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The best three-star hotels in Central Coast California

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Set in San Simeon, 600 metres from Arroyo del padre juan, Coast Riders Inn provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The hotel offers an indoor pool, hot tub and a shared lounge.

All units at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature sea views. The units at Coast Riders Inn feature air conditioning and a desk. Clean room, friendly staff, great location

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9.1
Superb
1,239 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

This boutique modern Inn offers unique air-conditioned rooms with free WiF, Free parking, EV Charging and Free Bikes. Solvang town center 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. It was a disappointing place to stay for one night. It was so clean and all the facilities were clean. I regretted the three days I had stayed in Morro Bay before.

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9.1
Superb
1,621 reviews
Price from
US$139.75
per night

Located just outside of Big Sur and 11 km from Hearst Castle, Moonstone Landing is an oceanfront property that serves a continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi.

All guest rooms offer a full or partial ocean view. Guest rooms include a flat screen TV, a seating area, a gas fireplace, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine. Oceanfront rooms include binoculars and bathrobes. Select rooms offer a spa bath, a patio, or balcony. abundant and nice breakfast. Clean and in front of the sea. A little road perl.

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9
Superb
1,134 reviews
Price from
US$152
per night

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. Unique style, location and the presence of EV chargers in the garage

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9.1
Superb
2,371 reviews
Price from
US$217.55
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Cambria inn is across the street from Moonstone Beach, Moonstone Boardwalk and sea life sightings at the tide pools. Hearst Castle is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Select rooms feature full or partial ocean views at Castle Inn. Styled in white linens and bright blue accents, each room provides free WiFi, a flat screen TV and an en suite bathroom. Everything! They went to the effort to have a lovely gluten free breakfast for my husband. Thanks so much

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9
Superb
1,056 reviews
Price from
US$144
per night

Located on the shores of Pismo Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites boasts a putting green and a year around outdoor pool and hot tub. This dog-friendly accommodation features suites with free WiFi. Pismo Beach Pier is 1.6 km away. The amenities and the location of the hotel is great which is faving the ocean or the cliff

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9.1
Superb
1,384 reviews
Price from
US$191.90
per night

Offering rooms with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and free WiFi access, the Inn at the Cove features an on-site heated pool and hot tub. Pismo Beach Pier and city centre are 3.2 km away. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every day. Lovely location and nice to sit on the balcony and watch the sunset. We only stayed for one night as was a stop off as we were driving through California but would stay again, staff were lovely too.

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9.1
Superb
1,078 reviews
Price from
US$199
per night

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. - Friendly, helpful staff that keeps the property nice and clean - nice outdoor area to enjoy the complimentary coffee

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9.3
Superb
1,177 reviews
Price from
US$190.99
per night

Located in Morro Bay, 1.7 km from Morro Bay State Park Beach, Anderson Inn provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 47 km from Paso Robles Event Center. The receptionist when we checked in was very helpful, not only advising us of places where we could go for breakfast, but also steering us to a wonderful walk at the estuary in the morning that we could complete before we had to leave. The location on the waterfront was excellent.

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9.5
Exceptional
158 reviews
Price from
US$294
per night

Located in Morro Bay, 1.9 km from Morro Bay State Park Beach, Inn At Rose's Landing provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 47 km from Paso Robles Event Center, the hotel with free WiFi is also 21 km away from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Certain rooms at the property include a patio with a sea view.

The hotel offers 3-star accommodation with a sauna. Guests at Inn At Rose's Landing will be able to enjoy activities in and around Morro Bay, like hiking, fishing and cycling. Fire pit, wine gift, danishes, coffee, chocolates…

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9
Superb
339 reviews
Price from
US$215.10
per night

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  • The average price per night for a three-star hotel in Central Coast California for this weekend is US$317, based on current Booking.com prices.

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  • Many families visiting Central Coast California loved staying at Croad Vineyards - The Inn, Beachcomber Inn and Anderson Inn.

    Similarly, Harbor House Inn, Estero Inn and The Agrarian Hotel; Best Western Signature Collection are also popular among family travellers.

  • Couples travelling in Central Coast California loved staying at Croad Vineyards - The Inn, Harbor House Inn and Estero Inn.

    Similarly, these three-star hotels in Central Coast California are highly rated by couples: The Village Inn, Anderson Inn and Beachcomber Inn.

  • The Village Inn, Estero Inn and Anderson Inn have received great reviews from guests in Central Coast California regarding the views from these three-star hotels

    Guests staying in Central Coast California also spoke highly of the views from these three-star hotels: The Eden House Vineyard, Pismo Lighthouse Suites and The Eagle Inn.

  • Marina Beach Motel, Coast Riders Inn and New Haven Inn are some popular three-star hotels in Central Coast California.

    In addition to these three-star hotels, La Playa Inn Santa Barbara, Pismo Lighthouse Suites and Inn at the Cove are also popular in Central Coast California.

Three-Star Hotels that guests love in Central Coast California