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Top San Diego 3 Star Hotels

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Handlery Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Handlery Hotel

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1990)
"Great stay"
The price is £73
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Handlery Hotel
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Exterior

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2833)
"This is a great hotel in a great location "
The price is £113
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Bar (on property)

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1126)
"Great time at the hotel!"
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
The Dana on Mission Bay
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3665)
"Great relaxing vacation"
The price is £144
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
The Dana on Mission Bay
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3226)
"Enjoyed my stay"
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Lobby

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3961)
"Super nice rooms"
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2288)
"Property is located at a very convenient area for a San Diego visit "
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2665)
"Great stay"
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Exterior

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1005)
"Bed could have been firmer otherwise great experience and location"
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area
Terrace/patio

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1095)
"Great place to stay with families. "
The price is £105
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Hotel Circle/SeaWorld Area
Bahia Resort Hotel
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1683)
"We loved it was pet friendly and walkable to all local beaches and restaurants. "
The price is £187
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Bahia Resort Hotel
The Sofia Hotel
Front of property

The Sofia Hotel

3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1534)
"Great Hotel. Very close to Little Italy, The Whaley House, The San Diego Zoo, and many more locations."
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Sofia Hotel
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
Lobby

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great location, nice staff, nice room"
The price is £120
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Serves dinner and happy hour

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2482)
"Will stay here again. "
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Reception

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1547)
"Great place to stay with "
The price is £124
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Hot springs

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1831)
"Good location. Close to attractions. "
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Best Western Seven Seas
Exterior

Best Western Seven Seas

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2903)
"Nice staff, free parking and right next to the freeway "
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Best Western Seven Seas
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Outdoor pool

Humphreys Half Moon Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2483)
"Great place to stay!!"
The price is £150
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
The Rambler Motel
View from room

The Rambler Motel

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1899)
"Great stay"
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
The Rambler Motel
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (295)
"Amazing place to stay love it "
The price is £132
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
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Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
The price is £287 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£287
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
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The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great time at the hotel!"
Antonio 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, no frills accommodations which is dog friendly and reasonably priced. Definitely would book again. "
Priscillia 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Diego?
Relaxation is effortless in 3-star hotels in San Diego. As well as comfy surroundings, these more affordable properties come with a wealth of amenities like free WiFi, coffee or tea maker and gym facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined experience with upgraded features such as a spa, indoor or outdoor swimming pool and bigger rooms. Regardless of your preferred hotel style or what you want to spend, we have a perfect fit for you.