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The Monterey Hotel
A stone building with a metal gate, a pergola, and signs indicating ice soft drinks and pool hours.
A gazebo with a hot tub, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
A modern bathroom with a vanity, sink, and mirror. There is a trash can and a microwave on the counter.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

10. Adelaide Inn

Adelaide Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Benito
£74
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Adelaide Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A traditional European-style building with a clock tower, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and potted plants.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, tables, and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden beams.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Samantha
£107
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Wine Valley Inn
A balcony with wicker furniture, a bottle of wine, and a glass on a table, overlooking the ocean.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with ocean views.
A row of two-story houses with stone foundations and large windows, surrounded by a gravel driveway and various plants.
A building with a white exterior, large windows, and a tiled roof.

12. FogCatcher Inn

FogCatcher Inn
Cambria
United States
Douglas
£157
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
FogCatcher Inn
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.
A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.
A dining area with a long table set for multiple people, surrounded by wooden chairs and a stone wall.

13. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Cheryl
£154
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, a round table, and a large mirror.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, decorative wall panels, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

14. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Oxford Suites Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Bourlien
£114
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Oxford Suites Paso Robles
A hotel room with a view of the beach, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a large artwork on the wall.
Three palm trees in front of a beach with the ocean in the background.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and a chandelier.
A conference room with a large window overlooking the sea, round tables set for a meeting, and chairs with blue sashes.

15. Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG

Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
Ventura
United States
Eleazar
£171
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach by IHG
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and a seating section with a green cushioned bench.
A hotel with a central courtyard, flagpole, and multiple buildings with red roofs.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a TV.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
Estrella District
Spain
Sofia
£99
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, large windows, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a skylight.
An indoor dining area with brick walls, large windows, and a view of the outdoors. Tables are set with chairs and dining ware.
A pool area with a glass enclosure, tiled walls, and a view of palm trees and buildings.

17. Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort

Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort
Ventura Harbor Village
United States
Ciara
£124
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

18. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Liam
£142
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Beachside Inn
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Dori
£119
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.
A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the ocean.

20. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
Pismo Beach
United States
Karen
£201
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Inn at the Cove
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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, dense green vegetation, and a calm sea.

Top Central Coast California Hotel Reviews

Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Loooved our stay! We will definitely be back!"
Molly 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Pacific Point Resort
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice hotel with nice walking views, toasted s’mores at nice by there fire pits they have. Not many around so may not be able to make s’mores at night. They say they have beach access but it’s a far walk and the beach is not one where kids can play in."
CHRISTINA 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Spyglass Inn

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Central Coast California?
Based on comments shared by our customers, Monterey Marriott is among the best 3-star hotels in Monterey, Central Coast California. It includes an electric car charging station and a garden, and is around 0.1 mi southeast of the centre. Guests also give top marks to Hotel Pacific, approximately 0.1 mi north of downtown. A garden and hypo-allergenic bedding help make it a popular city stay.
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