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Featured 3 Star Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotels

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
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  • 28 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $168 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$168
per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
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  • 44 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $113 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$113
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 41 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $184 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$184
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
Bahia Resort Hotel
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Best Western Seven Seas
3 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $94 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$94
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Best Western Seven Seas
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
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  • 42 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $179 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$179
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 poolside bars. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
The Dana on Mission Bay
La Jolla Cove Suites
3 out of 5
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  • 28 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $166 per night from May 15 to May 16
$166
per night
May 15 - May 16
Stay at this beach hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
La Jolla Cove Suites
Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $95 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$95
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
Handlery Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $125 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$125
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a children's pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 36 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $161 per night from May 7 to May 8
$161
per night
May 7 - May 8
Stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a golf course. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family amenities in our ...
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
3 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $125 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$125
per night
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
Surfer Beach Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 38 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $169 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$169
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Surfer Beach Hotel
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 out of 5
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  • 20 min drive from Cardiff State Beach
The price is $124 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$124
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
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3-Star Hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

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