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1. Table Mountain Casino Resort

Table Mountain Casino Resort
3.5 star property
Friant
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,321 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Emanuel
The price is ￥21,475
￥24,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Table Mountain Casino Resort
A well-lit courtyard with palm trees, a fountain, and a building with a tower.

2. The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
2.5 star property
Death Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (3,419 reviews)
"Great place to stay if you are visiting Death Valley"
United States
shantanu
The price is ￥32,417
￥36,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
A hot tub with two people sitting back-to-back.

3. Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
2.0 star property
Midpines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (193 reviews)
"Love everything on it.. best place to stay with family!"
United States
Shella Anne
The price is ￥21,769
￥24,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
An aerial view of a lodge surrounded by dense forest, with multiple buildings and a parking area.

4. Tenaya at Yosemite

Tenaya at Yosemite
4.0 star property
Fish Camp
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,702 reviews)
"Great place to stay while adventuring in Yosemite"
United States
Jon-Paul
The price is ￥45,768
￥52,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Tenaya at Yosemite
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

5. Sea Pines Resort

Sea Pines Resort
3.0 star property
Los Osos
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (455 reviews)
"Hotel was clean and kept up. Staff was friendly and helpful."
United States
Kenneth
The price is ￥21,115
￥27,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Sea Pines Resort
A conference room with round tables, black chairs, and a carpeted floor.

6. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel!"
United States
Erica
The price is ￥25,039
￥35,908 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,690 reviews)
"Very clean property and great location!"
United States
Kristine
The price is ￥52,232
￥60,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
A wooden cabin with a covered porch and string lights, surrounded by snow.

8. Double Eagle Resort & Spa

Double Eagle Resort & Spa
3.5 star property
June Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (487 reviews)
"Great location and big rooms"
United States
Marieka
The price is ￥35,270
￥40,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Double Eagle Resort & Spa
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

9. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,677 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, excellent location, nice rooms, clean… great staff"
United States
Christian
The price is ￥37,200
￥44,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden table, white cushioned chairs, and a view of palm trees and hills.

10. Bellasera Hotel & Suites Paso Robles, Tapestry by Hilton

Bellasera Hotel & Suites Paso Robles, Tapestry by Hilton
4.0 star property
Templeton Gap District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"This was a beautifully decorated hotel and so affordable for the many amenities that it offered."
United States
Patti
The price is ￥20,506
￥23,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Bellasera Hotel & Suites Paso Robles, Tapestry by Hilton
A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a large glass window, and a wooden exterior.

11. Firefall Ranch Yosemite

Firefall Ranch Yosemite
4.0 star property
Groveland
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (129 reviews)
"Fantastic resort with great access to the park and really nice amenities. Highly recommend!"
United States
Nathan
The price is ￥54,262
￥60,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Firefall Ranch Yosemite
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dining table, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Ridgemark Golf Club & Resort

Ridgemark Golf Club & Resort
3.0 star property
Hollister
7.2 out of 10, Good, (460 reviews)
"It was very nice and quite , staff was very nice and helpful."
United States
Julie
The price is ￥18,449
￥21,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ridgemark Golf Club & Resort
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

13. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,037 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Jiexin
The price is ￥42,324
￥48,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
An aerial view of a marina with multiple docks and boats, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

14. The Pines Resort

The Pines Resort
3.0 star property
Bass Lake
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing lake view breakfast as well 10/10 really recommended 💯✅"
United States
Jesus
The price is ￥22,058
￥27,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
The Pines Resort
A modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.

15. Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Totally unassuming nestled in the cliffs overlooking the pacific. Then you walk onto the resort and the views are amazing, the rooms are phenomenal and the onsite amenities like the pool, restaurant and especially the staff are amazing."
United States
Teresa
The price is ￥56,944
￥72,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Hyatt Carmel Highlands
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.

16. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,738 reviews)
"atmosphere was very friendly and the staff was great."
United States
Melvinj
The price is ￥37,275
￥49,472 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A breakfast table with a view of the beach and ocean.

17. Sanctuary Beach Resort

Sanctuary Beach Resort
4.5 star property
Marina
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Right on the beach ....nice room with fireplace and nice bathroom....great staff!"
United States
mark
The price is ￥60,706
￥78,793 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sanctuary Beach Resort
A couple in a hot tub with a potted plant and a candle in the background.

18. Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Bernardus Lodge & Spa
4.5 star property
Carmel Valley
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (687 reviews)
"It is a beautiful property ! The staff was friendly and very helpful, the restaurant is fantastic !"
United States
James
The price is ￥84,224
￥106,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Bernardus Lodge & Spa
A wooden pergola with steps leading to a covered area, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.

19. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Alila Ventana Big Sur
4.5 star property
Posts
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (346 reviews)
"Fantastic spot, great restaurant, even better views."
United States
Christopher G
The price is ￥330,288
￥383,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Alila Ventana Big Sur
A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and hanging light fixtures.

20. Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Ynez
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,363 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥15,279
￥17,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Chumash Casino Resort
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

8/10 Good
"Had a nice variety of hot and cold cereals, scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, toast, pastries, yogurt, and whole fruits. Did not have the standard make your own waffles like other hotels."
Regina 3-night trip
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Hotel Piccadilly

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Central California Resorts information

Number of reviews
13,346
Accommodation
12 Resorts
Lowest Price
￥17,890
Highest Price
￥383,370

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