Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Hot tub
  • Restaurant
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
The price is AU$447
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Yosemite National Park
    9 min walk
  • El Portal Market
    16 min walk
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    5 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    45 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed

House

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • 89 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 59 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Microwave
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

El Portal

A family-friendly stay in El Portal awaits you at Yosemite View Lodge. Within steps you'll find Stanislaus National Forest and Sierra National Forest. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, The River Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the lazy river and Hot tub. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this El Portal hotel include Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley.

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Tunnel View - 18 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 40 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
Yosemite View Lodge offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools, a lazy river, an indoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Yosemite View Lodge. Self parking is free.

This El Portal hotel is smoke free.

  • 336 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Corner/local shop
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Yosemite View Lodge offers 336 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.99 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.99 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 9 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Parkside Pizza
  • The River Restaurant

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late June, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 110 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 9.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 9.99 per night (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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View Lodge
View Lodge Yosemite
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yosemite View Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Yosemite View Lodge?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite View Lodge on 30 Nov 2024 start from AU$439.21, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yep, Yosemite View Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Yosemite View Lodge?

The closest beach to Yosemite View Lodge is Cathedral Beach (13.6 km).

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Yosemite View Lodge has 3 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor pool.

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yosemite View Lodge features 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Is Yosemite View Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, a lazy river and 3 outdoor pools, it's no surprise that Yosemite View Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Yosemite View Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yosemite View Lodge?

No, Yosemite View Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

What time are check-in & check-out at Yosemite View Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1045 out of 3429 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 418 out of 3429 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 3429 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Wilson

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to go to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yuval

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pros: very close to park entrance. Nice pools and internal restaurants. The cons: breakfast not included and pricy, there are no dining options in the area and supermarkets are very small. There were loads of ants in the kitchen and it took the staff 2 days to take it seriously and spray them.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are excellent, can’t say enough about them. Check in was great. Store is perfect for missing/forgotten items. As noted before, beds are not great but they will do. A/C in our unit worked almost too perfect 😁. If you plan to use laundry facilities which are awesome, be ready for people to not monitor the time on the washers/dryers. We just took stuff out as clothes sat for 20 minutes after cycle ended. Too many people need access for guests to be oblivious about that. Very close to park entrance. Another satisfied customer for pizza on site as well. Pizza and restaurant prices are reasonable for access.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean hotel love the view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gretel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property has a fun retro feel. The river view was great. The bathrooms are dated. The room had a kitchette. The pools were nice. We really liked the s'mores. Had we planned ahead, we would have brought food to cook. The restaurant on site was not good. Overall, we'd stay here again. It was very close to the park entrance and a great place to stay with a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Takao

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This place is the nearest hotel to the park gate. The hotel seems old, but I love the convenience to the park. The pools are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family
Great location to access yosemite, cant beat that!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this place. The staff was super helpful and knowledgeable about the park. Great location and the room itself was comfortable after a long day of hiking. I have no complaints and I plan to book this location. The next time I visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sheryl L

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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Reception staff not friendly. They charge $10 per day for security but charged $42.06 for 3 days stay, then I see an additional charge of 12.06 after I checked out (what a ripoff)! Balconies/patios have NO privacy! We had to keep the drapes closed on the patio door because the teenager next door would stand on their patio and look into our unit. 2 packets of coffee for 3 days. Really noisy upstairs people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lior

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall Ok. Pricey for pretty basic conditions, but close to the park entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Location is great.
We sought a location close to, but not within, Yosemite National Park. The location of this hotel was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bhaskar

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Lodge ever
Great room. Very clean. Staff outgoing. I will, if ever back in Yosemite, stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very dated and everything seemed to be made of plastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myroslava

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
There is no cleaning and that left us with nor fresh towels. The rest was fine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty costly per night but I understand it’s conveniently located right next to the park and not many other options in the area. The room was clean and comfortable and the river behind our room was gorgeous and the sound of the running water peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
Multi hour power outage and horrible service in response. We were told this was the third such outage at the hotel over the past 6 weeks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Yash

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
our room had a little balcony with the view of the merced river. room was spacious. it had a little microwave, toaster, stove, pots/pans, cups/plates and refrigerator. the hotel was located very close to the entrance of yosemite. few pools to enjoy during the day. also had indoor pool. play grown for little ones. i especially loved the swing chairs by the river to enjoy the sound. ah! the starts during the night is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay close to Yosemite. Rooms are amazing with river views, tons of facilities on site including shop, pools & restaurants. Staff were friendly & overall enjoyed the comfort and convenience to be able to beat the crowds getting into Yosemite!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Black out at Yosemite
Location cant be better. It is a big property with couple of restaurants and pools. The view of river is excellent as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024