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The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,251 reviews)
Great
"Great location with easy free Trolley service, 2.5 blocks from Starbucks and fine dining Cibo(fabulous). Since valet parking is $30/daily, I used the wonderful trolley to get around. Staff was very welcoming and polite. The only downside, for me, was the super early morning (5:40a, 6:30a 2nd morning)loud ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
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 Valley
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,418 reviews)
Nice and classy
"Nice facilities and amenities but wished the lobby restaurant stayed open later."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth

3.5 out of 5
164 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • 2 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this hotel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
"Great !"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Outbound Mammoth
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 Valley
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,616 reviews)
"I like the free buffet breakfast and the appetizers and drinks in the evening. And I like that I felt very safe and that it was quiet."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

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 Valley
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,349 reviews)
"Large hotel with spacious rooms. A little dated but this brings charm, sophistication & uniqueness. Excellent staff and service. Provided complimentary shuttle to a trip we booked. Schooners restaurant on site, excellent quality food and ambience. Lovely roof top sun area."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Cambria Pines Lodge

Cambria Pines Lodge

3 out of 5
2905 Burton Dr, Cambria, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Cambria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Relaxing, quiet, tranquil"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Cambria Pines Lodge
Stargazer Inn and Suites

Stargazer Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,547 reviews)
"Nice property! Overall a really good stay with easy check in and a nice, clean room. Only thing is that I wish the pool was open later since there isn’t a life guard there anyways."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Stargazer Inn and Suites
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 Valley
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,707 reviews)
"The neighborhood was nice; coffee shops, clothing and accessories, etc. There is parking available with easy access to rooms. There is also a lot of dining options on the wharf. Hotel is nice and clean, very family friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,236 reviews)
"Needed more variety in breakfast buffet instead of scrambled eggs every morning."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Carmel Bay View Inn
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,202 reviews)
"Loved having a balcony & table & chairs to play games!"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca

3.5 out of 5
2500 Daniels St, Manteca, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Manteca. Enjoy 6 restaurants, free water park access, and a lazy river. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (937 reviews)
"The best"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Great Wolf Lodge Manteca
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 Valley
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,062 reviews)
Great location!
"This is a cozy property in a prime location in Pismo Beach. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The main reason we stayed here was the location."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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