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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Garden
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

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11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Yosemite National Park
    9 min walk
  • Parkside Pizza
    3 min walk
  • Mariposa Grove Bus Station
    60 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

  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • 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

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

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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

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

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Luxury Room, River View | Living room

Luxury Room, River View

  • 59 sq m
  • River view
  • 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

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

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Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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

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

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

Family-friendly 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 spa 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 9.00-25.00 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The River Restaurant
  • Parkside Pizza

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Corner/local shop
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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
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:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa 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
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Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1687 out of 3405 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1030 out of 3405 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 415 out of 3405 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 3405 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 3405 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

8/10 Good

Iris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to park entrance, room was nicely situated beside river given stunning view in the morning. Stuff at check-in wasn't showing friendly face and unwilling to answer some park related questions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to Yosemite and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extortionate price for an average hotel which based its price on location to proxity to Yosemite el portal entrance However great Pizza !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location just 30 minutes to Yosemite Valley via El Portal. Great amenities as described in their website. Good food options. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sushma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Los Angeles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service
Overall the location and rooms were great. However the staff was not warm or helpful. This hotel's not in Yosemite valley Park. If you're looking for quick in, touristy but comfortable spot this is fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the closest you can stay to Yosemite National Park without staying in the park itself. Park entrance is a short drive away (around 10 - 15 mins if no queue). Rooms are large with good kitchen facilities and big bathroom. We also had a balcony overlooking the river which was lovely. There are 2 options for dining, a restaurant and a pizza place. Reviews were poor but our food was OK. We also found the laundry facilities useful (coins needed).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this place for its river!
I have stayed in this hotel for years It's fascinating see and listen to the river running right behind the property. Only 3 minutes from one of the gates of Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nihar, Santa Clara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience staying here on our first Yosemite trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view. The room was comfortable. The closeness to the park was great. The parking was challenging. The people in the room below us were on their balcony all day and night smoking which made it very unpleasant to use our balcony. Charging for coffee in the lobby was not ok considering the price of the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl L

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Especially appreciated proximity to Yosemite. Facilities were good, amenities were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Honorinna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great option if you can’t find accomodation inside Yosemite National Park. It’s close proximity to the entrance of the Park is great but will still take approximately 30 min from the entrance to get inside the park for parking, trails, etc. They have restaurant option for food as well as pizza and groceries available also and kitchen which is great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved sitting on balcony listening to the river. Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junghwan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is the best place to stay for proximity outside the park. Everyone was polite and the rooms were very clean. The whole place is very dated and in need of renovation and revitalising. The microwave plate didn’t spin, the hair dryer didn’t work, the room was overly hot and there was no way to keep it cool without turning on a noisy AC. It’s overpriced except that it’s so convenient to the park. If you get a river view room it’s worth it. The sound of the river is delightful and I would stay again if I were ever lucky enough to be able to visit the amazing Yosemite NP
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Would have appreciated a notification that a reservation to access Yosemite Park on weekends was necessary. This lack of information left a number of hotel guests scrambling to catch buses that allowed entry to the park. We lost precious hours as a result.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place, the only three complaints i have are the parking was full when we checked in, we were on the 3rd floor and the elevator was out, and we loved the room, but it had a terrible smell that never went away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dr. Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needed repairs on screen door, toilet paper holder and dead bolt lock
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell, bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024