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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! (2,906 reviews)
The staff is friendly and helpful. Everything was very clean.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

2.5 out of 5
Highway 190 Death Valley CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this golf resort in Death Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,176 reviews)
Every thing was excellent.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,487 reviews)
Staff was nice, room was clean, nothing too fancy. Lots of food options to eat nearby.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,427 reviews)
The rooms were kept very clean and had very helpful and nice staff for the whole trip. The hotel is beautiful in and out with plenty of areas to enjoy the Ocean and has Very good food.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
  • 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,190 reviews)
Clean and very beautiful view!

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave Fresno CA
  • 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,767 reviews)
The room was nice and the stall was excellent.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Hotel Piccadilly
Vagabond Inn Bishop

Vagabond Inn Bishop

3 out of 5
1030 N Main St Bishop CA
  • 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,015 reviews)
Nice people!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Vagabond Inn Bishop
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,748 reviews)
Always clean rooms how ever our bed this trip was questionable! Staff is always helpful and polite. Oxford Suites is our go to place and we visit Pismo at least 6+ times a year.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,604 reviews)
Love the beach amd veiw and all the things you can do here

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,633 reviews)
Very clean! And close to everything very convenient

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

4 out of 5
One Old Ranch Road Carmel CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews)
Amazing experience over a long weekend. Lots of activities and things to do in and in and around the ranch. The rooms are great, actually more like an apartment with living room, terrace, and walk in closet. And, it's the most dog friendly hotel we've ever stayed in! We could take our labradoodle ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Shilo Inns Mammoth Lakes

Shilo Inns Mammoth Lakes

2.5 out of 5
2963 Main St Mammoth Lakes CA
  • 2 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this hotel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,012 reviews)
Staff was very friendly, Parking was easy, and the room was clean and spacious.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Shilo Inns Mammoth Lakes
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