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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Yosemite National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • El Portal Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe River View King Spa

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 King Bed, Riverside

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 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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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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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

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

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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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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

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

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

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

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King and Queen Loft

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Yosemite National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • El Portal Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Tunnel View - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. 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
  • 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
  • Shared bathroom
  • 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
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
Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1808 out of 3499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 990 out of 3499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 419 out of 3499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 3499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3499 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful river view
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stsy at the Yosemite View Lodge. The location absolutely can't be beaten – being right on the Merced River and just minutes from the park entrance made exploring Yosemite incredibly convenient. Our room was comfortable and clean, providing a great rest after our days of hiking. Overall, if you're looking for a comfortable and perfectly situated base for your Yosemite adventure, Yosemite View Lodge is an excellent choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right outside the park
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Teri

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Yosemite. Way over priced for the quality. The woman who checked me in was rude and unfriendly. The Wifi was terrible. The bathroom was nice and newly remodeled. The lighting seemed to have a short in it or just didnt work, Im not sure. The power for the light downstairs was located upstairs which doesn’t even make sense but I think it might have something to do with the short? All in all I wish I had driven the extra 40 min to another place because this was not worth the price at all. If it had been $150 I probably wouldnt have taken the time to review it. But over $400 for this??
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen, coventry

Travelled with family
Proximity to the park and in room facilities were good. Limited overall hotel facilities with WiFi became unusable after 6pm, possibly due to number of guests. Room and hotel seemed "slightly tired"
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Location was perfect for sneaking into the park before the crowds. The river view rooms and pools were a plus as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Zhendong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
room is large enough, clean. restroom water line blockage, one of two electric stoves was not working, the mattress is too old to comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiba

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

francisco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s really close to the park entrance, so it’s very convenient if you want to experience a full day hiking but want to get back to a hot shower and a nice toilet in the evening
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Get away from crowds

Excellent! Stay, close to park. Maybe even better than being in the park because you got away from the crowds at night. Comfortable room, limited groceries available in store but welcome but helpful. Recommend a grocery stop before you get to Mariposa . Microwave and refrigerator helpful. Restaurant okay, not a wide selection . Breakfast was a buffet good but more food than we needed. Beautiful location on the river. Enjoyed our room on the river with a private patio Very Nice private Park on the East end of the hotel. Look for acorn woodpecker
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trang

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masanori, SUNNYVALE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jan

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

Great location, disappointing quality

Great location, terrible quality over all compared to the price. Big facility, kept outdated. Bathrooms were dirty with hair and bad smells, it seem like they didn't clean it properly. Shower curtain smelled funky, hair products were worst kind, nothing got cleaned properly. Towels were yellow, carpet felt damp and sticky like it was never cleaned. TV signal and wifi were unstable, TV got cut out time to time and wifi was terribly slow, it took a long time to send out a simple text after numerous failure. Frankly, I could not do anything much using their wifi. Considering the location is not within mobile service, just consider to enjoy nature, and forget about being connected. There were no screens on the balcony door/window, bugs were in the rooms we had to kill many on the fist night. There were wasps outside the balcony, we could either live with the bugs or don't bother to circulate the air. Kitchen was there but things were not functioning properly. Fridge was barely working, and everything got stuck on the frying pan even with the generous amount of oil and low heat. Just forget about cooking anything in the facility and dine in one of their restaurants. I normally never complain about properties even if its in bad condition, but must to say this property was hard to not to complain considering the amout I paid. I guess the location had to be the reason for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds are horrible, making it difficult to rest + the food in the restaurant is not good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judy, CHINO HILLS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river view room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lejing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth that
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was a bit tired, a number of poorly executed repairs. TV reception poor. Food options limited due to location. But it was clean and the location is perfect for Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025