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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

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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)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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

  • 36 sq m
  • 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)
  • 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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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)
  • 89 sq m
  • 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
(188 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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)
  • 59 sq m
  • 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)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools
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 a hairdryer. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Yosemite View Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Yosemite National Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 4 outdoor pools are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 4 outdoor pools or soak in the 7 hot tubs
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 2 meeting rooms and convenience store
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Yosemite National Park and 8 minutes from Yosemite Valley
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of Yosemite View Lodge, you'll find 4 outdoor swimming pools and 7 hot tubs. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Yosemite View Lodge. Self parking is free.

This El Portal hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily.
The River Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Parkside Pizza – This diner only serves lunch.

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
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 110 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g. directions). For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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. 1809 out of 3492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 982 out of 3492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 418 out of 3492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 3492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3492 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

6/10 Okay

SIGRID

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
For what they charge per night, the place could use a little TLC. Floors need a good cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ZHI XIAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is by the riverside and noisy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the river view. The property was clean, the room furnishings average, bed was comfortable. Close to entrance to Arch Rock Yosemite entrance. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LOANN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the Redbud building. We enjoyed the patio and watching the Merced River rushing past. There were a couple of minor maintenance issues, but nothing that spoiled our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right outside Yosemite park. Merced River right outside your window, which was very nice. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Saket

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Okay average place. Best is the proximity to the park’s south entrance. They also have some river facing rooms. Recently added Tesla chargers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

George, Castro Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a mediocre hotel in a great and beautiful location. The hotel has lots of amenities, and is in a beautiful location near the entrance to Yosemite and right on the Merced river. However, we had several problems with the room, and the Wi-Fi was terrible. We could not get wi-fi in our room in the Black Oak building (it's the farthest away from the central registration building). We could not call, text or use the internet. Also, our TV would lose service connection about once every hour. The only way we could connect to the internet was to go to the registration desk area. They obviously need to increase their wi-fi strength. In addition, our remote control for the air conditioner was fairly useless. We could either turn it on (too cold after a while), or turn it off (too hot). The fan adjustment and temp adjustments did not work. In addition, there was no electrical outlet between the two queen beds. There was one outlet behind one of the beds, but you had to move the bed out to reach it. Also, the jetted tub was too high for older people to get in and out of. The two great things about the room were that it was very quiet and it had a balcony which looked out upon the river below.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. I broke a coffee pot and they didn’t charge me.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Akira

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Malgorzata

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room (no. 2000) great view but no internet at all !! not even once!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalin, Springfield

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Poor wifi
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gaurav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are good and many amenities with game room and pool. Good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

George

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

Nonexistent WiFi

Wifi is basically non existent. Unable to access web unless extremely early morning or late at night. Very difficult to plan or access information when web access so limited. They need to reevaluate peak access requirements and improve the bandwidth. This is a major issue when no cell phone service is available from any provider. A major shortfall for a facility that advertises as a retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jagdish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very developed for being in a low population area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and literally just a few minutes from the gate to Yosemite. It was wonderful just sitting on the balcony and relaxing and watching the river after a long day at the park. Hotel has obviously been there for many years and it is showing its age, but we found it perfectly acceptable.
View from our balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and ambiance. However, did not like that the restaurant and bar were only open until 8:30 p.m. Pools were nice, however, did not like layout of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sukjin

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The stay had great views of the river and convenient access to Yosemite National Park (less than 30 minutes to Yosemite Valley). The game room had a lot of fun and free games. The gift shop and on-site market by the lobby had great items at affordable prices. I did not like the condition of the room and the amount of bugs. I thought the rooms were outdated. The WiFi internet was non-existent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the river and close to the park, friendly staff and great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aihua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Kids love the pools and game room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable stay, large rooms. A little dated but we loved having the a small kitchen in the room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Convenient to the park

Great hotel right next door to the park. We had a nice sized room next to the river which was an amazing view. When the door was open, the sound of the river was loud, however, when shut, it muffled the sound well. Beds were very comfortable. TV reception was intermittent, dropping out occasionally and low quality picture. Internet non existent. Room had a small kitchenette, with crockery, pans and utensils. Apart from the internet, we really liked this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our family of 6 loved staying there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025