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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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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 Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 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
(50 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

9.2 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • 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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • 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)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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
(215 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(125 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 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)
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • 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 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Yosemite Falls and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra National Forest.

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
  • Tunnel View - 15 min drive - 17.7 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

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 4 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.

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
  • 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
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

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. 1987 out of 3733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1037 out of 3733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 426 out of 3733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 3733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 3733 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Lodge was located in a great position to access Yosemite. Wifi not the best but in Yosemite you don’t need the wifi!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was super close to park butt hat doesn mean food options limited. Pizza on-site was great. Didn’t try restaurant because of bad reviews. We did use kitchenette and brought food. Pools were nice. Kids loved game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeongmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roberta, West Haven

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shridhar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property right outside Yosemite if you can’t get accommodations inside the park … staff is super friendly and very informative …on premise laundry helps… dining options are only two …but you are not there for fine dining… lovely lovely stay indeed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very clean and quiet. On site pizza was really good. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The only thing to know ahead of time is that there is zero cell service in this area and you will rely on the wifi which is not bad. Also the only grocery store is at the hotel and it is a bit pricey but compared to the store in El Portal it is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tomo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay at this lodge!

No internet, no phone reception, no electricity for a whole day. One of the worst experience I have ever had in any lodge. I want my money back. I would never recommend this lodge to anyone unless you are looking for a place without any of the things mentioned above. Also restaurant at the facility needs a massive improvement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a family trip there, the day we stayed there, NO POWER at ALL after a long day trip, at 90 degree. The entire hotel lost power. We cannot take shower, no AC, no fan, really hot staying over night! Terrible experience. Though the hotel is located at a nice area, with mountain & river on the back, we didn’t enjoy the stay at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekamjeet

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

songchun

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The entire hotel lost power and there was no contingency plan or at least an emergency generator, and no action was taken. No internet access and couldn't turn on the air conditioning or lights. Had to pack up and move to another hotel at 9pm in Yosemite National Park. Very disappointed in the service and will never book with them next time I visit Yosemite. Please refund my money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent and property is only about 10 minutes froom Yosemite park entrance. Bed big and comfortable, restaurant very acceptable, room had fridge, stove, kitchen supplies. Be sure to get a river view room. We'd stay there again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect! Literally minutes from park entrance!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location with easier access into the park
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved the large jacuzzi tub and the sound of the falls outside of the room. While we didn't use the swimming pool that was directly in front of our room, I think it would be a wonderful place for families. We did dinner at the hotel and it was a lovely evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkatesan

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

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old. Even upgraded bathroom walls were not redone. Dirty. Moldy. Terrible beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahnya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very nice and the room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Staff & service
Property itself is a bit worn but location is great for getting into Yosemite park (a 5 minute drive) so for that alone it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this restaurant is pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jianjun

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very simple: it is hard to book in Yosemite Valley on short notice. This hotel is the nearest to the entrance and just 30 minutes from the Yosemite Valley. As a bonus, there is a beautiful river that runs right behind the hotel. We always stay in the Valley but decided to go on short notice and try this hotel. It worked out very nicely. Location, location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positives: Great proximity to park, clean room, friendly staff, well stocked market, lots of pools. Negatives: older facility, little to no WiFi, disappointed that they did not turn on the air conditioner on the day of our arrival and it was in 90s so took hours to cool down in the upstairs loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

8/10 Good

Albert, Santa Clara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, nice property and clean room, with a small glitch - WiFi is almost unusable when many guests use it at the same time. So be prepared for very slow WiFi during summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025