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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,340 reviews)
"Great place really enjoyed the stay"
United States
Jaime
The price is €269
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,667 reviews)
"We had a great family stay. Staff was extremely nice and helpful."
United States
Amanda
The price is €254
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,601 reviews)
"Outstanding place to stay!"
United States
Andrea
The price is €371
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,017 reviews)
"Great restful location, excellent property"
United States
Penelope
The price is €203
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Chaminade Resort & Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (361 reviews)
"Great hotel with all the amenities you could possibly need. The food at their restaurants is great as well!"
United States
Lucia
The price is €439
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Limelight Mammoth

Limelight Mammoth
4.0 star property
Mammoth Lakes
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (204 reviews)
"Great staff and management, good breakfast and dog friendly"
United States
Tuan
The price is €257
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Limelight Mammoth

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (665 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel in a gorgeous location."
United States
Karyn
The price is €278
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
4.5 star property
Estrella District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,592 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Edwin
The price is €252
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
4.0 star property
Visalia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Jason
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,297 reviews)
"Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!"
United States
Alexis
The price is €220
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,023 reviews)
"Great family place. Rooms were clean & updated to a very cool surf vibe!"
United States
Erin
The price is €392
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

The Quail

The Quail
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,012 reviews)
"Beautiful location, a great place to stay."
United States
Robert
The price is €388
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Quail

La Playa Hotel

La Playa Hotel
4.0 star property
Golden Rectangle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Just amazing. Charming, top amenities and service, and included champagne brunch is truly excellent. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at."
United States
Ramy
The price is €848
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
La Playa Hotel

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
4.0 star property
Carmel Highlands
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (967 reviews)
"Beautiful resort!!!! And the restaurant at the resort has the most amazing view of the ocean. Staff are so friendly and accommodating. Can’t wait to come back to this beautiful resort."
United States
luann
The price is €691
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Hotel Valencia Santana Row
4.0 star property
San Jose
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay and location"
United States
james
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Hotel Valencia Santana Row

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
4.0 star property
Bakersfield
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,696 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, I love it every time I stay!"
United States
Carol
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
4.0 star property
Carmel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (813 reviews)
"We had a lovely visit and may make our way here again sooner than we thought. It was absolutely exquisite!"
United States
Meredith
The price is €666
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Paso Robles Inn

Paso Robles Inn
4.0 star property
Downtown Paso Robles
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely location and very nice hotel"
United States
William
The price is €237
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Paso Robles Inn

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
4.0 star property
Rosemary
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"We stayed"
United States
Kerry
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,157 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay, great bar, friendly from beginning to end."
United States
Timothy
The price is €329
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
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Post Ranch Inn

Post Ranch Inn

47900 Highway 1 Big Sur CA
The price is €2,219 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
€2,219
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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What are the best 4-star hotels in Central California?
If your Central California trip is taking you to Las Vegas, stay at The Cromwell. With a range of conveniences such as a resort and a pillowtop mattress, it earns top marks from many Expedia travellers. Another popular choice in this city is Horseshoe Las Vegas. It's also rated 4 stars and features treatment rooms and designer toiletries.
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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Central California?
Give yourself the luxury treatment during your Central California escape by checking in to a 4-star hotel. As well as featuring upmarket surroundings, these retreats are typically packed with amenities such as bathrobes, large beds and more. A 5-star hotel will go above and beyond to make your stay an even more indulgent and unforgettable one. 24-hour concierge assistance, elegant décor and world-class dining are a few of the first-rate conveniences and services you'll likely have access to.

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