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12 Oct - 13 Oct
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13 Oct - 14 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Central California 4-star hotels

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.
A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
United States
Anca
HK$1,689
HK$2,005 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Josh
HK$2,465
HK$3,205 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A building facade with ornate architectural details, including a large arched window and decorative stonework.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, candles, and a towel rack.
A spacious lobby with a long bar, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A hotel corridor with a checkered floor, arched ceilings, and directional signs.

3. The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Nicholas
HK$1,111
HK$1,340 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Westin San Jose
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A hotel with a waterfall feature in the front garden, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.

4. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
United States
Humberto J
HK$1,726
HK$2,317 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.
A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.
A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

5. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
United States
marie
HK$2,606
HK$3,006 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of a mountain.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a backdrop of bottles.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

6. Limelight Mammoth

Limelight Mammoth
Mammoth Lakes
United States
Gurvinder
HK$1,394
HK$1,782 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Limelight Mammoth
An outdoor patio with a round metal table, two people seated, and a building with arched windows and a stone facade in the background.
A building with a blue dome and a bell tower, surrounded by vineyards and a rural landscape.
A room with a glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a desk.
An arched corridor with a view of a building with arches and potted plants.

7. Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles

Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
Estrella District
United States
Ratnesh
HK$1,629
HK$2,274 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a modern chandelier.
A spacious lobby with high wooden arches, a central seating area with sofas and chairs, and a bar with stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, wooden paneling, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A modern lobby with a curved bar, seating areas, and a view of the cityscape through large arched windows.

8. Signia by Hilton San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Manuel
HK$1,287
HK$1,519 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Signia by Hilton San Jose
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the cityscape.
A spacious lobby with a red reception desk, wooden paneling, and a chandelier.
A row of white wooden chairs with a unique design, arranged in a dining area with wooden flooring and a warm ceiling.
A room with a curved black partition, a wooden door, and a tiled floor.

9. Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Collection

Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Collection
San Jose
United States
Shannon
HK$2,125
HK$2,481 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Hotel Valencia Santana Row, Valencia Collection
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Brooke
HK$1,059
HK$1,222 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small round table, and a balcony with a pool view.
A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and a swimming pool.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen displaying the DoubleTree logo.
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining table, and a large TV screen.

11. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
Bakersfield
United States
donna
HK$860
HK$966 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield
A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.

12. Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
United States
Katherine
HK$1,413
HK$1,915 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and hanging plants.
A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles, a long counter, and seating.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, surrounded by large windows and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a coffee table with books, a desk with a lamp, and a bed.

13. Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG

Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
Retreat
United States
Blaine
HK$2,087
HK$2,927 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Kimpton Mirador Pacific Grove Monterey by IHG
A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a bar counter with a variety of bottles, and two large screens displaying sports games.
A water park with various play structures and slides.
A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and multiple floors.
An indoor play area with a green slide, a wooden play structure, and a banner that reads "Imagine."

14. Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center

Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
Visalia
United States
Raseljka
HK$1,193
HK$1,341 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center
A hotel exterior with outdoor seating and a modern architectural design.
A hotel room with a living area, a dining table, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a large building with balconies.

15. DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
Rosemary
United States
Amanda
HK$1,152
HK$1,352 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
A modern restaurant with round tables, cushioned seating, and hanging plants.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, round tables, and umbrellas providing shade.
A modern hotel room with a long counter, multiple chairs, and large windows offering a city view.
A spacious lobby with a central bar area, multiple seating options, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

16. Hilton San Jose

Hilton San Jose
Downtown San Jose
United States
Veronica
HK$1,281
HK$1,515 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Hilton San Jose
A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.
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17. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
United States
SERGIO
HK$1,187
HK$1,721 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a long counter with seating, and decorative plants.
A modern building with a large glass entrance, numbered 877, and a row of bicycles parked outside.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee machine, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

18. Hotel San Luis Obispo

Hotel San Luis Obispo
Downtown San Luis Obispo
United States
Zeena
HK$2,935
HK$3,331 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel San Luis Obispo
A modern lobby with a central water feature, seating areas, and a reception desk.
A bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and sofas, and a television screen.
A multi-level atrium with a central water feature, multiple floors with uniformly lit rooms, and a spacious seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern indoor water feature with multiple tiers and wooden accents.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
Downtown Fresno
United States
William
HK$1,010
HK$1,154 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Fresno Convention Center
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.
A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.
A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

20. The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
United States
hengameh
HK$2,084
HK$2,694 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Quail
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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great stay. The lobby and restaurants were beautiful. The location was wonderful and super close to Fisherman's Wharf."
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
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What are the best 4-star hotels in Central California?
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