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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,140 reviews)
Good location, friendly staff

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon

Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon

2.5 out of 5
40820 Sierra Dr Three Rivers CA
  • 4 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Three Rivers. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,497 reviews)
Helpful staff has laundry very convenient property needs update

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,487 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,612 reviews)
For the price I’ve paid there are more options that were available and more nicer than this one was. Since I don’t live there I got tricked with the online images. just online picture pretty place not in person. It feels like motel than a resort

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,606 reviews)
Parking was easy and right down the street. The coffee was very good!!

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,906 reviews)
Comfortable bed and air conditioning worked very well. Bathroom needs some attention as the baseboards are crumbling. The shower curtain is too long for the bath/shower combo and the shower curtain is not waterproof so there was water all over the floor after showering that we had to mop up with ...

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St Carmel CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,627 reviews)
Great location, decent breakfast, clean rooms

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,395 reviews)
Breakfast was lukewarm, especially on day 2 of a 3 day stay. The environment was exactly as shown in the photo. The free beer/wine and outdoor seating helped us make some new friends.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth

3.5 out of 5
164 Old Mammoth Road Mammoth Lakes CA
  • 2 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (908 reviews)
Coming back for third time

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Outbound Mammoth
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,820 reviews)
Room was clean. Bed was ok. Pillows were very flat. Outside of facility was not very clean. Price was way out of line for this type of lodging.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,721 reviews)
it was a great hotel and location

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,729 reviews)
First time staying here we loved it.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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