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Our top choices for San Diego 3-star hotels

Exterior

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,126 reviews)
"beautiful rooms and great location."
United States
Michael
The price is £114
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
The Sofia Hotel
Exterior

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3,555 reviews)
"Nice stay, large room, great location"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Best Western Seven Seas
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,643 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Paola
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,735 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Andy
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Exterior

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
3.5 star property
Point Loma
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,513 reviews)
"I would stay there again"
United States
Steve
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,546 reviews)
"My stay here was perfect ! Good hotel to stay ."
United States
Tavien
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Handlery Hotel
Exterior

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,604 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay all around "
United States
Gregorio
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
Mission Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,376 reviews)
"NICE PLACE TO STAY"
United States
René
The price is £182
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
The Dana on Mission Bay
Property grounds

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
3.0 star property
La Jolla Shores
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,351 reviews)
"Beach view was magnificent!"
United States
Brenda
The price is £253
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,098 reviews)
"Great for families, bay view was incredible! "
United States
Anniesse
The price is £201
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Bahia Resort Hotel
Dinner served

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,815 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff."
United States
Alex
The price is £132
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
View from property

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,785 reviews)
"Friendly staff, reasonable property for the price point"
United States
Joshua
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Lobby lounge

The Bristol Hotel San Diego

The Bristol Hotel San Diego
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,547 reviews)
"Bright clean rooms, easy valet parking, friendly staff, great value!"
United States
Adrian
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Free daily buffet breakfast

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
3.0 star property
Carmel Mountain Ranch
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
c
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Hotel Z

Hotel Z
3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean room, very quiet! Enjoyed our stay! "
United States
Jayda
The price is £134
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Hotel Z
Property amenity

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,020 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Neshaye
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Lobby

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,500 reviews)
"Comfortable place to stay with good breakfast."
United States
David
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Lobby

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 star property
Point Loma
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,709 reviews)
"Room is clean, staff are especially helpful and courteous, breakfast was great…all in all made my stay comfortable and convenient because just minutes away from the airport…would stay here again"
United States
Parley Vinn Anastacius
The price is £101
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Restaurant

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Would definitely stay here again, the location is great, staff are friendly & helpful & the breakfast has a great variety of food."
Canada
Marc
The price is £185
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
Exterior

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,444 reviews)
"It was a nice and clean place to stay at and the people were very friendly and helpful."
United States
Santiago
The price is £118
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
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Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

8/10 Good
"Clean room, but no trash bags for the bins. Staff got up to help just because another employee asked for her to check me in."
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Best Western Seven Seas

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Diego?
Travellers looking for a comfortable and affordable San Diego property often choose Club Wyndham Harbour Lights. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.1 mi southeast of the centre, offers a sauna and blackout curtains. Want another hot tip? Situated 0.2 mi southeast of downtown and including a rooftop terrace and a pillowtop mattress, Gaslamp Plaza Suites is also a preferred choice among guests.
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