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A castle-like building with a turret, illuminated windows, and a moat-like water feature.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a glass-top table, and hanging lights.
A room with two armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a bookshelf with decorative items.
Lobby sitting area

1. Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Anaheim Resort
United States
Joel
$169 nightly
$198 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
A courtyard with two-story buildings, a central palm tree, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including round tables and chairs, and a counter area with a patterned wall.
A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a staircase with patterned carpet.
A well-lit patio area with outdoor seating and a dining table, surrounded by lush greenery and a large tree.

2. Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Anaheim Resort
Australia
Adam
$189 nightly
$221 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
A hotel with a prominent sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a lifeguard chair, surrounded by large windows and a building facade.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and vending machines.

3. Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Anaheim Resort
United States
Jayson
$179 nightly
$209 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, trees, and a clear sky.
A hotel reception area with a large mural of 'HOTEL LULO' and a reception desk with a 'HOTEL LULO' sign.
A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, surrounded by palm trees and other buildings.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

4. Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
Anaheim Resort
United States
Mariana
$129 nightly
$151 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
A restaurant interior with a high ceiling, hanging red pendant lights, a large mirror, and a seating area with a sofa and cushioned chairs.
A bar area with red cushioned seating, a counter with a variety of bottles, and hanging abstract art.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, multiple seating options, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern lobby with a tufted headboard, a sculpture of a horse, and a large abstract painting.

5. Hotel Huntington Beach

Hotel Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach
United States
Dylan
$98 nightly
$113 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Huntington Beach
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a prominent entrance area.
A spacious room with large windows, a high ceiling with stained glass, and tables set for dining.
A well-lit outdoor area with a fountain, seating, and a building with a large window.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a reception desk.

6. Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort

Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
Anaheim Resort
United States
Luis
$152 nightly
$178 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
A modern interior with a large glass wall, a dining area with a long table and chairs, a sofa set, and a staircase.
A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and large windows offering a view of the countryside.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a seating area with blue chairs, and a staircase leading to a second level.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, string lights, and a flag.

7. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Irvine Business Complex
Canada
Peter
$144 nightly
$159 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building with illuminated signage.
A pathway leading to a building with a row of palm trees and a clear sky.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a row of artwork on the wall.

8. The Anaheim Hotel

The Anaheim Hotel
Anaheim Resort
United States
Denise
$188 nightly
$220 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Anaheim Hotel
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, seating areas, and a modern architectural design.
A modern gym with weight racks, cardio equipment, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, a kitchenette, and a large window offering a city view.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
Anaheim Resort
United States
Gina
$118 nightly
$138 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
An outdoor stone fireplace with a grill, surrounded by stone steps and two wicker chairs.
A modern hotel room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a kitchenette, and a bed.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a coffee machine, and a minibar.
A hotel pool area with two pools, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

10. Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites

Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
Corona
United States
Gary
$79 nightly
$87 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Corona Hotel & Suites
A hotel with a pool, palm trees, and fireworks in the background.
An outdoor dining area with round tables, white chairs, and blue tablecloths.
A spacious indoor area with a glass ceiling, modern seating arrangements, and a large potted plant.
An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

11. Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim

Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim
Anaheim Resort
United States
Charles
$144 nightly
$169 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim
A hotel with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a paved driveway.
A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a green sofa, a patterned rug, a desk with a lamp, and a wall with framed pictures.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a dining table with chairs.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum
Irvine Spectrum
United States
Kimberly
$99 nightly
$109 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum
A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.
A marina with multiple boats docked.
A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a receptionist, and two armchairs with decorative pillows.

13. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
Dana Point Harbor
United States
Jon
$92 nightly
$102 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Dana Point Marina Inn
A castle-themed building with a prominent tower, a sign for 'Castle Gate,' and a 'Castle Inn & Suites' sign.
A hotel pool area with two pools, outdoor seating, and a hedge.
An outdoor patio area with white plastic chairs and tables, a building with arched windows and a tower, and parked cars in the background.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a clock, and a staircase.

14. Castle Inn and Suites

Castle Inn and Suites
Anaheim Resort
United States
Lorelle
$244 nightly
$285 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Castle Inn and Suites
A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a covered entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a large window with blue curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a central bar, and a television mounted on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building.

15. Sonesta Anaheim Resort Area

Sonesta Anaheim Resort Area
Anaheim Resort
United States
Bertram
$121 nightly
$142 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Anaheim Resort Area
A person standing on a balcony overlooking a cityscape during sunset.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a wooden reception desk, a large digital screen, and a wall with a blue abstract pattern.
A multi-story hotel with a large entrance and palm trees.
A hotel with a swimming pool surrounded by blue lounge chairs and palm trees.

16. Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort

Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
Anaheim Resort
United States
Kimberley
$225 nightly
$263 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.
A pier with a red-roofed building, extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it.
A modern kitchen with a built-in TV, wooden shelves, and a green cabinet.
A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment.

17. Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Santa Ana
Canada
Sabrina
$122 nightly
$138 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
A hotel room with a bunk bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a couch with plush toys.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a balcony with curtains.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a sofa, and a bed.
A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Portofino Inn & Suites" and a classic Mediterranean architectural style.

18. Anaheim Portofino Inn and Suites

Anaheim Portofino Inn and Suites
Anaheim Resort
United States
Leslie
$149 nightly
$175 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Anaheim Portofino Inn and Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a laundry area.
A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to a street view, two red sofas, a desk with a computer, and a ceiling light fixture.
A reception area with a tiled backsplash, two reception desks, and a large window providing natural light.

19. Solara Inn and Suites

Solara Inn and Suites
Anaheim Resort
United States
Brayan
$111 nightly
$130 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Solara Inn and Suites
A bar with hanging plants, a mural, and shelves of bottles.
The exterior of the ALO Hotel with a clear view of the entrance and surrounding palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, a laptop, a bowl of oranges, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern interior with a seating area, a decorative partition, and a view of greenery outside.

20. ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange
Anaheim Resort
United States
Terry
$121 nightly
$133 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange
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$227 total
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Total with taxes and fees
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$174 total
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Total with taxes and fees
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Nestled between rolling hills and coastal breezes, this Orange County gem offers pristine hiking trails in Whiting Ranch and serene lake views. Families flock to Heritage Hill Historical Park for local history, while shoppers and diners enjoy the bustling Foothill Ranch Towne Centre's outdoor mall experience.

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Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Buen servicio y excelente atención al cliente gracias ☺️"
Samantha 4-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

10/10 Excellent
"Good room close to Disneyland easy walk. Breakfast was suitable. Kitchen in room handy to save on costs"
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Lake Forest

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Lake Forest for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Lake Forest near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Lake Forest 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Lake Forest?
Expedia customers looking for an affordable and pleasant Lake Forest property often pick Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine Spectrum. This 3-star hotel, roughly 2 mi west of the center, offers a barbecue grill and a swimming pool. Want another hot tip? Situated 3 mi northeast of downtown and including a swimming pool and a barbecue grill, Staybridge Suites Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel is another favorite among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Lake Forest?
Reserve a room at a 3-star hotel and you can expect well-kept and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, fitness equipment and tea and coffee making facilities. These properties may also feature an on-site restaurant and bar. Elevate your Lake Forest vacation by reserving a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa and wellness center, 24/7 room service and luxury bathroom products, you'll experience a heightened sense of comfort.

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