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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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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

King and Queen Loft

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

1 King Bed, Riverside

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

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

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

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

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

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

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
(24 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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(135 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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, 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 - 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

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Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2103 out of 3849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1032 out of 3849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 436 out of 3849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 3849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 3849 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, and staff was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of three had a great stay at Yosemite View Lodge. The room was clean and cozy, the staff was friendly, and the location right by the park entrance was perfect. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great! The view was amazing. Staff was nice and pleasant. Restaurant on location was good too. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Salinas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous, my room was clean. Can never go wrong with river view room.
Astro from balcony
Electric car chargers
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiying

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient to the park. The room is clean and it has a kitchen area which is nice to prepare lunch and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donya

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel services were unsatisfactory. The room’s jacuzzi was not working, the stove was broken, the internet was very weak, and the TV couldn’t connect to the internet. The coffee maker didn’t work, and the bed sheets were not clean. The amount I paid was not worth the quality of the services provided. The only positive aspect was the location of the room, which was next to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alarmelu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Landscape is so amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, some updates in kitchen and bathrooms. River view also had a mountain view, and the roaring river made for some nice white noise at night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience during my stay. Check-in was fast and smooth, and the staff was very kind. I really appreciated how easy and welcoming they were about being dog-friendly, since I was traveling with my son’s service dog and my other pup. My room was on the main floor with a beautiful river view. It was very clean, cozy, and well-kept. I also loved the amenities having a small stove, microwave, and mini fridge made the stay even more convenient. Overall, I truly enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

hsuliang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a wonderful family resort just outside of the Yosemite national park. We booked a river view room the fall view is amazing and the room is very comfortable. Hotel also has game room for the kids and fitness center, great entertainment for everyone in the family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty nice accommodations. The area was very nice. Juan did a great job at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views , convenient location , clean rooms perfect for large family. There were very nice facilities in the area , though we didn’t use any ( we were short of time )
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan and Du

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice hotel overall. The room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant was nice, but charged way too much for breakfast buffet. The people above us woke us up both mornings very early with loud banging noises.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myneni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with nice river view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and nice facility, as always. I will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025