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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

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

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 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
(54 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 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
(26 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(227 reviews)
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(142 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, 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 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Yosemite Visitor Center.

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
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 26.8 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
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬14 min walk
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬4 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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View Lodge
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Yosemite View El Portal
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Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2178 out of 3956 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1055 out of 3956 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 443 out of 3956 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 176 out of 3956 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 3956 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherish

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, hot jacuzzi, quick response to fix the stove.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jinyan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t get our booked type at first, finally got it after arguments
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful room and extremely convenient location for getting into Yosemite Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally-Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Loved the room very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dayna

The staff were courteous, although the breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

junaid

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely indoor pool
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

PAAYAL

Travelled with family
Breakfast was available for purchase at the restaurant on site. It was average. Not bad, but not excellent either.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTUR

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Amazing river view. Convenient as there is Tesla supercharger on site. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xiaosi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous. Everything was clean and organized. And very close to the entrance of the Part, so very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff was cordial
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

ERENEA, CAMARILLO

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MADHAV ARVIND, Mountain View

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms , well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the room and how spacious it was. Great views from the balcony at the rear.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The indoor pool was warm and the game room was great. Kids liked the room with the loft. EV charger, dog friendly, and kitchenette were added bonuses after a long day exploring the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Cassandra

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
You will not get a room with the view you think you are.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vishnu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of the lodge right outside the entrance sign to Yosemite is unbeatable. The room with kitchenette works great to meal prep for our day out exploring the park. You can hear the Merced river bubbling behind the hotel and the pools and hot tubs look great. Very comfy in an excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay at a great location. We love having the kitchenette available after a day in the park or breakfast before heading out. The river view rooms are a lovely treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025