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A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.

1. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Benjamin
$85 nightly
$97 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Seven Seas
A coastal cliff with a beach and ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.
A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

2. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Village of La Jolla
United States
Tetiana
$247 nightly
$284 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

3. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Jennifer
$188 nightly
$216 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A spacious lobby with a central round table, a reception desk, and a bar area.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".

4. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Ronald
$103 nightly
$119 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Handlery Hotel
A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a large window with blinds, a round mirror, two teal chairs, a small round table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.
An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.

5. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Joshua
$84 nightly
$97 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a large marble coffee table, comfortable seating, and a view of the pool area.

6. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Jennifer
$287 nightly
$330 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.
A group of people gathered around a food truck with a wooden wall backdrop.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A restaurant with marble-topped tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a bar area.

7. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
jannet
$101 nightly
$116 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking area.
A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
United States
Leonard
$161 nightly
$178 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A hotel lobby with a large seating area, a kitchen counter with coffee machines, and a stone fireplace.
A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and landscaped gardens.
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.

9. 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 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
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.

10. 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
An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by a residential area with buildings and streets.
A rooftop patio with wicker furniture and palm trees, overlooking a marina.
A hotel rooftop with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina and cityscape.
A restaurant with a breakfast bar, ceiling fans, and a kitchen area with appliances.

11. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Point Loma
United States
Robert
$106 nightly
$119 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows, and a potted plant.
A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, a red rug, and a snack kiosk.
A multi-story building with the name "RAMADA" on the facade.
A pool area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a building with red railings.

12. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
National City
United States
Dan
$82 nightly
$90 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.
A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

13. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Del Mar
United States
Debbie
$149 nightly
$169 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a table, a decorative wall, and a chandelier.
A Starbucks with a modern interior, including a wooden wall and a counter with a coffee machine.
A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

14. The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
United States
Mark
$179 nightly
$208 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
The Sofia Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.
A hotel with a sign reading "Wyndham Garden," surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit entrance.
A spacious room with large windows, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.

15. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
Nayla
$96 nightly
$110 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

16. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Amy
$182 nightly
$211 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A dining table set for a wedding with floral centerpieces and candles, overlooking a marina with boats.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a box of pizza.

17. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
Canada
Satish
$194 nightly
$223 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Dana on Mission Bay
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by buildings and palm trees under a sunset sky.
A room with a view of a cityscape, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a floor lamp.

18. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
United States
Jessica
$144 nightly
$167 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.
A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.

19. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Veronica
$110 nightly
$127 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and a fireplace.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fountain with dolphin sculptures, and a modern building in the background.
A modern building with a reflective glass facade, surrounded by palm trees and a pool with dolphin sculptures.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, modern seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

20. Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
Kearny Mesa
United States
Nikkia
$144 nightly
$166 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points by Sheraton San Diego
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Santee

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Santee 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 Santee 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 Santee?
Carlton Oaks Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection, around 3 mi west of downtown Santee, is an Expedia guest favorite. A swimming pool and al fresco dining are just two of its amenities. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It features pool sun loungers and a swimming pool, and is approximately 4 mi southeast of the city center.
How much does it cost to stay in a 3-star hotel in Santee?
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santee?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Santee will be the standard of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are typically more pocket-friendly and provide the conveniences and services required to be comfy, such as a gym, breakfast and WiFi. You can look forward to a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale interiors, deluxe toiletries and extra touches like day spas.

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