The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Yosemite Valley

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Front of property
Interior
Lake
Balcony
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

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9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727
  • The Ahwahnee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Prime View Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Prime View Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park retreat .You'll be steps from The Ahwahnee and a 5-minute walk from Ahwahnee Meadow. Also, Shadow of the Giants Trail is within half a mile (1 km) and Nature Center at Happy Isles is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Ahwahnee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yosemite Falls - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 21 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Glacier Point - 62 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Degnan's Deli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Village Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Deck - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ahwahnee Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Ahwahnee

4-star luxury hotel near Yosemite Valley
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Ahwahnee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Yosemite National Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ahwahnee offers 123 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Yosemite National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 20-50 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; 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 summer, 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.
Guests arriving November through April must bring snow chains for their vehicles or risk being denied entry to the park by the National Park Service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 20 to 50 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

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, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Ahwahnee
Ahwahnee Hotel
Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park
Ahwahnee Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel
The Ahwahnee Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park

The Ahwahnee Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 298 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful as was the lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegant historic hotel, with lovely sitting areas on the main level that have views of Half Dome and other wonders. Lovely rooms. Dining room offers a dinner buffet that is not to be missed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of half dome, incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

stan, vero beach

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible room stained old carpeting. View was of the back service area. Rude front desk manager who would not help. Told us to book directly with them next time. Suggested we needed to buy a room directly from them and forfeit our previous reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a magical place. We felt like we stepped back in time. Beautiful facility, majestic surroundings. Absolutely loved everything about our stay. Thank you. We’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masoud

Travelled with partner
It’s a beautiful historical building in need of some overdue renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable stay when the leaves are turning
The staff at the Ahwahnee are excellent. They were very friendly and accommodating with whatever we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ana, Vero Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff is wonderful, the only issue we had in not having power for two days from 8-5!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donaleanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet hotel with a lot of history to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruvim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room does not correspond to the price, very bad repair condition, the plaster on the walls is crumbling and not painted, the sink is cracked, the bed is scratched and in terrible condition. Very bad soundproofing, I can hear the neighbors what they are doing behind the door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in a cottage. Amazing views. The hotel was totally awesome! By far best place to stay in Yosemite park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not recommending to anyone.
It was overpriced for the real value. Overpriced evening dinner was out of key things until we left. Cocktail in the bar was tiny at best. Valet was understaffed so it was slow and 30$ for outside parking with no loading and unloading is ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location in the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Lafayette

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
C
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

roxanne

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay!
A bit tired appearance in hallway and rooms, but service was great, staff was friendly, rooms were clean, and, of course, the setting was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice to stay within a national park and a bonus when you have a fantastic view of Half Dome from your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICKOLA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a bucket list property! The views are amazing. It is rich in history and the connivence of the location is an added plus. We may make this an annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024