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Top Central California 3 Star hotels

Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave Fresno CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$74 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$85 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,843 reviews)
The hotel is pretty old, the breakfast is pretty normal. I think you can find something newer for the same price. The location is good a lot of stores like 5 mins driving.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth

3.5 out of 5
164 Old Mammoth Road Mammoth Lakes CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$212 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$246 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
The hotel's outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, and 2 bars/lounges are among the featured amenities. Bring the family and enjoy the arcade/game room and kid-friendly ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (812 reviews)
Clean room, pet friendly

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
9415 Hearst Drive San Simeon CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$135 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$152 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
This smoke-free hotel features 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,833 reviews)
Nice place good staff great food at restaurant on property

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street San Jose CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$115 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$133 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and free airport ...
8/10 Very Good! (666 reviews)
Clean the pool , fix the pool lights, there’s no golf clubs for mini golf

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

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Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr San Jose CA
$105 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$122 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,724 reviews)
The smell of smoke is still present in the hallway and the room. Toliet bowl needs to be scrubbed clean at the rim. Those are sensitive details I cannot overlook.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Cambria Pines Lodge

Cambria Pines Lodge

3 out of 5
2905 Burton Dr Cambria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$129 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$145 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay at the Cambria Pines Lodge. Our cottage was spacious with the added surprise of a herd of 12 deer lounging behind our patio fence each morning! The buffet breakfast was very good and the staff was warm and welcoming. There is a steep hill to navigate to get to and from the ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

3.5 out of 5
100 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$167 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$190 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 outdoor tennis courts are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,388 reviews)
Our stay at the Madonna Inn was absolutely incredible! This place has been on our bucket list for years, and it did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived, the beautiful landscape and unique architecture made it feel like we stepped into a dream. The heated 85-degree pool was perfect for relaxing, ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$102 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$117 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
A gym, valet parking, and concierge services are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. There's a fireplace in the lobby and multilingual staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,549 reviews)
The Monterey Hotel is excellent value for money, in a great location five minutes from Old Fisherman's Wharf. The decor could do with a bit of TLC, but it was clean and comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$199 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$228 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
This Art Deco hotel features 3 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Families will appreciate the children's pool and barbecue grills. Enjoy the a rooftop ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,640 reviews)
Such a beautiful property

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$169 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$197 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,741 reviews)
Great location. Fireplace in room. Heated pool.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Central California

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