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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! (2,975 reviews)
staff were polite but the bathtub was too dirty to take a bath in and the power in our room kept coming on and off. Not as nice as I expected.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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! (1,530 reviews)
Room was very old and carpet was

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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! (1,538 reviews)
Room was fine. Staff very friendly

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey 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! (1,621 reviews)
Bed bugs I got from this hotel ruined my trip. My family and I arrived about 10pm and left about 9:30am the next morning for a quick stop on our way. In that brief time I was bitten many times by bed bugs. I have had to send pictures of my body where I was bitten to Expedia and the hotel and gone ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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! (1,738 reviews)
Room was small, but clean and cozy. I love the Spanish inspired details. There is ample parking space, pool, and a patch of grass to let your dog do its business. The inhouse restaurant was very lovely! It was very cozy, especially at night. They have a fireplace and some good music.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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! (2,829 reviews)
Breakfast staff were very helpful Room was clean. I was given a room in a single story building, meaning there was no one above or below me. Location was near all the places I wanted to visit in Fresno. Room decor was perhaps a bit dated but adequate and functional. Suited me just fine.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Hotel Piccadilly
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! (2,718 reviews)
Had an excellent stay at Edgewater Inn and Suites! The room was very clean and comfortable, and the overall atmosphere was relaxing. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The location is perfect—close to the beach and within walking distance to great spots around ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (868 reviews)
Though

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
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! (1,827 reviews)
I mean, besides the amazing view you get from the deluxe room with the patio. It doesn't get no better than that. The room was clean. The restaurant was good. The staff was amazing in the atmosphere was great. It's normally pretty pricey, but I win in off season and got a gorate.And had it one hell ...

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
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! (1,526 reviews)
Really liked this place. Great location near Carmel By the Sea and Ocean Ave!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
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! (3,209 reviews)
Beautiful, spotless, spacious cottage. Perfect place to stay when exploring Death Valley National Park

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
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 business center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,450 reviews)
Everything waa amazing!!

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Spyglass Inn
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