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A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.

1. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Brenda
￥25,629
￥29,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".
A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a bar area.
A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

2. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Justin
￥18,470
￥21,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Handlery Hotel
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a bathroom.
A group of people gathered around a food truck with a wooden wall backdrop.
A restaurant with marble-topped tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a bar area.

3. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
Marita
￥16,934
￥19,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a large window with blinds, a round mirror, two teal chairs, a small round table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
LORENA
￥13,402
￥15,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.
A coastal area with rocky terrain, clear blue water, and palm trees.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.

5. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Veronica
￥18,773
￥21,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a box of pizza.
A dining table set for a wedding with floral centerpieces and candles, overlooking a marina with boats.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.

6. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
elizabeth
￥26,210
￥34,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
The Dana on Mission Bay
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a large marble coffee table, comfortable seating, and a view of the pool area.

7. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Jennifer
￥41,379
￥56,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.
A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

8. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Matthew
￥13,447
￥15,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Best Western Seven Seas
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and an American flag.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and palm trees under a sunset sky.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.

9. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
Mexico
Patricia
￥22,177
￥25,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A Starbucks with a modern interior, including a wooden wall and a counter with a coffee machine.
A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a table, a decorative wall, and a chandelier.

10. The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
United States
Yessenia
￥25,664
￥34,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
The Sofia Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking area.
A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

11. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
United States
Samuel
￥22,767
￥25,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating with bar stools and cushioned chairs.
A hotel with a sign reading "Wyndham Garden," surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

12. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
marissa
￥19,087
￥21,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

13. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Nathaniel
￥22,650
￥30,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a gazebo.
A large, multi-deck riverboat with a white exterior and multiple levels of balconies.

14. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Cristina
￥29,177
￥42,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Bahia Resort Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a dining section.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a landscape.
A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking area with palm trees.

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Omero
￥18,964
￥21,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a crescent-shaped logo, and a digital payment terminal.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and dumbbells, with a TV on the wall and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A room with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks and a beverage refrigerator.

16. Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Point Loma
United States
Lolita
￥17,898
￥20,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A patio with a fountain, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A round window with a view of a cityscape, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A buffet with various food options, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.

17. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Old Town San Diego
United States
Robert
￥21,336
￥24,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows, and a potted plant.
A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a building with red railings.
A multi-story building with the name "RAMADA" on the facade.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a red rug. There is a plant on the coffee table and a window with curtains.

18. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
National City
United States
Sonia
￥11,963
￥13,183 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.
An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
United States
Steven
￥15,281
￥17,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
A resort with two-story buildings, balconies, and a pool area.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.
A canal lined with palm trees and a row of buildings with balconies.
An outdoor bar area with a pool, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

20. Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Point Loma
United States
Summer
￥27,851
￥35,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
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Price trends for properties with 3 Stars in San Diego

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￥30,620
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January
￥29,943
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￥34,163
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￥34,049
April
￥37,031
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￥41,827
June
￥40,344
July
￥41,325
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￥34,522
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￥30,620
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￥31,405
November
￥30,546
December
￥26,613
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed properties with 3 stars in San Diego.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Diego?
Travelers looking for a comfortable and affordable San Diego property often choose Club Wyndham Harbour Lights. This 3-star hotel, roughly 0.16 kilometers southeast of the center, offers a sauna and blackout curtains. Want another hot tip? Situated 0.32 kilometers southeast of downtown and including a rooftop terrace and a pillowtop mattress, Gaslamp Plaza Suites is also a preferred choice among guests.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in San Diego?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Diego?
Relaxation is effortless in 3-star hotels in San Diego. As well as comfy surroundings, these more affordable properties come with a wealth of amenities like free WiFi, coffee or tea maker and gym facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined experience with upgraded features such as a spa, indoor or outdoor swimming pool and bigger rooms. Regardless of your preferred hotel style or what you want to spend, we have a perfect fit for you.

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