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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Situated in a scenic area with rugged mountains, this mountain lodge offers a simple, functional design.
Perched on a mountainous landscape, this hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding cliffs.
Relax under a shaded pergola amidst a serene lawn surrounded by natural rock formations and lush foliage.
Surrounded by lush greenery and nestled between hills, this property offers a serene atmosphere and a convenient parking area.
Relax in the stylish lobby, featuring a comfortable bench, a unique chandelier, and a large mirror.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Deluxe River View King Spa

Relax in a spacious room with a bathtub, a comfortable bed, and a desk for work.

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

Two single beds with matching headboards, a desk, and a chair are featured in this well-appointed room.

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Riverside

Cozy retreat with a single bed, nightstands, and a comfortable sofa.

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

Efficient kitchen with a stove, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker, along with a sink and utensils.

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

View all photos for Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite

Cozy living space with a dining area, sofa, and wooden dining table.

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

View all photos for Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with wooden headboards, a small table, and a chair are featured in this traditional room.

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(178 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite

Relax in a spacious living area with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, and hot tub view.

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

View all photos for Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

Two single beds with white linens and wooden headboards, a desk, and a window with an outside view.

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with wooden headboards and white bedding, accompanied by a bedside table and lamp.

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

View all photos for King and Queen Loft

Relax in a cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, and comfortable chair.

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 & 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. 1747 out of 3384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 961 out of 3384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 411 out of 3384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 3384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 3384 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

6/10 Okay

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel located 5 minutes away from Yosemite park entrance, very scenic view of mountains, the river view rooms are absolutely breathtaking, beauty cannot be described in words. Very good size rooms and river facing balcony is like cherry on cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After a long day walking through Yosemite trails, I greatly enjoyed the indoor pool with soothing Jacuzzi. I'd highly recommend you stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent location but everything else is average or below. The property is showing its age and lack of maintenance. Our room had a faulty toilet seat, broken door fitting, broken toaster, faulty frodge, broken beds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a riverside room and the view and the sound of the river made this place perfect. We also did not know it had a kitchenette which was a wonderful surprise.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the 'river' view of the Merced River. Did not need the jacuzzi tub: we don't do that. Recommend the shower floor have a non-skid surface to avoid someone slipping in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, loved the folded towels shaped like a dog!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room and view !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Partial renovated, clean, kitchen, at the west gate of Yosemite, probably the reason it's a little pricy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thanida

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

10/10 Excellent

Ameet

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent accomodations with great views of the Merced river from the room. Bit outside the park but manageable if no traffic. Restaurants on the property are pricey and offer limited choices. But store is well stocked and rooms have a kitchenette which has cookware and dishes. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolena

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toms

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

10/10 Excellent

Mihir

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hitel. Perfect location for touring the park!! The on site restaurants for dinner and breakfast is perfect! And the food is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shuji

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nizan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to Yosemite park. TV reception was bad. Bed and pillows were not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heajeong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very close to Yosemite Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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