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Piccadilly Inn Airport
Piccadilly Inn Airport
3 out of 5
5115 E Mckinley Avenue, Fresno, CA, 93727
  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $101 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$101
per night
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,324 reviews)
"Better than expected, very nice for the price"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Piccadilly Inn Airport
Yosemite View Lodge
Yosemite View Lodge
2.5 out of 5
11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • 29 min drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $169 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$169
per night
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,704 reviews)
"Next door to Yosemite making access into the park a breeze."

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

Yosemite View Lodge
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA, 93923
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $159 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$159
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,082 reviews)
"Close to shopping center and only 1.5 miles to downtown Carmel."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Tides
Monterey Tides
3.5 out of 5
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $159 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$159
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,863 reviews)
Everything Went Well
"Beautiful view of the ocean. Friendly staff. Rooms are a little dated and could use some work but overall it was a good experience."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Monterey Tides
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $183 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$183
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (881 reviews)
"The staff was great. The food choices seemed very limited. The coffee was excellent from the cafe. When parking was limited Saturday night. I was looking for a valet attendant but couldn’t find one so I had to park to the end. Not a big deal, these I noticed. The room was great and clean."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
2.5 out of 5
Highway 190, Death Valley, CA, 92328
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $219 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$219
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this golf resort in Death Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,529 reviews)
"The location is perfect and convenient. The property is charming. The room was sufficient and great view but smelled of cigarette smoke."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 out of 5
82 Karina Court, Airport, San Jose, CA, 95131
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $115 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$115
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,043 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet was good and the hotel premises were clean"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2023

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $209 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$209
per night
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,046 reviews)
"Very good experience."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Wyndham Garden San Jose Silicon Valley
Wyndham Garden San Jose Silicon Valley
3.5 out of 5
399 Silicon Valley Boulevard, San Jose, CA, 95138
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $113 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$113
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
"I like the staff and the location but the hotel needs some renovations."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023

Wyndham Garden San Jose Silicon Valley
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
1350 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA, 95112
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $121 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$121
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley, an IHG Hotel
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA, 93940
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $349 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$349
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,514 reviews)
"Loved this place. Lobby was so awesome to hang out and enjoy the music and wine."

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
4 out of 5
3100 Camino Del Rio Ct, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
The price is $115 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$115
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Easy, friendly check-in."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2023

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
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Is it safe to travel to Central California now?

With recent COVID-19 closures and reopenings, many people are wondering, “Is it safe to travel to Central California right now?” When it’s time to book your getaway, be sure to check out the most up-to-date information on all safety measures, any restrictions, and guidance on traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.