Yosemite View Lodge

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

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Nestled near Yosemite National Park, Yosemite View Lodge offers a family-friendly atmosphere with an arcade/game room and 3 outdoor pools. Relax in the spa tub or enjoy breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants. With laundry facilities, multilingual staff, and a bar to unwind.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

The current price is NZ$608
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

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King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 59 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(211 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(122 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • El Portal Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Tunnel View - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Family-friendly hotel near Yosemite National Park
At Yosemite View Lodge, you can look forward to a corner/local shop, a playground and an arcade/games room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 7 hot tubs. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 336 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, kitchenettes and fridges

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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 transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

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
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Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Frequently asked questions

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

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

As of 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite View Lodge on 18 Oct 2025 start from NZ$598.97, 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.

Is Yosemite View Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Yosemite View Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Yosemite View Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Yosemite View Lodge located?

This family-friendly El Portal hotel is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. El Portal Market and Merced River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1916 out of 3652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1022 out of 3652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 427 out of 3652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 3652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 112 out of 3652 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for families staying close to Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to park, comfortable beds !!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for exploring Yosemite – peaceful and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Close to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to National park Good dining Sunny swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rustic hotel. True to its location of Yosemite National Park. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice lodge with river views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained hotel. Friendly staff and convenient to Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizaveta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its relaxing to be near the river, it was nice to also have a breakfast spot right next to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a wonderful location. The view of the river is truly amazing. Pizza place is wonderful after a long day of hiking. Great staff. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griselda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.. and very nice people😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attached store.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yueping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and services
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Yosemite Park entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashutosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, convenient, clise to yosemite, mini kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, awesome pizza!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Furkat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, hot tub and pools. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay when you are visiting Yosemite National Park. It is convenient and I love that they have a restaurant in the area that offer breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with multiple dinner options. Room had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very scenic. It has a great gift shop/ general store. The rooms were spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and nice view from my room to the river
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025