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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $236 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$236
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $198 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$198
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Stay at this 4.5-star 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
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $136 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$136
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $123 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$123
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $342 per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
$342
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $121 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$121
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
4.5 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $274 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$274
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
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 pool and the restaurant in our ...
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $555 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$555
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Quail Lodge
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $304 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$304
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
The Quail Lodge
Signia by Hilton San Jose
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $266 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$266
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Signia by Hilton San Jose
The Westin San Jose
4 out of 5
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $173 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$173
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
The Westin San Jose
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Fully refundable
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $245 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$245
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
InterContinental the Clement Monterey, an IHG Hotel
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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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  • Price: You know that paying full price is for suckers? You can get a cheap 4-star hotel in Central California starting at $121 per night.
  • 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.