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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,275 reviews)
"Good location. Large rooms. Seemed some staff were new."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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! (1,580 reviews)
"Had one of our best meals in the hotel restaurant looking out over the water. We also enjoyed the entertainment in the hotel lobby as we had drinks."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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! (1,775 reviews)
"I was surprised by all the hidden fees that were not revealed to us when we booked with you. I.E. $30- FOR PARKING - why do you have to pay for parking at your place? It's a large parking lot. Why do you have to pay to use the pool -$10. that should be complimentary for guests as should morning coffee. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
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! (1,679 reviews)
"This was a dingy and creepy hotel. It’s poorly maintained to say the least. The TV didn’t work. It had a foul odor. The bathroom was outdated and rusty. I truly cannot believe it passes inspection. I true ripoff."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,618 reviews)
"Very nice room and close beach access"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Spyglass Inn
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! (1,651 reviews)
"great staff,very helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,925 reviews)
"Great location and good ambiance"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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! (3,016 reviews)
"The staff was kind and very apologetic for not having the elevator working. For how close we were to the beach access, it was worth the stay."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (344 reviews)
"This was the most beautiful place I have ever spent at. The only bad thing is when coming into valet, no where to park and its a little Discombobulated. The whole hotel made up for it though. The rooms were very clean and well maintained. Definitely will stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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! (2,002 reviews)
"Great stay for price and perfect distance between Monterey and moss landing!"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,040 reviews)
"Great restful location, excellent property"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street San Jose CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (760 reviews)
"Nice Price Point for a clean, quiet, well maintained facility & attentive staff. Keep up the great work 🙂👍."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
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