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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 star property
Downtown Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,578 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here. It is a great location and the room are very nice. I would love to stay here again. "
United States
Leonard
$152 nightly
The price is $175
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,378 reviews)
"Perfect stay "
United States
Nishant
$101 nightly
The price is $116
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Spyglass Inn

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,184 reviews)
"This place was so cute and beautiful."
United States
Mose
$104 nightly
The price is $119
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,320 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Manuel
$139 nightly
The price is $162
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Wine Valley Inn

Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
3.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,102 reviews)
"Great room, incredible location, staff was very friendly "
United States
Karapet
$119 nightly
The price is $139
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
3.5 star property
Santa Maria
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,892 reviews)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
octaviano
$84 nightly
The price is $95
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Total with taxes and fees
Historic Santa Maria Inn

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 star property
Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,601 reviews)
"Clean room and excellent staff"
United States
Christopher
$149 nightly
The price is $171
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
3.5 star property
San Luis Obispo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,292 reviews)
"Nice hotel and lovely staff."
United States
Amrendra Kumar
$114 nightly
The price is $130
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast
3.5 star property
Lompoc
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Staff are so kind and very helpful."
United States
Darcel
$147 nightly
The price is $166
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast

Kronborg Inn

Kronborg Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,303 reviews)
"The location is perfect, and the staff was very friendly "
United States
Diane
$110 nightly
The price is $128
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Kronborg Inn

Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn
3.0 star property
Buellton
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,543 reviews)
"Nice room,coffee and donuts in the morning, love this place!"
United States
John
$119 nightly
The price is $139
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Sideways Inn

Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
3.5 star property
Pismo Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,712 reviews)
"Very quiet, views of the ocean, and parking were excellent!!"
United States
Michael
$169 nightly
The price is $194
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at the Cove

Shore Cliff Hotel

Shore Cliff Hotel
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,524 reviews)
"Beautiful peaceful views. Great firepit."
United States
Peter
$185 nightly
The price is $212
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Shore Cliff Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach
3.0 star property
Pismo Oaks
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Ruben
$100 nightly
The price is $115
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,034 reviews)
"Good location and helpful staff"
United States
rahul
$130 nightly
The price is $152
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
The Hadsten Solvang, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
3.5 star property
Santa Maria
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,324 reviews)
"Room was great, front desk receptionist were helpful and friendly "
United States
Richard
$101 nightly
The price is $114
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

The Landsby

The Landsby
3.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (846 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Jerald
$159 nightly
The price is $185
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Landsby

Inn at Avila Beach

Inn at Avila Beach
3.0 star property
Avila Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (793 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable, hot tub was much needed for the wife and I, seeing my wife enjoying herself and having fun is all I needed and inn at Avila Beach helped, I highly recommend this place. "
United States
Armando
$115 nightly
The price is $129
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at Avila Beach

Pismo Lighthouse Suites

Pismo Lighthouse Suites
3.0 star property
Pismo Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Love this place, our go to when staying in Pismo. "
United States
Justin
$243 nightly
The price is $279
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Pismo Lighthouse Suites

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
3.5 star property
Buellton
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying here one night "
United States
Frank
$161 nightly
The price is $186
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
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Vineyards and strawberry fields surround this Central Coast town where Santa Maria-style barbecue draws serious food lovers. Hike the nearby dunes at Guadalupe Beach in the morning when local joggers have it mostly to themselves.

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Santa Maria

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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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From business trips to family getaways, the Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria?
Historic Santa Maria Inn, around 1 mi south of downtown Santa Maria, is an Expedia guest favorite. A terrace and a cafe are among its many amenities. Holiday Inn & Suites Santa Maria, an IHG Hotel is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travelers. It features pool sun loungers and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is about 3 mi north of the center.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Maria?
Relaxation is easy in 3-star hotels in Santa Maria. Besides pleasant surroundings, these more economical stays come with an array of welcome amenities like free WiFi, in-room coffee maker and a gym. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated experience with upgraded features such as a day spa, pool and bigger rooms. No matter your desired hotel category or what you want to spend, Expedia has the perfect match for you.

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