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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.

1. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
zoe
$164 nightly
$186 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Carmel Mission Inn
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.
A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.

2. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
Canada
Alexis
$128 nightly
$150 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Pacific
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.

3. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Barbara
$93 nightly
$106 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Monterey Hotel
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.

4. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
Canada
Steven
$196 nightly
$228 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring large wooden columns, a central seating area with red and orange chairs, and a visible shop in the background.
A hotel reception area with wooden reception desks, a patterned wall, and a shop named "The Shop" in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and a landscaped front yard.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furnishings.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
Gilroy
United States
Debora
$100 nightly
$111 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
A spacious living area with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the beach.
A multi-story motel with balconies, a parking lot, and a fire hydrant.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom in the background.
A kitchen with a unique mosaic backsplash, a built-in dishwasher, and a coffee machine.

6. Best Western Marina State Beach

Best Western Marina State Beach
Marina
United States
Andrei
$103 nightly
$119 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Marina State Beach
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."
A pool area with a seating area, a patterned wall, and a small garden with flowers.
A buffet area with various food options, including pastries, fruits, and breakfast items.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a large umbrella providing shade.

7. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Dave
$182 nightly
$212 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Abrego
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring long wooden tables and wicker chairs, a fireplace, and a television screen.
A two-story house with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a driveway.

8. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
MUBASHIR
$130 nightly
$149 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a covered patio, and a landscaped garden.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outside.
A reception desk with a wave pattern design, a fire alarm, and a small plant on the counter.

9. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Jessica
$126 nightly
$144 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Mariposa Inn & Suites
A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.

10. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
Michele
$172 nightly
$196 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Victorian Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern building with a multi-level balcony and a tree in the background.
A beach with rocky outcrops and waves.
A golf course with a white building and a lighthouse in the background.

11. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
Beach Tract
United States
Ryan
$88 nightly
$101 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Olympia Lodge
A large, light green Victorian-style house with multiple stories, a porch, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a wooden console table, a pink armchair, a large flat-screen TV, and framed botanical prints on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view through the windows.
A patio with outdoor seating, a tree, and a building with a porch and stairs.

12. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Retreat
United States
Mckenna
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a balcony with a view, and a desk with a coffee machine.
A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring balconies, large windows, and a central staircase.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for the Wave Street Inn.
A reception area with a modern counter, a seating area with a chair and a rug, a large window with blinds, and a door leading outside.

13. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
New Monterey
United States
Tony
$187 nightly
$213 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Wave Street Inn
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.
A marina with various boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained outdoor area with greenery, and a view of the water.
A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.

14. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
New Monterey
United States
cathy
$222 nightly
$252 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Bay Inn
A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.
A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.
A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.
A spacious living area with a black sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room features a large window, a wall adorned with framed artwork, and a mirror.

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aptos
United States
John
$106 nightly
$123 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.
A hotel sign for Aura Inn Monterey with a covered outdoor area and a parking lot.
A spacious kitchen with a white countertop, recessed ceiling lights, and a door leading outside.

16. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
Monterey Vista
United States
Rachel
$83 nightly
$94 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Aura Inn Monterey
A marina with multiple boats docked, a hotel in the background, and a calm waterfront setting.
A modern lounge area with white sofas and a coffee table, large windows with a view of the ocean and cityscape, and a bar area with glasses.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden paneling, a stone fireplace, and a seating area with sofas and tables.
A dining area with round tables set for a formal event, featuring clear glass chairs and table settings.

17. Monterey Marriott

Monterey Marriott
Downtown Monterey
United States
Bill
$234 nightly
$277 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Marriott
A multi-story hotel with a prominent glass facade and a sign reading "EMBASSY SUITES".
A reception desk with a stone wall, a digital kiosk, and a seating area with chairs and tables.
A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a bench, a dining table, chairs, and a large window with a view of the ocean.
A hotel corridor with a directory sign, a welcome sign, and a view of the outside.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
United States
Shannon
$201 nightly
$231 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A spacious lobby with a round wooden table, two glass vases with flowers, and a reception desk.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and a covered seating area.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
Monterey
United States
Richaed
$188 nightly
$219 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
A spacious living area with a stone floor, a blue armchair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to another level.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a balcony with a view.
A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a building with multiple balconies and a fenced area with lounge chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a seating area, and a window with curtains.

20. Red Lion Hotel Monterey

Red Lion Hotel Monterey
Monterey
United States
yuanpeng
$76 nightly
$91 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Red Lion Hotel Monterey
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The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

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"Perfect location, excellent price. It can be a bit noisy in the morning if your room is facing the street."
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Salinas

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas?
Our guests speak highly of Courtyard by Marriott Salinas Monterey. It comes with a cafe and free WiFi, and is around 3 mi northwest of the center of Salinas. Residence Inn by Marriott Salinas Monterey is another popular 3-star hotel. Located roughly 3 mi northwest of the downtown area, it offers WiFi and a barbecue grill.
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