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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 Apr 20 to Apr 21
$259
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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! (2,551 reviews)
"Loved the location and esthetic of the hotel. All staff were very friendly and helpful. We utilized the spa on the property and had a great experience!"

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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 $195 per night from May 4 to May 5
$195
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
"This hotel thought of everything; from a huge assortment of amenities to how thoughtfully the rooms were decorated and laid out, it was a 10 out of 10 experience."

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Outbound Mammoth
Hotel Piccadilly
Hotel Piccadilly
3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA
  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $91 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$91
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,365 reviews)
"The room was clean. Staff was great at check in and breakfast. The location is great to find whatever you need. Breakfast was good. Have stayed here before and enjoyed it with the same results."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Hotel Piccadilly
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 $362 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$362
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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! (1,263 reviews)
"Rooms service breakfast was incredible. Fast, hot, large portions. Beautiful bathroom. Really comfortable bed. The room itself a little small."

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

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
The price is $158 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$158
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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! (1,147 reviews)
"we stayed in the historical wing, and it was beautiful!"

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
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 $172 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$172
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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! (1,050 reviews)
"Check in was quick …perfect room on first floor as requested…very clean….enjoyed pool n jacuzzi—-Claudia was delightful"

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
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 Apr 20 to Apr 21
$209
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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! (1,475 reviews)
"We loved the hotel architectural feel of Palm Springs, cleanliness and service. The happy hour at Shearwater Tavern was great. Every dish was made to perfection and all items were reasonably priced. We also enjoyed the complimentary wine tasting, pool and jacuzzi. The hotel room was spacious, and ..."

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
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 $242 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$242
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"The hotel was super cozy and beautiful location. I wish the electric parking was better maintained. we saw the same two cars parked there our entire stay and we were unable to use the chargers. The fire place had amazing views however one had trouble staying on. The staff was super friendly and incredibly ..."

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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 $263 per night from May 8 to May 9
$263
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,318 reviews)
"This was my third time staying in this hotel! We love the location, room size, and cute decor!"

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
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 $254 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$254
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
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! (1,545 reviews)
"My fav place to stay in Monterey."

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $148 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$148
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,876 reviews)
"The best thing about our stay is bringing my dogs and being right there at the beach"

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Park Inn by Radisson, San Jose
Park Inn by Radisson, San Jose
2 out of 5
2560 Fontaine Rd, San Jose, CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $91 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$91
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this motel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,025 reviews)
"No working ice maker or laundry room"

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Park Inn by Radisson, San Jose
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