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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! (3,308 reviews)
"On the downside, shower controls are very old. Shower runs super fast. Pls consider upgrading. Carpets on balcony were stained/old. On the plus side, breakfast was quite good, and location was great! The room was nice."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 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! (1,588 reviews)
"Absolute best place to stay in Monterey. Great rooms, attentive and dedicated staff, restaurant and food options exceptional and the lobby/ Schooner bar terrific"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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! (1,777 reviews)
"Gorgeous rooms!!"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Carmel Mission 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! (1,659 reviews)
"Property is great overall and offers great amenities. It’s in a very convenient location for the surrounding neighborhoods. Would recommend!"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & 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! (2,027 reviews)
"No complaints really. Thanks for a nice stay"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
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! (1,695 reviews)
"We understand that this is a historic hotel, and we truly appreciate that because we travel all over the world and love staying in charming, historic properties. Unfortunately, the room we were given was extremely disappointing and looked nothing like the photos shown in the listing. The biggest ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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! (1,621 reviews)
"Beautiful beach view room"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Spyglass Inn
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! (1,031 reviews)
"Phones didn’t work, tv was not working. The staffs solution was to move to another room at 9:30 pm when we were ready for bed after a day of activities. No discount or anything, won’t be staying here again. Find another spot."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Outbound Mammoth
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! (348 reviews)
"Wasn’t even worth it."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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! (1,987 reviews)
"The hotel was excellent, and we really enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, the food at the Cavalier Restaurant did not meet our expectations and, in our opinion, was not worth the price."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 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! (3,032 reviews)
"It was a nice stay. The location of the hotel was great"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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! (1,713 reviews)
"This property was a pleasant surprise. Great location, staff were great and the room was nice and had a great view. Breakfast was 7 out of 10 but appreciated. We will definitely stay here again and recommend it to anyone considering staying here."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
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