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Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3149)
"Great staff and beautiful location. "
United States
elaine
$128 nightly
The price is $147
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Comfort Inn Sea World Area

3.5 star property
Point Loma
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (3063)
"Good hotel . Good location , for the price the best you will find "
United States
joset
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

3.5 star property
Point Loma
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1156)
"All the above, excellent hotel, will definitely be back"
United States
William
$91 nightly
The price is $103
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 star property
National City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3460)
"Clean, staff friendly, great place for a stay"
United States
Derrick
$119 nightly
The price is $131
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

3.0 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (351)
"Great staff great breakfast and great room! "
United States
Evangelina
$122 nightly
The price is $140
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2410)
"The room was excellent and the front desk staff very professional."
United States
Nelson
$88 nightly
The price is $102
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Best Western Seven Seas

3.0 star property
Mission Valley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (3031)
"Was conveniently located near everything in San Diego. Loved that they have two heated jacuzzi’s that were accessible. Would stay again"
United States
gina
$85 nightly
The price is $97
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Seven Seas

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 star property
Mission Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3890)
"Overall, nice place to stay!"
United States
Jazmine
$176 nightly
The price is $203
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

3.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1807)
"Staff was friendly from check in "
United States
Carmelo
$75 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (677)
"Great staff, great location, great value. "
United States
Juan
$91 nightly
The price is $106
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1433)
"Great place to stay"
United States
ariel
$111 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

3.0 star property
Point Loma
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4105)
"Clean rooms and friendly staff."
United States
Aniket
$89 nightly
The price is $102
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1795)
"Staff was very friendly hotel was very very clean! "
United States
Antonio
$200 nightly
The price is $231
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Bahia Resort Hotel

Humphreys Half Moon Inn

3.5 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2660)
"Awesome stay!"
United States
Brandon
$166 nightly
The price is $191
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

3.5 star property
Mission Valley
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1029)
"Good value Nice place to stay "
United States
John
$83 nightly
The price is $96
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1209)
"Great stay, thank you!"
United States
Sharity
$129 nightly
The price is $150
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.0 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1231)
"Very friendly staff!"
United States
Glenn
$127 nightly
The price is $147
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

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

3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1383)
"Hotel was clean and conveniently located near restaurants and such. "
United States
Lynette
$135 nightly
The price is $155
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

3.5 star property
Downtown San Diego
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Kimberly
$161 nightly
The price is $187
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

3.0 star property
Pacific Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1414)
"Great place We will stay here again. "
United States
Derek
$93 nightly
The price is $107
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Diego?
Club Wyndham Harbour Lights, around 0.1 mi southeast of downtown San Diego, is an Expedia guest favorite. A sauna and free WiFi are among its conveniences. Gaslamp Plaza Suites is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It features a nightclub and a pillowtop mattress, and is approximately 0.2 mi southeast of the city center.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in San Diego?
The principal difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in San Diego will be the level of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more pocket-friendly and include the conveniences and services you need to be comfy, such as breakfast, WiFi and a gym. You can look forward to a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, luxury toiletries and extras like on-site spa centers.

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