The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with area shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Lobby lounge
Balcony
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727
  • The Ahwahnee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Visitor Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪87 min drive‬

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Room options

Prime View Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

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

Prime View Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

The Ahwahnee places you next to The Ahwahnee and within a 5-minute walk of Ahwahnee Meadow. This 4-star hotel has 123 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • The Ahwahnee - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ahwahnee Meadow - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yosemite Valley - 21 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Yosemite National Park - 33 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Degnan's Deli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Village Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Deck - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ahwahnee Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Ahwahnee

Luxury hotel with area shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk
The Ahwahnee features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night, and there's also a free area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include express check-out, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ahwahnee Bar
  • The Ahwahnee Dining Room

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; 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
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late summer, 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.
Guests arriving November through April must bring snow chains for their vehicles or risk being denied entry to the park by the National Park Service.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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 20 to 50 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

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
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply), 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. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ahwahnee
Ahwahnee Hotel
Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park
Ahwahnee Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel
The Ahwahnee Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Ahwahnee?

The Ahwahnee provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to The Ahwahnee?

This hotel is located in Yosemite National Park and just steps from The Ahwahnee and Ahwahnee Meadow. You'll also find Yosemite Visitor Center and Yosemite Falls within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Ahwahnee?

Yes, uncovered valet parking is offered for USD 30 per night with in/out privileges. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and electric car charging are also available.

Does The Ahwahnee feature a casino?

No, The Ahwahnee doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Ahwahnee?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Is The Ahwahnee good for couples?

This historic hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Ahwahnee?

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

Does The Ahwahnee have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Ahwahnee serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Ahwahnee Dining Room.

Does The Ahwahnee allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Ahwahnee.

Are there connecting rooms at The Ahwahnee?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Ahwahnee?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Ahwahnee.

The Ahwahnee Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 320 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stacey

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

10/10 Excellent

Chang, Winnetka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Built in 1927 a classic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

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

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
I feel since we booked we got the worse room. We were shoved in a corner room overlooking the heating and cooling units and construction materials and trucks. The hotel had opened rooms because when we were sitting outside staring at Half Dome hardly any lights were on in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property stands alone and speaks for itself. It is one of the last vestiges of pure California.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

dewey

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Save the money, stay at the Lodge

For the price, I expected better. I used to be a gm for a luxury historic hotel, so I am very familiar with the hospitality industry. The Ahwahnee is a beautiful property. The wait staff, valets and bellmen were excellent. The concierge was rude and rather snotty. (I believer her name was Michelle). The blankets/comforters on the beds were terrible, thin little things. We were provided with extra blankets, which helped. The room was clean, except for a stain on the sofa. The food in the bar was actually superior to the dining room, but in fairness, the dining room was limited to a buffet at the time of our stay. I would stay there again, but only if I got a special deal. For the money, it isnt that much better than the Yosemite Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Ahwahnee Hotel. In Yosemite National Park. there's a slice of Heaven. that all people, Should. Have the privilege. to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James, Frontenac

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good experience but very expensive. The property is a historic site itself.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

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

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent lodging with stunning views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My god. This property has gone downhill in the last couple of years. Food has been god awful and the quality has gone drastically down. Buffet food for both dinner and breakfast are terrible. Better off going to the Mountain Dining Room. We stayed at a Classic Cottage and the room is in desperate need of a renovation or a refresh. The room was dirty. The heater didn’t work and the water pressure wasn’t even there. It was insane. And what is up with the parking?? $30 a night for hotel guest?? If im paying $600 a night why the hell should I pay for parking if I’m a hotel guest. Everything in the hotel has been rundown and need to be fixed. Trust me I used to love the Ahwahnee hotel when I first stayed, but believe me when I say. The price point is not worth it. You’re better off staying at the Yosemite Valley Lodge for 1/3 of the price and around better hiking trails and closer to everything else. Terrible place and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Buffet was over priced and food was bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Ozzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well they still owe me $457.00 for ??? No reason was given,but im still waiting for the refund,other than THAT!!,great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fumio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and cozy place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Spectacular grand hotel and a view of Half Dome from our room made for a perfect short visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic hotel in amazing Yosemite National Park. Expensive but worth it for a bucket list vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The location of the property and the view is incredible. Unfortunately, the cost of the room does not align with what you actually get…you get an outdated room with a torn headboard, poorly cleaned furniture and curtains with dirty carpet and a room with spiders and other insects crawling around. What a waste of a potentially beautiful and historic hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025