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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite  | Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 outdoor pools

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
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(25 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
(140 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, within a 5-minute drive of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Yosemite Valley and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Yosemite Visitor Center.

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 - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 26.8 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

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. 2126 out of 3880 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1042 out of 3880 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 437 out of 3880 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 172 out of 3880 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 3880 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and amenities were amazing. The property was very nice and we really enjoyed just walking around with so much to see and enjoy. The Game Room is pretty awesome, but lots of stuff is out of order or not working properly and the indoor pools and outdoor hot tubs were nice touches, as well. They were not well-stocked with materials to wrap the expensive fragile things I bought in the gift store, but the staff did their best with what they had. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room and staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was super nice and it was right next to the river I think it’s the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at I would totally recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Salvador

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarowar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean but there no room service offered. They didn't come to pick up the garbage or offer fresh towels in the 3 nights we stayed there. The location is great and very close to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Feiyang

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Yosemite View Lodge! We stay here every time we visit. Beautiful spot, great staff and clean, with lots to do on the property. Great for kids and pets too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harveer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient to the park, they have a store and restaurant and there is a gas station and market close by as well, great to have the kitchenette, room was very clean, nice and quiet, we’ll stay again next trip
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeevan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying here and as amazed as the first time, amazing river view rooms and the breakfast buffet is exactly what you need!! We went fancy and booked the king spa tub room I felt like I was in the playboy mansion old school but fancy. Looking forward to a third time within the next few years!! Good family stay because the game room is pretty cool!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

This is around my 8th or 10th time renting their Top level room ($400+/night)… - Can lights were dangling from the ceiling (2) - most cabinets or appliances in the Kitchen had visible scum/food remnants o dirty, took half a roll of paper tow
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yitko

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, rooms was perfect, with restaurants too n the property and very close to the Yosemite valley park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place was wonderful! gorgeous views, friendly staff, great amenities. 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Donghong

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is large and even comes with kitchnet. Super convenient. enjoyed hot tub. Buget stay if you want a place close to Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianshi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Exceptional river view. Excellent staff service. Price. Thank u we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms a bit outdated but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025