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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Garden
Property grounds

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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
(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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(174 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 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
(114 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
(35 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
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. 1737 out of 3372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 961 out of 3372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 410 out of 3372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 3372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 3372 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

Shubhashri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location, bring the kitchen stuff you need

We had a king room with hot tub in Sequoia. This is a great location- truly 5 min from the gate , and that is probably the only thing that matters. It was a dog friendly room, only 25 dollars per nite for doggie . The front desk was friendly and helpful but there is no online check in, so wait in line, old school. The room was clean, but old. When it rained we see rain coming through the concrete of the roof over our balcony. The toilet stool leaked onto the bathroom floor so it was always wet around the toilet. The toilet seat hinges were broken, so there was an uncomfortable shift and bang every time we tried sitting down. The kitchen was minimal and random - forks and plates (2) were mismatched, tines on forks were bent - make sure to bring salt and pepper, oil, paper towels, a kitchen towel or two, - (we had 1 provided). Provided was 1 used sponge and a small amount of dishwashing soap. So on my next trip I will bring pretty much everything. I still recommend the place, but be prepared. We planned on buying everything locally, but I am not sure I recommend that in early spring. No one starved, but selection was extremely limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive and cheerful. Our room location was spectacular and we will be recommending the property to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
This lodge was perfect for our Yosemite visit. The lodge has lots of entertainment options for the kids. Several pools, hot tubs and a game room. Rooms were okay. We had a room that could be a connecting room and you could hear everything on the other room. No privacy in that respect. Because cars are parked right in front of rooms, there’s always the inconsiderate person that locks or unlocks their car with a beep at odd hours of the night. Not many gluten free options on restaurants. It was an average stay, to be honest. And if all you’ll be doing is Yosemite, then this place is totally adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Great location, and lots of fun for kids.

It was such a beautiful hotel, right on the river. Rooms were very spacious for our 6 member family. Not many food options but that's expected in nature, we did enjoy the small shop, got some necessities in the store, and loved the game room, grandma loved playing scrabble.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dijie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Creek behind the building, nice view on the balcony. At night bit noisy of the water though. Very near the entrance of Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big parking. From our balcony we had the river and the mountains. In the morning, It was satisfing having a cup of coffee listening and watching the river. The lodge has a restaurant, and was good. The next restaurant is about 1.5 hours away (roud trip).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. We were happy to stay a second night since Expedia botched our reservation at the Ahwahnee Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and convenient; perfect distance from Yosemite Valley; great accommodating staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Filthy Dirty Floors & Room

The floors were so dirty they left our socks and feet black, The room smelled of dirt in addition to the horrible dirty floors. Room service was available upon request but the room was dirty and smelly when we checked in at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Weina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pizza restaurant is very good. The carpet in the room is a bit dirty. The sound of the air conditioner is too loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little lodge 5 min drive from Yosemite entrance. Large, quiet rooms. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

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

Good location.

Good location outside of the park. We did book for a Mountain View Room, but we’re allocated a river room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shinya, Sakura -city

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and staffs are so friendly and kindly. Location closed to Yosemite Park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasumi

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
totally good, but some space of improvement around bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadiia

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

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William, Novi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely breathtaking view from the room! The space was nice, open, and inviting—plenty of room to relax and take it all in. Truly a beautiful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025