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The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby lounge
Interior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

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9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727
  • The Ahwahnee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Visitor Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Prime View Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Prime View Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

The Ahwahnee

4-star Yosemite National Park hotel close to Yosemite Valley
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and a business center.
The Ahwahnee offers 123 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Yosemite National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

The Ahwahnee is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Ahwahnee Dining Room - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
The Ahwahnee Bar - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ahwahnee Bar
  • The Ahwahnee Dining Room

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; 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 summer, 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.
Guests arriving November through April must bring snow chains for their vehicles or risk being denied entry to the park by the National Park Service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 50 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Property is also known as

Ahwahnee
Ahwahnee Hotel
Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park
Ahwahnee Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel
The Ahwahnee Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park

The Ahwahnee Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 320 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fumio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and cozy place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Spectacular grand hotel and a view of Half Dome from our room made for a perfect short visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic hotel in amazing Yosemite National Park. Expensive but worth it for a bucket list vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The location of the property and the view is incredible. Unfortunately, the cost of the room does not align with what you actually get…you get an outdated room with a torn headboard, poorly cleaned furniture and curtains with dirty carpet and a room with spiders and other insects crawling around. What a waste of a potentially beautiful and historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful building and property, marred right now by construction stuff. But the interior is still beautiful, staff very friendly and helpful. And because not full, we got primo seat by big new windows for breakfast buffet - absulutely stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerald, Palm Springs

Don’t go to Yosemite for the food. You’ll be very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Would have been better if Expedia offered the same deal as the hotel. The hotel was offering pay for 2 nights and get the third for free. Didn’t find out until we arrived at the hotel and the hotel would not honor rate because of booking with Expedia. Expedia didn’t show parking was $30 per night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

YONG BUM

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good times!

We had a fabulous visit at the Ahwahnee! What a location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunder, Foster City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awhanee is the luxury hotel in Yosemite Valley located in the midst of huge granite mountains lush green trees and beautiful lakes. You have dining options and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Red Roof Inn

Stayed in cottage away from main building. I don’t recommend their cottages. Reminded me of a $79.00 a night red roof in room. Electric outlets worked occasionally. Shower ran out of hot water fast. Furnishing’s were sparse to say the least. Did have a great coffee maker. Thermostat didn’t work. Cold in room without recourse to heat. Stay in main building rooms instead. After all incredible location.saw a few deer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Motohiko

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

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

4/10 Poor

Dustin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sakae

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk sent a wrong message on the Dining Room Restaurant operations and sink in the room was clogged and dirty water always stayed there. We had expected Ahwanee is the best hotel in Yosemite but it was not really.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - worth every penny - get a mountain view room! We had a perfect view of Yosemite Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Miranda Vonne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no electricity Nov 19th - 21st during 8am-4PM
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful as was the lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegant historic hotel, with lovely sitting areas on the main level that have views of Half Dome and other wonders. Lovely rooms. Dining room offers a dinner buffet that is not to be missed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024