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Featured 3 Star San Diego Hotels

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
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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  • 7 min drive from San Diego Zoo
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
Best Western Seven Seas
3 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
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
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The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
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  • 6 min drive from San Diego Zoo
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
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
3.5 out of 5
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  • 27 min walk from San Diego Zoo
The price is $143 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$143
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this boutique hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
The Bristol Hotel San Diego
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 13 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $129 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$129
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in National City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
The Sofia Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 28 min walk from San Diego Zoo
The price is $196 per night from May 15 to May 16
$196
per night
May 15 - May 16
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Sofia Hotel
Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
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
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $169 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$169
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy a marina, a nightclub, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $158 per night from May 8 to May 9
$158
per night
May 8 - May 9
Stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast, a fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 out of 5
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
The price is $149 per night from May 2 to May 3
$149
per night
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
AC Hotel by Marriott San Diego Downtown Gaslamp Quarter
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
3 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 4 min drive from San Diego Zoo
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
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3-Star Hotels in San Diego

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 San Diego. 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 San Diego?

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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