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Our top choices for San Diego 3-star hotels

Exterior

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,720 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room was very clean"
United States
Tigran
The price is ฿6,559
฿7,539 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Exterior

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
3.5 star property
Point Loma
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,572 reviews)
"Great Staff and House keepers"
United States
Vincent
The price is ฿4,600
฿5,195 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,847 reviews)
"The bed and pillows were super comfortable!"
United States
Brian
The price is ฿4,766
฿5,526 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Lobby

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
Point Loma
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4,179 reviews)
"Clean room, staff was very helpful, parking was easy and accessible!"
United States
Hector
The price is ฿4,293
฿4,934 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,225 reviews)
"Beachfront rooms were great."
United States
Jon
The price is ฿10,752
฿14,199 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Bahia Resort Hotel
Property amenity

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,039 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
David
The price is ฿4,060
฿4,679 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
View from property

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,792 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff when needed, and parking."
United States
Marilyn
The price is ฿3,086
฿3,547 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,708 reviews)
"Close to the beach and a clean room with a balcony."
United States
Michael
The price is ฿4,644
฿5,720 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Handlery Hotel
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,890 reviews)
"Great room & breakfast highly recommend"
United States
Charles
The price is ฿3,864
฿4,441 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Exterior

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3,689 reviews)
"Would definitely be staying here again."
United States
Tawatchi
The price is ฿3,265
฿3,753 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Best Western Seven Seas
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
Mission Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,402 reviews)
"Beautiful property, very helpful staff, great location"
United States
Jamie
The price is ฿9,285
฿11,628 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
The Dana on Mission Bay
Exterior

The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,350 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Cody
The price is ฿3,669
฿5,182 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
The Sofia Hotel
Breakfast and dinner served

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
3.0 star property
National City
5.6 out of 10, (1,038 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly. Cleanliness was ok, but property its old and needs some remodeling."
United States
Selene
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
Lobby

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 star property
Point Loma
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3,860 reviews)
"Nice staff and good breakfast"
United States
Fernando
The price is ฿4,243
฿4,877 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Reception

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
3.0 star property
Rancho Peñasquitos
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,367 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff and great breakfast."
United States
isabel
The price is ฿4,403
฿5,061 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 star property
National City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,921 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Cameron
The price is ฿6,097
฿6,718 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Gym

Hotel Z

Hotel Z
3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,049 reviews)
"Super nice staff very helpful Will stay again great location"
United States
Allen
The price is ฿4,899
฿6,836 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Hotel Z
Food and drink

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
3.5 star property
Historic Downtown Coronado
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"We’ve stayed here twice and had a great stay both times"
United States
Steve
The price is ฿8,759
฿10,752 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool loungers

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,348 reviews)
"Excellent staff"
United States
Joseph
The price is ฿6,522
฿7,562 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside
Dinner served

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,867 reviews)
"Thank you for another wonderful stay!"
United States
John
The price is ฿4,676
฿6,347 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
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Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

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฿5,361
฿7,374 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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10/10 Excellent
"Helpful staff and nice amenities. Room service was excellent, highly recommend the place."
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in San Diego?
Expedia customers in search of a comfortable and convenient San Diego property often select Club Wyndham Harbour Lights. This 3-star hotel, around 0.16 kilometres southeast of the centre, comes with a sauna and front desk services. Need another suggestion? Located 0.16 kilometres southeast of downtown and including a nightclub and a pillow top mattress, Gaslamp Plaza Suites is also a preferred choice among guests.
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Relaxation is a breeze in 3-star hotels in San Diego. As well as pleasant surroundings, these more economical properties include an array of welcome amenities like free WiFi, coffee maker and fitness equipment. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated ambience with upscale features such as a wellness centre, outdoor or indoor pool and larger rooms. No matter your desired hotel category or how much you want to spend, we have the ideal match for you.