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Our top choices for San Diego 3-star hotels

1. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Colleen
¥13,433
¥15,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Best Western Seven Seas

2. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Jennifer
¥25,579
¥29,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Ronald
¥18,926
¥21,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Handlery Hotel

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Alyssa
¥14,149
¥16,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

5. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Jennifer
¥37,988
¥52,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
La Jolla Shores Hotel

6. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
jannet
¥15,000
¥17,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

7. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
United States
Samuel
¥23,658
¥26,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

8. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
¥14,036
¥15,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
Alyssa
¥22,809
¥26,218 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

10. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Point Loma
United States
Fredric
¥16,858
¥19,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

11. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
National City
United States
Dan
¥10,689
¥11,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

12. The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
United States
Sabika
¥23,020
¥31,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
The Sofia Hotel

13. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
Nayla
¥14,219
¥16,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

14. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
artan
¥22,030
¥29,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

15. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
elizabeth
¥25,023
¥33,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Dana on Mission Bay

16. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
Mexico
Patricia
¥22,134
¥25,664 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

17. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Veronica
¥18,101
¥20,865 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

18. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Kearny Mesa
United States
Stacey
¥21,435
¥24,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

19. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Annmarie
¥27,818
¥40,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Bahia Resort Hotel

20. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Donna
¥17,625
¥20,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

1 Market Pl San Diego CA
¥31,597
¥45,287 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (2,830 reviews)
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
¥24,001
¥33,354 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,303 reviews)
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

207 5th Ave San Diego CA
¥27,153
¥39,149 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
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Families flock to Balboa Park's museums and the world-famous San Diego Zoo for unforgettable animal encounters. Surfers and sunbathers enjoy perfect weather at La Jolla Cove, where sea lions lounge on rocky shores.

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Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

10/10 Excellent
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Best Western Seven Seas

Price trends for properties with 3 Stars in San Diego

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December
May
¥30,620
¥31,405
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Price
January
¥29,943
February
¥34,163
March
¥34,049
April
¥37,031
May
¥41,827
June
¥40,344
July
¥41,325
August
¥34,522
September
¥30,620
October
¥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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