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Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
3 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 out of 5
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  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Spyglass Inn
3 out of 5
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  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
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Vagabond Inn Bishop
3 out of 5
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  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bishop. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
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Madonna Inn
3.5 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
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Cottage Inn By The Sea
3 out of 5
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  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
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Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
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Hotel Piccadilly
3 out of 5
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  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
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Ramada by Wyndham Fresno North
3 out of 5
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  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Historic Santa Maria Inn
3.5 out of 5
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  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
3 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Paso Robles. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
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3-Star Hotels in Central California

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 Central California. 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 Central California?

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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