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Our top choices for Central Coast California 3-star hotels

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.
A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.

1. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Britney
HK$906
HK$1,020 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Historic Santa Maria Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
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.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

2. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Jessica
HK$1,485
HK$1,788 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Carmel Mission Inn
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 marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

3. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Simon
HK$1,408
HK$1,608 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Beachside Inn
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 cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.
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.

4. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Mellissa
HK$1,128
HK$1,325 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

5. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Koula
HK$1,222
HK$1,402 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a TV mounted on the wall.
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.

6. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Alisha
HK$1,035
HK$1,206 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Wine Valley Inn
A stone building with a metal gate, a pergola, and signs indicating ice soft drinks and pool hours.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
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.

7. Adelaide Inn

Adelaide Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Wendy
HK$816
HK$934 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Adelaide Inn
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
An outdoor patio with a fire pit and wooden rocking chairs, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a brick facade.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, decorative wall panels, and contemporary lighting fixtures.
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, a round table, and a large mirror.

8. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Oxford Suites Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Dennis
HK$1,010
HK$1,248 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Oxford Suites Paso Robles
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.

9. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Anesh
HK$1,796
HK$2,060 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a large red umbrella.
A well-lit outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by landscaped gardens and modern buildings.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern lobby with a large TV, comfortable seating, a wooden entertainment unit, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
Oxnard
United States
Irma
HK$996
HK$1,138 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.
Two lounge chairs with a wooden frame and a dark cushion, positioned under a black umbrella.
A spacious lobby with a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

11. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Downtown Solvang
United States
Brandi
HK$820
HK$958 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
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 terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.

12. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
David
HK$1,134
HK$1,300 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Spyglass Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Frank
HK$1,007
HK$1,162 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A covered entrance with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and large windows with curtains.
A restaurant with round tables, white chairs, and brown tablecloths.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.

14. Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Downtown Ventura
United States
Erin
HK$1,016
HK$1,160 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Clocktower Inn Ventura
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and a seating section with a green cushioned bench.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a building with a flag, and a clear sky.
A hotel with a central courtyard, flagpole, and multiple buildings with red roofs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a TV.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
Estrella District
United States
Joseph
HK$932
HK$1,069 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
A garden with a wooden gate, a cactus, and a wooden structure with a door.
A stone fireplace with American flags, a chandelier, and a mural of a landscape.
A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and flags.
A rustic interior with wooden floors, stone walls, a fireplace, and a mural.

16. Cambria Pines Lodge

Cambria Pines Lodge
Cambria
United States
Dennis
HK$1,325
HK$1,491 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cambria Pines Lodge
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.
A marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and a mountainous backdrop.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.

17. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Kim
HK$840
HK$961 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Monterey Hotel
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.
A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Regina
HK$1,249
HK$1,407 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, two armchairs, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a minibar.
A hotel with a red sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with plants and a pathway.
A bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, a television, and a variety of liquor bottles.

19. The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles

The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Anna
HK$1,090
HK$1,250 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and large windows.
A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

20. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
United States
Sergio
HK$1,316
HK$1,831 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Pacific Point Resort
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Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice"
Tom 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Wine Valley Inn
Cottage Inn By The Sea

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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 0.16 kilometres southeast of the centre. Guests also give top marks to Hotel Pacific, approximately 0.16 kilometres north of downtown. A garden and hypo-allergenic bedding help make it a popular city stay.
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