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Our top choices for Central Coast California 3-star hotels

A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a pier and mountains in the distance.
A modern building with a sign reading "sandcastle" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a wall decorated with photos. There is a wooden shelf with decorative items and a hanging light fixture.

1. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Jennifer
￥31,879
￥40,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

2. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Ester
￥29,081
￥34,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Carmel Mission Inn
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.

3. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Oscar
￥16,332
￥18,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Historic Santa Maria Inn
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.
A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

4. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Brittany
￥24,455
￥27,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A stone building with a metal gate, a pergola, and signs indicating ice soft drinks and pool hours.
A modern bathroom with a vanity, sink, and mirror. There is a trash can and a microwave on the counter.
A gazebo with a hot tub, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.

5. Adelaide Inn

Adelaide Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Benito
￥14,598
￥16,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Adelaide Inn
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, ottomans, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

6. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Nazario
￥26,427
￥30,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with boats and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

7. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Rebecca
￥26,570
￥30,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Beachside Inn
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
An outdoor patio with a fire pit and wooden rocking chairs, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a brick facade.
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, a round table, and a large mirror.

8. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Oxford Suites Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Dennis
￥19,991
￥24,702 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Oxford Suites Paso Robles
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.

9. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Jose
￥33,066
￥37,926 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.
A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a nightstand with lamps.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.
Two lounge chairs with a wooden frame and a dark cushion, positioned under a black umbrella.

10. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Downtown Solvang
United States
Raymond
￥14,344
￥16,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A traditional European-style building with a clock tower, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and potted plants.
A traditional Tudor-style house with a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

11. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Christina
￥18,664
￥21,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Wine Valley Inn
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.
A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.

12. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Don
￥22,389
￥26,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Hotel Pacific
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a view of the ocean.
A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a beach and ocean.
A coastal hotel with a paved walkway along the beach, a view of the ocean, and a hillside with vegetation.

13. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
Anton
￥24,815
￥28,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Spyglass Inn
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and a seating section with a green cushioned bench.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a TV.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a view of a building with a flag, and a clear sky.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
Estrella District
United States
Kattya
￥18,189
￥20,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.

15. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Lisa
￥14,642
￥16,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Monterey Hotel
A covered entrance with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and potted plants.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.
A spacious indoor dining area with glass tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by large trees and a high ceiling with glass panels.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

16. Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Downtown Ventura
United States
Brian
￥19,904
￥22,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Clocktower Inn Ventura
A patio with a table and chairs overlooking the ocean.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wooden dining table, wicker baskets, and a sofa.
A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky cliffs, and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, a desk, and a fireplace.

17. Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
United States
Shane
￥29,419
￥33,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of the ocean.
A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.

18. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
Pismo Beach
United States
Keisha
￥36,755
￥42,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Inn at the Cove
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Grester
￥19,590
￥22,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.

20. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Ashley
￥30,398
￥35,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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Top Central Coast California Hotel Reviews

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I was especially impressed with the customer service. We were staying there for a wedding and I called to see if we could get in early, they helped us get a room earlier than check in and that was much appreciated. We then had lunch at the restaurant and the staff there was very helpful."
Raymond 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Spyglass Inn
Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great parking and location. Its my go to spot to stay when in Solvang."
Christina 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Wine Valley Inn

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Central Coast California?
Based on comments shared by our customers, Monterey Marriott is among the best 3-star hotels in Monterey, Central Coast California. It includes an electric car charging station and a garden, and is around 0.16 kilometers southeast of the center. Guests also give top marks to Hotel Pacific, approximately 0.16 kilometers north of downtown. A garden and hypo-allergenic bedding help make it a popular city stay.
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