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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Central California 3-star hotels

A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.
A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.
A pool area with wicker furniture and umbrellas, surrounded by a white building with balconies.
A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
JESSICA
HK$891
HK$1,209 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
An outdoor grill attached to a brick wall, with a table and chairs nearby.
A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a white countertop, and a wall clock.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small dining area with a chair and table.

2. Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
North Fresno
United States
Patrick
HK$1,060
HK$1,210 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a dog.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a ceiling fan.
A sign for Outbound Mammoth with a bear sculpture and a mountain backdrop.

3. Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth
Downtown Mammoth Lakes
United States
Candace
HK$1,088
HK$1,492 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Outbound Mammoth
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern chandeliers, and a bar area.
A well-maintained garden with trimmed hedges, a pathway, and a building with a sloped roof.
A pool area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick wall with red flowers.
Outdoor lounge chairs and tables arranged in a semi-circle, with a brick wall and potted plants in the background.

4. Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly
Northwest Fresno
United States
Vincent
HK$645
HK$736 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Piccadilly
An outdoor patio area with metal-framed tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
A two-story building with a sign for Vagabond Inn.
A two-story building with a balcony and a sign for Vagabond Inn.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

5. Vagabond Inn Bishop

Vagabond Inn Bishop
Bishop
United States
Susan
HK$848
HK$1,007 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Vagabond Inn Bishop
A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, desk, and lamp.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.

6. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Rosemary
United States
Aimee
HK$910
HK$1,079 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.
A room with a mirrored wall, wooden paneling, and two sofas facing a television.
A modern lounge area with round tables and sofas, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large window.

7. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
North San Jose
United States
Kenneth
HK$926
HK$1,090 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
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.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

8. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Monique
HK$881
HK$992 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Historic Santa Maria Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

9. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
zoe
HK$1,335
HK$1,621 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Carmel Mission Inn
A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.
A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of a mountain.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.
A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

10. Apple Farm

Apple Farm
San Luis Obispo
United States
Roberto
HK$841
HK$1,045 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Apple Farm
A restaurant interior with a table set for two, a large painting on the wall, and a sign for 'Steak & Anchor'.
Rows of chairs with white covers and dark sashes, arranged for an event.
A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a van parked in front, and a clear sign indicating a 11ft clearance.
A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, seating area, and a dining section.

11. Piccadilly Inn Airport

Piccadilly Inn Airport
Fresno
United States
Mario
HK$719
HK$819 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Piccadilly Inn Airport
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area.
A spacious lobby with red seating, white columns, and a chandelier.
A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and framed pictures on the walls.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a brick patio, and a covered seating area with chairs and a table.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North

Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
North Fresno
United States
Jazmin
HK$593
HK$676 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
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.

13. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Mellissa
HK$1,088
HK$1,279 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Hotel Pacific
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 modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Renatta
HK$1,194
HK$1,370 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.
A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.
A stone building with a tower, large windows, and a garden with rocks and flowers.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

15. Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo
United States
Raymond
HK$1,169
HK$1,594 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Madonna Inn
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Front of property
Lobby

16. Adelaide Inn

Adelaide Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Peter
HK$816
HK$935 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Adelaide Inn
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, a round table, and a large mirror.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, decorative wall panels, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

17. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Oxford Suites Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Dennis
HK$1,052
HK$1,297 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Oxford Suites Paso Robles
A large, multi-story lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a snow-covered landscape.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a white sink, wooden chairs, and large windows with a mountain view.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a stone fireplace, and a balcony with a view of mountains.

18. Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Yumeng
HK$1,194
HK$1,608 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Juniper Springs Resort
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
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.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.

19. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Anesh
HK$1,640
HK$1,881 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A hotel with a pool surrounded by snow, wooden balconies, and a large building in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a mountainous backdrop.
A lobby with a grand staircase, leather sofas, and a wooden reception desk.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. The Village Lodge

The Village Lodge
Mammoth Village
United States
Jieun
HK$1,547
HK$2,042 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Village Lodge
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"really liked how secure the place is and people were quiet as well not much noise going on. very close to the airport, friendly staff too"
Erikaleen 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

10/10 Excellent
"Nice breakfast, should have low fat milk8"
michael 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Hotel Piccadilly
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay! Clean rooms and friendly staff"
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Posted 15 hours ago
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Central California?
If you're visiting Las Vegas for your Central California getaway, you'll find some comfortable 3-star hotels. Many travellers select Hilton Grand Holidays Club Flamingo Las Vegas. Around 0.16 kilometres northeast of downtown, it offers a terrace and a deep soaking bathtub. Another top-rated option is Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Check in here and you'll have access to a pillowtop mattress and a garden, and be approximately 0.32 kilometres north of the centre.
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?
Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in Central California. On top of cosy surroundings, these more economical properties include a variety of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea or coffee maker and gym facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined experience with upscale features such as an on-site spa centre, indoor or outdoor pool and spacious rooms. No matter your hotel style or how much you want to spend, we have the ideal match for you.

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