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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
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
$317
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 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 Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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
(47 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
(185 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 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
(117 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 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. Bathrooms are shared.
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.

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
  • 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

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. 1800 out of 3482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 987 out of 3482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 417 out of 3482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 172 out of 3482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 3482 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

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The beds are horrible, making it difficult to rest + the food in the restaurant is not good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judy, CHINO HILLS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The river view room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lejing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth that
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was a bit tired, a number of poorly executed repairs. TV reception poor. Food options limited due to location. But it was clean and the location is perfect for Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Hans, Seabrook

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property close to the entrance to Yosemite. 2 restaurants with outside dining in a nice setting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love everything about this place! We had a room with a balcony overlooking the river and falling asleep to the sound of the rushing river was heaven! It's not far from the Park and parking was plentiful. Just beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent stay at Yosemite View Lodge was a pleasant experience overall, with a few standout positives and minor drawbacks worth noting. The check-in process was seamless—quick, efficient, and friendly, which set the tone for the rest of our visit. Plenty of parking was available, making it easy to unload and settle in without any hassle. Our room featured a well-stocked kitchen, which was a great bonus for preparing simple meals. However, the electric stove was a bit finnicky—getting it to maintain the right temperature took some patience. Still, it was functional enough for basic cooking needs. The general store on the property was another plus—conveniently stocked with snacks, drinks, and essentials, making it easy to grab items without leaving the lodge. For dining options, the pizza place on-site was a hit—the pizza was really tasty, although we did find the beer prices to be a bit steep. On the other hand, the sit-down restaurant was underwhelming—the food seemed like reheated Sysco fare, lacking freshness and flavor, so we wouldn’t recommend it. Despite these small issues, we would definitely come back. The location, amenities, and overall vibe make Yosemite View Lodge a solid choice for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Clean, comfortable, wonderfully sitting a short distance from the entrance to Yosemite national Park
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place close to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ecton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a nice place, a little dated but clean and comfortable. Restaurants on site and gift/souvenir shop in the main office. Very, very convenient to the park entrance. A nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Holger, Geseke

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Kurz gefasst: Die Lage ist der ausschlaggebende Punkt für eine Buchung dieses Hotels - daher der unverschämt hohe Preis PUNKT. Wir sind als Familie mit 2 Kindern für 2 Nächte in diesem Hotel geblieben und hatten ein Zimmer direkt gegenüber der Lobby Richtung Fluß. Das Zimmer war ausreichend groß und auch zweckmäßig eingerichtet - der Zustand der Einrichtung war in Ordnung und entsprach auch weitergehend den Bildern. Der Yosemite Park ist schnell erreicht und die angebotene Gastronomie sowie der kleine Supermarkt reichen völlig aus. Die Erklärung für die dennoch eher schlechte Bewertung ist folgende: Unser Zimmer war mit Ameisen verseucht - nicht eine oder zwei, es waren hunderte! Am Abend der Anreise hatten wir dies noch nicht so bemerkt, da hat man mal eine oder zwei gesehen und da man sich ja quasi in der Natur befand, empfanden wir das nicht als "störend". Am nächsten morgen bemerkten wir dann mehrere Laufstraßen in der Küche und unsere mitgebrachten (verpackten) Lebensmittel waren übersät mit Ameisen - schlaue Tiere, sie haben auch ins Innere von Verpackungen gefunden... Das war gegen 5 Uhr morgens und wir sind erstmal los in den Park - bei der Rückkehr am Abend war nun die ganze Küchenzeile und der Bereich zwischen den Betten mit Ameisen übersät - wir haben dies der Rezeption gemeldet, welche uns eine Reinigung angeboten hat. Diese wurde durchgeführt und zig Ameisenfallen wurden aufgestellt. Die Fotos zeigen den nächsten Morgen...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with good restaurants, the temperature at night is more comfortable than inside the valley
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Noriko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed staying at Yosemite View Lodge. Location was perfect. The room was nice with a huge bath tub and comfortable beds. The only thing we didn't like about our room was the kitchen. I specifically chose this place because it came with a kitchenette. I brought some food from home to prepare some easy meals at the kitchen but none of the gas stoves were working.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

deming

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good.Dinner and shop store are convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Reno

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Reno

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s good it’s so close to the Yosemite entrance that makes it enticing, because it’s a huge property with many busses of tourists! But the room was quiet and clean so that’s what I expect. The Merced River is pretty strong right now right outside the back window/porch and it’s loud. There’s wooden shutters in the room to help block out the noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, within minutes to Yosemite entrance. The room was beautiful, the balcony overlooked the Merced river. Our room had a jacuzzi tub, which we did use after biking through Yosemite. The parking was safe leaving our bikes on the car rack. There is a mini kitchen in the room and the store in the lobby area has groceries, beverages and lots of gifts. We ate at the 2 restaurants, which were good too. We definitely would recommend it to other people and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient, well located with pool on your doorstep. All the popular sites were within easy reach. A restaurant on site was good together with a decent pizza parlour 👍would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is the only thing we liked. The room is average. Airconditier was old and barely worked, so we were hot all night. We did not feel safe leaving the window open because the window was right on the sidewalk, and anyone could easily get inside. The TV set was not working, but it did not bother us much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was perfect, cleanliness ok, the food at the restaurant was less than great, the staff were very nice!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property close to the Valley. Drawbacks: Limited dining options and no coffee shop (but small coffee maker in room). Convenient laundry room (get quarters at front desk) and if you get a Riverfront room there is a patio overlooking river which was really nice. I would definitely stay here again as the property was clean and location is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025