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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 hotel with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a red-tiled roof.
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
Josefina
$69 nightly
$77 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Signature Temecula
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 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.

2. 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
$117 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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 compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and landscaped gardens.

3. Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Chad
$109 nightly
$124 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.
Two wooden Adirondack chairs facing a body of water with a grassy area and trees in the background.
A garden with vibrant flowers, a stone structure, and a mountainous backdrop.
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

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

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
United States
Bianca
$178 nightly
$193 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building.
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including round tables and booths, and a visible menu board.
A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Sorrento Valley
United States
KEVIN
$152 nightly
$175 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.
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.

6. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Del Mar
United States
Christopher
$149 nightly
$169 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
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 multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a landscaped driveway.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a sofa.

7. Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Carmel Mountain Ranch
United States
Andrew
$111 nightly
$126 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
A spacious living area with a fireplace, modern furniture, and a stone accent wall.
An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, a pond, and a view of a residential neighborhood.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring wooden flooring, white tables, and red cushioned seating.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and chairs, a large chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
Margarita Village
United States
Kristen
$98 nightly
$109 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.

9. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
United States
Mary
$109 nightly
$125 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
A pool area with a LEGO play structure, lounge chairs, and a hotel sign.
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.
A play area with a pirate-themed backdrop, including a ship's wheel and a skull flag.

10. LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel
Carlsbad Ranch
United States
Vi
$247 nightly
$277 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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 kitchen counter with two stainless steel food warmers, a sign for 'CRACKED' with a magnifying glass, and a 'Today's Menu' board.
A modern reception area with a counter, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a bird painting.
A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

11. 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 large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge areas, with a central fountain and multiple levels of terraces.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and palm trees.
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.

12. 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
Nancy
$152 nightly
$165 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, surrounded by a stone wall and string lights.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

13. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Shannon J
$139 nightly
$153 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
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 modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

14. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
United States
Corrine
$151 nightly
$164 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
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.

15. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
Carmel Valley
United States
Christopher I
$144 nightly
$165 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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 pantry with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and toiletries.
A hotel with a beige facade, "Homewood Suites" signage, and a covered entrance area with seating.

16. 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
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
A Courtyard Marriott outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and stone accents.
A landscaped garden with a pond, walking paths, and a building in the background.
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.

17. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Rancho Bernardo
United States
Isabel
$152 nightly
$173 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
A resort pool area with a small waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a staircase, and seating arrangements.
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.

18. 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 rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, string lights, and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a bathroom.
A hotel with a curved roof, palm trees in front, and a sunset in the background.
A modern bathroom with a dark wood vanity, a large mirror, and a coffee maker.

19. Holiday Inn Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area by IHG
Camp Pendleton South
United States
Antonio
$114 nightly
$128 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area by IHG
A modern lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large plant.
A modern Hyatt Place hotel with a glass entrance and palm trees in the foreground.
A Hyatt Place hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a brick facade.
A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, and a large plant.

20. Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Vista
United States
Brenda
$118 nightly
$130 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
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$117 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
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Total with taxes and fees
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$245 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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A large white church with multiple spires, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

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Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very nice, clean, and comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful, friendly, and respectful. The breakfast was excellent, with fresh food made to order. The parking area felt safe, and there were plenty of parking spots available. Overall, this is a very nice, quiet location and a perfect place to stay. I would definitely recommend it! **A+ experience!**"
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Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

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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.

From business trips to family getaways, the Vista 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 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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