Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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

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
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪55 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 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
(31 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(233 reviews)
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(148 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 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 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 - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 58 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪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 from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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 between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 to 35 for adults and USD 19 to 25 for children
  • 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 25 to 35 for adults, and USD 19 to 25 for children
  • 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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View Lodge

View Lodge Yosemite

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Yosemite View El Portal

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Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2273 out of 4091 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1081 out of 4091 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 451 out of 4091 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 4091 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 4091 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

BYUNGGYU

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

jenessy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice besides there being a fork that was dirty. I think the staff was okay it was 50/50 some staff were nice and happy to see us and some just seemed very monotone (maybe a bad day idk) I would say it is important to bring any snacks or food essentials when staying there because the “restaurant” they had was very limited in meal choices. Although the small store in the lobby did have a few essentials to cook with:) overall great experience nice views and would love to be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Daisy

Liked: Staff & service
Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Nanetta

Bed was c
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed had a stained bedspread. The room was clean but couch cushion was torn. I had booked the room through hotels.com, front desk talked me into one that was just a little more but it was substantially moremore
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Josie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great stay, most of the staff is really nice. Food in the restaurant is bland and gross for how expensive it is. Get some seasonings in that kitchen and everything will be so much better
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Amenities and location were great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place. The staff worked hard!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Siu Cheung

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gianna, Williamstown

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been here multiple times and the place is great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. We had the loft and that worked perfectly for us. The tv was a bit tricky to figure out, but we got it eventually. I loved the little market at the front desk and the staff was friendly. I guess it was off season because there was no breakfast buffet and the pizza place was closed. The River restaurant was our only option and the food was very mid. We ate dinner there the first night and breakfast the next morning. It was fine for what it was but the staff was friendly so that’s a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds. Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful stay as always!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, staff friendliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lacey

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good location to Yosemite park. Hot water takes an extremely long time to come through! I thought it was broken..had to run 2 separate taps and the shower to get it to work. This was all the time not just a one-off. Some of the kitchen crockery needs replacing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

karyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. It was nice to have fireplace and jetted tub. The balcony over the river was divine. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Santos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spacious. Electronic fireplace was amazing. Patio with river view was breathtaking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026