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A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and landscaped gardens.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
$93 nightly
$106 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, string lights, and a pool area.
A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

2. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Andrew
$118 nightly
$134 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
A Courtyard Marriott outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and stone accents.
A modern lounge area with blue sofas, glass coffee tables, and a pool view.
A landscaped garden with a pond, walking paths, and a building in the background.
A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

3. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Rancho Bernardo
United States
Isabel
$143 nightly
$163 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A hotel with a covered patio area featuring outdoor seating and a fire pit.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a barbecue grill, and a sign for 'AYRES LODGE'.
A woman running on a treadmill in a gym with exercise equipment and a wall with informational posters.
A hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign that reads "AYRES."

4. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
Alpine
United States
Walter
$113 nightly
$122 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Ayres Lodge Alpine
A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pergola overhead, and a view of the street and buildings in the background.

5. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon
United States
Erin
$183 nightly
$202 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon
A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a dishwasher.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.
A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a mirror.

6. Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
San Diego
United States
Jordan
$160 nightly
$176 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a heater, and a window with curtains.
A compact living space with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A bathroom with a white marble tub, a shower with a curved glass door, a white sink, and a painting on the wall.

7. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East

Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
El Cajon
United States
nathan
$68 nightly
$75 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East
An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, wicker chairs, and tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony with a view.
A wedding ceremony with guests seated on wooden chairs, a couple at the altar, and a backdrop of palm trees and flowers.
A sign for San Vicente Resort, The Oaks Grille & Par Lounge, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and flowers.

8. San Vicente Golf Resort

San Vicente Golf Resort
San Diego Country Estates
United States
LORENA
$119 nightly
$129 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
San Vicente Golf Resort
A pool table with a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a tennis court, and mountains in the background.
A building with a red-tiled roof, large windows, and a landscaped garden.

9. Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay

Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay
San Diego Country Estates
United States
BO
$123 nightly
$133 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Riviera Oaks Resort by Coolvacay
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a formal event, featuring candelabras and neatly folded napkins.
A lodge entrance with a wooden door and wrought iron gates, surrounded by potted plants and a paved walkway.
A poolside area with a fire feature and orange chairs.
A bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a counter with a bartender, and overhead televisions.

10. Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Santee
United States
Donaciano
$156 nightly
$171 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Carlton Oaks Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
A garden with a gazebo, pathways, and a mountain in the background.
A building with a tiled roof, brick walls, and arched doorways. There are large planters and a palm tree in the foreground.
A garden with a gazebo, a pond, and various plants.
A cozy wooden room with a large bed, a small table, and a chair.

11. Vineyard Hacienda

Vineyard Hacienda
Jamul
Canada
Michele
$214 nightly
$231 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Vineyard Hacienda
A wooden pergola with white curtains, a poolside lounge area, and potted plants.
A pathway lined with palm trees and greenery, leading to a building with a traditional roof.
An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a television screen mounted on the wall.
A bar area with a stone counter, bar stools, and a mural on the wall.

12. Bandy Canyon Ranch

Bandy Canyon Ranch
Escondido
United States
Kirsten
Bandy Canyon Ranch
A large, multi-story building with a curved roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall with a waterfall feature.
A garden pathway with various plants and a wooden gate.

13. Sunset Estate by Avantstay Sleeps 20 Resort-style Pool + Gorgeous Grounds Exclusive Poway Stay

Sunset Estate by Avantstay Sleeps 20 Resort-style Pool + Gorgeous Grounds Exclusive Poway Stay
Poway
Sunset Estate by Avantstay Sleeps 20 Resort-style Pool + Gorgeous Grounds Exclusive Poway Stay
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a rocking chair.
A stone patio with a glass table and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a stone wall.
A kitchen with a wooden island, white bar stools, and a decorative tree trunk.
A cozy room with a bed, wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a television.

14. Cozy 'story Book Barn Cottage' w/ Scenic View

Cozy 'story Book Barn Cottage' w/ Scenic View
Julian
United States
Gabriel
Cozy 'story Book Barn Cottage' w/ Scenic View
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a cozy seating space.
A spacious loft bedroom with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden floors, and large windows. There are two sofas, a coffee table, and a rug.
A wooden deck with a rocking chair and potted plants, a door with a window, and a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

15. Inviting Julian Home w/ Scenic View & Hot Tub

Inviting Julian Home w/ Scenic View & Hot Tub
Julian
Inviting Julian Home w/ Scenic View & Hot Tub
A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a large house with a driveway.
A dining area with a large table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a television mounted on the wall and a view of the outdoors through the glass doors.
A clear swimming pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees, with a building labeled 'thankful' in the background.
An outdoor bar area with a thatched roof, a grill, and a poolside seating arrangement.

16. Barrel & Crest by Avantstay Hillside Estate + Resort Pool + Putting Green Near Lake Poway & Golf Sleeps 20

Barrel & Crest by Avantstay Hillside Estate + Resort Pool + Putting Green Near Lake Poway & Golf Sleeps 20
Poway
Barrel & Crest by Avantstay Hillside Estate + Resort Pool + Putting Green Near Lake Poway & Golf Sleeps 20
A living room with a brick wall, a sofa, a wooden table, and a large vase.
A kitchen with a brick wall, white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a stove.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a brick backsplash, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. 5 Mi to Casino & Lake: Home on Escondido Ranch!

5 Mi to Casino & Lake: Home on Escondido Ranch!
Valley Center
5 Mi to Casino & Lake: Home on Escondido Ranch!
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a brown leather sofa and a small table in the living area. A ceiling fan is visible, and the room has large windows with curtains.
A four-poster bed with a bench, bedside tables, and a large window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a brown leather couch and a table.

18. Cozy Alpine Cottage Near Casinos & Trails!

Cozy Alpine Cottage Near Casinos & Trails!
Alpine
United States
REBECCA
Cozy Alpine Cottage Near Casinos & Trails!
A compact living space with a sofa, a TV, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, an air conditioner, a framed picture, a mirror, and a hallway leading to a kitchen.
A covered patio area with outdoor furniture, a grill, and a water fountain.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets. There is a checkered table and a 'WELCOME' sign on the wall.

19. Low-key Poway Home ~ 20 Mi to La Jolla & San Diego

Low-key Poway Home ~ 20 Mi to La Jolla & San Diego
Poway
United States
Alisa
Low-key Poway Home ~ 20 Mi to La Jolla & San Diego
A garden with a wooden pergola, outdoor seating, and a gravel path leading to a gazebo.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a large window with curtains.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a glass vase with flowers, and a microwave.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, and a TV.

20. Escondido Vineyard Estate: Walk to Wineries!

Escondido Vineyard Estate: Walk to Wineries!
Escondido
United States
Karen
Escondido Vineyard Estate: Walk to Wineries!
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Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort

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$111 nightly
$120 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,161 reviews)
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Rancho Bernardo Inn

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$286 nightly
$325 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

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$136 nightly
$147 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,043 reviews)
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
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Nestled among pine forests and mountain wilderness, this tranquil retreat offers spectacular hiking in Cleveland National Forest and Pine Creek Wilderness. Anglers and nature lovers flock to Lake Cuyamaca, while the nearby Anza Borrego Desert State Park transforms into a wildflower paradise each spring.

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A serene Japanese garden with a red bridge, koi pond, and various plants.

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Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

8/10 Good
"Location was easy to find, easy check in and courteous staff. Room was nice and comfy. My only issue was the shower. Poor pressure and frustrating. Manager doesn’t seem to care about it as most holiday inns have this issue. Thank you."
John 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express La Mesa Near SDSU by IHG

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Descanso

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Descanso, California are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Descanso, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Descanso?
A motel is a good option if you're gearing up to tour around Descanso. These escapes are usually found near airports and highways, offer ample parking and have basic amenities and services. Book a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger range of rooms and additional amenities like a fitness center, lobby and conference rooms, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

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