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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Yosemite National Park

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 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

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of this El Portal hotel, you'll find Stanislaus National Forest and Sierra National Forest. Yosemite National Park and Merced River are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 stay near Yosemite National Park
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.

  • 336 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • 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 common area(s)

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

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 available
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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: 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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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
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Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Hotel El Portal
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Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1707 out of 3448 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1050 out of 3448 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 420 out of 3448 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 3448 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 3448 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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient close to Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and the restaurant on the premises was convenient. The view and balcony on the river were an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom faucet was missing the aerator causing the water to splash. There was a gap between the door and door jamb when door was closed about an inch. I have pictures of it. The louvres on the HVAC unit was missing. The air blew directly onto my bed which was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 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

10/10 Excellent

Catalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place just outside Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

April, Newburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and the gift shop was well stocked with souvenirs, snacks, and other items. Great view of the river! Pizza was delicious! It does need to be updated— wallpaper was peeling in our room and the bathtub/whirlpool was outdated. A/C was never cool enough. Close proximity to the park!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Wilson

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to go to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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