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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Private spa tub
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪55 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
(40 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 506 sq ft
  • 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
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 690 sq ft
  • 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
  • 635 sq ft
  • 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
  • 962 sq ft
  • 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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

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

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(235 reviews)
  • River view
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(148 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(42 reviews)
  • River view
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 32 min drive - 16.7 miles

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

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 securing valuables and tours/tickets. 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
  • 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

  • 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 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

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 May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite View Lodge on May 31, 2026 start from $407, including 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.

Will I be able to park at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and wheelchair-accessible 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 2 restaurants and some guestrooms include a private indoor hot tub and a fireplace.

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does Yosemite View Lodge have connecting rooms available?

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Yosemite View Lodge?

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

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2297 out of 4098 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1080 out of 4098 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 442 out of 4098 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 4098 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 4098 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very close to the Yosemite park entrance. The river adjacent to the lodge is amazing. The facility is a little dated; however, it is very nice and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was immense but everything went smoothly. Room was very convenient for visiting the park. The kitchenette was stocked nicely. Enjoyed the hot tub after hiking in the park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay without staying in the park. We upgraded to the room with a view. Wasn’t disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

yuzhan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room is clean. staff is very friendly. Pizza is good. love to coem back this hotel if visit the park again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Several of the pools and hot tubs were closed. There is construction going on, building two new buildings on site. The location is excellent, the staff is friendly, the rooms are spacious. Overall, it was a very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMazing view Great hotel and location I will recomend this hotel to everybody i know
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Honestly I will be back to stay at this lodge again! I was able to bring my dog and it is so close to Yosemite! It was great. Parking was rough but I will return! Food at the restaurant was terrible ! It took over an hour r, my burger was rare and it was just too expensive! I should have gotten a refund!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size room. Very clean and updated. Room has a small kitchenette. Utensils, bowls and glasses are spotless and in good condition. Bring your own napkins and paper towels as they are not provided. Close to park entrance and short drive to Yosemite Valley. The only thing I don’t like about is the very soft bed. I didn’t sleep well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stay at this hotel whenever we visit Yosemite National Park. It's close and convenient, and during this stay our room appeared a bit more updated and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay, so close to the park and 2 restaurants on the property and a great little store. Our room was right on the river it was beautiful and the room was clean and had a little kitchen.. definitely would book this again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Adamah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Thin walls, I could hear the conversations word for word of my neighbors and even their snoring overnight. The beds were rock hard and for some reason the pillows were tiny. The internet was very spotty. On the positive side the rooms were spacious and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

dorothy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the river outside our room! Kitchette, fire place, everything!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room that I booked was not the one given to me. I booked a room overlooking the River and got a room overlooking the road. I paid extra to get a room with a view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children
We love our staying at Yosemite View lodge. We love the view and kitchen area. Just a bit noisy from the river at night. Over all we love this place and will consider coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On our first night stay we had to request a room change. The heater was not working in our original room. We tried adjusting the heater temperature, but it was only blowing cold air. The outside temperature was already very cold. we were in our room having to wear our hoodies and beanies to keep warm. After getting moved to a room with a working heater, we had to call the front desk again. Our TV was not working. No one showed up on that night, we had to call back again on the following day to get that issue fixed. After that was taken care of it was good. But it was a big incoveniece not having a working TV
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room, GREAT VIEW
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and loved the amenities, the stove, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, cups, plates, silverware, everything you would need. had the river view. we didn't spend much time since we arrived late and left very early. Loved the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. I loved how close the hotel was to the park, which made the drive to and from very easy. The little store in the hotel lobby was very cute and had a variety of items from groceries to gifts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ricardo, san francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good busy place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

sang

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Monina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no toilet paper in the bathroom when arrived. Everything else is okay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rafael, Greenbrae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, the stay was ok. The window horizontal blinds could not open due to missing opening rod. I called the staff but they couldn't fix it. The wifi is very weak and takes a long time to load anything. I had no phone service. The shower gel was making no foam. Had to use a lot to be able to wash myself. Outside pools and hot tubs were closed for renovation. Maybe I missed them but I could not locate any security cameras around the parking lots.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, very dog friendly! Great room for the evening and the view was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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