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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

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

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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

  • 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 - 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 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
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Yosemite View El Portal
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Yosemite View Hotel El Portal
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Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1696 out of 3423 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1043 out of 3423 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 417 out of 3423 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 163 out of 3423 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 3423 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riverside rooms are the way to go
I usually stay at Yosemite Westgate Lodge but that’s about an hr commute each way into the valley. This hotel is about 20min each way, so it saves alot of time. I came here with my pregnant wife and it was easy to come have breakfast at the Awahnee, go back for her to rest and come in later to enjoy the valley some more. Definitely recommend the RIVERSIDE rooms as that’s the main attraction here. Wake up in the morning and have a cup of coffee watching the river flow or after a long hike, sit down and have a cold brew. 10/10 We decided to stay here because we were doing our first little road trip in our tesla and there are tesla superchargers about 30secs from the hotel (and even that might be overestimating) lol. Used about 10% charge to go and come back into the valley so it was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Warren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to access Yosemite Park. Comfortable with great facilities. Food options limited and expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024