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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! (3,201 reviews)
The lobby of the hotel is very nice with a decent restaurant and bar. The location is excellent as it's right in the heart of downtown Monterey and a short walk to Cannery Row. My biggest complaint is that the beds and the pillows are not very good.

Reviewed on May 17, 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! (1,523 reviews)
The best hotel in Monterey. We stay here every year and it never disappoints. It’s beautiful, clean, smells amazing, the best restaurants and the views are spectacular. We can’t wait for our next visit.

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Monterey Plaza 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! (1,651 reviews)
Love the location and charm

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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! (1,734 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
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! (2,949 reviews)
Everything was good but the tiny toilet and the shower with no pressure

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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! (1,626 reviews)
Was clean and good service

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,770 reviews)
Best location. Smells so fresh. Walking for food and nearby grocery.

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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! (1,761 reviews)
Room was comfy and clean. I liked the free parking.

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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! (1,856 reviews)
Cozy homey feeling; welcoming and fun

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
9415 Hearst Drive San Simeon CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Simeon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,955 reviews)
Beach in the area by motel was messy. Could not walk on beach the smell was terrible from a dead seal. Not sure if the city doesn’t clean up once in a while, but we were disappointed with the general area.

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, perfect walking location to pier and wharf

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
82 Karina Court, Airport San Jose CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,571 reviews)
I was a weary traveler who was greeted by Kim and Alan. Their good energy and assistance was OUTSTANDING!! A room was assigned, gS station and Parking info details given, food choices and ordering happened prior to gas and park so that when I came back, my order was handed to me! I later discovered ...

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
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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