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A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at dusk.
A modern living room with a green sofa, a round glass table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A grocery store with refrigerated sections for beverages, shelves with snacks, and a display of packaged goods.
A marina with multiple boats docked and tall buildings in the background.

1. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Downtown San Diego
United States
Jonathan
₩204,284
₩283,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A person holding a bottle and glasses, wearing a dark shirt with a logo and an apron.
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.

2. The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
Canada
Jia Hui
₩188,192
₩251,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Sofia Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean and beach.
A modern building with a curved roof, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and string lights against a sunset backdrop.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a chair, a round coffee table, and a view of the ocean through glass doors.

3. Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Mission Bay
Canada
Jesse
₩279,433
₩392,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.
A lobby with a mosaic fountain, seating area, and a book display.
A courtyard with a small water feature surrounded by rocks and greenery.
A courtyard with a small pond, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

4. California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
Clairemont
United States
Leo
₩101,655
₩116,650 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
California Suites Hotel
Poolside bar
A modern lobby with a digital display wall, reception desks, and a spacious, well-lit area.
A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple stools, and a large screen.
A Hard Rock Hotel with a prominent Hard Rock Cafe sign, a large marquee, and a modern building facade.

5. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Downtown San Diego
United States
Christopher
₩220,678
₩320,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.
A spacious lobby with large windows, curved ceiling, and comfortable seating areas.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a large sectional sofa, multiple seating areas, and a modern chandelier.
A rooftop lounge area with outdoor seating, a pool, and umbrellas.

6. Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark

Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
Downtown San Diego
United States
James
₩382,508
₩504,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
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.
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.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Sharhonda
₩118,690
₩136,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a marina and a coastal cityscape.
A modern restaurant with a view of a marina, featuring geometric wall panels, patterned flooring, and contemporary pendant lighting.
A resort with a large swimming pool, lounge areas, and a marina in the background.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs arranged on a grassy lawn, overlooking a body of water with a sailboat in the distance.

8. Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Harbor Island
United States
andrew
₩186,781
₩282,663 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sheraton San Diego Resort
A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, a pier in the background, and a clear sky.
The exterior of the Ocean Beach Hotel with a clear view of the entrance and large arched windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.
A beach view with a pier extending into the ocean, a staircase leading down to the beach, and a railing with potted plants.

9. Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel
Point Loma
United States
Eric
₩240,468
₩271,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ocean Beach Hotel
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and palm trees.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a large ship in the background, and a modern building with balconies.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

10. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Downtown San Diego
United States
Thomas Roy
₩382,655
₩507,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a multi-story building with outdoor seating, and a clear view of the surrounding coastline.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.

11. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Thuan
₩204,217
₩234,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A multi-story hotel with a lobby, outdoor seating, and a well-lit entrance.
A reception desk with two computer monitors, a potted plant, and a large wall mural.
A courtyard with artificial grass, stone pathways, and various plants.
A courtyard with a picnic table, palm trees, and a fountain.

12. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
Mission Valley
United States
Kori
₩110,859
₩127,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A dining table set for a wedding with floral centerpieces and candles, overlooking a marina with boats.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit table, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, in a courtyard with palm trees and a building in the background.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.

13. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
andrea
₩240,334
₩314,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Dana on Mission Bay
A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.
A restaurant with booths and tables, a counter, and a mural on the wall.
A lobby with a stone wall, blue sofa, purple chairs, and a patterned rug.
A hotel pool area with a circular pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

14. Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego
Mission Valley
United States
David
₩128,570
₩147,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Kings Inn San Diego
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A restaurant with a bar area, booths, and a view of the sunset through large windows.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

15. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Mari
₩125,672
₩144,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Best Western Seven Seas
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 waterfront property with a pathway lined by palm trees and string lights, leading to a building with a dock and boats.
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a gazebo.

16. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Ryan
₩169,626
₩269,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Bahia Resort Hotel
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.
A pathway leading to a building labeled "LEGACY Hotel."
A modern interior with wooden panel ceilings, patterned seating, and a central bar area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a bench, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

17. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Mission Valley
United States
christopher
₩216,344
₩248,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
An outdoor banquet setting with rows of white tables and chairs, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and tall cypress trees.
A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.
A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.

18. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Shane Allen
₩124,527
₩143,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Handlery Hotel
A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a bed, a desk, and a seating area.
A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a bed with a red pillow.
A cafe with outdoor seating, a sign reading "INFUSED DRINKS NATURE'S KITCHEN," and a "BREAKFAST @ Cafe21" sign.
A building entrance with a large arched doorway, the number 432 above it, and a brick-paved area in front.

19. Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality

Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality
Downtown San Diego
United States
Jessica
₩57,423
₩170,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Keating Hotel By At Mine Hospitality
A beach view with a palm tree, a covered area with people, and a building with a sloped roof.
A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a table, and a chair. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and stove.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, sofa, and a television.
A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, a sandy beach in the foreground, and palm trees.

20. The Beach Cottages

The Beach Cottages
Pacific Beach
United States
Ricky
₩204,365
₩234,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Beach Cottages
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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.
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