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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
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,014 reviews)
Everything was great!

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,553 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,450 reviews)
Centrally located for beaches, aquarium and shops.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,744 reviews)
The pool was such a hit for both the kids and the adults. Breakfast was scrumptious and coupled with the exceptional service from Ms. Rebecca we felt right at home and catered to. We would definitely stay here again if we ever in the area again.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,572 reviews)
The good: The room was spotless and very clean. Excellent location- walking distance to all the main shops and restaurants. Areas of opportunity: We so happened to come during a huge heat wave and there is no AC. Asked the front desk about a fan and they didn’t have any fans. Also asked about a water ...

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
Curry Village

Curry Village

2.5 out of 5
9010 Curry Village Dr. Yosemite National Park CA
  • 27 min walk from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this hotel in Yosemite National Park. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Yosemite Valley and Yosemite ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (707 reviews)
This is the second time I have stayed here and I find it super convenient for hiking in Yosemite since it is located right at the start of many trails. Also Curry Village is very friendly with a very well stocked store and a coffee shop which opens early in the morning which is great when you want ...

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Curry Village
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 hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
Lobby is fine and has a nice 70’s retro vibe to it but the rooms were terrible, smell and not a $4-500 a night value. Won’t be coming back.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Carmel Mission 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,774 reviews)
Very convenient nice to be close to the beach

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,651 reviews)
Very nice and clean, complementary breakfast was good for us and the kids. Room was a little humid all night but honestly the room was beautiful and would book again soon .

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,418 reviews)
Laundry service is outdated, but worked.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

4 out of 5
120 Highland Dr Carmel CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this spa resort in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (887 reviews)
The views were spectacular. Dining in the Pacific Edge Restaurant was good. Be prepared to walk several steps & uphill to get to the rooms & parking, but it's worth it!

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

2.5 out of 5
850 Oak Park Blvd Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,253 reviews)
Adam was gracious and kind.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
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