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The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property
Travelers explore Yosemite's magnificent mountains by day, then return to The Ahwahnee for rejuvenating spa treatments or grab ski passes for alpine adventures

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The Ahwahnee, in Yosemite's mountains, offers an upscale retreat with a welcoming lobby fireplace. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, fine dining at The Ahwahnee Dining Room, spa services for post-hike relaxation, and helpful staff for skiing and other needs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

About the area

Located in Yosemite National Park, The Ahwahnee is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite Visitor Center and Yosemite Falls. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowshoeing. Visit our Yosemite National Park travel guide
Map
9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Valley
    Yosemite Valley
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yosemite National Park
    Yosemite National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ahwahnee Meadow
    Ahwahnee Meadow
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center
    Yosemite Visitor Center
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Ahwahnee
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Degnan's Deli
    14 min walk
  • Base Camp Eatery
    7 min drive
  • Seven Tents Dining Pavilion
    19 min walk
  • Village Grill
    15 min walk
  • Curry Village Pizza Deck
    19 min walk

About this property

The Ahwahnee

Luxury upscale hotel near Yosemite Visitor Center
Consider a stay at The Ahwahnee and take advantage of an art gallery on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as hiking/biking trails and horse riding, at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Ahwahnee Dining Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out and babysitting (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free property and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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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 transport

  • 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 on-site valet 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 centre

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 (91 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 50 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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

Does The Ahwahnee have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Is The Ahwahnee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ahwahnee?

Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ahwahnee?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ahwahnee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ahwahnee located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Ahwahnee and Yosemite Visitor Center. Ahwahnee Meadow and Shadow of the Giants Trail are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ahwahnee Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 354 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the park. Very convenient shuttle stop right outside hotel. Beautiful location. Rooms look right out to half dome and Glacier Point.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave Mann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the Ahwahnee is the most beautiful in the world. Everything’s wonderful The hotel is very clean and very well ran. The restaurant is five star and the food is exquisite. Truly, a fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe

the room was not ready when we arrived we waited over 1 hour so i checked again still not ready so i asked if they had another ready and available and she was able to give us a different room similar but not what we expected but we made the best of it I think they were a little short staffed for the winter months since they gave us the room so late i asked if we could just check out a little later she said no so i insisted that we should get some compensation and after speaking to her manager they gave us 10% off the first night and i agreed the restaurant and the grounds are always lovely and you cant complain about that
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nora

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location in the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ahwahnee hotel is conveniently located in Yosemite Valley and within walking distance to a couple of trails, as well as the Merced River. There is a bus stop at the hotel where you can catch a free shuttle to other areas of Yosemite Valley, which is perfect if you’re traveling during peak season and don’t want to deal with parking in other areas of the park. The common sitting areas are very comfortable with amble seating and huge fireplaces that you can sit in and warm up after a long day of hiking in cold weather. The views of Half Dome are fantastic and that alone makes the hotel worth it. My only complaints about The Ahwahnee Hotel would be regarding the elevator and dining options. Only one elevator was working at the time of my visit and it kept getting stuck frequently, rendering it useless. I had to resort to using the stairs and being on the 3rd floor, this became a problem. Especially on check-out and check-in. I had to bring all my suitcases, along with my families, up and down the stairs, which was exhausting. Although, they did have someone tending to one elevator, as I mentioned, it kept getting stuck and was useless most of the time. In cases where it wasn’t stuck, there would be long wait times for the elevator service, which further delayed any planned trip for the day. At that point it was more convenient to walk up or down the stairs. Dining options at the restaurant or the bar are mediocre. The menu doesn’t have much to offer.
One of the trails leading to the hotel
Views of Half Dome from the outdoor sitting area.
Plenty of tables to sit at and drink.
Fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a very good location, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The hotel needs some tender loving care. The breakfast buffet options need much improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yanghong (James)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - worth every penny - get a mountain view room! We had a perfect view of Yosemite Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in a cottage. Amazing views. The hotel was totally awesome! By far best place to stay in Yosemite park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Good times!

We had a fabulous visit at the Ahwahnee! What a location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

Enjoyed our stay!

A bit tired appearance in hallway and rooms, but service was great, staff was friendly, rooms were clean, and, of course, the setting was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awhanee is the luxury hotel in Yosemite Valley located in the midst of huge granite mountains lush green trees and beautiful lakes. You have dining options and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Memorable stay when the leaves are turning

The staff at the Ahwahnee are excellent. They were very friendly and accommodating with whatever we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice to stay within a national park and a bonus when you have a fantastic view of Half Dome from your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegant historic hotel, with lovely sitting areas on the main level that have views of Half Dome and other wonders. Lovely rooms. Dining room offers a dinner buffet that is not to be missed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of half dome, incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view. Very nice breakfast buffet. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Dinning room staff and service. Housekeeping and room service great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICKOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a bucket list property! The views are amazing. It is rich in history and the connivence of the location is an added plus. We may make this an annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, reading the negative review, I was worried. OMG, when we arrived to check in the guest service workers, were so friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was facing the mountain view, which was incredible. I had read reviews, so I knew to make reservations for mealtimes we wanted, which worked perfect. One of the hostess Nina was so positive seating us near a window where on the 1st morning there were deer in the meadow. Our waitress who we had the entire time was Caralien was so attentive made breakfast so enjoyable. The elevator operators so courteous, housekeeper cleaned are room every day. We went off season, so there is basically only one other place open for food, near the visitor center Degnan's kitchen delicious sandwiches and soup and the workers so accommodating. I recommend this hotel its history, location is a must. We were able to see everything and hike trails without leaving the park. When driving into the park it was snowing and there are no side railing or mile markers. We rented a AWD vehicle so we had no problem driving in the snow. Looking out our window at half dome, seeing waterfalls, watching deer. It was amazing. Landing in Fresno we took an hour detour to Sequoia National Park, since we couldn't check in our room till 4pm. Was so worth it, then we drove to Ahwahnee. Enjoyed breakfast the next day and went to Mirror Lake, checked out El captain, Bridal veil Falls went to Tunnel view a must. Then we went hiking Mariposa Falls, so hard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful building and property, marred right now by construction stuff. But the interior is still beautiful, staff very friendly and helpful. And because not full, we got primo seat by big new windows for breakfast buffet - absulutely stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ahwahnee was on my bucket list and it did not disappoint. I loved my stay at the hotel which is located inside the beautiful Yosemite National Park. Customer service was exceptional. Regan at the front desk was very helpful with our room choice. I loved staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023