3 Stars Hotels in Central California: Compare Hotel Prices & Find the Cheapest Central California, California 3 Stars Hotels

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A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.

A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.

A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo

JESSICA

₩152,418

₩206,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small dining area with a chair and table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and trees.

A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a white countertop, and a wall clock.

2. Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

North Fresno

Patrick

₩181,258

₩206,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a dog.

A sign for Outbound Mammoth with a bear sculpture and a mountain backdrop.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a stone wall. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.

3. Outbound Mammoth

Downtown Mammoth Lakes

Candace

₩186,143

₩255,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern chandeliers, and a bar area.

A pool area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick wall with red flowers.

A well-maintained garden with trimmed hedges, a pathway, and a building with a sloped roof.

Outdoor lounge chairs and tables arranged in a semi-circle, with a brick wall and potted plants in the background.

4. Hotel Piccadilly

Northwest Fresno

Vincent

₩110,312

₩125,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with metal-framed tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A two-story building with a sign for Vagabond Inn.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

5. Vagabond Inn Bishop

Bishop

Susan

₩145,006

₩172,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, desk, and lamp.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, TV, and a dresser.

6. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Rosemary

Aimee

₩155,747

₩184,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large window.

A modern lounge area with round tables and sofas, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.

7. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

North San Jose

Kenneth

₩158,433

₩186,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.

A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.

8. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Santa Maria

Monique

₩150,807

₩169,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

9. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

zoe

₩228,336

₩277,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen with a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.

A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

10. Apple Farm

San Luis Obispo

Roberto

₩143,797

₩178,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A restaurant interior with a table set for two, a large painting on the wall, and a sign for 'Steak & Anchor'.

Rows of chairs with white covers and dark sashes, arranged for an event.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, and a patterned wall.

A hotel lobby with a carpeted floor, seating area, and a dining section.

11. Piccadilly Inn Airport

Fresno

Mario

₩122,944

₩140,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area.

A spacious lobby with red seating, white columns, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and framed pictures on the walls.

A courtyard with a fountain, tables with white tablecloths, and a tall, narrow heater.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North

North Fresno

Jazmin

₩101,587

₩115,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.

A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

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.

13. Hotel Pacific

Downtown Monterey

Mellissa

₩186,091

₩218,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.

A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Pismo Beach

Renatta

₩204,284

₩234,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.

A stone building with a tower, large windows, and a garden with rocks and flowers.

A cave-like interior with a red-framed window, stone walls, and a small table with a red object.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.

15. Madonna Inn

San Luis Obispo

Raymond

₩200,055

₩272,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

The Adelaide Inn with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a clear sky.

A cozy interior with a stone fireplace, a wooden bar counter, and a green accent wall.

16. Adelaide Inn

Downtown Paso Robles

Peter

₩139,636

₩159,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, a round table, and a large mirror.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit and wooden rocking chairs, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a brick facade.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, decorative wall panels, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

17. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Downtown Paso Robles

Dennis

₩180,049

₩221,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A large, multi-story lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a snow-covered landscape.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a stone wall.

A kitchen with granite countertops, a white sink, wooden chairs, and large windows with a mountain view.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.

18. Juniper Springs Resort

Mammoth Lakes

Yumeng

₩204,217

₩275,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.

19. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Pismo Beach

Anesh

₩280,614

₩321,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a pool surrounded by snow, wooden balconies, and a large building in the background.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A lobby with a grand staircase, leather sofas, and a wooden reception desk.

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

20. The Village Lodge

Mammoth Village

Jieun

₩264,636

₩349,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA

₩288,938

₩343,013 total

Oct 21 - Oct 22

includes taxes & fees

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA

₩421,727

₩548,345 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

includes taxes & fees

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The Westin San Jose

302 South Market Street San Jose CA

₩190,052

₩229,188 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

includes taxes & fees

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Vagabond Inn Bishop

10/10 Excellent

"We were legitimately impressed by the staff, the facility, the coffee….. that’s all you need to know. The COFFEE was even good. You understand now. An old facility that feels new and caring down to drinkable coffee. We filled our travel mugs as we left. BTW I roast my own beans."

Hotel Piccadilly

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Picadilly. The property is pleasant. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and courteous."

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Clean rooms and friendly staff"

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Central California?

If you're visiting Las Vegas for your Central California getaway, you'll find some comfortable 3-star hotels. Many travelers select Hilton Grand Vacations Club Flamingo Las Vegas. Around 0.16 kilometers northeast of downtown, it offers a terrace and a deep soaking bathtub. Another top-rated option is Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Check in here and you'll have access to a pillowtop mattress and a garden, and be approximately 0.32 kilometers north of the center.

How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Central California?

Discover the perfect combination of affordability, comfort and quality at a 3-star hotel in Central California with Expedia's filters. Enter your travel dates and then customize your search based on the rate you want to pay per night.

Search for the lowest price per night right now from ₩229,188

What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Central California?

Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in Central California. On top of cozy surroundings, these more economical properties include a variety of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea or coffee maker and gym facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined experience with upscale features such as an on-site spa center, indoor or outdoor pool and spacious rooms. No matter your hotel style or how much you want to spend, we have the ideal match for you.

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Our top choices for Central California 3-star hotels

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

2. Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

3. Outbound Mammoth

4. Hotel Piccadilly

5. Vagabond Inn Bishop

6. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

7. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

8. Historic Santa Maria Inn

9. Carmel Mission Inn

10. Apple Farm

11. Piccadilly Inn Airport

12. Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North

13. Hotel Pacific

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

15. Madonna Inn

16. Adelaide Inn

17. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

18. Juniper Springs Resort

19. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

20. The Village Lodge

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

The Westin San Jose

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Vagabond Inn Bishop

Hotel Piccadilly

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

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