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Featured 3 Star Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotels

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
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  • 30 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $201 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
$201
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Best Western Seven Seas
3 out of 5
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  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $94 per night from May 27 to May 28
$94
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Best Western Seven Seas
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
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  • 43 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $179 per night from May 27 to May 28
$179
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
The Dana on Mission Bay
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Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
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  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $104 per night from May 30 to May 31
$104
per night
May 30 - May 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 35 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $192 per night from May 28 to May 29
$192
per night
May 28 - May 29
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the family amenities ...
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 42 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $175 per night from May 30 to May 31
$175
per night
May 30 - May 31
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Bahia Resort Hotel
Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
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  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $129 per night from May 27 to May 28
$129
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Handlery Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
3 out of 5
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  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $134 per night from May 28 to May 29
$134
per night
May 28 - May 29
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley/Hotel Circle
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
3 out of 5
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  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $104 per night from May 27 to May 28
$104
per night
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
The Atwood Hotel San Diego - SeaWorld/Zoo
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
3.5 out of 5
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  • 25 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $169 per night from May 27 to May 28
$169
per night
May 27 - May 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
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  • 16 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $139 per night from May 27 to May 28
$139
per night
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
3.5 out of 5
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  • 18 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $139 per night from May 30 to May 31
$139
per night
May 30 - May 31
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
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3-Star Hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

If Goldilocks was searching for the perfect place to stay, she’d choose a 3-star hotel. These hotels are not too fancy, not too basic, but just right. They’re the ideal middle ground for suiting your travel needs when you don’t want too much—or too little.

The Just Right Hotel

Put Goldilock’s “just right” theory to use on your next trip and stay at one of the 3-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. These hotels may not roll out the red carpet upon your arrival, but you can expect more luxuries than a simple bed and bathroom. So what are 3-star hotels like in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?

First off, you’ll find spacious rooms with convenient amenities, like Wi-Fi access and business areas. The best 3-star hotels even feature swimming pools and fitness centers, so you can burn off some energy before exploring the city. What’s more, many 3-star hotels are located near expressways and top attractions to keep you near the center of all the action.

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