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Featured 3 Star Central California Hotels

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $219 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$219
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $179 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$179
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Hotel Piccadilly
3 out of 5
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  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $86 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$86
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Hotel Piccadilly
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Spyglass Inn
3 out of 5
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  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $168 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$168
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free parking, WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Spyglass Inn
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 out of 5
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  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $160 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$160
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Outbound Mammoth
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 2 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $175 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$175
per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Stay at this hotel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Outbound Mammoth
University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $119 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$119
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Stockton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
Vagabond Inn Bishop
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $110 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$110
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bishop. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Vagabond Inn Bishop
Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $71 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$71
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $189 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$189
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $119 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$119
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
The Monterey Hotel
Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 4 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $76 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$76
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hotel in Manteca. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and WiFi. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Best Western Plus Executive Inn & Suites
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3-Star Hotels in Central California

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in Central California. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in Central California?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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