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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight benches.
A hotel room with a desk, office chair, and a sofa with a throw pillow.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and large windows with a view of outdoor umbrellas.

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
Peter
$152 nightly
$175 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, and two potted plants.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, stone pillars, and large windows overlooking greenery.

2. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
ROOSEVELT
$148 nightly
$170 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
A spacious hotel kitchen with marble countertops, wooden cabinets, and a central island.
A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees, with a multi-story building in the background.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a television, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and toiletries.

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
Robert
$152 nightly
$175 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.
A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
United States
Christine
$105 nightly
$118 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

5. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
United States
Antonio
$151 nightly
$164 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
A resort pool area with a small waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.
A serene garden with a pond, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A lush garden with palm trees, a pathway, and outdoor seating.
An outdoor dining area with round tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and greenery.

6. Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
La Jolla Village
United States
Jadyn Brooks
$209 nightly
$240 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.
Lobby
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.
A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

7. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Del Mar
United States
Debbie
$149 nightly
$169 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
A patio area with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture and a stone wall.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, palm trees, and a well-lit pathway.
A modern bar area with a marble countertop, wooden stools, and a unique hanging light fixture.
A digital display in a hotel lobby with a view of a beach and ocean.

8. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley
Sorrento Valley
United States
Tamara
$135 nightly
$154 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley
A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design and a digital kiosk, located in a modern hotel lobby with a large window and a welcome sign.
A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
United States
April
$147 nightly
$161 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.
A modern hotel lobby with a long seating area, a kitchen in the background, and a bar area with multiple tables and chairs.
A Hyatt House hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit signage.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

10. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
Sorrento Valley
United States
Victoria
$169 nightly
$194 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a pool, and palm trees.
A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a decorative sculpture.
A restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a bar area with a menu. Tables and chairs are arranged for dining.
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a well-lit facade, and a signboard.

11. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
Solana Beach
United States
Rusty
$155 nightly
$175 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A coastal beach with a clear view of the ocean, a bridge, and a distant town.
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean at dusk.

12. Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar by IHG

Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar by IHG
Del Mar
United States
Carolyn
$184 nightly
$208 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar by IHG
A patio area with outdoor seating, a grill, and palm trees.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered seating area, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A hotel with a brick facade, palm trees, and an American flag.

13. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley
Sorrento Valley
United States
Sarah
$151 nightly
$174 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.
Two brown leather armchairs with blue cushions, a small white table with a plant, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern house with a curved wooden facade, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.
A room with a window seat, white curtains, and a chandelier.

14. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
United States
Scott
$244 nightly
$269 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
An outdoor seating area with chairs and tables, a fire pit, and a decorative wall.
A modern kitchen with a bar area, bar stools, and a sign reading "Grandstand".
A spacious living area with a large beige sofa set, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There are abstract paintings on the walls and a large window providing natural light.
A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with flags, and a landscaped courtyard.

15. Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar

Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
Liz
$199 nightly
$227 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, wicker chairs, and a sofa with yellow cushions.
A spacious indoor venue with large windows, tables set for dining, and decorative floral arrangements.

16. Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
South Beach
United States
Sue
$259 nightly
$290 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Carlsbad Seapointe Resort
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a wall calendar.
A hallway with a circular window featuring a statue, surrounded by labeled columns and a wooden wall.
A corridor with wooden walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a white table with chairs, and a wicker side table.

17. Inn at Moonlight Beach

Inn at Moonlight Beach
Downtown Encinitas
United States
Cesar
$348 nightly
$380 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at Moonlight Beach
A coastal residential area with houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal residential area with multiple houses, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A poolside area with three green umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a table with chairs.
A pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

18. Wave Crest Resort

Wave Crest Resort
Del Mar
United States
Erik
$251 nightly
$280 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Wave Crest Resort
A hammock in a room with wooden flooring and a dark wall.
A woman sitting in a teal hanging chair on a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.
A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a sofa, and a dining area with checkered chairs.

19. Twelve Senses Retreat

Twelve Senses Retreat
Encinitas
United States
Jacklyn
$412 nightly
$453 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Twelve Senses Retreat
A building entrance with a yellow archway, a green door, and a stone wall in the background.
A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a skylight, and a view of the outdoors.
A koi pond with a stone wall and a fish fountain in a hotel lobby.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, and a view of an outdoor patio.

20. Secret Garden Inn

Secret Garden Inn
Del Mar
United States
Julian
Secret Garden Inn
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Solana Beach

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach, 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 are the best 3-star hotels in Solana Beach?
Expedia travelers recommend Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach. It comes with designer toiletries and a pillowtop mattress, and is around 0.9 mi south of central Solana Beach. Winners Circle Resort By Vri Americas is another popular 3-star hotel. Located roughly 2 mi southeast of downtown, it offers a firepit and a garden.
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