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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment | Private kitchenette
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Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Yosemite National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • El Portal Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe River View King Spa

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment | Private kitchenette

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 King Bed, Riverside

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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
  • River view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

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

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Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Living room

Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment | Private kitchen

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King and Queen Loft

King and Queen Loft

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen 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 - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Tunnel View - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

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

Riverfront 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. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. 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 hot 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 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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Parkside Pizza
  • The River Restaurant

Things to do

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

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
  • 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
  • Shared bathroom
  • 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
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
  • 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
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. 1684 out of 3290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 947 out of 3290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 400 out of 3290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 3290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 3290 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sneha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful scenic location and very quiet. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic place right by Yosemite :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chandrashekhar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, it is an old property. It is very conveniently located.. so full marks for that. Some rooms have been upgraded, but just superficially. The carpets are old, and the rooms are a little dingy. While the bedding is comfortable, I wish they had fitted sheets. It is just a flat sheet over a bedding. Don’t feel too great. The bathroom is spacious and well lit. The fan was super noisy though. The walls are super thin and you can hear people walking around your room, slamming doors, etc. That being said, we were dead tired from our day in Yosemite and fell asleep. The location is so so so so good. So we are willing to overlook any other inconveniences.. the front desk was super helpful. The on-site pizza was great. But they are not open on all days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to the park entrance. Not a lot of food options but there is a market and our room had a kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house. It came with a full kitchen and everything we needed for 4 adults and 3 children. We enjoyed the indoor pool and hot tubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han Young

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best Yosemite accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan, Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a few days as a homebase for a trip into Yosemite. Location was absolutely ideal as it is just outside the park. We stayed in a family apartment with four adults that was incredibly spacious restaurant was nice and the staff was very helpful. Would stay here again for sure the next time I’m around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. 4-5 minutes drive to park gate. Get Riverview room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, convenient parking, store on site
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel with great amenities. We liked the games room and multiple hot tubs. The staff seemed like they hated their jobs but were kind
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. We enjoy the amenities and view. Worth it! We’ll definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so happy with our stay. Its proximity to Yosemite was fantastic and the restaurant was great. The room had a balcony with a table and chairs that overlooked the Merced River. We were pleasantly surprised by how it had a jacuzzi tub and a fireplace too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estibalis

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

8/10 Good

Linda, Santa Rosa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location just outside of Yosemite . We spent three nights there and loved it. The view of the river was so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We fell in love with this place! The patio river view was the best, but they also have huge jacuzzi tubs, multiple pools and an indoor pool, a game room, and a cute gift shop/grocery store. The only thing I feel they need to improve is the dinning experience. It was very expensive and the quality was lacking, and so was the service. Other than that it was a great stay with wonderful memories made!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiangjing

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Young

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yong

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Around Yosemite view lodge is so beautiful! We ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yong

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Around Yosemite view lodge is so beautiful! We love ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUYU

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Silviu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, location, amenities. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because their WiFi is extremely frustrating: constantly losing connection. May as well list it as w/o WiFi - and the worst is that cell phone signal is 0 bars. So, (almost) no internet - keep that in mind if you ever need to take a zoom call or anything like that while there. You’d need to drive up to the Yosemite Village for closest decent internet (cellular and WiFi) connection. Otherwise, wonderful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025