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The best three-star hotels in California

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New Haven Inn 3 stars

Solvang

This boutique modern inn offers unique air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Solvang town centre is just a few blocks away from New Haven Inn.

Equipped with air conditioning, select rooms and suites at New Haven Inn may include patios with fire pits, double walk-in tiled showers or vaulted ceilings with chandeliers. All of the rooms feature flat-screen cable TVs and a coffee machine. Great price, smooth no contact check in. Very clean. will come back next time.

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9
Superb
1,127 reviews
Price from
£121
per night

Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego 3 stars

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodation in San Diego. San Diego International Airport is just 4 km from the property.

Each room at this hotel features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Select rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower that includes guest bath robes and free toiletries. Great location. Complimentary potable water and coffee is in the lobby.

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9
Superb
1,097 reviews
Price from
£126
per night

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. Great place near the beach with a free parking. Rooms are very nice

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9.1
Superb
2,333 reviews
Price from
£254
per night

Marina Beach Motel 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator & iron with ironing facilities are also included. Clean, safe and good breakfast

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9
Superb
1,110 reviews
Price from
£282
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites 3 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV. A faultless experience. Fantastic location and beach view, spotlessly clean and well-appointed room and friendly helpful staff. A heated pool and hot tub were great additional bonuses, as were the complementary popcorn, snow cones and great selection of coffees

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9
Superb
1,572 reviews
Price from
£281
per night

Home2 Suites By Hilton Anaheim Resort 3 stars

Anaheim

The Home2 Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort, CA is conveniently located across from the entrance to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure theme parks. It features free wireless internet throughout the entire hotel. Lovely clean and spacious rooms. Excellent gym, pool and facilities. Included breakfast was excellent value.

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9
Superb
1,187 reviews
Price from
£192
per night

Ocean Park Inn 3 stars

Pacific Beach, San Diego

With an ideal location just steps from the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year around outdoor pool and hot tub. Historic oceanfront amusement park Belmont Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. Perfect location, spotlessly clean, super friendly staff. Couldn’t fault the stay in any way and would thoroughly recommend it.

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9
Superb
1,645 reviews
Price from
£335
per night

Tahquitz Pines Retreat 3 stars

Idyllwild

Tahquitz Pines Retreat features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Idyllwild. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. We had a small issues with our room and it was taken care of immediately.

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9.2
Superb
107 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport 3 stars

San Mateo

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport is located in San Mateo, within 26 km of Shoreline Amphitheatre and 34 km of Oracle Park. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Union Square is 35 km away and Oakland Coliseum is 38 km from the hotel. Decent room and good value for the money spent. Good breakfast choices

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9.2
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

The Brick Boutique Hotel 3 stars

Oceanside

Boasting a bar, The Brick Boutique Hotel is set in Oceanside in the California region, 1.1 km from Oceanside City Beach and 1.4 km from Harbor Beach. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The location is perfect. Very close to everything, shops, restaurants, pier etc.

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9
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
£187
per night

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