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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, El Portal Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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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
(37 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 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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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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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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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

  • 390 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(219 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Deluxe River View King Spa | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge places you next to Sierra National Forest and within a 10-minute walk of Yosemite National Park. This 336-room hotel welcomes guests with 4 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • El Portal Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools
4 outdoor pools, 7 hot tubs, and free WiFi in public areas are featured at Yosemite View Lodge. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include meeting rooms, coffee/tea in a common area, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard.
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.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (110 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • 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

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yosemite View Lodge provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite View Lodge on Jan 21, 2026 start from $178.49, 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.

What can I see around Yosemite View Lodge?

Located steps from Sierra National Forest, this hotel is in El Portal, and within a 10-minute walk of Yosemite National Park and Merced River. You'll also find Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Yosemite View Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Yosemite View Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Yosemite View Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 4 outdoor pools and 7 hot tubs.

Is Yosemite View Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as 4 outdoor pools and a bar with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy 7 spa tubs at this hotel.

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Yosemite View Lodge has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Yosemite View Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Yosemite View Lodge for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Yosemite View Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Yosemite View Lodge?

The closest major airport to Yosemite View Lodge is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is about 18.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy lake or mountain views.

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2076 out of 3829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1048 out of 3829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 426 out of 3829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 166 out of 3829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 3829 reviews

8.6/10

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

Oscar

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

6/10 Okay

Ron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very avreage motel! The price and the extra charges were not! I know its in a good location but I take issue with why they need to charge so much! Then they tack on taxes and more! We didnt eat at the restaurant because we heard it was bad and once again over priced! They are making big time money at your expense!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leila

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: This place is super close to YV. The bed is comfy. This is the only place I have ever seen that has 2 shower heads and a jacuzzi in the room. The balcony had a great view of the Merced river. The hot tub was very relaxing after a long day of hiking. Kitchen was a great plus. We brought a cooler and freshly ground coffee/filter so we had great breakfasts facing the river. Cons: The jacuzzi is in the bedroom and not the bathroom so I hit my leg on the sharp granite edge twice heading to the bathroom at night. A soft bumper on the edge would solve that. They set up the rooms so that the head of your bed shares a wall with the TV for the room behind you. This made for two very noisy nights. If they set up the bed so that they were back to back then it would help a lot with noise. The balcony had no screen to keep bugs out so we could not leave the door open at night so we missed out on the sound of the river. The bathroom also had peeling wallpaper. If they fixed those things, I would have given this place 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Purak

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juhun

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

8/10 Good

Mariness

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location near the park entrance, good size bedroom and bathroom, friendly staff and great service. This is our second time staying on it and will do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room overlooking the river behind the lodge was delightful. The kitchenette allowed us to make a quick breakfast and be on our way into Yosemite relatively early each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you plan on going into the park. It was clean, seemed recently renovated, and had a nice outside area to walk around in. Check in was easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was on the river. Overall, the location was in harmony with nature and offered excellent views of the surrounding mountains. The spa was literally steps from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

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

Enjoyed the balcony

Spent all our time in Yosemite hiking. Did enjoy the balcony next to the river in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stay to Yosemite NP entrance - could even see the official park sign from the parking lot. Clean room. Paid extra for the river view and loved the sight and sound of the river from our private balcony. Well worth it! Staffing for the restaurant seemed to be an issue. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
elevator was broken; hot tub jets were not working; shower curtains were too short to stop water from spraying on floor
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Baba

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a power outage throughout the night which made it a bit uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was nice to be close to Yosemite National Park. Room was clean but needed a few items fixed. We did not have a screen on our door to the patio. The tub was huge which was great but the jets did not work. The breakfast at the restaurants were only buffet which we would have liked to have some ala carte
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Fine
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room with great river views. Very close to Yosemite entrance.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly place to stay Walkable to on-site restaurant But cleanliness needs to be improving
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was Exceptional! We were just a few minutes from the park entrance. Loved that we were able to offset the cost of the room with cooking in the room a bit for breakfast and late dinner. The room was spacious and quiet. We heard the restaurant onsite was good but didnt have time to try it. What could be better was the internet was terrible and pretty much unuseable for even a simple lookup.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The kitchenette is clean and convenient, and the amenities are very good. However, the room I stayed in was missing a screen door for the sliding balcony door, so I couldn’t open it for fresh air. Other than that, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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