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A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a multi-story building with outdoor seating, and a clear view of the surrounding coastline.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.

1. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Jennifer
4.223.988 ₫
4.855.263 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees.
A lobby with seating areas, a piano, and a reception desk.
A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter with various bottles, and a sign reading "BEACH BUMS CATER HERE".
A hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a parking lot.

2. Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel
Mission Valley
United States
Justin
2.899.874 ₫
3.333.260 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Handlery Hotel
A hotel sign with palm trees in the background.
A group of people gathered around a food truck with a wooden wall backdrop.
A restaurant with marble-topped tables and chairs, pendant lighting, and a bar area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

3. The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo

The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Mission Valley
United States
jannet
2.242.624 ₫
2.577.784 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and sink.
An outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, a shaded canopy, and a sign for a restaurant.
A hotel room with a large window with blinds, a round mirror, two teal chairs, a small round table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
United States
Alyssa
2.323.811 ₫
2.671.105 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
A hotel lobby with a waterfall feature, outdoor seating area, and multiple floors with balconies.
A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.
A spacious lobby with two sofas, a reception desk, and a large chandelier.
A hotel with a large pool area, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained garden.

5. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
Mission Valley
United States
Veronica
2.972.892 ₫
3.426.910 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A dining table set for a wedding with floral centerpieces and candles, overlooking a marina with boats.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit table, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, in a courtyard with palm trees and a building in the background.

6. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
elizabeth
4.188.788 ₫
5.564.170 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The Dana on Mission Bay
A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.
A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.

7. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Jennifer
7.955.177 ₫
10.647.505 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building with a 'BLW' sign.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

8. Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas
Mission Valley
United States
Colleen
2.205.860 ₫
2.535.526 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Best Western Seven Seas
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a bed, a chair, and a small table.
A room with a view of a cityscape, a chair with a patterned cushion, and a floor lamp.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large flat-screen TV displaying a scenic ocean view, and a seating area with pink chairs.
A tall, modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and an American flag.

9. The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Downtown San Diego
Mexico
Patricia
3.634.716 ₫
4.214.341 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.
A lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a table, a decorative wall, and a chandelier.
A person holding a bottle and glasses, wearing a dark shirt with a logo and an apron.
A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

10. The Sofia Hotel

The Sofia Hotel
Downtown San Diego
United States
Sabika
4.196.491 ₫
5.594.608 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Sofia Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
A spacious lobby with a round table, blue benches, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
National City
United States
Samuel
3.885.026 ₫
4.281.090 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating with bar stools and cushioned chairs.
A hotel with a sign reading "Wyndham Garden," surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

12. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
Nayla
2.358.654 ₫
2.711.155 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.
A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and elegant furniture.

13. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
Downtown San Diego
United States
Nathaniel
3.618.322 ₫
4.921.015 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.
A large, multi-deck riverboat with a white exterior and multiple levels of balconies.
A waterfront property with a pathway lined by palm trees and string lights, leading to a building with a dock and boats.

14. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Annmarie
4.568.165 ₫
6.697.159 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Bahia Resort Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a dining section.
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking area with palm trees.
A pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A snack bar with shelves of snacks and a refrigerated drink display, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a green wall with the word "CRATE".

15. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
Mission Valley
Canada
ryanne
3.734.370 ₫
4.292.471 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a crescent-shaped logo, and a digital payment terminal.
A room with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks and a beverage refrigerator.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and dumbbells, with a TV on the wall and large windows.
A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window.

16. Comfort Inn Sea World Area

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Point Loma
United States
Rick
2.815.992 ₫
3.236.842 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, palm trees, and a flag.
A round window with a view of a cityscape, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A buffet with various food options, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.

17. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Old Town San Diego
United States
Robert
3.496.784 ₫
4.019.379 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs arranged in rows, large windows, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a red rug. There is a plant on the coffee table and a window with curtains.
A spacious lobby with a grey sofa, a red rug, and a snack kiosk.
A multi-story building with the name "RAMADA" on the facade.

18. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
National City
United States
Dan
1.861.684 ₫
2.051.483 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego National City
A hotel reception area with a cityscape mural, a 'No Smoking' sign, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, fruit bowl, and a refrigerator with a glass door displaying food items.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wall-mounted painting of a sunset, and a bedside table with a phone.

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
Rancho Peñasquitos
United States
Steven
2.704.549 ₫
3.108.745 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
A coastal cliff with a beach and ocean.
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.

20. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Village of La Jolla
United States
Michele
5.200.198 ₫
5.977.367 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
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What are the best 3-star hotels in El Cajon?
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon, around 0.16 km north of downtown El Cajon, is an Expedia guest favourite. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an electric car charging station are among its amenities. Clarion Pointe El Cajon San Diego East is another 3-star hotel that rates highly with travellers. It features pool sun loungers and a swimming pool, and is about 3 km northeast of the centre.
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