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An outdoor patio area with seating, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A reception area with a teal wall, a 'Signature' sign, and a counter with a computer.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a desk, and a window with curtains.

1. Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula
Temecula
United States
Charlene
$69 nightly
$77 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Signature Temecula
A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.
A dining area with a view of a golf course and pond.
Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a grassy area and trees in the background.

2. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
United States
Desirae
$167 nightly
$181 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.
A bar area with a sign reading 'Fireside Bar & Grill,' equipped with a computer and bar stools.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight benches.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and large windows with a view of outdoor umbrellas.

3. 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 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 spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.

4. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
$100 nightly
$114 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
United States
Ravi
$84 nightly
$97 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
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.

6. 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 pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.
A hotel room with a bed featuring a striped bedspread with a skull and crossbones design, a wooden headboard, and a red wall with a pirate-themed decoration.
A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a window with a view, and a monkey decoration.
A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.

7. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch
United States
Aelishia N
$264 nightly
$295 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
LEGOLAND California Hotel
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a covered patio area, and a large glass door.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance area with seating, and a parking lot.
A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a bird painting.
A kitchen counter with two stainless steel food warmers, a sign for 'CRACKED' with a magnifying glass, and a 'Today's Menu' board.

8. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
Sorrento Valley
United States
Loan
$118 nightly
$136 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Sorrento Mesa
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 lobby with a central round table, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, stone pillars, and large windows overlooking greenery.

9. 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 with a beige facade, "Homewood Suites" signage, and a covered entrance area with seating.
A hotel pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and toiletries.

10. 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

11. 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
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

12. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Shannon J
$145 nightly
$160 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.
A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.
A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Jonathan
$118 nightly
$130 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
A Courtyard Marriott outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and stone accents.
A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating options, including sofas and tables, and a Starbucks coffee station.
A modern hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.
A modern lounge area with blue sofas, glass coffee tables, and a pool view.

14. 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 heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

15. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
United States
Antonio
$151 nightly
$165 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge areas, with a central fountain and multiple levels of terraces.
A modern café with a central seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a neon sign.
A bar with multiple TVs, a variety of liquor bottles, and several bar stools.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and palm trees.

16. Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Funner
United States
Erin
$152 nightly
$165 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
An aerial view of a golf course with multiple holes, surrounded by residential areas and a highway.
A golf course with a clubhouse, palm trees, and a mountain in the background.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large bathtub, and a wall-mounted sink.

17. Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Fallbrook
United States
Carlos Alberto
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a towel rack, and a soap dispenser.
A swimming pool with a blue border, a Hyland Inn sign, and palm trees in the background.

18. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Hyland Inn Near Legoland
Olde Carlsbad
United States
David
$91 nightly
$101 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hyland Inn Near Legoland
A resort pool area with a small waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.
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.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a staircase, and seating arrangements.

19. 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
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a modern open-plan layout with seating areas and a dining space.
A living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the kitchen.

20. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
North Beach
United States
James
$162 nightly
$181 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
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$142 nightly
$153 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,017 reviews)
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$213 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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$141 nightly
$153 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
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A large white church with multiple spires, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

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Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

10/10 Excellent
"Customer Service was great and our room was clean and spacious"
kamil 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

8/10 Good
"We stayed in a King room with a sofa bed. I noticed there was no available bedding for the sofa bed. It was challenging to get extra towels, etc. Breakfast is barely basic. To be fair, there is limited space for the breakfast area. It is quiet, clean, and appears to be safe."
Dennise 5-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms are always very clean, staff is always great and accommodating!"
Maggie 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Signature Temecula

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Vista

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Vista, 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 Vista, 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 Vista?
Travelers looking for a comfortable and convenient Vista stay often go for Courtyard San Diego Oceanside. This 3-star hotel, around 6 mi west of the center, comes with a cafe and a terrace. Like another idea? Situated 7 mi west of downtown and featuring a firepit and tennis, Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Oceanside is also a favorite among guests.
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