Buck Meadows Lodge

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Room 611 - Queen Deluxe | Terrace/patio
View from room
Restaurant
Room 611 - Queen Deluxe | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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7649 Highway 120, Groveland, CA, 95321
  • Rainbow Pool
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Pine Mountain Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

Room 609 - King Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room 603 - King Standard

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room 606 - Queen Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 604 - Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room 611 - Queen Deluxe

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room 601 - Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room 607 - Queen Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 610 - King Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room 605 - Queen Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room 602 - King Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Buck Meadows Lodge

Motel in Groveland with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this motel. Self parking is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/cafe, Access to hot tub and concierge services are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Buck Meadows Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a bath and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub 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 helpful staff at Buck Meadows Lodge. During your stay, you'll be close to Rainbow Pool. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a gift shop, laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 12.5 miles (20.1 km) from Yosemite National Park and 27.5 miles (44.2 km) from Yosemite Valley
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Buck Meadows Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Buck Meadows Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Groveland motel.

Buck Meadows Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 28.38 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 5:30 AM

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Check in is at Yosemite Westgate Lodge 7633 CA-120, Groveland]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 28.38 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 5:30 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Check in is at Yosemite Westgate Lodge 7633 CA-120, Groveland
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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.

Property is also known as

Buck Meadows Lodge Motel
Buck Meadows Lodge Groveland
Buck Meadows Lodge Motel Groveland

Buck Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 279 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointed Despite the Friendly Staff We booked this property based on its four-star rating and were initially hopeful. Check-in was smooth, and the front desk staff was friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately, the stay took a turn once we got to our room (602), which is right next to the Lucky Buck Café. The walls were paper thin, and all day and night we heard constant squeaking from the room doors and heavy foot traffic. Daytime naps were impossible, and the banging from café cleanup lasted until after 11 p.m. The room itself was clean, but the bed was incredibly uncomfortable—lumpy with completely worn-out pillows. My fiancée and I both woke up with sore backs and necks. It was the worst mattress I’ve ever slept on. The lodge is conveniently located about 20 minutes from Yosemite, which is a plus. However, the noise issues, poor sleep quality, and terrible Wi-Fi (which made even trying to find another hotel impossible) ruined our experience. We travel often and rarely write negative reviews, but this one left us frustrated, angry, and disappointed. I would not stay here again. If you’re visiting the area, I recommend looking into Rush Creek, Evergreen Lodge, or Blackberry Inn instead
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brigit

Liked: Amenities
Great and friendly staff The room was very clean Well stocked with extra towels Highly recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fedor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, convenient place to visit Yosemite park
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice throwback type drive up motel. Clean, plenty of towels, and had the basics like a LaQuinta or Fairfield Estates. (Except no breakfast provided. )But...just a short walk to the restaurant. After being in Yosemite, it was nice to have this lodging about an hour out from the Park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were unfortunately in the smaller, 1-story building, and did not enjoy our stay. The doors are thin and have a large gap at the bottom, so you can hear every conversation, door slam, etc. happening outside, which left me trying to fall asleep for an hour and a half. The rooms feel like old motel rooms that were refreshed to look modern, but there’s a dinginess around the edges. I can’t imagine anyone ever choosing to stay here as a destination unto itself - it survives because of its proximity to Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Expensive for the room, paying for the location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was a great place me and my woman loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Autumn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for visiting Yosemite.

I picked this hotel as it was close to a Yosemite NP entry gate. I was advised that check-in was strictly 4:30pm and not a minute earlier. Feeling tired after a long drive and with no options of things to do at the property at 3pm we had no option but to drive more!! I know time is required for room changeover but would be nice to see some accommodation of weary travellers! Apart from that we had a good stay. We had a room near the cafe and it was quite spacious and well appointed. As it faced the road we were a little bothered by the external lighting coming in through our window. We had an early dinner in the cafe which had good food options and staff were very good. All good and a good location for visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alican

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

10/10 Excellent

RICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location and great drive about 50min from Yosemite. Adequate simple room, clean and a great location to be.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brandi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Served my purpose as gateway to Yosemite!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and you have a restaurant right next to the hotel and the Park entrance is really near. Overall this property is great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEIJIRO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for 2 nights with family. Got to our room in 604 and noticed that the toilet is clogged. Called the front desk and was told by the lady that it usually takes time for the water to drain. I requested from her for a lodge staff to check it but was told that she’s by herself and no one is available. She had us get a toilet plunger instead. My husband who tried to remedy the situation, walked to the Yosemite Lodge front desk lobby to get the toilet plunger. Of course, the plunger didn’t work! Didn’t call the front desk again since it was already after hours. Disaster happened the following morning when me and my family were getting ready for our trip to Yosemite Park. Toilet was still clogged and this time, dirty water was already coming out from the shower tub drain. Called the front desk, no one answered, so had to personally walk there disgusted and very upset. A different front desk lady was apologetic and moved us to another room. It was such a horrible, terrible and stressful experience! We will never ever ever again stay in this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025