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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! (3,031 reviews)
I wish the hot tub was a little cleaner. Otherwise this hotel was wonderful and convenient.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 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! (1,563 reviews)
Loved it and the staff was very friendly. Thank you! 😊

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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! (1,452 reviews)
Loved our stay. Close to everything!

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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! (714 reviews)
It was amazing .

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Curry Village
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! (1,742 reviews)
Restaurant is delicious but expensive, rooms are a little dated, but clean and nice, beds are comfortable. They charge for parking, EV chargers are not complimentary, and parking is a disaster.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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! (1,662 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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! (1,576 reviews)
Easy and wonderful view

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
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! (1,728 reviews)
We had a room next to stair way. Kept slamming, with a baby was not ideal. And there was huge spider nesting in the corner. Lot of windy noise. The aesthetic was great, just needed a little bit of deep clean

Reviewed on Mar 25, 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! (2,793 reviews)
Our stay was nice and we enjoyed our time in Pismo.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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! (1,423 reviews)
fantastic price, clean, and close to Sequia National park

Reviewed on Mar 25, 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! (889 reviews)
Our room lacked decor which didn't make it feel warm and inviting, The ocean view made up for it, though.

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! (1,259 reviews)
Your rooms are always clean; the staff are courteous, helpful and very professional. In all of my stays, I have not had an opportunity to go in the pool or use the laundry facilities. However, very glad they’re available if needed.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
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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