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Top Central California 3 Star hotels

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street San Jose CA
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$126 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (772 reviews)
"What stood out most was the excellent customer service and the attention to detail throughout the property. It's clear that the team takes pride in providing a great experience for guests. I would not hesitate to stay here again and would happily recommend this place to my family, friends, and anyone ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

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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)
"Staff was polite and profession, and this may not matter to some, but the water pressure in the shower was fantastic! Always a plus!"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 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
$224 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$257 total
Jul 1 - Jul 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! (1,615 reviews)
"We loved our room and view. The room needs some work to make accessible shower and bath more functional and easier to use. Rooms need additional table to put stuff on. Refrigerator was broken and didn’t seal shut."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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
$156 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$177 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,437 reviews)
"Great place for reunion or wedding party. Lots of gathering places and great breakfast."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

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Piccadilly Inn Airport

Piccadilly Inn Airport

3 out of 5
5115 E Mckinley Avenue Fresno CA
$72 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$82 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,805 reviews)
"Nice place to stay , pretty quiet but in a peaceful way. Clean and comfy , only bad thing is the pool looks kinda green and hot tub out of order, other than that I enjoyed my 2 nights here. 👍"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

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Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
$195 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$220 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,772 reviews)
"The quality of the room was poor, the bed was uncomfortable, the gym is the saddest I’ve ever seen, the hallways smelled, you have to ask for towels for the pool, the bar is closed Sunday-Monday. I will not be coming back. Shame that I had to waste my birthday on this place."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 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
$291 nightly
The price is $334 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$334 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,653 reviews)
"We’ve been staying here for the past 4 Summers and we love it. So close to the pier and everything Pismo. We love the oceanfron room. We likw that they provide beach towels and chairs for us to use at the beach and bicycles to use around town. Can’t wait to go back next Summer!"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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 27 to Jun 28
$155 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
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! (1,611 reviews)
"It was ok"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

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Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave Fresno CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$67 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$77 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (2,942 reviews)
"Great place to stay clean, great service and great breakfast buffet and can order breakfast if you’re like with no extra charge. Walking distance ti el malecón, restaurants, coffee shops."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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
$169 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$190 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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! (1,032 reviews)
"We loved the hotel. We enjoyed walking in the beautiful gardens and the live music in the lounge. As vegans we would appreciate the addition of baked beans and a non-dairy spread for the toast at breakfast. We are glad you have soy and almond milk."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Central California

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