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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! (2,848 reviews)
The staff was courteous and helpful. The room was spacious, clean and well kept. We loved the location and value.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave Fresno CA
  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,730 reviews)
We stop in Fresno 1 time a year while we head down south for our Christmas trip. We got in later than expected and left bright and early so didnt experience much of what the hotel had to offer but we will absolutely be staying again next year!

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Hotel Piccadilly
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
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,163 reviews)
Room quite clean if dated.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth

3.5 out of 5
164 Old Mammoth Road Mammoth Lakes CA
  • 2 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (712 reviews)
Friendly staff! Upgraded and clean room

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Outbound Mammoth
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! (1,461 reviews)
Nice staff. Love the beautifully decorated hotel for Xmas

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (832 reviews)
This hotel has a beautiful scenery. The service was excellent. I would love to come back.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,499 reviews)
Came for a pickleball event, hotel was awesome, staff friendly we didn’t bring our dog but love the option, breakfast was very good loved the choice of either ordering off the menu or having the buffet. Location close to everything, property beautiful

Reviewed on Dec 21, 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
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,425 reviews)
Everything was beautiful and clean. We loved our stay.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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
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! (1,305 reviews)
Nice property

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown

3 out of 5
1845 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,811 reviews)
Yes clean room comfy stay

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

4 out of 5
3100 Camino Del Rio Ct Bakersfield CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,525 reviews)
Nice and clean hotel, a little bit old but well maintained. The staff were also nice and friendly. I did not try their breakfast, but there are many restaurants around. Also a Costco is just not far from the hotel. In general, I had a good experience there and will stay again if I am in the ...

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr San Jose CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,632 reviews)
Short, only 12 hour stay

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
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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