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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 National Park
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! (3,753 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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 National Park
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 ...
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 National Park
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! (2,243 reviews)
"This is a solid choice location is great - 5 minute dive to pismo pier. Rooms are comfortable with really nice staff - from check in to gregarious bartender. Free drink at check in and solid breakfast with nice pool and grounds. Solid value for price would stay here again."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
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! (1,729 reviews)
"This is the absolute best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The staff is so professional and accommodating. The service was off the charts. I’ll never stay anywhere else when I’m in Monterey."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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 National Park
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 Mystery ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
"Stayed at La Bahia for two nights to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Here are some pros and cons: Pros: - nice amenities! The gym was clean with a pretty good selection, the pool was super pretty with a nice sized hot tub, and we loved our spa experience (we got an outdoor couples massage) - the ..."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,518 reviews)
"This a beautiful quaint well maintained inn. The rooms whether you get ocean front or regular are wonderful. The staff is very friendly and professional. We always stay here and have never had any complaints. Gotta try it you will be hooked."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
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 ...
Carmel Mission Inn
Curry Village

Curry Village

2.5 out of 5
9010 Curry Village Dr. Yosemite National Park CA
  • 5 min drive from Yosemite National Park
Stay at this hotel in Yosemite National Park. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Yosemite Valley and Yosemite ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
"They're tent cabins, so you get what's expected. The beds were squeaky, one collapsed, the legs of the bed frame snapped. But staff was helpful, saw them cleaning throughout the day, trying to keep restrooms stocked and tidy. Yosemite in all its fall glory is worth the little inconveniences!"

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Curry Village
Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave Fresno CA
  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
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 ...
Hotel Piccadilly
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

3 out of 5
1150 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

3 out of 5
1350 N 1st Street San Jose CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,130 reviews)
"I felt like the parking was expensive for no security I felt like the rooms weren't properly cleaned and I was disappointed with not being able to exit out the other exits. And a lot of In-N-Out of rooms in the middle of the night all night was not good did not get good sleep or rest on a ..."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
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! (1,935 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel, seems more than 3 stars. Very clean, right by the ocean and inside the room was great! Loved it!"

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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