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Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
2.5 out of 5
40820 Sierra Dr, Three Rivers, CA
  • 4 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Three Rivers. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,169 reviews)
"The place was very clean. Breakfast was good."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
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! (1,526 reviews)
"I LOVED IT, BEAUTIFUL PLACE FOR ANY OCCASION. BREAKFAST WAS OK. MY ROOM WAS AWESOME, BUT THE SIDING DOOR WAS BROKEN."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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! (2,570 reviews)
"Room was very clean and quiet. Great location and within walking distance of Fisherman's Wharf. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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! (1,362 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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! (1,269 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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! (2,011 reviews)
"The view of the ocean and beach access are great. We loved having a tub. The room was clean, but showed signs of neglect. Light came in under the door. The blinds are broken and need replacing."

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,191 reviews)
Charming Historic Hotel
"This historic hotel was a charming and unique place to stay! The location in the heart of Downtown Monterey was perfect--within walking distance of many local food establishments and attractions-- we even walked to the aquarium from here--an easy 30 minute walk on a paved, safe coastal trail for ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,528 reviews)
"Wonderful place, close to Carmel and Monterrey"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
4 out of 5
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (243 reviews)
"Awesome experience. Pretty neat place to stay a little while. Great access and friendly staff. Strongly recommended"

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,405 reviews)
"Great location and very friendly staff."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,354 reviews)
"We had a great stay here, enjoyed the ocean view, looking forward to coming back."

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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