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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available

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Map
11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Yosemite National Park
    9 min walk
  • El Portal Market
    16 min walk
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    5 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    45 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Riverside | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Riverside

  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 390 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 416 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 690 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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House | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

House

  • 962 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Riverside | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Riverside

  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Room, River View | Living room | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Luxury Room, River View

  • 635 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Loft, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Loft, Multiple Beds

  • 506 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • El Portal Market - 16 min walk
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 5 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley - 8 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 18 min drive
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 40 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 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.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river and a spa tub.

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. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. 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. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.99 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.99 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Parkside Pizza
  • The River Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • 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
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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
  • Elevator
  • 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
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For more details, 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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

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

Property 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
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.99 per night (rates may vary)
  • 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
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
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Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Hotel El Portal
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Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1694 out of 3416 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1036 out of 3416 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 414 out of 3416 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 3416 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 3416 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, St. Peters

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful setting! And the amenities were great. The shower was giant - so you can share with a friend. And a two-person jacuzzi was wonderful after tough hiking days in the park. A nice little kitchenette and a deck overlooking the river and up the valley - a wonderful place to relax! We were thankful for the food options on site since there is nothing else around. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yosemite
Great place to stay. One mile from entrance to Yosemite. Has kitchenette with plates bowls cups! Great views and quiet. Store is equipped with grocery needs and restaurants are really good and affordable. They have a transit that can also take you to the park.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rolando

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie, Marysville

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property right outside Yosemite. Expensive but in my opinion worth it. This is my second stay here and my family and I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As close to Yosemite you can get in a private motel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Very dated rooms. Crockery dirty and not checked before our arrival - we left it cleaner than when we arrived. Location to park entrance is very convenient. Pool is an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and excellent room. A little dated but clean and very spacious. Very nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Newport

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No better location if you want to stay right outside Yosemite's main entrance! 2 restaurants onsite the pizza restaurant was reasonably priced even though there is literally no where else to eat for miles!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hong Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived and checked in, the room was not ready and very untidy. In fact, it was not like an early check-in. It was about 6pm. So we claimed to change the room, but at that time, the wifi system was shut down. We had to wait for about 2 hours while we can do nothing. The worst thing was that the staff at the front desk never apologized. And during the whole night, the wifi was never repaired. It was a nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy, Mahwah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient for the national park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kunal Deep

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth Ann, Alden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a awesome alternative to saying in Yosemite. I booked this only 3 weeks before my stay so my options we limited for kinds of rooms. I ended up with a room with a kitchen and it came in handy. Food in the park is expensive and the prices in the restaurant are kinda high so being able to cook some meals was a savings. The room faced the river, it was nice to sit on the balcony and enjoy my morning coffee. There are several buildings and each has a pool. Ours was nice and lots of chairs around it. The park attached was nice. The game room was great, lots of games, pool, fooseball, ping pong. And lots of board games. Laundry on site was great. Grocery section is really limited and expensive but to be expected considering the local. Would stay there again. It was less then 10 minutes from park entrance saving lots of drive time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, CARLSBAD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Katarina

AC did not work! Bathroom dirty. Moldy smell in the room! Bad, not clean retaurant with overprized fterrible ood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alex

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
surprise with the set up in the unit
what the family apartment is actually a one bedroom unit with two queen beds in the living room and a king size bed in the bedroom instead of two bedrooms with a separate living room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easiest access to Yosemite national Park entrance whenever going to Yosemite falls. Also, they have awesome Pizza restaurant and nice gift shop. Recommend river-view room it's fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024