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Buck Meadows Lodge

2.5 star property
Motel in Groveland with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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7649 Highway 120, Groveland, CA, 95321
  • Place, Rainbow Pool
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Pine Mountain Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Room 603 - King Standard | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 603 - King Standard

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 605 - Queen Standard | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 605 - Queen Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 606 - Queen Standard | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 606 - Queen Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 607 - Queen Standard | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 607 - Queen Standard

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

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Room 602 - King Standard | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 602 - King Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 609 - King Cabin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 609 - King Cabin

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

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Room 610 - King Cabin | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 610 - King Cabin

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

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Room 611 - Queen Deluxe | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 611 - Queen Deluxe

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

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Room 601 - Double Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 601 - Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 604 - Double Queen | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Room 604 - Double Queen

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Groveland

Located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Rainbow Pool, Buck Meadows Lodge is within a 15-minute drive of Groveland Wayside Park. This 10-room motel has conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Pool - 4 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Groveland Wayside Park - 13 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 16 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Pine Mountain Lake Golf Course - 16 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Pine Mountain Lake - 17 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tangled Hearts Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Buck Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tangled Hearts Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Buck - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Buck Meadows Lodge

Motel in Groveland with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Guests of Buck Meadows Lodge enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and express check-out. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
For entertainment, guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub 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: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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 age 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 4:30 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Buck Meadows Lodge?

Buck Meadows Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Buck Meadows Lodge?

This motel is located in Groveland, close to Rainbow Pool.

Is there parking available at Buck Meadows Lodge?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Buck Meadows Lodge have a casino?

No, Buck Meadows Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Buck Meadows Lodge?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Buck Meadows Lodge?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this motel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Buck Meadows Lodge?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this motel.

Does Buck Meadows Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Buck Meadows Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Buck Meadows Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Buck Meadows Lodge for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Does Buck Meadows Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Buck Meadows Lodge?

The closest major airport to Buck Meadows Lodge is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is about 21.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Buck Meadows Lodge?

No, at Buck Meadows Lodge, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Buck Meadows Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 302 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ximena

Disliked: Cleanliness
I am not typically a complainer, but the television was not connected to the direct tv box and not configured or working, there were noisey employees talking and playing music at the table directly outside our door, pubic hairs in our bed. Also the WiFi would not work. Bath faucet not working correctly. Other than that it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacey

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

Quaint spot outside of Yosemite

Great spot. Big room with mini fridge and freezer. Restaurant next door was very vegetarian friendly and yummy, but I think the lodge wifi clashed with restaurant because I couldn't really use it. I would also recommend they tailor their curtains because the AC mostly cooled down their curtain and not the room lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pier

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

10/10 Excellent

KIYOSATO

Liked: Amenities
Good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MARIO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at room 602 it was noisy people talking and laughing after 10:pm
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMBA

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kyrylo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is only one reason why you are staying here .... and that is to have a bed to sleep in on a trip to Yosemite. Amenities? do they matter? they have a fire pit ... i did not see anyone using it. The lodge is managed by the same place as the lodge next door, but having a different name. Check in is next door. There is a bar/ restaurant on property looked cool, but closes early. I dont know what else to say, room was OK, nothing special. Clean but small. The trash truck came by at 8 am and sounded like they were picking up the same dumpster for 20 minutes straight waking us up. If you wake up early, it wont be a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we arrived I was concerned what the room would look like. The property needs a lot of work. It’s very rundown with buildings that need to be disposed of. The personnel were great. Very nice. Answered all our questions and offered to change our room if we we were dissatisfied. Our room was great though. The interior was spotless, bedding fresh and the bathroom was clean with plenty of available amenities. So while the outside was a little worrisome, the room itself was great. Thank you for the nice, quiet stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I told management two days in a row we were getting no wifi in our room and the maid had not come to clean or change towels but they never fixed the problem. Management was gruff and unresponsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

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

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was honestly so cute and perfect. We went there to take a little vacation after being diagnosed with cancer, and I'm so glad we did. 10-15 minutes from the entry to Yosemite, 30-40 minutes to Hetch Hetchy, and everything was just gorgeous. The restaurant was good - good food, great service, with a cute lil gift shop. I do wish the store it looks like they used to have was open, but that's okay. Overall, definitely a repeat stay for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SEIJIRO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The TV was not available, but the food and situation at the nearest restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at Buck Meadows Lodge from Thursday, July 31st to Friday, August 1st. I have never said this to a hotel in a lifetime of hotel stays. We checked in around 9:00 p.m. after dinner. We were exhausted from a day of hiking and all we wanted was to shower and go to bed. My wife went first and saw that the bathtub had not been cleaned. It was actually dirty, grimy and had hair. She had to use a soapy washcloth to wipe the bathtub clean. As I said, I have never seen this in my lifetime, arriving at a hotel with a dirty bathtub. It is disgusting and unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Hotel wasn't too far from Yosemite, and the restaurant next door had great food!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeannette

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was probably the worst booking I have ever made. Location is nice, close to Yosemite. However, it already has a late check in at 4:30 and they weren't ready until 5:00. When I mentioned the inconvenience due to having kids I was told 4:30 is “the earliest” they’re ready. When I asked if we could use the pool while we waited, I was told no, that would be a liability. Once we finally got into our hotel our TV didn’t work. They have direct TV, but ours wasn’t set up. It wasn’t glitching, the monitor was quite literally not linked. When I called the front desk I was told the tech guy leaves at 5:00, so there is nothing they could do. Yet, I didn’t even get in my room before that time. When I asked if I could switch rooms, or be reimbursed I was told there was nothing they can do. Again, I have kids. We are not an iPad family, so having no TV wasn’t great. Once we finally made it to the pool, the spa was down. This hotel is rundown and overpriced and the customer service is horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ying

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
check in is at another location. room is too noisy because of a huge fan in the attic for the restaurant. I felt like seating in a flight beside the wing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, NIBLEY

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Uriel, El Sobrante

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hanine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our little cabin. It was very peaceful and quiet. I only wish the hot tub was working as that was a draw for us to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manuel, modesto

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff would not work with me . Ended up yelling at each other. They are very rude, unprofessional, i lost my 1st nite , i paid in advance. Skip this place. I have never had sych a bad experience as this dump. Stay away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

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

Moderately satisfied

The room was clean and pleasant. The only thing I didn't like was the front desk staff. Both the check-in and check-out staff weren't friendly or approachable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025