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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Property grounds
Garden
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available

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 2 Queens, Mountain View

  • 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
(48 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
(194 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 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
(118 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 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
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬3 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. 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
  • 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

Reviews

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1841 out of 3533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 988 out of 3533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 420 out of 3533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 3533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3533 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YUKAI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room! Comfortable beds and gorgeous view. Very convenient to Yosemite Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Convenient to Yosemite National Park

The room was dated. The carpet was nasty. The bathtub was difficult for handicapped guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarbjeet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

J. A. E

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pack your food in

The room was amazing. All of the expected amenities were available. The rushing Creek next to the building provides the perfect ambiance for a good night's sleep. The only drawback were the dining options which are very limited, and not very good. Thankfully there are kitchenettes in most rooms. Still a great value for being so close to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUE

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

8/10 Good

jeanette, keller

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and only wish we could have stayed longer. The only negative was that the WIFI is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Fine

Ants in room. Had to get maintenance to spray.. The river was nice as was the heated pool and gameroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice with a nice view of the river. Very convenient location to Yosemite National Park entrance.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, quiet, safe and beautiful view by a river
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leniver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The rushing river view and sound is AMAZING. Room was roomy and beds comfortable. The kitchen was okay but I was told I had to buy salt and pepper which I think is goofy . There is a small coffee maker with some provided coffee but I would recommend bringing in small cone filters and grounds. I would recommend bringing in as much food as you can . There is a tasty and expensive restaurant with salad bar but no salad at pizza place . Bathrooms are clean and outdated but roomy .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its a bit dated, especially the carpets. Otherwise, peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! This is my second stay. Great location 10 min from Yosemite park entry. Less than half the price of rooms inside the park. River view rooms are right up against breathtaking rapids and mountains. I could sit on the room balcony overlooking the river and drink my morning coffee everyday forever. I love the gas fireplaces in the rooms. The pools/hot tubs and grounds have a great vibe. The breakfast buffet (extra $20/person) was very good and worth it to me. Mini-kitchens in most rooms are very helpful, as is the store on the property. The rooms have dated hot tubs and aren’t in perfect condition but the place is so charming and a good deal at the price. I would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chunhee, Rochester

Travelled with family
bathroom needs to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful property on river but not worth the cost rooms rundown- mostly clean; wifi weak; TV fuzzy: restaurants average
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clinton

Travelled with family
No WiFi in the room. If in the
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoying breakfast and coffee on the patio with the river rushing by was the highlight of our visit! The lodge is in a perfect location for visiting Yosemite. And the staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was great, close to the entrance to Yosemite. Also the view from our balcony was nice, close view of the river. The room was very outdated and found ants in the kitchen, which may be common because they had a sign that it is not unexpected. The pool lights remained on all night, making our patio quite lit up making it unable to see the stars and sky well. The elevator was broken during our stay and our room was on the 3rd floor. Staff was not friendly or very helpful in person and afterward when we called.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chonny

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

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location to Yosemite. Wonder amenities and had almost everything you need. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ji Eun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

KEENA

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025