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An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with 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
Ester
$201 nightly
$227 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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 hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.

2. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
Canada
Li hua
$157 nightly
$184 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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 marina with numerous boats docked, calm water, and a mountainous backdrop.

3. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Lisa
$111 nightly
$127 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
The Monterey Hotel
An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.
A dining area with a long table set for multiple people, surrounded by wooden chairs and a stone wall.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.
A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.

4. Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Downtown Monterey
United States
Fabian
$220 nightly
$255 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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 spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and modern furnishings.
A modern retail kiosk with a variety of snacks, beverages, and a coffee machine.
A hotel reception area with wooden reception desks, a patterned wall, and a shop named "The Shop" in the background.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
Gilroy
United States
Jan
$112 nightly
$125 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
A landscaped pathway leading to a building with balconies and outdoor lighting.
A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a sofa, and a dining table.
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.

6. Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Monterey Vista
United States
Carlos
$152 nightly
$174 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a large mirror.

7. Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
United States
Sandy
$199 nightly
$227 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Victorian Inn
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, a flower garden, and a sign that reads "Hotel Abrego."
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.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a modern chandelier.

8. Hotel Abrego

Hotel Abrego
Alta Mesa
United States
Dave
$160 nightly
$185 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Abrego
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a beachside location, and a view of the ocean.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a round table with chairs, a large window with a view of the ocean, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, two pink armchairs, a patterned sofa, and a marble coffee table.
A room with a large bay window overlooking a scenic view, a round table with chairs, and a sofa with striped cushions.

9. Spindrift Inn

Spindrift Inn
New Monterey
United States
Paul
$300 nightly
$346 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Spindrift Inn
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.
A beach with rocky outcrops and waves.
A modern building with a multi-level balcony and a tree in the background.
A golf course with a white building and a lighthouse in the background.

10. Olympia Lodge

Olympia Lodge
Beach Tract
United States
Briana
$101 nightly
$116 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Olympia Lodge
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.
A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.
A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.
A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

11. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Aptos
United States
Michael
$106 nightly
$123 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
An outdoor dining area with a fire pit, various food platters, and seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a wooden exterior, a front porch, and a driveway.

12. Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Beach Tract
United States
Diana
$125 nightly
$143 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.
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.

13. Monterey Bay Inn

Monterey Bay Inn
New Monterey
United States
Keven
$277 nightly
$315 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Bay Inn
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.

14. Wave Street Inn

Wave Street Inn
New Monterey
United States
Juana
$259 nightly
$294 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Wave Street Inn
A spacious living area with a modern fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the beach.
A hotel courtyard with green lawns, a tennis court, and multiple rooms with green doors.
A kitchen with a unique mosaic backsplash, a built-in dishwasher, and a coffee machine.
A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom in the background.

15. Best Western Marina State Beach

Best Western Marina State Beach
Marina
United States
Isaac
$103 nightly
$119 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Marina State Beach
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large TV screen.
A hotel room with a sofa, TV, dining area, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent glass facade and a sign reading "EMBASSY SUITES".
A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, and a wooden ceiling structure.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Seaside
United States
Yi
$223 nightly
$256 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and artwork on the walls.
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.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window.

17. Aura Inn Monterey

Aura Inn Monterey
Monterey Vista
United States
Sona
$80 nightly
$91 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Aura Inn Monterey
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 patio with outdoor seating, a tree, and a building with a porch and stairs.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with chairs, a television mounted above the fireplace, and a view through the windows.

18. Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel

Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
Retreat
United States
Eva
$126 nightly
$145 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Centrella Hotel, A Kirkwood Collection Hotel
A spacious living area with a stone floor, a blue armchair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to another level.
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 two beds, a television, a desk, and a balcony with a view.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a seating area, and a window with curtains.

19. Red Lion Hotel Monterey

Red Lion Hotel Monterey
Monterey
United States
yuanpeng
$85 nightly
$102 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Red Lion Hotel Monterey
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.
A spacious lobby with a round wooden table, two glass vases with flowers, and a reception desk.
A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a fire feature, and a covered seating area.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
Monterey
United States
Constance
$188 nightly
$219 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Monterey
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$383 total
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The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"The lobby carpet has some age, but it is a wonderful classic property. The room was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom was very well maintained and very spacious. The front desk staff was very nice and helpful. Our only issue is the road noise and how loud the room is. If you crack open a window its unbelievable. With no A/C it is a tough choice .. cool temps and noise or closed windows and heat but quiet. Great location with wonderful restaurants close by. Parking was a minor inconvenience, but is not too bad."
Elizabeth 4-night trip
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The Monterey Hotel

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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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Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can look forward to clean and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as complimentary WiFi, gym equipment and tea and coffee facilities. These stays may also include an on-site restaurant and bar. Elevate your Salinas vacation by picking a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, round-the-clock room service and upscale toiletries, you'll experience a heightened sense of comfort and relaxation.

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