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Top Central California 3 Star hotels

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

3 out of 5
1350 N 1st Street San Jose CA
Fully refundable
$123 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$141 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,114 reviews)
"Stay was good."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

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Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$168 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$191 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,435 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds, clean, two room suite so one could sleep while the other watch TV, free breakfast, parking and happy hour drink for a reasonable $25 resort fee"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

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Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$204 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$231 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. There's a gym on site, and concierge services and wedding services are also offered.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,744 reviews)
"Everything from the check-in to check out was perfect. Such a beautiful establishment."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$212 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$243 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
This motel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are also offered.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,595 reviews)
"Beautiful stay. However the sheets had blood on them. Should’ve been offered a discount, was just offered a free smores kit."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

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Piccadilly Inn Airport

Piccadilly Inn Airport

3 out of 5
5115 E Mckinley Avenue Fresno CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$72 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$82 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a gym, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,790 reviews)
"Just be better- clean the rooms"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
82 Karina Court, Airport San Jose CA
$135 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$155 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,604 reviews)
"Overall much better than Hyatt House next door. It’s in a small cul-de-sac, so it’s quieter than Hyatt House. Breakfast quality appears to be better using fresh ingredients rather than cheap mass-produced packaged food."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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Wyndham Visalia

Wyndham Visalia

3 out of 5
9000 W Airport Drive Visalia CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$97 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$109 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,021 reviews)
"Positives first: check in was easy and quick and staff were kind and helpful. Even comped my parking fees (didn’t know parking was paid) because we booked two rooms. Rooms look slightly remodeled and we walked into the first room it was nice and cool meaning the AC worked great. Can appreciate that ..."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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
$199 nightly
The price is $224 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$224 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,028 reviews)
"I loved this hotel! From the dinner music vibes to the relaxing gardens. I am definitely coming back during Christmas time! It gave me a warm Christmas feeling."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$263 nightly
The price is $301 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$301 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features a restaurant, a rooftop terrace, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a coffee shop, and a terrace are also ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,659 reviews)
"Everything was nice and we were very comfortable. The only thing was our shower door was very hard to open and close."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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
$252 nightly
The price is $289 total per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$289 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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! (1,791 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay! The place was clean, staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was great! I would stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Central California

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