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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 May 21 to May 22
$259
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
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! (2,559 reviews)
"It was near the wharf and very close to restaurants and shopping . We especially liked the hotel restaurant. The food and service was excellent!"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 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
The price is $91 per night from May 18 to May 19
$91
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
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! (2,373 reviews)
"It was close to where I needed to be for family."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 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 $382 per night from May 11 to May 12
$382
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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! (1,271 reviews)
"Great area Lots of nice shopping and scenery"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
The price is $162 per night from May 26 to May 27
$162
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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 ...
"Very clean room, new shower. Clean lobby and breakfast café. Very nice breakfast offered and the kitchen staff was very friendly. Zero complaints and would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
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 May 26 to May 27
$158
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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! (1,165 reviews)
"Convenient location and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
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 $171 per night from May 1 to May 2
$171
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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! (1,947 reviews)
"Our favorite place to stay when in Pismo"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
3 out of 5
1350 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $150 per night from May 2 to May 3
$150
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Service since the time I’m check in to the time I’m check out was excellent, comfortable beds and pillows, great experience"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
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 $218 per night from May 26 to May 27
$218
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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! (1,510 reviews)
"Very nice Hotel and the staff was very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
3.5 out of 5
399 Silicon Valley Boulevard, San Jose, CA
  • 6 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $111 per night from May 1 to May 2
$111
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (524 reviews)
Ok for a one night stay
"The location was great easy to get to from the freeway. I was there for a kids soccer tournament and one of the reasons I chose this place was due to the breakfast on site. When we got there and I inquired about I was told the restaurant was shutdown. The room was ok, some areas like the night stand ..."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $109 per night from May 6 to May 7
$109
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,453 reviews)
"Checking was fast, rooms were clean, pool was clean, tv on both rooms, no extra charge on parking, great area"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Stargazer Inn and Suites
Hotel Pacific
Hotel Pacific
3.5 out of 5
300 Pacific St, Monterey, CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
The price is $186 per night from May 27 to May 28
$186
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,243 reviews)
"Long walk to breakfast, and breakfast buffet was just okay."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Hotel Pacific
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 $96 per night from May 11 to May 12
$96
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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)
It was an OK stay
"It was nice and comfortable for the price we paid clean showerhead on shower was broken when we took a shower. Water went everywhere on the floor for three people. They only gave us two bars of tiny soap, no shampoo, no conditioner, no lotion other than that it was an OK stay"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Park Inn by Radisson, San Jose
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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