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Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Oakhurst with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast

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Lobby
Exterior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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40530 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA, 93644
  • Place, Children's Museum of the Sierra
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fresno Flats Historical Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(132 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Oakhurst

Within a short walk of Children's Museum of the Sierra, Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn is within a mile (2 km) of Fresno Flats Historical Park. This 133-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Children's Museum of the Sierra - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fresno Flats Historical Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 14 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Yosemite National Park - 18 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 53 min drive - 43.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪South Gate Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn

Hotel in Oakhurst with 2 hot tubs and free breakfast
Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include 2 hot tubs, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Yosemite Gateway

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 (77 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 5.0 per day

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 day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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 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.
  • 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. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to November.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Best Western Gateway Yosemite
Best Western Plus Gateway Yosemite
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn?

This hotel is located in Oakhurst within a short 10-minute walk of Children's Museum of the Sierra. You'll also find Sierra National Forest and Fresno Flats Historical Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn?

As of Dec 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn on Dec 30, 2025 start from $159.0, 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.

Will I be able to park at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn include a casino?

No, Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until November.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn?

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

Does Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy 2 spa tubs at this hotel.

Does Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn serves free full breakfasts at Yosemite Gateway each morning.

Will Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn?

The closest major airport to Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is about 24.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn.

Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 852 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1168 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect. Nice to be on the upper level with lovely view. We had dinner at their restaurant and breakfast the next morning both wonderful. Chelsea at the front desk was so kind and hospitable with checking us in and providing info re: Oakhurst and Yosemite.This was our 2nd stay at Best Western and 5 star experience. We will be returning soon ! us in and was so kind and helpful with info
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qifan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

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

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Room comfort

Opps

No shelf in shower, no bathmat, light bulb missing, 5 minutes into breakfast service ran out of hard-boiled eggs, more cooking , 10 min later , more came in a bowl of ice water to cool them down, breakfast hours 0730 to 0900.convient location close to sequoia np entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property in Yosemite. Rooms were decent for Yosemite. Breakfast offering was not as good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

nao

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hally

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice B^)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

KARLA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the money, this was perfect. 30-45 minutes south of the Yosemite Park entrance. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Room was clean. Pool & hot tub were nice extras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nora

Terrible interruption
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Nice and quiet

Quick check in and was upgraded to a bigger room in the back…nice and quiet. Had dinner at the restaurant on site, good chowder! Everyone was really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

malcolm, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly and helpful front desk
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

maryjane

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Horrible experience.

Unbelievable the hotel was black out NO POWER THE WHOLE NIGHT AND DIDNT EVEN OFFER DISCOUNT BUT INSTEAD OFFER YOU TO CHOOSE TO GO OR STAY , i cant believe there is hotel that cannot afford generators. I will definitely not gonna comeback its not worth it to stay. The buffet area was very dirty cant even pass A food contamination certificate. Its just horrible i would say . We just dont have a choice cus our home was 5hrs drive and checking in late WITH KIDS … DO NOT EVEN BOTHER TO STAY HERE.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Properly gave the feeling of being in a national park. Loved the breakfast with it being in the motels restaurant. Best breakfast of any motel we've stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

cherry

Liked: Cleanliness
When we stayed in this place they have a power outage.. only the lobby has power.. rooms?no power no water.. when i ask if we can use the coffee maker in the lobby.. they said no.. we have to wait til the restaurant to open to have a sip of our morning coffee.. place was good except there’s no back up gen set for the hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was peaceful and quiet. The views and scenery are beautiful. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Amenities
Everyone was very welcoming. We had a great stay. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel campus with lots of greenery, pools, and water features.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtenay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property, very large. Friendly staff. Close to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

The Place to Stay In Oakhurst

Restaurant was very good, with a bar if you wanted a drink while waiting for takeout. Breakfast the next morning was well attended to. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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