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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
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  • 54 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $151 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$151
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Signature Temecula
3 out of 5
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  • 48 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $90 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$90
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Signature Temecula
Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
3.5 out of 5
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  • 51 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $116 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$116
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Temecula. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 13 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $148 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$148
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the pool ...
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
3 out of 5
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  • 37 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $143 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$143
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
3 out of 5
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  • 10 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $114 per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$114
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 out of 5
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  • 11 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $153 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$153
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
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
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
3 out of 5
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  • 36 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $162 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$162
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Solana Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 7 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $166 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$166
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
3 out of 5
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  • 5 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $106 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$106
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Oceanside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Holiday Inn Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 12 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $130 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$130
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Holiday Inn Carlsbad, an IHG Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 50 min drive from The Wave Waterpark
The price is $158 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$158
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
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3-Star Hotels in Vista

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 Vista. 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 Vista?

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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