What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Central San Diego?

A motel is a great choice if you're getting ready to travel around Central San Diego. These getaways are usually located near airports and highways, feature on-site parking and have basic amenities and services. Spend your break at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger range of rooms and more amenities such as a gym, lobby and meeting rooms, you can expect to pay more for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Central San Diego?

Consider spending your break at TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central . Fuel up on the complimentary breakfast included at this 3-star retreat before venturing out and uncovering Central San Diego and its surroundings.

Do any 3-star hotels in Central San Diego have a pool?

Dive in or simply unwind by the pool at TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central . Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central is another 3-star pick where you can look forward to some waterside R&R. Both getaways are located in or near Central San Diego, San Diego, where the summer months are June, July and August. With daily temperatures averaging from 21ºC at night to 27ºC during the day, August is the warmest time of year.

What 3-star hotels in Central San Diego have an on-site restaurant?

Convenience is served up at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central , a leading 3-star stay with an on-site restaurant around Central San Diego. It also comes with a garden and premium bedding. Alternatively, enjoy delicious food at Four Points by Sheraton San Diego . Amenities here include a swimming pool and a cafe.

Do any 3-star hotels in Central San Diego have WiFi?

For handy internet access during your escape in or near Central San Diego, check out TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central . Alternatively, hook up to the WiFi at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central , another popular 3-star hotel nearby.

What 3-star hotels in Central San Diego have parking?

Save yourself the trouble of searching for parking options in or close to Central San Diego when you stay at Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central . Or check in to TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central , another 3-star getaway where you can park your vehicle. Hit the freeway to Main Beach Park and Mission San Juan Capistrano. These are only a few of the places you can check out when the time comes to venture outside Central San Diego.

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Best Western Seven Seas

Mission Valley

Felix

RM459 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Mission Valley

Juanita

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Mission Valley

amanda

RM605 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Handlery Hotel

Mission Valley

Renata

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

Mission Valley

Jonathan

RM470 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

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

Sorrento Valley

Phillip

RM890 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

Mission Valley

rosalinda

RM745 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Old Town San Diego

Toni

RM746 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

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San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Dr San Diego CA

RM851

RM979 total

30 Jun - 1 Jul

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

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Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

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"My room was very clean. I like the smell of it. The beds were super comfortable. The parking was outrageous they charge and just sometimes there’s no parking at all. The parking some of them were too small for some cars. That hotel is kind of big, overcrowded. My room was on the third floor. I didn’t like that. I hate going up and down elevators. It’s a hassle."

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Find Your Ideal 3 Star Hotel in Central San Diego

There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Central San Diego, California, United States of America 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 Central San Diego, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

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From business trips to family getaways, the Central San Diego 3 star hotels offer a fantastic economical yet comfortable stay for any type of holiday.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Central San Diego?

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central gets outstanding reviews from Expedia guests for its affordability, comfort and plenty more. You'll find this 3-star hotel in or around Central San Diego.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Central San Diego?

Relaxation is effortless in 3-star hotels in Central San Diego. On top of comfortable settings, these lower-priced stays come with a host of welcome amenities like free WiFi, tea or coffee maker and gym facilities. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated ambience with upmarket features such as an on-site spa, outdoor or indoor pool and bigger rooms. Regardless of your preferred hotel style or what you want to spend, we have a perfect fit for you.

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