Top accommodation in California

California is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. This legendary destination offers a wide range of attractions.

With its exceptional natural beauty, ideal climate, sparkling cities and unique lifestyle, California attracts visitors from all over the world!

To meet the needs of travellers, there is a wide range of accommodation on offer.

You'll have a huge choice of accommodation throughout the state, from the star cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles to the villages of the Sierra Nevada... With the family, you can rent a holiday home on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, while a hotel room with a view of the city will meet all your expectations.

It's easy to find a hotel that's just right for you! And don't forget to look out for special offers before you leave, to take advantage of preferential rates.

As an added bonus, you'll be able to book in advance, as availability can be scarce!

Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite, Californie, USA

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Villa Rylee

Comfortable living room with sea view
© Villa Rylee / Booking

Villa Rylee is an exceptional holiday home rental, perfectly located facing the Pacific Ocean.

Remarkable location for this rental directly on the legendary Malibu beach.

Highway 1 passes right next to the holiday home, providing a direct link to Santa Monica, Hollywood and, further afield, the centre of Los Angeles...

The villa is located on the beach
© Villa Rylee / Booking

The house spans over 300 m² and can accommodate up to 13 people!

The glass façade faces directly onto the beach, giving you an exceptional view of the ocean. There are 5 separate bedrooms.

Private parking is available for guests of the house.

The villa's terrace and sea view
© Villa Rylee / Booking
Villa Rylee California
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Villa Rylee

Exceptional seafront villa with 5 bedrooms and large terrace.
9.8 Exceptional
From
£4,100 / night
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Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

The elegant entrance to Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
© Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo / Booking

The Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo is close to the city centre and offers parking to its guests.

The rooms are varied and some are more than 60 m², accommodating up to 5 people.

As a bonus, the rooms offer 2 rooms with a separate living room and bedroom. All of the hotel's suites include cable TV, a sofa bed and a spacious desk. A small kitchenette means you can prepare your own meals on site. A microwave, fridge and coffee maker are also available.

The room is spacious and features a large mirror.
© Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo / Booking

The hotel also has a heated outdoor swimming pool and a whirlpool. Alternatively, you can opt for a session in the gym.

There is also a bar and restaurant. A hearty buffet breakfast is served every morning.

There is also a gift shop at the Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo.

Gourmet breakfast
© Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo / Booking
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo California
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Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Heated swimming pool, gym, evening barbecue, queen-size bed... Everything you need for a successful stay!
8.8 Superb
From
£156 / night
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Carmel River Inn

The wooden cottage
© Carmel River Inn / Booking

The Carmel River Inn is located not far from the centre of the upmarket resort of Carmel, just off Highway 1.

The establishment offers a variety of accommodation allowing close contact with nature and the outdoors. The maximum capacity is 4 people per unit.

Equivalent to a motel, this address offers good value for money for the seaside resort of Carmel.

The large outdoor swimming pool with deckchairs
© Carmel River Inn / Booking

You can choose to stay in a top-of-the-range tent (glamping), a double room or rent a cottage.

Each accommodation has a coffee machine and fridge.

Rooms also have free Wi-Fi and en suite facilities.

The Carmel River Inn also offers guests an outdoor swimming pool and private parking.

The large bathroom
© Carmel River Inn / Booking
Carmel River Inn California
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Carmel River Inn

The establishment offers charming rooms and cottages close to Carmel beach.
8.4 Very good
From
£171 / night
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Auberge Carmel, Relais & Châteaux

The inn building
© L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux / Booking

The 4-star Auberge Carmel, Relais & Châteaux hotel offers its guests an Eden combining modernity and antiquity. This luxurious establishment is located in the heart of the upmarket resort of Carmel.

The luxury hotel, established in 1929, boasts superb, carefully decorated rooms.

As an added bonus, you can even request an in-room massage and spa treatment service.

One-bedroom bathroom
© L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux / Booking

A pantagruesome breakfast is served every morning.

In addition, the hotel's gourmet restaurant is open every lunchtime and evening for an exceptional meal.

There is a private guarded car park reserved for hotel guests.

A room decorated in blue tones
© L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux / Booking
L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux California
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L'Auberge Carmel, Relais & Chateaux

Charming old inn with spa and gourmet restaurant close to the beach.
8.6 Superb
From
£526 / night
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The Coach Lodge course

The pool lit up at night
© Stage Coach Lodge / Booking

The Stage Coach Lodge is a motel located at the entrance to Monterey, just off Highway 1.

This 3-star establishment offers good-quality comfort and the convenience of a motel. Ideal when you're on a long road trip.

You'll find modern rooms with all the comforts you need, including flat-screen TVs, microwaves, fridges and coffee makers.

The charming hotel entrance
© Stage Coach Lodge / Booking

As an added bonus, the spacious bathrooms have either a shower or bath.

The largest rooms measure almost 50 m² and can accommodate up to 4 people.

A swimming pool is available in fine weather for relaxing after a long day exploring the splendid Monterey Peninsula, and the motel also offers private parking for guests.

The four-poster bed in the hotel room
© Stage Coach Lodge / Booking
Coach Lodge course California
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Coach Lodge course

Peaceful hotel with outdoor pool offering spacious, fully-equipped rooms.
8.5 Very good
From
£111 / night
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Yosemite View Lodge

Each room is equipped with a kitchenette
© Yosemite View Lodge / Booking

The Yosemite View Lodge is a 3-star hotel located at the gateway to Yosemite National Park.

It is located just beyond the hamlet of El Portal, around fifteen kilometres from the western entrance to the national park.

The Yosemite View Lodge has 2 pools and a jacuzzi overlooking the Merced River.

The hotel has more than 330 rooms and suites, all with kitchenettes and spa baths.

The hotel's outdoor pools
© Yosemite View Lodge / Booking

Other comforts include cable TV, practical furniture and a coffee machine. Some rooms even offer a view of the river.

What's more, the rooms vary in size and can accommodate up to 8 people! In fact, you'll find suites and even a whole flat to rent.

There is also an on-site restaurant and bar, and free private parking for guests only.

The hotel's exterior façade
© Yosemite View Lodge / Booking
Yosemite View Lodge California
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Yosemite View Lodge

The establishment offers rooms with kitchenettes close to Yosemite Valley.
7.9 Fine
From
£292 / night
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Big Sur River Inn

The hotel is in the heart of nature
© Big Sur River Inn / Booking

The Big Sur River Inn is located along the Pacific Coast Highway in the heart of Big Sur.

Big Sur is still a wilderness along the Pacific, a traveller's dream! The family rooms sleep up to 4 people.

All have a patio and en-suite bathroom (with shower or bath).

The restaurant with its fireplace
© Big Sur River Inn / Booking

A restaurant is also available on site.

The Big Sur River Inn restaurant serves hearty American cuisine.

An outdoor swimming pool is open in summer.

A private car park is reserved for guests.

Hotel exterior
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Big Sur River Inn California
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Big Sur River Inn

Charming hotel with its own cove and comfortable cottage-style rooms.
7.8 Fine
From
£349 / night
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Curry Village

Curry Village tents
© Curry Village / Booking

For a holiday in the heart of nature in Yosemite National Park, there's nothing better than staying in the heart of the park! Curry Village is the ideal place to stay, because you'll be right in the centre of the action, and can go hiking from your accommodation!

Here, guests can stay in fully-equipped tents. Most of the tents are heated, but the cheaper ones are not. In that case, bring warm clothes for the night.

Inside a tent
© Curry Village / Booking

There is a restaurant, a communal lounge and an outdoor swimming pool for your general comfort.

Some tents have a maximum capacity of 7 people.

Private parking is available for Curry Village guests.

The tents are lit at night
© Curry Village / Booking
Curry Village California
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Curry Village

Located in the heart of Yosemite Valley, the tents are heated in winter!
7.7 Fine
From
£145 / night
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Geary Parkway Motel

The bedding in the rooms is very comfortable
© Geary Parkway Motel / Booking

The Geary Parkway Motel is located just off Highway 1, west of downtown San Francisco.

Not far from the motel you will also find the vast Golden Gate Park, with downtown San Francisco some 6 kilometres away.

The motel features comfortable, typically American rooms with large beds and carpeted floors.

The wooden furnishings in the rooms give them a rustic charm.
© Geary Parkway Motel / Booking

The latter are equipped with flat-screen satellite television. There is also a small kitchenette area where you can use a microwave and fridge.

As an added bonus, the Geary Parkway Motel's reception is open 24 hours a day, and there is free on-site parking for hotel guests only.

The hotel's typically American entrance
© Geary Parkway Motel / Booking
Geary Parkway Motel California
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Geary Parkway Motel

The hotel is 10 minutes from San Franciso and has free private parking.
7.8 Fine
From
£108 / night
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