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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! (3,050 reviews)
We’ve stayed at a few hotels in Monterey and this is our favorite especially when we travel with our six year old daughter. She loved having the view of the pool and hot tub and we used it a lot. At the spa, Ann Marie gave a fantastic massage. We can’t wait to go back!

Reviewed on Apr 2, 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! (1,572 reviews)
They gave me an upgrade after a slight complication with my reservation. Went above and beyond IMO. Excellent staff. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey 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! (1,574 reviews)
I stayed in the historical side of the building since I had a dog. The room was spacious but definitely old. Electrical outlets were loose and kept falling off, and keycards were not working properly. The lights are dim. There are parking lots that offer free parking from 6 pm to 9 am, and are able ...

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
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! (1,461 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and responsive. Room service was prompt and the food was ok.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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! (1,585 reviews)
Good location reasonable breakfast good price for the neighborhood 10 minutes to Sunset cultural center

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Carmel Bay View Inn
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! (733 reviews)
Was left dirty blankets from last cleaning we're just left out front of tent xabin lock was stiff hard to unlock needed some oil allot of money for what you get

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Curry Village
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! (1,733 reviews)
Location was great. The room was clean and spacious. The courtyard was charming and the staff was helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
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! (1,677 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent, lots of parking, 3 hot tubs, beach view on point.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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! (1,747 reviews)
Dated, hairs in bathroom on check in. Room had a musty smell. Heated pool wasn’t very warm and was not usable.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
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! (1,431 reviews)
Nice stay, had all the essentials and breakfast was nice.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Sequoia/Kings Canyon
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! (2,813 reviews)
Great location close to the beach and pier. Pool and hot tub are nice. The rooms by the street are noisy but staff accommodated us.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites
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! (896 reviews)
Staff is not good attitude

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
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