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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $259 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$259
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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
The Westin San Jose
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $173 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$173
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
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
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $362 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$362
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $149 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$149
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $208 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$208
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Playa Hotel
4 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $475 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$475
includes taxes & fees
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
La Playa Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $138 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
$138
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
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
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $257 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$257
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
4.5 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $274 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$274
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
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
Hotel De Anza
4 out of 5
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  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $155 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$155
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Hotel De Anza
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
4 out of 5
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  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $255 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$255
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $340 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$340
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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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

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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.