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Featured 4 Star Central California Hotels

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $219 per night from May 2 to May 3
$219
per night
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $211 per night from May 23 to May 24
$211
per night
May 23 - May 24
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Westin San Jose
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $149 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$149
per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Westin San Jose
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $118 per night from May 5 to May 6
$118
per night
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free parking, breakfast, and internet. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $202 per night from May 5 to May 6
$202
per night
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $350 per night from May 1 to May 2
$350
per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $271 per night from May 1 to May 2
$271
per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
4.5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $279 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$279
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Paso Robles. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $136 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$136
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hilton San Jose
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $166 per night from May 3 to May 4
$166
per night
May 3 - May 4
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
Hilton San Jose
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $438 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$438
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Carmel Valley ...
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
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  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $196 per night from May 6 to May 7
$196
per night
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton
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4-star hotels in Central California

When you want to live it up, but not bust your bank account, then there’s nothing better than a 4-star hotel in Central California for your next trip. You’ll get all the amenities you can think of (and then some) at a rate within your means.

No fault in our stars

So what’s with the star rating anyway? Good question. The star rating has little to do with the price, and more to do with the amenities. 4-Star hotels in Central California as well as everywhere else, usually have all those thoughtful touches that make you go “Ooh,” “Ahh,” and ”YES!” Think amenities like luxury bedding, high-end electronics, concierge service, and restaurants that make eating in a gourmet experience.

Stars that shine

You know there are as many underground spots, inviting lounges, memory-making music venues as there are stars in the sky. But you’ll need the funds to check them all off. That’s why we give you the chance to take us up on the Hotwire Hot Rate. You can snag Central California 4-star hotels and still have plenty of leftover cash to paint the town whatever color you want. Filter hotels by:

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  • Amenities: What makes you flip for your trip? Full-service spa? Heated pool? 24-hour room service? Get a hotel that’ll send you over the moon.

Do you deserve a swanky hotel with a ton of amenities? Yes, yes you do. And you also deserve a sweet deal on it. Book with Hotwire today and get that star-studded Central California 4-star hotel and have plenty of cash left over to spend at that secret super star joint in the city.