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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! (3,335 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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! (1,785 reviews)
"The rooms were very roomy and clean. We requested adjoining rooms and they were accommodating."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
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! (1,600 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, excellent location"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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! (1,665 reviews)
"Great place and helpful staff. Just a bit overbooked with guests to take advantage of fireputs and pool area"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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! (1,645 reviews)
"Carpet was crusty and stained. There was no light in the room. There was no soap for the hand sink."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Spyglass 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! (1,702 reviews)
"This should not be considered a 3 star hotel. It is in a great area, but it needs some renovation. All in all ok but just not what we expected."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

The Monterey 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! (1,932 reviews)
"This place was clean, had friendly staff and the rooms were very nice! Will stay here my next visit"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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! (1,051 reviews)
"The rooms were adequate. One of the lights didn't work. There was signs of the bathroom being worn down. The staff was quick to respond when the hot tub jets weren't working. There was great restaurants within in the immediate area. Overall I enjoyed the stay. The lobby and attached fireplace room ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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! (2,053 reviews)
"This is a good property with minimal amenities.it is a property that you can stay one night but no more,there is no coffee maker or iron in room,tv is very small and the beds have a metal frame with springs that make a lot of noise if you move"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
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! (1,994 reviews)
"I loved our time here, the location is perfect! The amenities are great. Room was clean. I will definitely be staying here again."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
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! (3,055 reviews)
"Lovely warm swimming pool and super clean room"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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 Natural ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (360 reviews)
"So awesome can’t wait to go back"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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