When you stay at Yosemite Valley Lodge in Yosemite National Park, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Yosemite Visitor Center and Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater. .This family-friendly hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Yosemite Valley and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Yosemite National Park.
What's nearby
Lower Yosemite Falls - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Yosemite Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
Yosemite National Park - 26 min drive - 23.2 km
Glacier Point - 61 min drive - 51.9 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 79 min drive
Restaurants
Base Camp Eatery - 1 min walk
Degnan's Deli - 17 min walk
Village Grill - 18 min walk
Pizza Deck - 14 min drive
Ahwahnee Bar - 19 min drive
About this property
Yosemite Valley Lodge
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and area shuttle service
Yosemite Valley Lodge offers 245 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Yosemite National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a lazy river and an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 245 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a lazy river, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
Enjoy local cuisine at Mountain Room Restaurant, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Mountain Room Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Yosemite Lodge Food Court - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free area shuttle
Ski shuttle nearby
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
Mountain Room Lounge
Mountain Room Restaurant
Yosemite Lodge Food Court
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Children's club
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Lazy river
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Shopping
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's club
Cot (surcharge)
Free area shuttle
Grocery/convenience store
In-room refrigerator
Lazy river
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Business centre
Outdoors
In a national park
In the mountains
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
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
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
2 floors
Built in 1915
Room amenities
Bedroom
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Entertainment
TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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 summer, 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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5 per stay
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: USD 11 per night
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
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
We should mention
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Falls Lodge Yosemite
Falls Yosemite
Lodge Falls
Lodge Yosemite
Lodge Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls Lodge
Yosemite Lodge
Yosemite Lodge Falls
Yosemite Lodge Falls Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Hotel At The Falls
Yosemite Lodge Hotel
Lodge Reservation Yosemite
Yosemite Valley Lodge Hotel
Yosemite Valley Lodge Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley Lodge Hotel Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 596 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 596 reviews
8 - Good
254
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 596 reviews
6 - Okay
145
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 596 reviews
4 - Poor
39
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 596 reviews
2 - Terrible
20
8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Lake, La Jolla
1 Nov 2016
Liked: Cleanliness
Best for the price in Yosemite Valley
Not a lot of options here, but the Majestic is grossly overpriced so the Lodge is your only option for a traditional hotel experience. Staff is hit or miss - some were great, some were very disinterested. Restaurant was decent but again, great busboy, lousy waitress. Rooms are comfortable but nothing special. Location is excellent for access to Valley activities.
Very good hotel in Yosemite Valley close to all the sights. Ideal for walking, climbing or simply sightseeing.
Clean, well appointed room, very quiet, with friendly, helpful staff.
Would recommend this for visits to Yosemite.
had originally requested rooms on the 2nd floor, but was assigned rooms on 1st floor. Front desk staff was happy to accomodate my original request & was moved to 2nd floor rooms after one night stay ( hotel was fully booked 1st night).
If you want to be right in the best part of the park, this place can't be beat, however you do pay the price for it. The room we had was very close to the road and it got loud pretty early in the morning, fortunately it wasn't bad at night. The room was ok, they made sure you had everything you needed, it was just kind of run down, especially the carpet. The resturants were very convenient and the shuttle system was great. The view of the falls was the best part of the place, spectacular !
Although perfectly positioned hotel in the valley of Yosemite national park, the hotel was dated & the room just about acceptable, would not of liked to stay more than 2 nights.
Very good accommodation, clean, comfortable and location, location, location!!
Good restaurants, swimming pool, presentations on site and did I mention the location.
Basic room with superb view(you are paying for the location not the comfort) . Swimming pool closed at 6 which was very disappointing as after a full day of walking the kids just want to chill and have fun. We would definitely stay in the park again.
Outside door on ground floor was broken.
We booked a room to share with another couple but facilities were not set up for four people. Had to request more pillows, coffee, cups. Made two phone calls to reception to request and took half an hour before they arrived.
Poor quality for price of room.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
David and Mike, Devon, England.
20 Apr 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Usual National Park standards
As we arrived outside the lodge reception there are no notices to tell you to check in before unloading your vehicle, so we trudged into the reception with all our luggage only to find that after checking in we had to reload to drive to our accommodation. We visited in early April and it was busy, with parking outside our lodge difficult, however once you've parked you don't need your car again as the free shuttle buses are great. Yosemite Falls Lodge is in a wonderful location below the Falls which are a little noisy at night but hey this is nature at its most awesome.
Hotel is great in terms of being inside the park and easy access to the free shuttle, along with lots of parking nearby at the hotel itself. We'd stay again. Only things to point out are: The keys are old fashioned keys, and so needing to keep track of it becomes a little difficult. The heater in the hotel room was quite loud.
Overall service @ food in the cafeteria in the Food Court was very poor. Long delays & staff while friendly were not trained well to deal with large groups of people. Prices for what was available were too high.
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls - Yosemite National Pa
Stayed for week. New park facility management company called Aramark has taken over from the Delaware & has made extensive changes & improvements in a very short time. Restaurant food in the Food Court has improved dramatically from past. Maid service was followed up by a supervisor double-checking service. Room decor appears to be updated and new including painting, not sure about carpeting. Some services not open yet for season since this visit was in March and summer season is not here yet. We've stayed in this hotel several times in past and have yet to have a complaint about anything.
Perfect location: right next to the falls, food court and bus stop inside the park and reasonably priced. Rooms were small but why would you want to stay indoors in a national park?
We had a bottom floor unit closest to Yosemite Falls. Our main window and "patio" area had a magnificent view of rocks and trees west of the falls. We just walked half a block to the road, crossed and we were at Yosemite Falls. Going the other direction = 2 blocks to the river (sandy beach area). 2 gift shops, a restaurant and cafeteria, and meeting rooms in the same complex. Permit parking for guests. Room was freshly painted and furnished. Can hear noise from upstairs room and road. Not all rooms have the same views or access.
The room - including a king-size bed and bunk-bed that sleeps 3 - was much larger than we expected, and at $143 including tax would have been a good deal even without being in Yosemite Valley, and an absolute steal considering the location. There was a nice lounge area with an L-shaped couch where we entered, plus two sinks and a small fridge in the living area. When we arrived the heat was turned on higher than was comfortable, and even after we turned it off it took several hours to cool down (which just shows that the room is well-insulated, we could have opened the windows if we wanted). I found the check-in and check-out staff to be slow, but the concession is changing on March 1 and maybe Aramark will handle that better. We brought our own food so we didn't avail ourselves of the cafeteria and can't comment on that. Not sure I'd stay there in the summer- too touristy at that point - but for the winter it was a great deal. There was no elevator to the 2nd floor, but considering that we usually camp in national parks rather than go soft at hotels, that wasn't a big deal. Wi-Fi was slow but if you need to get serious work done you shouldn't be coming to Yosemite in the first place.
Easy and friendly check-in. (Thank you, Cynthia! ) Got a great room across from Yosemite Falls. The Lodge is rustic, appropriate for the location. The rooms are a good size and are well appointed and comfortable. So great to wake up right in the park and get going for the morning's walk. There's a food court with a grill station for meals as well as a hamburger/sandwich choice. The Peet's Coffee station is open in the morning. The food at the "fine dining" Mountain Room was very good. Service was friendly. We were there on a very beautiful February weekend. Would definitely stay here again.