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Best Vetted Value Getaways in NorCal

Looking for lodging options that won't break the bank so you can spend your money on the experiences? We've done the research for you in the top spots of Northern California including San Francisco, North Bay, Sonoma County, Napa Valley, East Bay, South Bay and Monterey Peninsula

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Local-Vetted Affordable Hotels in San Francisco

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.

The Orchard Hotel

The Orchard Hotel

Hotel Griffon

Hotel Griffon

Harbor Court

Harbor Court

White Swann Inn

White Swann Inn

Petit Auberge

Petit Auberge

Kimpton the Alton Fishermans Wharf

Kimpton the Alton Fishermans Wharf

Luma Hotel

Luma Hotel

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Local-Vetted Affordable Hotels in the North Bay

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.

A bright hotel room with a large bed adorned with white linens and a beige throw. Two bedside tables with lamps flank the bed. A desk and chair are in the foreground. The room has glass doors leading to a balcony with a view of a scenic landscape, making it an ideal choice for where to stay in North Bay.

Acqua Hotel

A cozy living room with wooden walls, a leather sofa, and a brown armchair arranged around a large coffee table. There's a wall-mounted TV and a fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the garden, perfect for those who appreciate the charm of romantic hotels in the Bay Area.

Cottages at Little River Inn

A modern room at one of the romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a gray sectional sofa with a matching ottoman, a mounted flat-screen TV, an office desk with a chair, and wall art. The room includes a small kitchenette and patterned gray carpet, creating a cozy and functional living space.

Embassy Suites

A bright bedroom in North Bay with a neatly made bed featuring white linens and two large pillows. The bed has a light blue runner and matching decorative pillow. There are large, white-framed windows with opened shutters, a bedside lamp, and a wooden desk with a chair in the corner—truly where to stay in North Bay.

Hotel Petaluma

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Local-Vetted Affordable Hotels in the East Bay

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.

A spacious hotel room in one of the romantic hotels Bay Area features two double beds with brown and white linens, wooden headboards, and decorative pillows. The room includes two benches at the bed ends, bedside lamps, framed artwork, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains. The carpet has a geometric pattern.

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

A modern hotel room with two double beds, each with white linens and wooden headboards. There's a TV on a wooden dresser, a work desk, and a large window with sheer curtains offering a view of trees. Two colorful abstract paintings hang on the wall—an ideal choice for where to stay in East Bay.

Courtyard Oakland Airport

A romantic hotel room in the Bay Area with two neatly made double beds featuring wooden headboards and matching bedding in grey and white tones. Each bed has a decorative pillow. The room includes a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lamps, a window with a blackout shade, and an air conditioner.

Executive Inn and Suites

A modern room in one of the romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a king-size bed with white linens, a colorful headboard, and wall-mounted bedside lamps. A red chair and desk sit by the window with patterned curtains. The room includes a flat-screen TV, light wood dresser, and gray carpet.

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown

A romantic hotel room in the Bay Area features two neatly made double beds with white linens, abstract art above the headboards, and a cityscape view through large windows. A red chair is positioned at a desk with a lamp, and curtains frame the window. The decor is modern and inviting.

Hilton Garden Inn Emeryville

A romantic hotel room in the Bay Area featuring two double beds with white linens, a beige sofa, a wooden work desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a scenic view of the sea and city skyline. The room exudes warm, neutral tones and modern decor.

Hyatt Place Emeryville

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Local-Vetted Affordable Hotels in the South Bay

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.

A cozy hotel room in one of the romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a neatly made bed with a patterned quilt and decorative pillows. Next to the bed, there's a patterned armchair and a floor lamp. A large window with sheer curtains lets in natural light, and there's a desk and chair in the corner.

Bay Landing Hotel

A nighttime aerial view of a serene hotel courtyard in one of the most romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a lit swimming pool in the foreground, surrounded by lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella. In the background, a two-story building with lit balconies runs along a parking lot bordered by trees.

Creekside Inn

Experience one of the most romantic hotels in the Bay Area with our spacious room featuring a large bed adorned with crisp white linens and a blue headboard. A bench at the foot, a lit lamp, a round mirror, framed pictures, and a cozy fireplace complete the inviting ambiance.

El Prado Hotel

A cozy living room with hardwood flooring, a mounted flat-screen TV above a modern fireplace, and grey upholstered furniture, including a recliner and sofa. A small table with a remote is centered on a patterned rug. Large, patterned window drapes are drawn. In the background, reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area, a bedroom with a bed is visible through a doorway.

Hotel Strata

A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with white linens, a blue bolster pillow, and an orange decorative throw. The wall above the bed displays a large picture of a Mediterranean village, reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area. To the left, tall windows with blue blinds let in natural light.

Hotel Zico

A modern hotel room with a king-sized bed dressed in white linens. Perfect for those seeking romantic hotels in the Bay Area, the room features a large window with a scenic water view, a grey couch, a dark wooden desk with a chair, and minimalist decor including a framed abstract art piece and a flower vase.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

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Vetted Affordable Hotels in Napa Valley

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.

A cozy bedroom featuring a large bed with a brown and beige patterned comforter, a decorative tapestry hanging above the headboard, and double glass doors leading to a balcony. The room, perfect for those wondering where to stay in Napa, is accented with plants, curtains, and warm lighting.

Blackbird Inn

A cozy bedroom with white bedding is visible through large windows with white shutters. Outside, a wooden porch offers two small round tables and four wooden chairs. The roof-covered porch features decorative wooden posts, making it an ideal spot if you're wondering where to stay in Napa.

Brannan Cottage Inn

A spacious hotel room with two double beds, each adorned with beige bedding and patterned red throws. The room includes a flat-screen TV, a wooden table with chairs, a decorative painting above the beds, a large window with curtains, and a patterned carpet—a perfect option for where to stay in Napa.

El Bonita Motel

An outdoor table with a red and yellow floral tablecloth is set for breakfast. It includes a white teapot, a coffee mug, two glasses of orange juice, bowls of cereal, and a vase of white flowers. Wooden chairs surround the table with mountains visible in the background—a perfect scene for where to stay in Napa.

Maison Fleurie

A serene outdoor swimming pool area is pictured with beige lounge chairs and white umbrellas. Trees and bushes surround the pool, and a Mediterranean-style building with a red-tiled roof and tower stands in the background under a clear blue sky—an ideal setting for deciding where to stay in Napa.

Napa Valley Lodge

A sunlit outdoor pool area with lounge chairs surrounds a rectangular swimming pool. In the background, there's a two-story gray house with large windows and a white pergola near the pool—perfect when considering where to stay in Napa. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and trees are visible over a white fence.

Up Valley Inn and Hot Springs

A perfect option for where to stay in Napa, this hotel room features two neatly made beds separated by a blue nightstand. Each bed has white sheets and patterned blue throws. On the nightstand are flowers, an old-fashioned clock, and a book. Scattered items like books, a hat, and boots add a cozy touch; art adorns the wall above.

Calistoga Motor Lodge

A modern Intercontinental hotel room with a large bed adorned with colorful pillows, a teal sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden desk by the window. The room features patterned wallpaper, a round wall mirror, a chandelier, and white curtains that let in natural light.

River Terrace Inn

A serene outdoor space featuring a large swimming pool and a circular hot tub in the foreground. The area is surrounded by lush greenery, including palm trees and colorful flowers. In the background, there's a two-story building with large windows and a balcony—ideal if you're wondering where to stay in Napa.

Roman Spa Hot Springs

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Local-Vetted Affordable Hotels in Sonoma County

These hotels may not offer the absolute cheapest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.

A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame and white bedding, perfect for those wondering where to stay in Sonoma. The room features a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and an open French door leading to a porch with wicker furniture. Sunlight warmly streams through the open door.

Beltane Ranch

A person wearing sunglasses and a white swimsuit relaxes on a colorful striped inflatable ring in a swimming pool with clear, sparkling water. The image is taken from above, showing the ripples and reflections in the water – an inviting scene that evokes thoughts of where to stay Sonoma for your next getaway.

Flamingo Resort

A cozy bedroom, perfect for your trip to Sonoma, features a large bed with white linens, a flat screen TV mounted above a black marble fireplace, and a seating area by the window with two armchairs and a small table. The room has light yellow walls and large windows covered with beige shades.

Healdsburg Inn on Plaza

A cozy bedroom with a king-sized bed topped with a white duvet and striped pillows. There's a fireplace to the left, a TV above it, a lamp on the nightstand, and a tray with drinks on the bed. French doors lead to a balcony with patio chairs overlooking trees—an ideal spot if you're wondering where to stay in Sonoma.

Inn at Sonoma

A quaint one-story house with a green exterior, red trim, and a shingled roof. Lush greenery and blooming flowers surround a stone fountain in the front yard. A staircase and railing are visible on the right, suggesting a raised patio area—an idyllic spot if you're wondering where to stay in Sonoma.

Jack London Lodge

A cozy hotel room with a queen-sized bed adorned with white linens and a light purple throw blanket. A small white dog sits on the bed. The room features modern decor, a small round table with a chair, a wall-mounted TV, and light wood furnishings—an ideal spot if you're wondering where to stay in Sonoma.

The Sandman Hotel

A charming two-story building, a perfect answer to where to stay in Sonoma, is set among trees at dusk. The well-lit structure features a wraparound balcony with white railings. Warm lights from inside highlight the wooden siding, adding a cozy ambiance amidst the darkening sky and surrounding greenery.

Olea Hotel

A modern, intercontinental bedroom featuring a wooden bed frame with white bedding and a patterned throw blanket. Two bedside tables with lamps sit on either side. Abstract art pieces hang above the bed. To the right, a desk with a grey chair, lamp, and storage items completes the space.

The Astro

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Best Vetted Value Hotels on the Monterey Peninsula

These hotels may not offer the absolute lowest rates, but they provide excellent bang for your buck.
Big Sur Campground

Big Sur Campground and Cabins

A cozy outdoor patio on the Monterey Peninsula features modern white chairs, a round white table, and a circular pink ottoman on green artificial grass. The area is shaded by a yellow awning and bordered by a wooden fence and lush tropical plants. A tree grows through the wooden deck—an ideal spot for those seeking where to stay.

Carmel Mission Inn

A romantic hotel in the Bay Area, this charming two-story building boasts wooden balconies on the upper level, a brown exterior with white doors. A small enclosed patio area features green bushes and a blooming red plant in the foreground, all under a partly cloudy sky.

Carmel Valley Lodge

A cozy hotel room with a large bed, white linens, and a wooden headboard. A flat-screen TV sits on a wooden dresser. A round table with chairs is near the window, letting in natural light. A sliding barn door leads to the bathroom. Wondering where to stay on Monterey Peninsula? This charming retreat awaits you.

The Getaway

Portola Hotel and Spa in Monterey, California

Portola Hotel & Spa

Two wooden chairs face each other on a balcony of one of the most romantic hotels in the Bay Area, overlooking a scenic rocky coastline and the ocean. Between the chairs, there's a small table with a chilled bottle of wine in an ice bucket and two empty glasses. The sky is clear and sunny.

Tickle Pink Inn

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