Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

House

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Luxury Room, River View

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

Family Apartment

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

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

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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Stanislaus National Forest and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 9 min walk
  • El Portal Market - 16 min walk
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 5 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley - 8 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

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Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1705 out of 3430 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1037 out of 3430 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 415 out of 3430 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 3430 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 3430 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

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place needs a renovation. They have a monopoly with no other close accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatshyan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to Yosemite NP.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Che

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the tub in the room is great, but wifi uplink is not so good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, the room was clean, and it’s only a few miles from the park entrance. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place! Been here twice. Love the convenience and facilities and the river! Only minor negative aspect is housekeeping would call me and hang up twice and knock on my door once way before checkout time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and meet all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wonik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort staying like home
It was amazing. Swimming pool, riverside park...thease made my family so happy. In room kitchen was also fantastic and we can make nice foods for trip of next day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable, only down side was the need to ask for fresh towels etc
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay so much. We liked the indoor pool and jacuzzi, the view and the near entrance to the yosemite valley. We dont like the bug in the outside pool when we try to swim at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great meal on the balcony
It is fall season but the stream is still beautiful and the sound is comforting. I like the grocery store which provides everything more than we need. We cooked breakfast in the kitchenette and enjoyed it in the balcony by the stream.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, very good facility. The beds were comfortable, the view of the river was nice. The main issues were the mini kitchen - The refrigerator door shelves are somewhat broken, the knives all need to be sharpened, the microwave had a couple of problems. The bath tub is big and a bit awkward for an older person to use. Also, had repeated problem trying to find ice in an ice machine - went to 5 machines before finding ice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This place is very quirky and was a fun place to stay. It was very friendly and the individual pools for each accommodation block meant you could be very sociable with your neighbours. The on-site amenities are good, laundry, shop etc had long opening hours. The rooms are dated but clean and functional. Expensive but justified by the location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Room was clean and well maintained. The location on the river was delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yan, Los Angeles

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

6/10 Okay

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahsin, austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Harshita

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay near Yosemite. only buffet offered for breakfast, to expensive
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in beautiful surroundings. Big comfy beds, nice bathroom. Balcony overlooking the river. Theres nothing around the hotel but it had a very well.stocked shop, a nice restaurant and pizza take out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024