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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property
Cool off in three outdoor pools or the lazy river after hiking to Half Dome, then enjoy a drink at the bar and games in the arcade.

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Nestled near Yosemite National Park, Yosemite View Lodge offers a family-friendly atmosphere with an arcade/game room and 3 outdoor pools. Relax in the spa tub or enjoy breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants. With laundry facilities, multilingual staff, and a bar to unwind.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩585,239
₩671,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

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King and Queen Loft | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • River view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

7.0 out of 10
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  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(150 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in El Portal, Yosemite View Lodge is in the mountains and on a river. The Ahwahnee is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Traveling with kids? Consider El Portal Market and Yosemite Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snow tubing. Visit our El Portal travel guide
Map
11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park
    Yosemite National Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yosemite
    Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley
    Yosemite Valley
    10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Yosemite valley and Merced river view from Big Oak Flat road Yosemite National Park, Mariposa county, California, USA
    Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    58 min drive - 48.9 km
  • El Portal Market
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)
    134 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cedar Lodge Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • The River Restaurant and Lounge
    4 min walk
  • Parkside Pizza
    4 min walk
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • The Pink Palace
    14 min walk

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

  • Family-friendly hotel near Yosemite National Park
  • At Yosemite View Lodge, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a playground, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 7 hot tubs. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 4 outdoor pools
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • A vending machine, barbecue grills, and meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
  • Room features
  • All 336 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
    • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
    • LED light bulbs, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 to 35 for adults and USD 19 to 25 for children
  • 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

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

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 25 to 35 for adults, and USD 19 to 25 for children
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Yosemite View Lodge?

As of May 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite View Lodge on Jun 22, 2026 start from ₩585,239, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Yosemite View Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 110 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Yosemite View Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Yosemite View Lodge located?

This family-friendly El Portal hotel is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. El Portal Market and Merced River are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2311 out of 4120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1090 out of 4120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 440 out of 4120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 4120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 4120 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and property were clean and staff was helpful- the location right outside the entrance to Yosemite NP was the best aspect of this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good with quick access to the park. Rooms have beautiful river view at the back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location- close to Yosemite park entrance- nice big rooms and bathroom- balcony overlooking river was so nice! Pizza restaurant was excellent!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient place to stay while visiting Yosemite. We had a kitchen in our room that we made good use of and the Restaurant was very good and situated on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to Yosemite and on the river - great location if you can’t be in the park
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Biswadeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view room was great! The pizza restaurant and lobby grocery store were very convenient. Perfect for a short stay near the park entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aditya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River front view of was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of river and mountain from our room . So peaceful !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, with multiple pools and hot tubs. The rooms were average, but spacious with amazing views. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUBHASHIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful lodge, great location, spacious room with river flowing by, all amenities, very close to valley. Expensive yes but worth the money. In my mind this is better place to stay than lodges inside the valley
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location a lot of activities for the kids
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Clean, spacious, and enough amenities to be able to set room up as a hood base camp for playing in the park for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! So close to Yosemite, great amenities, awesome view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from balcony
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muniba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view , very good choice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the kids enjoyed the onsite pool and spa. The laundry facilities were also very helpful and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, large room and bathroom. Great location! Several pools.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
orderly, clean, efficient, & close to the action(Yosemite)...the Merced River was raging which was a total bonus for sleeping to "white" noise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent place to stay when visiting Yosemite. It’s close, next to the Merced River, has a good restaurant, hot tubs and pools
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Osmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities. The heated pool and hot tub were a great addition for our hiking recovery.Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been staying here for over 17 yrs and we love how much they have renovated the property and rooms. We love the location and love that it’s such a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect with plenty of pools and hot tubs to relax in after a long day at the park. Unless I was planning to camp in the park, 10 out of 10 times I would stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a very old property at very good location. I guess that’s why the owners have no obligation to make any improvements.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being on the Merced River was a fantastic experience! Every staff member I came in contact with was friendly and helpful. I'd definitely stay here again. My only negative comment would be about the Internet that was hit or miss in our room.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alessandra

Liked: Amenities
River view made the stay worth it! Beds were very comfy, room was spacious, easy parking. Pizza was great from on site restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026