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A living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a small plant.

A hotel room with a dark grey sofa, a bed with white bedding, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a stone wall, a sign reading "Mount Shasta," and a desk with a laptop.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a wooden-framed mirror, a towel rack with a rolled towel, a soap dispenser, and a potted plant.

1. Inn at Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta

AED 295

AED 336 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A restaurant interior with a central wood-burning stove, a bar area, and a large aquarium.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a wooden floor, and a door with a mirror.

2. Shasta Inn

Mount Shasta

AED 307

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a clear blue sky.

A deck with wicker furniture and a view of the beach.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, two beds, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

A room with a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door, featuring two red chairs and a grey sofa.

3. Surf & Sand Lodge

Fort Bragg

Unwind on the coastal boardwalk with direct beach access, just steps from sandy shores for sunset strolls and whale watching.

AED 453

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, nautical-themed decor, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

The entrance to the Ocean View Inn with a stone facade, a welcoming sign, and a blue car parked in front.

A room with a high ceiling, decorative moldings, and multiple sailboat models displayed on shelves.

A dining area with white chairs and tables, a patterned carpet, and a kitchen in the background.

4. Oceanview Inn

Crescent City

AED 396

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of a coastal landscape and buildings.

A wooden lodge with a sign indicating it is a harbor lite lodge.

A narrow concrete pathway flanked by wooden doors and a stone wall.

A river with a bridge, a wooden railing, and a view of a town across the water.

5. Harbor Lite Lodge

Fort Bragg

Escape to a coastal retreat where the sandy shores beckon, just steps away from this bayside motel with beach access and whale watching.

AED 365

AED 421 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and indoor seating area.

A hotel sign with the name 'El Castell Hotel' and the number '2102' on a building facade.

A reception area with a NexTap kiosk, a green wall with 'El Castillo Motel' signage, two chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A sunlit waiting area with two lounge chairs, potted plants, and an exit sign.

6. El Castell Hotel

Casanova Oak Knoll

AED 215

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

A hotel room with a wooden shelf, a sink, a mirror, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a framed picture on the wall.

A patio with a mural, a wooden table, and chairs.

A reception area with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board, and a large window.

7. Stargazer Hotel

Monterey Vista

AED 264

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a person walking along the shore.

A building with a stone facade, large windows, and a flat roof with lights.

A table set for dining with a view of the ocean at sunset.

A large swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a view of a body of water and hills in the background.

8. The Inn at the Tides

Old Town Bodega Bay

AED 761

AED 868 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Beach hotels with pools in Northern California

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

AED 779

AED 925 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A multi-level living space with a staircase, seating area, and a fireplace.

A lobby with seating, framed artwork, and an exit door.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a two-story building, a flagpole with multiple flags, and a well-maintained lawn.

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

McKinleyville

AED 477

AED 545 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

AED 369

AED 585 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, seating areas, and a piano.

A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square

AED 653

AED 937 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A small wooden cabin with a green roof, situated by a river surrounded by dense trees.

A cabin with a wooden deck, a staircase, and a picnic table.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.

Ponderosa RV Resort

Lotus

AED 775

AED 853 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and indoor seating area.

A hotel sign with the name 'El Castell Hotel' and the number '2102' on a building facade.

A reception area with a NexTap kiosk, a green wall with 'El Castillo Motel' signage, two chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A sunlit waiting area with two lounge chairs, potted plants, and an exit sign.

El Castell Hotel

Casanova Oak Knoll

AED 215

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A dining area with a long table set for multiple people, surrounded by wooden chairs and a stone wall.

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Downtown Monterey

AED 658

AED 767 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A Best Western Park Crest Inn sign with a yellow building and a landscaped garden in front.

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, toaster, and bread display.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a computer and a payment terminal.

Best Western Park Crest Inn

Alta Mesa

AED 426

AED 488 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

A swimming pool with a stone deck, a covered deck area with white railings, and hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a fireplace, a television on a cabinet, and a chair with a book.

Carmel Bay View Inn

Downtown Carmel

AED 513

AED 581 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A reception area with a dark wood counter, two wall-mounted lights, and a framed painting above.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture under a large tree, surrounded by a checkered lawn and a building in the background.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Monterey Bay Lodge

Downtown Monterey

AED 306

AED 394 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Northern California

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A multi-level living space with a staircase, seating area, and a fireplace.

A lobby with seating, framed artwork, and an exit door.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a two-story building, a flagpole with multiple flags, and a well-maintained lawn.

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

McKinleyville

AED 477

AED 545 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

AED 779

AED 925 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

AED 369

AED 585 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained outdoor area with greenery, and a view of the water.

A modern building with multiple balconies overlooking a coastal view.

A marina with various boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Monterey Bay Inn

New Monterey

AED 883

AED 1,004 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, seating areas, and a piano.

A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square

AED 653

AED 937 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A residential area with a curved street, a variety of buildings, and a prominent bridge in the distance.

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Downtown San Francisco

AED 331

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.

Hotel Pacific

Downtown Monterey

AED 473

AED 557 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

East San Mateo

AED 389

AED 447 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

AED 379

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern shower area with a glass door, a handrail, and a showerhead.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Coyote Valley Wyndham Garden', and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a visible menu board.

A nighttime pathway lined with trees and illuminated bollards, leading to a building entrance.

Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

Redwood Valley

AED 359

AED 427 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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4-star beach hotels in Northern California

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

AED 779

AED 925 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.

A spacious lobby with a central wooden structure, comfortable seating, and a glass ceiling.

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.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey

AED 716

AED 980 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a waterfront view.

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

New Monterey

AED 804

AED 934 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

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.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey

AED 1,154

AED 1,332 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

AED 369

AED 585 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, seating areas, and a piano.

A multi-story hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square

AED 653

AED 937 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a small round table with chairs, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Lounge

A luxurious interior with a round dining table, green upholstered seating, and a central fountain.

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Union Square

AED 653

AED 933 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A high-rise building with a distinctive arched top and multiple floors, surrounded by other buildings and city lights at night.

A modern high-rise building with a unique architectural design, surrounded by a well-maintained park and a historic church.

A high-rise interior with a panoramic city view, furnished with green upholstered chairs and round tables.

A modern interior with a large glass ceiling, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

San Francisco Marriott Marquis

Downtown San Francisco

AED 661

AED 944 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

A residential area with a curved street, a variety of buildings, and a prominent bridge in the distance.

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Downtown San Francisco

AED 331

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, potted plants, and a sign for the Hyatt Regency.

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, a large pillar, and a television screen.

A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ottoman, a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Downtown San Francisco

AED 591

AED 843 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"We had a fantastic stay at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco this weekend! The room was great, clean, comfortable, and exactly what we were hoping for. The service was excellent, and everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming. The location is awesome, with so much to see and do nearby. We also really enjoyed the food! Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

8/10 Good

"One of the hardest beds I have ever laid in Had to go to hot tub to help it"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"Great location"

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, nice, and spacious hotel."

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Location is perfect."

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"I didn’t like parking"

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

8/10 Good

"clean room BUT MATTRESS WAS WAY TOO SOFT …. back pain after 2 nights… staff says theyve heard it before"