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Our top choices for San Diego 3-star hotels

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a multi-story building with outdoor seating, and a clear view of the surrounding coastline.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

1. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Brenda
£136
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".
A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a bar area.

2. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Justin
£100
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Handlery Hotel
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.
A restaurant with marble-topped tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a bar area.
A group of people gathered around a food truck with a wooden wall backdrop.

3. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
Marita
£90
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
A hotel room with a large window with blinds, a round mirror, two teal chairs, a small round table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.
An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Alyssa
£79
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A hotel with a large pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.
A coastal area with rocky terrain, clear blue water, and palm trees.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.

5. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Veronica
£100
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit table, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, in a courtyard with palm trees and a building in the background.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a box of pizza.

6. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
elizabeth
£163
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Dana on Mission Bay
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.

7. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Jennifer
£262
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.

8. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Matthew
£71
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Best Western Seven Seas
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and an American flag.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and palm trees under a sunset sky.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.

9. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
Mexico
Patricia
£118
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A Starbucks with a modern interior, including a wooden wall and a counter with a coffee machine.
A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a table, a decorative wall, and a chandelier.

10. The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
United States
Dania
£150
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Sofia Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking area.
A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
United States
Samuel
£116
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious room with large windows, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating with bar stools and cushioned chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

12. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
marissa
£103
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.
A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

13. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Nathaniel
£141
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.
A waterfront property with a pathway lined by palm trees and string lights, leading to a building with a dock and boats.
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a gazebo.

14. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Tom
£199
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Bahia Resort Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a dining section.
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking area with palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a landscape.
A snack bar with shelves of snacks and a refrigerated drink display, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a green wall with the word "CRATE".

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Omero
£100
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a crescent-shaped logo, and a digital payment terminal.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and dumbbells, with a TV on the wall and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A room with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks and a beverage refrigerator.

16. Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Point Loma
United States
Emmanuel
£95
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A round window with a view of a cityscape, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, palm trees, and a flag.
A buffet with various food options, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.

17. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Old Town San Diego
United States
Robert
£113
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows, and a potted plant.
A multi-story building with the name "RAMADA" on the facade.
A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, a red rug, and a snack kiosk.
A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a building with red railings.

18. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
National City
United States
Dan
£61
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
United States
Steven
£81
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
A resort with two-story buildings, balconies, and a pool area.
A restaurant with a view of a marina, featuring high ceilings, modern lighting, and a central chandelier.
A canal lined with palm trees and a row of buildings with balconies.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

20. Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Point Loma
United States
Summer
£165
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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"The property could use a little TLC, and the parking was not ideal. Our room was OK, and for the price it was worth it."
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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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