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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
$247 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$282 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (1,335 reviews)
Very cute hotel! perfect for our stay. right along State street and staff was very kind and helpful!

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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
$149 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$168 total
May 3 - May 4
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! (1,021 reviews)
Great place to stay, definitely would return in the future

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

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Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

Best Western Plus Carpinteria Inn

3.5 out of 5
4558 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$152 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$175 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,495 reviews)
We stay here at least once a year on our way to Big Sur. In theoast we have always had the room facing the courtyard and its perfect. This time the room faces the parking lot and street and it was very noisy all night. Still a charming place with beautiful courtyard and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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
$229 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$263 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,731 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on Apr 30, 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
$106 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$122 total
May 4 - May 5
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! (1,614 reviews)
The location was extremely convenient to the whale watching on Fisherman's Wharf and shops around the area coffee shops restaurants. We loved the antique furniture and atmosphere was welcoming. We will stay there again due to location cleanliness price was right helpful staff.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

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Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St Monterey CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$157 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$184 total
May 11 - May 12
Total with taxes and fees
A hot tub, self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,560 reviews)
Loved the location. The room was spacious. The fireplace was lovely. Breakfast was filling and got our day started right. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$191 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
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! (1,534 reviews)
We've spent the past three anniversaries here & this will be our last. We planned to relax in the jacuzzi our last night, but my husband instead walked in on a couple behaving inappropriately. He notified the front desk because their behavior was unacceptable, clearly unsanitary, & needed to be cleaned ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
$173 nightly
The price is $198 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$198 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,000 reviews)
Gym can be better equipped and Wi-Fi/internet should not be charged.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

3.5 out of 5
1455 Mission Dr Solvang CA
$137 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from May 12 to May 13
$159 total
May 12 - May 13
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. There's a fireplace in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,219 reviews)
Hotel is within walking distance to downtown area, which is convenient. The hotel is supposed to be smoke free, but we kept getting cigarette smoke odor in our room. The bed was uncomfortable and lumpy. The AC/heater unit is very loud when it's on. The shower pressure is extremely strong, felt like ...

Reviewed on Apr 30, 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
$144 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$165 total
May 5 - May 6
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. Enjoy the free continental breakfast each morning. Self parking, a terrace, and a snack bar/deli are also ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,274 reviews)
Was floating around the Monterey Bay area and landed in Santa Cruz after a day of traveling. Booked here on impulse and it was fine value for the price. Staff was friendly and the location is solid - just a couple blocks off of the beach with street parking in the vicinity. Very safe feeling neighborhood. ...

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Central Coast California

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