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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
4 outdoor pools
Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite | Terrace/patio

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
    ‪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)
  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(52 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • River view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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)
  • 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
(24 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

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 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, 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

  • 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
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 26.8 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
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, 9-minute walk to Yosemite National Park
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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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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. 2102 out of 3851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1044 out of 3851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 428 out of 3851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 3851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3851 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

saya

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to Yosemite. River view room was fantastic. Spacious room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and hotel are fantastic, but there are no good food options. Bring your own food that you can cook in the rooms. The staff also weren’t very helpful with park information which was disappointing given the shutdown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent amenities! Close to the Yosemite park. Great river view from the room. The kids enjoyed the game room/ indoor pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

frederique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the park, this is still a good place to stay for easy access to YNP. The rooms are a bit dated although they made great effort to refresh them. The deluxe room has flooring instead of the old stinky carpet which is great. Table and chairs, two hot plates, fridge and microwave are really helpful. What I had an issue with is the smell of the bedding. Too much body odor in the pillows and the mattress. Even though the linens were fresh, the B.O. was strong and we had to ask for different pillows to cut the smell. Also: there is a jacuzzi in the bathroom: not my favorite, I prefer a simple bath tub. It is not going in the way of water conservation since this jacuzzi is as big as a swimming pool. The noise of the jets also resonate with the adjacent rooms and that's obnoxious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidioc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, amazing view of Merced River and the food was delicious! We had dinner and breakfast and both were good. Definitely stay here when visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
all the above
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

It was a last minute stay and it helped us because we had two dogs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kalena

Yosemite View Lod
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah, Granada Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fine and parking was easy. Room was fine as well but i think the walls were very thin as we heard everything that was going on in the room next to us and our was a little hard to fall asleep. Wifi is terrible but you are in a mountain (there is a disclaimer that wifi is provided by a third party).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Omer

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty showers, very noisy room, no noise isolation, did not sleep at night because of the noise from driving parking cars near the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room itself was not perfect, but the location was PERFECT! Customer service at front desk was PERFECT. Alex at the front desk gave us some much appreciated park visit advice! Front desk attendant gave us some much needed early morning coffee. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOONCHU

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the park and hotel room is right to river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our stopover… room was huge, clean and comfortable! The staff were polite and helpful! We got pizza from the pizza restaurant which was so yummy! We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and big. Staff was courteous. The place is very close to Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, rooms are clean and spacious. It’s an old hotel, I was lucky and got upgraded to one of the remodeled rooms which made our stay so much pleasant. Dinner options are very limited and they stick a surge charge for a salad bar that let a lot to be desired.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Naveena

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annesha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeunhee

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and awesome having two restaurants on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

T. Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, it was clean, comfortable, and we had a nice view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025