Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reception
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Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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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 Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 King Bed, Riverside

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

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

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(124 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • 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
  • Tunnel View - 15 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
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬14 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

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Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1991 out of 3766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1048 out of 3766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 438 out of 3766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 177 out of 3766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 3766 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Location, Location,Location

We stayed in the older section (west side) which was okay. Plumbing needs some work and maybe some updates for the $600/night price. Skip the sit down restaurant, thank God the pizza restaurant is really good. The resort staff was great, quick to respond and friendly. This place is two miles from the Park entrance in the best area to stay when visiting Yosemite. Easy access to all areas of the Park.
Steps from our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jungsun

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super helpful and kind, going above and beyond to help with something we had forgotten. Room was comfortable and mostly clean (a few gnat-like flies, including smeared on the ceiling). Maybe installing a door sweep would have helped? Having the kitchenette was nice. Partially updated (entertainment and vanity, yes, shower/bathtub, no - the latter would drip for awhile until stopping on its own after use.) Despite being in the same building as the lobby on the first floor facing the parking lot, the room was surprisingly quiet re: both car and foot traffic. The attached store was well stocked. The fitness room's treadmill didn't fully function. Game room needs maintenance, but kids liked it fwiw. The pools, including the indoor one was good. Great location, obviously, making an early start into Yosemite before the lines begin an easy option. As far as food options (yes, operated by a third party company), the pizza was good and service friendly. We didn't even bother with the other one given the consistency of poor reviews, prices, and photos. Would stay again if we were to return to Yosemite!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

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

8/10 Good

Francois

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuridia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and myself, Are completely Satisfied. Will definitely be coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Yu-Po

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean, amenities, close to Yosemite Park entrance. WIFI did not work most of times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sameer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay here exceeded all expectations! This was my first trip to Yosemite and this was the BEST location to stay in the area. 2 miles from the Arch Rock entrance-close to all popular sites in the valley. There were pools spread throughout the property and many small hot tubs also. The small store had so many cute things and tshirts as well as food items and drinks. The room was nice size, included a fridge that actually made our drinks cold,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amit, Fremont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Yosemite. Limited food options and expensive. Power was out for the entire hotel for 5 hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qizhong

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

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location to Yosemite, beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the park! Both the dine-in restaurant and pizza deck were excellent. The market store had a great selection to pick from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient lodge just outside the park. Clean and comfortable. Nice restaurant to dine in. Greeted by nice friendly staff on arrival and our room was virtually above the check in desk and shop so was ideally situated for that and the restaurant. Considering where our room was we found it to be nice and quiet.Plenty of parking spaces even though it seemed quite busy. And Yosemite is superb.
Yosemite View Lodge on the right
Dining room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Pret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Clean. Very limited internet access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025