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Top Central California 3 Star hotels

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
Fully refundable
$156 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$177 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,398 reviews)
Was surprised to be quoted $20 to check in at 2pm verses early check-in at 2:30pm. Place was empty and rooms available. Construction noise of renovations was also not disclosed at booking.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
$169 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$191 total
May 5 - May 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! (1,910 reviews)
Our room and the grounds were very clean. There was plenty of room for morning and evening walks with access to the beach. We had a quiet and relaxing visit.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$186 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from May 27 to May 28
$213 total
May 27 - May 28
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a terrace, and a garden are also offered.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,306 reviews)
Beach view

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

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SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
$229 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$263 total
May 4 - May 5
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! (1,730 reviews)
Everything at this hotel was excellent clean room, friendly staff excellent breakfast and easy parking will be staying here again

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$110 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from May 9 to May 10
$127 total
May 9 - May 10
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! (1,526 reviews)
Check in was terrible staff was rude. Made me wait to check in at 2am after all day of extended medical work while she talked on the phone for 5 mins. Then gave me a double room even though I booked and paid for king. Said to bad kings are first come first serve regardless of what you book.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$98 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$114 total
May 24 - May 25
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! (1,807 reviews)
Extremely accomodating staff. Great location to airport and freeway. Super quit and clean.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
$119 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$136 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,610 reviews)
Location is excellent. Cleanliness of room was not great. Rooms need a thorough cleaning and refresh. Room furniture is all nicked up. There was no room to put a toiletry bag in the bathroom.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 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! (1,272 reviews)
Overall good

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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
$186 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$214 total
May 19 - May 20
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! (1,540 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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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! (1,558 reviews)
Great location. Wonderful staff. Large room. Room was clean but the shower and tub had some mold along the inside edges. It was a dog friendly room and I did find some urine on the wall and baseboard. Did not smell like pets were in the room. Bed was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was ok. Overall ...

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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3 Star Hotels Central California

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