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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

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
  • 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 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forest. Also, Merced River is within half a mile (1 km) and El Portal Market is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 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

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 hot 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
  • Hot 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 at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, 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
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot 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

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1668 out of 3342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 991 out of 3342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 411 out of 3342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 3342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 3342 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

2/10 Terrible

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

8/10 Good

Vacha, austin

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

yun

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is convenient to Yosemite Valley. It is an inexpensive alternate to staying in the valley. Rooms are nice, equipped with a small kitchenette so we can prepare breakfast and dinner. I made a reservation and then added a day right before with the same type of room (river view). They were nice enough to let us stay in the same room and checked in only once. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the best place to stay when visiting Yosemite!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Quezlyn

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need in one spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good for family
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MITSUHIRO

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Mingxiang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Over all I would give this property a 3.5. It wasn't bad and it wasn't great. Super close to Yosemite West entrance. Main Lobby shopping is great. Restaurant food is ok. Prices are really high, but the service is very good. Rooms need a update, and the walls are thin. Bring ear plugs. After we checked in and were in our room, staff just OPENED our door. That was quite concerning. Not sure why that happened. If you are just looking for quick access to YNP, then is a budget able option.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated on the river with clean environment. Having Kids area and Game Zone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Winter stay
The hotel fit our needs exactly. We had a family suite with 2 bathrooms and a kitchen area. Kids loved the indoor heated pool and playroom. Location near Yosemite entrance was great. Pizza was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Blair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Smooth checkin. Great room, with balcony on river. But both sheets didn't fit king bed - top and bottom didn't extend over, so by morning I was partially on the mattress pad and sheets were amuck. A manager-type at reception the next morning took notes and said he'd get the bed remade while we were in YNP, but on our return, it was not done. So, do they not stock proper sheets for king beds, or is customer satisfaction not a priority?? Disappointing. Restaurant: Nearby with nice menu. We arrived 30 min before closing, and the place was clearing out. Were seated immediately. Less than 1/2 full. Waited 10 minutes to place our order. Staff appeared focused on cleaning tables. 20 min. later the food finally arrived. Was luke-warm except at the center. Better after being nuked, but not tasty as described in menu. Disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanne Kamala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the river. Spacious rooms. In room kitchen facilities and on site groceries very handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dhaval

Room is a bit dated. Especially the bathroom fittings are old, rusty and leaky. For e.g. the faucet had too much pressure and the water splashed outside the sink. Shower had some kind of reducer that made the pressure too low, it felt as if I was bathing in a mist. Other facilities seem fine. A stovetop and basic cutlery in the mini kitchenette was a nice surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice. The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024