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Set in Ahwahnee, 34 km from Yosemite South Entrance, Sierra Meadows offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a hot tub. Flawless accommodations - super clean and quiet. Entry code was provided in a timely manner and worked easily despite a later than anticipated arrival.

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9.2
Superb
1,152 reviews
Price from
US$127.80
per night

This boutique modern Inn offers unique air-conditioned rooms with free WiF, Free parking, EV Charging and Free Bikes. Solvang town center is just a few blocks away from New Haven Inn.

Equipped with air conditioning, select rooms and suites at New Haven Inn may include patios with fire pits, double walk-in tiled showers or vaulted ceilings with chandeliers. All of the rooms feature flat-screen cable TVs and a coffee machine. The best hotel I have been in my holidays in the west coast in USA, beautiful, modern, good location, everything was perfect

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9.1
Superb
1,631 reviews
Price from
US$116.40
per night

Surrounded by a forest, Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite features a heated outdoor pool, and children's playground. The accommodation features two hot tubs. Yosemite's Highway 120 West entrance is 0.8 km away. The property is ideally located to Yosemite Valley. It has excellent facilities including a wonderful bar serving beautiful food. The rooms are large and very comfortable. Loved the pool and surrounding landscaping.

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9.1
Superb
1,087 reviews
Price from
US$275
per night

Located just outside of Big Sur and 11 km from Hearst Castle, Moonstone Landing is an oceanfront property that serves a continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi.

Guests can relax in the hot tub and outdoor patio area. The beach is located across the street from the Moonstone Landing. Clean, spacious room, extremely polite and kind staff

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9
Superb
1,141 reviews
Price from
US$152
per night

Located 5 minutes’ walk away from Old Mission Santa Ines, this boutique hotel offers a restaurant on site. It features an outdoor pool and hot tub and spacious room with free WiFi.

A flat-screen cable satellite TV with pay-per-view channels is offered in each guest room at Hotel Corque. All guest rooms include an iPod docking station, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms include views of Solvang Village or the Santa Ynez Hills. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and equipped with a lot of  amenities.  The bed was incredibly comfortable and the staff was very helpful and kind. The location was perfect for exploring the area. During the week, the prices were very reasonable though it went up at the weekend. I can't wait to return — highly recommend!

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9.2
Superb
1,218 reviews
Price from
US$179
per night

Located on the shores of Pismo Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites boasts a putting green and a year around outdoor pool and hot tub. This dog-friendly accommodation features suites with free WiFi. Pismo Beach Pier is 1.6 km away. Great location, very comfortable rooms. Great on site activities for kids. Breakfast was very good. Walking distance to a few restaurants.

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9.1
Superb
1,411 reviews
Price from
US$180
per night

Offering rooms with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and free WiFi access, the Inn at the Cove features an on-site heated pool and hot tub. Pismo Beach Pier and city centre are 3.2 km away. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every day. Beautiful Property is a perfect Location. The room and property were pristine. The view from our room was unbelievable. We don’t want to leave

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9.1
Superb
1,061 reviews
Price from
US$189
per night

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator & iron with ironing facilities are also included. Breakfast was basic, but adequate. We liked that it went until 10:30 am, giving us plenty of time to walk first.

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9.3
Superb
1,205 reviews
Price from
US$140.49
per night

Located in Oakhurst, just 10 miles from Yosemite National Park, the completely non-smoking Sierra Sky Ranch was established as a cattle ranch and evolved into a guest ranch in 1946.

Guests can relax in the hotel’s great room, which features beautiful fireplaces and comfortable seating. Amazing Ranch Style Hotel. About 1 mile away from Downtown but really nice location … breakfast was good too… basic but plentiful

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9
Superb
1,328 reviews
Price from
US$119
per night

Close to Universal City, home of more than 50 shops and restaurants, this hotel in North Hollywood, California offers contemporary amenities such as free wireless internet and an on-site restaurant. An outdoor pool and hot tub is also available to guests. My family of 5 loved our stay in the family suite at The Garland. We really enjoyed the movies by the pool and poolside meals. We used the shuttle to get to Universal Studios. The hotel and the grounds have such a cool vibe and are very well maintained. Great experience all around!

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9.1
Superb
2,942 reviews
Price from
US$259
per night

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