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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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House | Living area

House

  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, River View | Living room

Luxury Room, River View

  • River view
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

El Portal

When you stay at Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, you'll be on a river, a 1-minute drive from Yosemite National Park and 8 minutes from Yosemite Valley. .This family-friendly hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Yosemite Visitor Center and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Yosemite Falls.

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 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

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
Yosemite View Lodge offers 336 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river and a hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 336 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at The River Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
The River Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Parkside Pizza - This diner serves lunch only.

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

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river

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

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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, 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:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 110 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Lodge View
View Lodge
View Lodge Yosemite
Yosemite Lodge View
Yosemite View
Yosemite View El Portal
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Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Hotel El Portal
Yosemite View Motel
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Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1653 out of 3286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 963 out of 3286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 399 out of 3286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 3286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 3286 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is so close to Yosemite! Being in the Merced River is so pretty. Pizza Parlor is pretty good too!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3rd year in a row coming up with my dog to go to Yosemite… so dog friendly and I love it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay...Clean Rooms...Good restaurant.
Stayed 2 days. Location relative to Yosemite was why we booked. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Had issue with shower, but quickly came to fix. Ate at restaurant and food was good. Appreciated having restaurant/store on-site.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shengbin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Decent Hotel close to Yosemite NP
The hotel’s location is excellent, just a five-minute drive from the south gate of the park. There’s a small supermarket nearby, and the hotel itself has a decent restaurant. The balcony overlooks the beautiful Mercedes River, offering stunning views. However, the cleanliness of the bedding could be improved, and the shower in the bathroom is not very functional, with poor water flow.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. During winter it is a peaceful place and the proximity to Yosemite is wonderful. I would prefer that the staff speak English.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great except for Gardner blowing leaves for extended amount of time and they were doing maintenance on two rooms next to us which cause an odor into our room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yosemite View Lodge
Nice place to stay. Literally 5 min to the park entrance. I didn't try the restaurant (im sick so food bleh)…the menu looked decent. The merced river running literally right behind the hotel was amazing. Seems like every room had a balcony w/ chairs, view of the river. Room was clean. The bathtub could have fit like 10 kids in it. Water was hot. Decent amount of parking. Elevator to help get your stuff up/down from the room. There was also at least 4 outdoor pools (closed for winter). I did see an indoor pool people were using. You would need to ask about that. The only thing I didn't care for were the bed pillows. Way too soft for my preference, but other than that an overall good place to stay…& yes they allow dogs to stay as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Yosemite entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hnin

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to the park so convenient .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Aliaksandr, TOLEDO

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pluses: closest hotel to Yosamite gates, plenty of parking, nice and helpful staff, large room, nice beds, nice fireplace. Minuses: room badly in need of renovation, entry door had 1 inch gap and missing gasket, kitchen stove top barely hot to be able to cook, ants in bathroom, no exhaust or heating element in bathroom. Hotel's restaurant way overpriced due to lack of competition. Definitely not worth the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

wenlin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ready for the holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xio

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The loft were pretty cool. Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply stated it is the only place we stay when visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niloy, Fremont

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jae Yeon

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

8/10 Good

JAE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As our first time in Yosemite.. the location is perfect! It was only a few minutes from the entrance. I preferred it as it was next to the water!!! I loved seeing the creek everyday from the balcony. So peaceful and quiet ! The room itself is spacious with a kitchenette- perfect for a couple. We made our breakfasts and even dinner in the room. Overall it was clean and lovely staff. The only downside is the condition of the bathroom. The shower curtain were so short so everytime we showered.. water got all over the bathroom.. even with the water pressure being so low. Other than that, it was overall good for the price 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy
Very pleased, will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

igor

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Santiago

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just before the Yosemite Sign entracnce.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Wei

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Do not book this hotel! Airbnb inside the park is way better
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024