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A spacious outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and turquoise cushions, overlooking a white building with teal accents.
A buffet area with various food items and a coffee station.
A spacious lobby with a fountain, seating area, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large potted plants.

1. Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
JESSICA
€132
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A reception desk with a dark wood finish, a white countertop, and a wall clock.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a small dining area with a chair and table.
An outdoor grill attached to a brick wall, with a table and chairs nearby.

2. Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
North Fresno
United States
Joshua Paul
€116
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sonesta ES Suites Fresno
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large window overlooking a snowy landscape.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a dog.
A sign for Outbound Mammoth with a bear sculpture and a mountain backdrop.

3. Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth
Downtown Mammoth Lakes
United States
Candace
€161
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Outbound Mammoth
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern chandeliers, and a bar area.
A well-maintained garden with trimmed hedges, a pathway, and a building with a sloped roof.
A reception area with a brick wall, a reception desk, a computer monitor, and a plant.
A pool area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lounge chairs and a brick wall with red flowers.

4. Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly
Northwest Fresno
United States
Valeria
€79
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hotel Piccadilly
An outdoor patio area with metal-framed tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and large windows offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story building with a sign for Vagabond Inn.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

5. Vagabond Inn Bishop

Vagabond Inn Bishop
Bishop
United States
Stephen
€95
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Vagabond Inn Bishop
A modern hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, desk, and lamp.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, including sofas and chairs, and a coffee table with a pitcher and glasses.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a kitchenette.

6. Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Rosemary
United States
Janice
€119
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.
A modern lounge area with round tables and sofas, a kitchen in the background, and a large window with curtains.
A modern bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a large window.

7. Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
North San Jose
United States
Kenneth
€123
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.

8. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Britney
€117
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Historic Santa Maria Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

9. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Jessica
€182
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Carmel Mission Inn
A hotel with multiple buildings, green roofs, and outdoor seating areas.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchair, and a coffee table with a vase of red flowers.
A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a view of a mountain.
A hotel with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a mountain backdrop.

10. Apple Farm

Apple Farm
San Luis Obispo
United States
Sandra Lee
€100
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Apple Farm
A hotel entrance with a flag, a covered parking area, and a building with a flat roof.
Rows of chairs with white covers and dark sashes, arranged for an event.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a glass door leading inside.
A gym with treadmills, a weight bench, and exercise equipment.

11. Piccadilly Inn Airport

Piccadilly Inn Airport
Fresno
United States
Mario
€92
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Piccadilly Inn Airport
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a seating area.
A courtyard with a fountain, tables with white tablecloths, and a tall, narrow heater.
A restaurant with multiple wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and framed pictures on the walls.
A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a brick patio, and a covered seating area with chairs and a table.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North

Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
North Fresno
United States
Jazmin
€72
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.

13. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Mellissa
€136
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Pacific
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.
A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.

14. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Renatta
€163
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small chapel, and a waterfall.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a gazebo, and a waterfall.
A stone building with a tower, large windows, and a garden with rocks and flowers.
A bar area with wooden beams, a colorful carpet, and a variety of bar stools.

15. Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo
United States
Raymond
€179
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Madonna Inn
A stone building with a metal gate, a pergola, and signs indicating ice soft drinks and pool hours.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a vanity, sink, and mirror. There is a trash can and a microwave on the counter.

16. Adelaide Inn

Adelaide Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Mary
€105
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Adelaide Inn
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
An outdoor patio with a fire pit and wooden rocking chairs, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a brick facade.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, leather sofas, a round table, and a large mirror.

17. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Oxford Suites Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Dennis
€146
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Oxford Suites Paso Robles
A large, multi-story lodge with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a snow-covered landscape.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a white sink, wooden chairs, and large windows with a mountain view.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, and a view of mountains through large windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, a stone fireplace, and a balcony with a view of mountains.

18. Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Aaron
€196
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Juniper Springs Resort
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

19. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Anesh
€222
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
A hotel with a pool surrounded by snow, wooden balconies, and a large building in the background.
A lobby with a grand staircase, leather sofas, and a wooden reception desk.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

20. The Village Lodge

The Village Lodge
Mammoth Village
United States
david
€230
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Village Lodge
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Bishop

Vagabond Inn Bishop

10/10 Excellent
"My second time staying here. Great location, nice updated room facing the mountains! Very clean!! AC was kickin’! Easy parking. Nice pool and spa. Breakfast was good and convent!!! My only remark would be that it’s an extra $30 charge to check in early. I feel if a room is ready just give it to your customer. other than that, it was a great stay!!"
Mary 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Vagabond Inn Bishop
Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

8/10 Good
"Experience was great ,the property and room was in good condition. Room was spacious and clean ,breakfast was great for what it was i will be staying again here for the price"
FRANK 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sonesta ES Suites Fresno

Frequently asked questions

What are the best 3-star hotels in Central California?
If you're visiting Las Vegas for your Central California getaway, you'll find some comfortable 3-star hotels. Many travellers select Hilton Grand Holidays Club Flamingo Las Vegas. Around 0.16 kilometres northeast of downtown, it offers a terrace and a deep soaking bathtub. Another top-rated option is Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Check in here and you'll have access to a pillowtop mattress and a garden, and be approximately 0.32 kilometres north of the centre.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Central California?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Central California?
Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in Central California. On top of cosy surroundings, these more economical properties include a variety of welcome amenities like complimentary WiFi, tea or coffee maker and gym facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more refined experience with upscale features such as an on-site spa centre, indoor or outdoor pool and spacious rooms. No matter your hotel style or how much you want to spend, we have the ideal match for you.

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