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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 star property
Village of La Jolla
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,767 reviews)
"A lovely stay in a quaint area!"
United States
Sydney
The price is Rp2.700.931
Rp3.104.585 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Lobby

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country

Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
3.5 star property
Margarita Village
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,144 reviews)
"Room was great had an excellent stay "
United States
Brian
The price is Rp1.614.116
Rp1.810.958 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country
Pines Corner Penthouse Suite (Recently Renovated) | View from room

La Jolla Cove Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites
3.0 star property
Village of La Jolla
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,106 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, and proximity to the beach and great restaurants!"
United States
Jeannette
The price is Rp3.017.977
Rp3.469.013 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
La Jolla Cove Suites
Lobby

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
3.0 star property
Sorrento Valley
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,412 reviews)
"Good rooms and convenient location "
United States
Saroop
The price is Rp2.147.351
Rp2.468.272 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA
Lobby

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
3.0 star property
Vista
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Great rooms, great staff"
United States
Silvia
The price is Rp1.865.050
Rp2.055.192 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad
Terrace/patio

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 star property
Vista
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,981 reviews)
"Great breakfast, room is clean, friendly staffs"
United States
Tai
The price is Rp2.339.790
Rp2.578.347 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,577 reviews)
"Great location to stay and get away"
United States
Jesse
The price is Rp2.324.191
Rp3.156.744 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Terrace/patio

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego

Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
3.0 star property
Carmel Mountain Ranch
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was excellent "
Canada
Natalia
The price is Rp1.966.780
Rp2.241.112 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Front of property

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
3.5 star property
Del Mar
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place 👍"
United States
George
The price is Rp1.995.199
Rp2.258.465 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Reception

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
3.0 star property
Rancho Peñasquitos
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,148 reviews)
"Very nice and clean place to stay. The staff is awesome! "
United States
Wendy
The price is Rp1.342.836
Rp1.543.414 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Executive Room | Terrace/patio

Pala Mesa Golf Resort

Pala Mesa Golf Resort
3.5 star property
Fallbrook
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (757 reviews)
"Rooms are nice, restaurant is awesome, entertainment in the restaurant is great. Love the golf course view."
United States
Terri
Pala Mesa Golf Resort
Courtyard

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central
3.0 star property
Scripps Ranch
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (820 reviews)
"Breakfast and service by the staff are excellent "
United States
Karthik
The price is Rp2.071.562
Rp2.381.157 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Central
Exterior

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
3.0 star property
Townsite
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,304 reviews)
"The room was nice. We had a great stay. "
Canada
Debbie
The price is Rp1.636.519
Rp1.844.275 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Free daily buffet breakfast

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo

Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
3.0 star property
Carmel Mountain Ranch
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Very helpful staff"
United States
Lisa Marie
The price is Rp2.187.195
Rp2.492.199 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Property amenity

Signature Temecula

Signature Temecula
3.0 star property
Temecula
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,695 reviews)
"Room, pool, and staff were amazing !"
Canada
Logen
The price is Rp1.167.229
Rp1.307.296 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
Signature Temecula
Lobby lounge

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
3.0 star property
Kearny Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was nice."
United States
Herman
The price is Rp2.122.088
Rp2.439.234 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central
Exterior

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
3.0 star property
La Jolla Shores
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,380 reviews)
"A great stay as always. "
United States
Paul
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,335 reviews)
"Always a great stay!"
United States
Edith
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Exterior

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3.0 star property
City Center
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,787 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Elena
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Property amenity

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
3.0 star property
Bressi Ranch
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Chmaur
The price is Rp1.865.050
Rp2.092.493 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Marcos?
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego North San Marcos, around 5 kilometres west of downtown San Marcos, is an Expedia customer favourite. A swimming pool and a terrace are among its many conveniences. Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It comes with a firepit and a swimming pool, and is approximately 10 kilometres west of the centre.
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