The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Yosemite Valley

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

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
  • Place, The Ahwahnee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Visitor Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Prime View Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Prime View Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park retreat .You'll be steps from The Ahwahnee and a 5-minute walk from Ahwahnee Meadow. Also, Shadow of the Giants Trail is within half a mile (1 km) and Nature Center at Happy Isles is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

About this property

The Ahwahnee

4-star luxury hotel near Yosemite Valley
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Ahwahnee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Yosemite National Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ahwahnee offers 123 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Yosemite National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • 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

How close is The Ahwahnee to the airport?

The Ahwahnee is 47.6 mi (74-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ahwahnee have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ahwahnee.

How close is The Ahwahnee to the beach?

This hotel is 5.2 mi (13-min drive) from Cathedral Beach.

Does The Ahwahnee offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ahwahnee, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 20 and 50 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ahwahnee?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Ahwahnee?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Ahwahnee?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night.

Does The Ahwahnee have a pool?

The Ahwahnee features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Does The Ahwahnee have a restaurant?

The Ahwahnee is home to The Ahwahnee Dining Room, which features American cuisine.

Does The Ahwahnee have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Ahwahnee to downtown Yosemite National Park?

The Ahwahnee is 1.4 mi away from Yosemite Village.