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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Situated in a scenic area with rugged mountains, this mountain lodge offers a simple, functional design.
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Relax under a shaded pergola amidst a serene lawn surrounded by natural rock formations and lush foliage.
Surrounded by lush greenery and nestled between hills, this property offers a serene atmosphere and a convenient parking area.
Relax in the stylish lobby, featuring a comfortable bench, a unique chandelier, and a large mirror.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
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
(34 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

  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 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
  • 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
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(168 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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
(113 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
(34 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 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 & 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

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 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.

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.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river and a hot tub.

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. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. 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. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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 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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Parkside Pizza
  • The River Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • 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
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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
  • 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

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
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Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1711 out of 3336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 956 out of 3336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 408 out of 3336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 3336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 3336 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

Zih-Jyun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yosemite View Lodge is very good. I like it very much. I will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Radhika

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Abhishekh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

Nice location outside the park

This is a great location right outside Yosemite. We enjoyed the pool and large game room and river view from our back deck. Having a restaurant right next door after a long day is a great perk as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Pros: - Great location for Yosemite - close to the park entrance. - Room was quiet. - Adequate parking. - Nice game room, although many games were broken. - Indoor pool Cons: -Housekeeping didn't come to clean the room despite asking for service at check-in. It took a number of calls to get clean towels on the second day. -The restaurant was overpriced, and the food left much to be desired. -The beds were too soft, the shower drain was clogged, and the bathroom door was very noisy when opening or closing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiaquan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room. Our tween daughter loved the spiral staircase and having her own space upstairs. The restaurant was good and having a store inside that had items you could grab or heat up was nice. The only thing i would change is that I wouldve booked a room with a water view because the view is amazing on that side.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ketan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Yosemite and Merced River
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
The location is great but the rooms are dated. The beds were not comfy either. The food was poor but expensive. We wished we would have stayed for one night instead of two.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlida

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bambi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room right on the river. It was wonderful to be able to sit out on the porch and relax after a day full of hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view along river from our room was amazing. Proximity to park was excellant. 2 restaurants were adequate, not gourmet but good. Be careful about ordering pancakes as they are huge. For some crazy reason, no one else used the hot tubs at pool but us and they were very nice. Only negative was the internet. It was bad. Like something out of rhe 1990s.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaojun

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Close to the park, location is very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Close to park entrance. New clean. Much nicer than properties in park both the ahwahnee and Yosemite valley lodge. Staff was excellent and the river at back door made it. Not sure I’d feel same about highway side. Pools and Hot tubs immaculate. Laundry room 👍. Beds and cooking area perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericson

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rajat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to the park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everything was very good except for the beds/mattresses which were worn out and in need of replacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly welcome. They had a variety of food and gifts at their store, including vegan soup. We accidentally locked our bathroom door and the maintenance man was there within minutes. Beautiful location and so close to the park entrance!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miah

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

Convenient

Great proximity to Yosemite, it made it so much easier to get into the park. The loft was wonderful, my kids loved it. Nice little kitchenette which allowed me to prepare all our meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennessa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location for Yosemite. Good facilities and a choice of restaurants. Needs a little TLC in places
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neeti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riverfront view and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025