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Top Central Coast California 3 Star hotels

Hotel Santa Barbara

Hotel Santa Barbara

3 out of 5
533 State St Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$259 nightly
The price is $295 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$295 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
A 24-hour gym, valet parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Business travelers can take advantage of the business ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,246 reviews)
Clean updated rooms , loved the water system , amenities , location , staff was all very friendly , bar in hotel and valet was great! Will stay here again!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
$199 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$228 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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! (1,642 reviews)
My room was nicely renovated and my room had a ocean view. The hotel is close to restaurants and downtown area. I would stay here again!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

3 out of 5
1564 Copenhagen Dr Solvang CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$133 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$155 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,355 reviews)
Very nice stay. We have a service dog and the accommodations were perfect. We had a downstairs’ room with a fenced in courtyard. Perfect for our dog.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 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
$203 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$229 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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! (1,732 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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
$199 nightly
The price is $232 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$232 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
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)
hotel was very pretty and peaceful. the pools were heated which is quite nice and is located in a really nice place of the city if you wanna tour the downtown area.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn

3.5 out of 5
801 S Broadway Santa Maria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$83 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$93 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
The hotel's outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, and 2 bars/lounges are among the featured amenities. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 8 conference rooms, ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,977 reviews)
No good

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Ventura Beach Marriott

Ventura Beach Marriott

3.5 out of 5
2055 Harbor Blvd Ventura CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$170 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$194 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 and free WiFi in public ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
I liked the room, staff and everything else except I have been unable to find out what a charge for $150.00 was for. The hotel referred me to an 800 customer service line but it is a recording and keeps cutting me off.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 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
$152 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$171 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,837 reviews)
Absolutely amazing! Onsite restaurant is fantastic and provides room service, beachside fire pits with seating and parking for RVs or vehicles towing a trailer. Could not be happier with our stay.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$195 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$223 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the free continental breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,246 reviews)
The breakfast was decent, but I chose this hotel because it presents itself as family-friendly and it lacked some basic things.**There were no high chairs for babies in the breakfast area, even though many families were staying there and all the babies had to sit on their parents’ laps. Also, I didn’t ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 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
$184 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$211 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (1,593 reviews)
Partial view

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Central Coast California

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