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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! (3,103 reviews)
Staff upgraded our to a full ocean Harbor view without us asking for it

Reviewed on Apr 16, 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! (1,598 reviews)
Rooms were clean, overall property was clean. Staff were kind and helpful. Loved all the extra outside that families can enjoy like games and s'more's! That was a hit with the kids! We’d definitely stay here again when we come back!

Reviewed on Apr 16, 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! (1,473 reviews)
The staff are phenomenal. Friendly, attentive and focused on comfortfor each guest.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,598 reviews)
No AC required sleeping with the windows open. Lots of street noise day and night.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

The Monterey 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! (1,601 reviews)
Parking was great, right outside our door. Didn’t try the breakfast. Front desk gentleman was very good and explained everything.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
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! (1,758 reviews)
Lovely room, beautiful view. We loved Cambria but might choose other lodging. We weren't able to get the room atha5 was confirmed with an ocean view.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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! (1,716 reviews)
Room was clean… Restaurant was good… Staff was friendly… parking was insufficient…Overall average to above average experience.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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! (2,878 reviews)
The room was not available/ready till 5.45pm and they did not even apologize for the delay. Kept saying check-in is after 4pm. Came across as extremely rude. The room was clean but the cleaners used was very concentrated and smelled very strong so if you have a strong sense of smell you cannot tolerate ...

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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! (771 reviews)
Clean cabin. The main blanket was a sleek poly blanket, but not warm enough by itself in the unheated cabin. There were extra wool blankets, but they slide off during the night. Parking was packed due to Spring Break crowd. Had to park at the Ahwahnee the first day. Shower house by the pool was better ...

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Curry Village
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! (1,707 reviews)
Staff were welcoming. Nice pool, great view, nice fire pits. Was supposed to be a simple lay over but regret not staying longer.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 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! (1,475 reviews)
Fresh breakfast buffet, close to nearby restaurants and a convenient short drive from the two national parks.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 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! (906 reviews)
Our experience was extremely disappointing for three reasons. First the property, which is quite old, has not been well maintained. The word I would use to describe our room is "shabby." Pretty shocking at this price point. Second, the management and service levels are below par. The primary draw ...

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
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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