Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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4 outdoor pools
Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite  | Terrace/patio
Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Private spa tub

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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 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
  • 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
(132 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 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 - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬14 min walk
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, 9-minute walk to Yosemite National Park
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. 2098 out of 3844 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1042 out of 3844 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 428 out of 3844 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 3844 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3844 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elenita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The faucet in the bathroom was very loose. I hand tightened from under the sink but it needed a wrench.for sufficient tightness. everything else was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie, Northfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location just outside the park. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Margarett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice view was wonderful shower/tub was very outdated and kinda moldy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Weilun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything else was good but the highway facing room. So much noise during the night that we barely slept. I’m so angry that the front desk assign this room to us without telling us in advance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and views. Good amenities. On premise store is a big plus
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a good stat but noticed light from pool shines all night into room. Had to block out using chairs and blankets. And had no remote control for TV. Bed was super comfortable and beautiful views of the river. Also felt pretty safe there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolando

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jheanifair, Lake Balboa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice! Clean!! Very Clean✅ highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views clean and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinarasimha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silviu

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The air didn’t work in our room so we slept with the slider door open and the stopper on the tub didn’t work to use the jacuzzi tub. Other than that I loved everything about this location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay, Wappingers falls

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
One thing for sure breakfast is very expensive for regular people. I didn’t even eat it because it’s too expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean, but need updating. Beds were uncomfortable and no fitted sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
The room was great no complaints at all. The restaurant however has very subpar food. Worst burger I ever had. They gave us a window seat. Windows were so filthy and full of cobwebs. they need to wash them. Went to breakfast this morning. Food was OK, but it was buffet & not real warm. Lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianhao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the loft with 2x beds with family. Room is very cleaning and laundry is very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto, Clovis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel pizza restaurant was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christine Sook Hyun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are 3 guest. So, I paid for the 3 people room that 1 king bed down and 1 queen bed at the loft. But only 2 small table and chair. It was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca Lilia Cruz

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal amable, habitación espaciosa con cocina pequeña, jacuzzi y vista al río que estuvo excelente. El hotel está a 6 minutos a la entrada del parque, esta muy bien situado. Muy recomendable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Mixed review

View was great. Check in was easy. Great location and shop. Restaurant offered a good choice. The rooms were old, tired. Our aircon worked but was so loud you couldn't have it on and sleep. Woke up with several cockroaches running about the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025