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An outdoor patio area with seating, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A reception area with a teal wall, a 'Signature' sign, and a counter with a computer.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a TV mounted on the wall.
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 12 - Oct 13
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 dining area with a view of a golf course and pond.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.
A garden with vibrant flowers, a stone structure, and a mountainous backdrop.

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 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.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
SAAD
$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 compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.

4. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
$95 nightly
$108 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.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.
An outdoor balcony with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees and buildings.

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 18 - Oct 19
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 hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with a table and chairs.
A rooftop pool area with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.

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 25 - Oct 26
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 play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.
A restaurant interior with multiple tables, chairs, and a prominent red sign for a recipe book.
A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a window with a view, and a monkey decoration.

7. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch
United States
Aelishia N
$250 nightly
$280 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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 modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a bird painting.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance area with seating, and a parking lot.
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 25 - Oct 26
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 spacious living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, and two potted plants.
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
Randall
$141 nightly
$162 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 hotel with a beige facade, "Homewood Suites" signage, and a covered entrance area with seating.
A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees, with a multi-story building in the background.
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
$144 nightly
$165 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.
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
$107 nightly
$120 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

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 Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.
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
$110 nightly
$121 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.
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.

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 11 - Oct 12
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 room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.
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 26 - Oct 27
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 bar with multiple TVs, a variety of liquor bottles, and several bar stools.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, surrounded by a landscaped area with palm trees and a view of the mountains.
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
$142 nightly
$154 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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.
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.
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

17. Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Fallbrook
United States
Carlos Alberto
$129 nightly
$139 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
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.
A building with a large arched entrance, a sign reading "HYLAND INN", and a parking lot in front.

18. Hyland Inn Near Legoland

Hyland Inn Near Legoland
Olde Carlsbad
United States
David
$86 nightly
$96 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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 serene garden with a pond, palm trees, and a building in the background.
An outdoor dining area with round tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A lush garden with palm trees, a pathway, and outdoor seating.

19. Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
La Jolla Village
United States
Anthony
$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 coastal road with palm trees and a beach in the background.
A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a skylight, and a modern open-plan layout with seating areas and a dining space.

20. Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
North Beach
United States
Allison
$162 nightly
$181 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
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A large white church with multiple spires, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

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

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

10/10 Excellent
"Room was perfect for our needs. Breakfast was excellent."
Richard 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"My family loved the Legoland hotel more than Legoland itself. We loved the breakfast, the playground, the pool, the friendly staff, and of course all the legos. Be aware of the $40 per night parking which is extra."
Lindsay 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
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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.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Vista for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Vista 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.

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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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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Vista?
The big difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Vista will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more economical and include the conveniences and services required to ensure your comfort, such as WiFi, a gym and breakfast. You can look forward to a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale décor, luxury bathroom products and extras like spa centers.

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