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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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

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

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King and Queen Loft

King and Queen Loft

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

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1 King Bed, Riverside

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Living room

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

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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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

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

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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

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

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Deluxe River View King Spa

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 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Yosemite Falls and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra National Forest.

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
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 33 min drive - 40.0 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
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬14 min walk
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli

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
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

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. 2052 out of 3802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1045 out of 3802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 427 out of 3802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 165 out of 3802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 3802 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Noel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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We found Yosemite very dated/old. Our room wasn’t clean, the floor tiles in the bathroom were really dirty, in the pictures you can see under the vanity the look clean, the carpet wasn’t clean, the dish rack in the kitchenette was dirty and had hair in it. The internet was intermittent and only worked for 1 day, unable to use mirroring on devices, the remote was broken. Spa did not appear to be sanitary so we never used it. The fridge needs defrosting
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place in Yosemite to stay that wasn't in the valley along the river. It has multiple dining options, laundry, small market for snacks and forgotten items and swimming pools.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good. I asked for grills they said they had some but we would need to have charcoal which then i expected them to sell. They dont. Unless you bring it from another area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous room with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Great room!! Loved this place. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for our trip to Yosemite!! 10 minutes to the park gate!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 5 nights while we visited Yosemite National Park. Convenience of being 3 miles away from the park was great, about 10 min drive to the entrance. The kitchenette was perfect for us as we cooked each evening and packed what needed for lunches which was economical for a road trip such as what we did. The staff was accommodating and professional. The lodge provided coffee , only had to buy a coffee cup for $3.25 which worked because it was unlimited and worked for my husband. They have a lot of food options for a grocer. Prices were reasonable if you need to fill in . Another great feature is their pizza restaurant ! We had an excellent pizza for a reasonable price . I would highly recommend staying here for accommodation, location and convenience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful view of mountains and river. 4 pools. Restaurant and bar steps away!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms but please add some food options besides pizza…the sit down dining has such bad reviews we didn’t dare
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dudley

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

Yosemite

A little dated but room was very nice and located right on Merced River. Good access to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Excellent location just outside Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Great experience! Very close to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nipun

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly place to stay. Small shopping place near reception and has even good restaurants within the property. Reception guys are helpful. We almost had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perla

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

6/10 Okay

Shelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Pizza restaurant on the property was excellent! Overall though, the place needs some serious updating and repairs. Our room had mold and peeling on the walls in the bathroom and shower. The shower head needed replaced. The blind and sheer curtains were dirty. The room was not dark to sleep in because the windows had mini blinds and sheer curtains. There was also a gap in the door when it was closed. Lizards (which were everywhere) could have easily slipped into the room. Tiny pillows and hard bed. The property itself was located in a beautiful spot with picnic tables, fire pits, hot tubs, pools, swings...lots of stuff for families. But all the positives were outshined by the run-down look of the rooms and exterior. It was nice having a little store and laundry on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Min

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love to stay in this hotel near to Yosemite park El Portal gate (south west). We enjoyed game room and swimming pool. We cooked our meal in hotel. However dishwasher and sharp knife were not available. Housekeeper delivered a sharp knife later. Wi-Fi was not working great. So it was hard time to connect it with device. Please improve kitchen including installing dishwasher, and renovate Wi-Fi, game room equipment. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

amethyst B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025