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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Private spa tub
4 outdoor pools
Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, El Portal Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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King and Queen Loft

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 King Bed, Riverside

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Living room

Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite | Living area

Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(220 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(130 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe River View King Spa

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Yosemite Falls and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • El Portal Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬14 min walk
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 4 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

4 outdoor swimming pools and 7 hot tubs are on site.

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. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. 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. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 9 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Parkside Pizza
  • The River Restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 7 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

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
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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
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Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2079 out of 3828 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1046 out of 3828 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 426 out of 3828 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 3828 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 3828 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great respite

We had a very big room, it was clean and well equipped and we really enjoyed the hot tubs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pradip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing background and sound of river close by!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was lumpy. TV had loose coaxial cable. Air conditioner was loud. Bed covers were uncomfortable and thin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siam

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience with hotels near national parks is usually subpar. Yosemite View Lodge ticks all the boxes, I would come back again. - Location: 4min drive from Yosemite park entrance Fast EV charging: Tesla chargers in the parking lot, in October there were plenty available - Easy check in and checkout - Pools and hot tubs: nice for a quick soak to relax - Comfort: clean and spacious rooms, kitchenettes have fridge, microwave and 2 burners for those who want to make their meals Good to know: bring eye masks because the light bulb outside the door is bright and blinds do not block it out. The fridge does not have a freezer compartment
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leifang

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Location is 5-6 mins or 2.5 miles from Yosemite NP’s central gate entrance. Plenty of parking throughout property, we were able to find a spot steps away from our door. Our specific room location (Dogwood) was central and closest to the restaurants and lobby/market. Huge plus to have Tesla superchargers on property, although there are lots of Rivian Waypoints throughout the NP if you can get one early enough. Staff were accommodating even though they looked busy. I was able to request toiletry refills by walking to the lobby nearby vs calling. The property overall was full of amenities, perfect for families. Lots of jacuzzis, 3 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool. Gym is small but had the essentials. The huge game room had a pool table, ping pong, board games, tv rooms, etc. Highly recommend the pizza spot. Didn’t try the River restaurant, too expensive & plain. Our room was delightful overall, had a gorgeous view of the rushing Merced River from our window/balcony. White noise from river made sleep comforting. Also made for pleasant mornings to wake up to. The bathroom is outdated. The sink faucet could use an upgrade and major cleaning of hard water deposits. The shower/tub is a bit weak and could use an upgraded showerhead. The balcony could use a routine cleaning of dust and spiderwebs. Lots of flying bugs but none too irritating for us. The fireplace heater and kitchenette was a nice surprise. Overall 8.5/10. Would stay here again next visit to the park.
Photo op towards end of property
View from balcony/window
Delicious and filling Parkside Pizza spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mu-Fang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very avreage motel! The price and the extra charges were not! I know its in a good location but I take issue with why they need to charge so much! Then they tack on taxes and more! We didnt eat at the restaurant because we heard it was bad and once again over priced! They are making big time money at your expense!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, right next to the river and near to Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room on the river, jacuzzi tub did not work. Restaurant dinner was good but Restaurant was full of flies!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoav David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The parking area was perfect. We didnt eat breakfast at the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vered

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONG

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised with a full outside patio overlooking the river! Also, there is a full kitchen with everything you need and a fireplace! Easy convenient parking. There is a restaurant on the property and a pizza kitchen. Pizza was reasonably priced and good quality. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There is a small store within the lobby. The gas station is less than a mile away. And the location of the property is only a few miles from the entrance to Yosemite! Such an incredible place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect place to stay. I wish I could stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with an awesome view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERNEST, RUMSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy, Round Rock

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice to have king bed with queen in loft for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali, Chino Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and rooms are large and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025