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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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4 outdoor pools
Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior

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
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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King and Queen Loft

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • River view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

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

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

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

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(136 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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, within a 5-minute drive of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Yosemite Valley 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 - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • The Ahwahnee - 41 min drive - 28.3 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
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

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
Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2113 out of 3865 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1037 out of 3865 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 437 out of 3865 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 3865 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 3865 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

cuong, hayward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check in was good. room is clean. except abit cold when we walk into the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best place to stay for all year, easy access to the valley. I booked my trip expecting some potentially snowy weather although it wasn't an issue for me, the forecast shifted in my favor. Yosemite view would have provided the easiest and shortest drive in to the valley from anywhere outside the park - 25 minutes of what can only be called a "destination drive" to the valley and all the parks villages campgrounds and eateries. The drive itself is so beautiful and care free it's actually a strong argument to stay just outside the park. Although dated, the lodge has a humble charm that I rather enjoyed. The hot tubs were functional in December, it was still sixty plus degrees and sunny. The room was clean enough and provided a kitchenette. There is a convenient store with a gift shop. If you forgot any miscellaneous items or have any last minute trail needs it's handy. The convenience store was stocked well enough - frozen breakfast burritos, pizzas energy drinks, pretty decent alcoholic beverage selections as well. Both the pizza place an restaurant were good, pricing was on par with attraction oriented dining. If you are looking for a dinner place in the park that's very romantic but a little pricier look into getting a reservation at the awahnee. Basecamp eatery at Yosemite Valley lodge also can be handy for last minute trail snacks or a place to sit inside if you need it and are already in the park. I'd recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZICHENG

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Price is cheaper during the winter months
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Cole

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was courteous and room was clean but there were three things that could be improved upon. 1) Provide hair conditioner (this is standard at (most) hotels so I did not bring any). 2) The blinds and lightweight curtains were not sufficient to block the very bright lighting outside our door, making it difficult to sleep. Blackout curtains would be better. Also, the curtains were not properly hung. 3) This is a nit-pick but the clock on the microwave was not set back an hour for standard time. I woke up early and thought it was almost time to get up when it wasn't and the outdoor lighting made me think the sun was up. (I like my sleep. :) ) I set the clock to the correct time but it is a simple thing for housekeeping to take care of. One last little suggestion for a simple improvement (but I've had this issue at other hotels, as well) is to have a nightlight in the bathroom so that those of us that get up in the middle of the night don't need to turn on the full lights to find the toilet. I've made a note to myself to bring a nightlight with me when I travel. Thanks for listening. Beautiful location and overall good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHIAHAO, Glendale

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tong

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and the room matched the pictures and descriptions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chungsu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunhwa, Garden Grove

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grateful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Akshobya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a river view room that was beautiful! It was clean and well stocked with towels and kitchen utensils
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms but outdated. They’re the “only game in town”, just outside the gate, so super convenient and good enough. They have lots of amenities- pool, dining and grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

April

It was nice. My family and I had a great time. I wish they used a better smelling cleaning product
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suneel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s a great place to stay, loved hot tubs, outdoor fireplace and gaming options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view, comfy bed, and very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Randal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAI YI

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Modern and spacious. The kitchenette had most of what we needed. Our bathroom was beautiful and clean. Slept great at night with the clean sheets and quiet rooms. The front desk were helpful and nice. What stood out about Yosemite View Lodge is the accessibility and variety. There was everything on site. We especially enjoyed the gym equipped with a variety of machines. The game room also had great games available for all ages. We were stunned by the number of pools and jacuzzi available. There are many options for hanging out like the fireplace and multiple swimhs, benches, and tables around with a lake view. The gift shop had nice items and the store was semi stocked with ready to eat food, snacks, grocery, and cold items. There are two restaurants on site. The pizza was good. Overall, this is a great option to stay at and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025