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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
$309
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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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

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Deluxe River View King Spa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

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

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

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

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1 King Bed, Riverside | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 690 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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 | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 962 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(197 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Living room | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite

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

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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(119 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King and Queen Loft | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

El Portal hotel walkable to Yosemite National Park
2 restaurants, 4 outdoor pools, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
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.

Yosemite View Lodge features 4 outdoor swimming pools and 7 hot tubs. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

2 meeting rooms are available. This family-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Yosemite View Lodge is a smoke-free property.

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 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
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
  • 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. 1870 out of 3587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1000 out of 3587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 430 out of 3587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 176 out of 3587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 3587 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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved how close it was to the entrance and all of the amenities. It has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeggina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brittany at check in was very friendly. Close to Yosemite. Clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient to Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay right near the national park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, right outside Yosemite park entrance. A little dated but clean, beautiful location and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marc Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location next to the river and very close to the entrance to the park. Room was great. Property is very accommodating for families. Staff is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities with this property were great. Our room had a stove, top, mini refrigerator, microwave, sink, dishes, and silverware. There is a restaurant and bar on the property along with a pool and kids' activities room. It's a great place for families but we were just two adults and enjoyed it as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
#1 The location is awesome, being near the entrance to Yosemite National Park. Also, the beauty of the Merced River beside the Lodge is truly breathtaking. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The food at the restaurant there was delicious. The room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the coffee provided in the Lobby as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexey, Redmond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well it is expensive, but in our opinion it was worth it, considering it's the closest place to stay to Yosemite park entrance. Yes the entrance lines are long (we waited anywhere between 15 min to 1 hour depending on the day - they have a narrow road and only 2 cashier windows can fit), but otherwise you'd need to stay in the park itself (if you like less amenities and savvy to book a few months in advance). The lodge seems to be nicely renovated (at least, the building we were in). We had a choice to get a room on the ground level vs 2nd floor, and picked the ground level (river view) - we glad we did! Most of the buildings at the river have a vast private patio right on the river if you are on the ground level, including a large table and a few chairs - much better than a balcony up there. We enjoyed breakfasts and dinners there. The room/beds were nice, I'd say nicer than the first impression you get of the building when you see it outside. The only concern was mini fridge freezer did not work properly so we had to throw away a box of ice cream next day. :( The lodge has multiple pools, and we enjoyed the larger one every evening - very nice after spending a day in the park! Restaurants on site but apart from take our pizza order, we really preferred to eat on our private patio right next to the raging river!
View from our private patio at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingyan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location very close to the Yosemite’s West entrance. the room was spacious and overlooking the river. We loved seating on the balcony in the afternoons.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice that’s its close to the park. Busy with long line ups
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok, the pizza restaurant staff is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anshu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with great proximity to the Arch rock entrance. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingjing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Extremely convenient and close location to Yosemite national Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nagendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the location, we
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rubi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daphne B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lodge is so close to Yosemite. Very convenient and the gift shop and grocery were well stocked. The pizza on site is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Letícia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely being next to the river, the gift shop and restaurants were good. The WiFi wasn’t very good in places
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025