Yosemite View Lodge

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Breakfast available

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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

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

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

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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Pool

Hot tub

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 Jan

About this property

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

2 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Self parking is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a lazy river are onsite.

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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Yosemite View Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Yosemite National Park. Features include free self parking, plus 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants.

Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
WiFi for a fee
Splash around at the lazy river or swim in the indoor and 3 outdoor pools
Amenities include a front-desk safe, convenience store, and a gift shop
Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and comfy beds
Just a 1-minute drive from Yosemite National Park and 8 minutes from Yosemite Valley
Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Dogs welcome for a fee

Yosemite View Lodge offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools, a lazy river, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. 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/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Yosemite View Lodge. Self parking is free.

This El Portal hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily.

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

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

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: USD 25 per pet, per day
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 110 lbs 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.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g., directions). For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Up to 3 children 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

Lodge View

View Lodge

View Lodge Yosemite

Yosemite Lodge View

Yosemite View

Yosemite View El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge El Portal

Yosemite View Hotel El Portal

Yosemite View Motel

Yosemite View Lodge Hotel

Yosemite View Lodge El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner

26 Sept 2024

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

26 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family

26 Sept 2024

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

25 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Los Angeles

24 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

24 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

24 Sept 2024

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

23 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family

23 Sept 2024

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

23 Sept 2024

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

23 Sept 2024

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

22 Sept 2024

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

22 Sept 2024

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

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Honorinna

Travelled with group

22 Sept 2024

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

21 Sept 2024

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

21 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary-Jane

21 Sept 2024

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

21 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbi

Travelled with family

21 Sept 2024

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

20 Sept 2024

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