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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
The price is $259 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$259
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
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! (2,414 reviews)
"Literally close to fisherman wharf"

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
2.5 out of 5
Highway 190, Death Valley, CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $303 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$303
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22, 2025
Book a stay at this golf resort in Death Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,566 reviews)
"Great oasis in Death Valley and close enough to all the main attractions."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
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
The price is $151 per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$151
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,425 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay at this property as I haven't been back in years. The room was a bit smaller than I had remembered on my last visit but it did serve the purposes I need for this weekend. Unfortunately, there was severe weather storm that knocked out power on the day I was leaving and it ..."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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
The price is $189 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$189
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
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! (1,324 reviews)
"Awesome hotel to stay with family"

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $209 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$209
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
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! (1,383 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel with best restaurant in town!"

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Carmel Mission Inn
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $142 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$142
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Comfy
"The hotel was old,but newly renovated. The bed and pillows were very good. The room was large and comfortable."

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $323 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
$323
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2025
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! (1,302 reviews)
"Great time. Beautiful"

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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
The price is $194 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$194
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2025
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"A great place to stay! Our room was on the second floor and had tall vaulted ceilings, a working gas fireplace, and beautiful views of the ocean. All of that for just over $200 a night (so a great deal!). We’ll definitely be staying here again the next time we’re in Pismo."

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $125 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$125
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Everything was great! Even though when we arrived at 4 pm power outrage was out and we returned around 6 pm and still no power and then around 6:20 power arrived! Everything was great and breakfast as well!"

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay, an IHG Hotel
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
The price is $214 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$214
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,281 reviews)
"Ocean front unit and food bar downstairs with oceanfront seating. Bikes. Beach."

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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
The price is $150 per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$150
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2025
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! (1,033 reviews)
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Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Carmel Bay View Inn
Outbound Mammoth
Outbound Mammoth
3.5 out of 5
164 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA
  • 2 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $277 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$277
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
"Excellent property with great amenities and welcoming staff. They’re always ready to assist you no matter what you need at any time. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

Outbound Mammoth
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