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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! (2,860 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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
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! (3,164 reviews)
The property is beautiful, and the front desk was helpful. There are lots of restaurants within the property. We had booked a cottage with one king bed, which was a good size for two people; however, the spring mattress was uncomfortable. The washroom wasn’t clean, and the floors felt sticky. The ...

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
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! (2,736 reviews)
Everything was great except no bathroom exhaust fan. Excessive moisture after a warm shower.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Hotel Piccadilly
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! (1,468 reviews)
room was fine. but one issue was the window frame was separaated, so that drafts and wind gusts came through window into my room. There were high winds for nights i stayed there, so this was very noticeable. However I did not report it. And all else in room was good

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
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! (720 reviews)
All was great. We accidentally left a bag of clothes there that I have called about and are waiting to hear back on how we can have them shipped back to us.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Outbound Mammoth
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! (835 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! (1,509 reviews)
They were really crowded, but they made up for their shortcomings by being very courteous and generous

Reviewed on Jan 1, 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,427 reviews)
Loved the amenities and the wonderful staff

Reviewed on Dec 25, 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! (1,317 reviews)
Very friendly service, including at breakfast. Manager’s reception with free drink was well attended each of the two nights we were there. Room spoless. Very dog friendly. There’s access to a natural area going down to the creek at the end of the hotel which was nice for walks with our dog.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 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! (1,818 reviews)
the room is clean and neat, only we not happy with the bathroom, the shower is high and the water pressure was so low , so we not really satisfied with your room .

Reviewed on Dec 29, 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! (1,529 reviews)
Everything was great!

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,606 reviews)
Nice view of the ocean from the room

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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