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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Yosemite National Park

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk

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11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Yosemite National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • El Portal Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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Deluxe River View King Spa | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 390 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 King Bed, Riverside | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 690 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 962 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(189 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Living room | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 635 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(117 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King and Queen Loft | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

El Portal

On river.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forest. Also, Merced River is within half a mile (1 km) and El Portal Market is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • El Portal Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Tunnel View - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Family-friendly stay near Yosemite National Park
As a guest of Yosemite View Lodge, you'll find 4 outdoor swimming pools and 7 hot tubs. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Yosemite View Lodge. Self parking is free.

This El Portal hotel is smoke free.

  • 336 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Yosemite View Lodge offers 336 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 7 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available

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
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: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 110 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Lodge View
View Lodge
View Lodge Yosemite
Yosemite Lodge View
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Yosemite View El Portal
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Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Hotel El Portal
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Yosemite View Lodge to the airport?

Yosemite View Lodge is 33.1 mi (45-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite View Lodge on Sep 29, 2025 start from $273.49, 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.

Does Yosemite View Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Yosemite View Lodge.

How close is Yosemite View Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 10.7 mi (23-min drive) from Cathedral Beach.

Does Yosemite View Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Yosemite View Lodge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 9.00 and 25.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Yosemite View Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Yosemite View Lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Yosemite View Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a pool?

Yosemite View Lodge features 4 outdoor pools.

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Yosemite View Lodge to downtown El Portal?

Yosemite View Lodge is 0.9 mi away from El Portal.

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1812 out of 3495 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 982 out of 3495 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 418 out of 3495 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 174 out of 3495 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 3495 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, West Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. I like being next to the river. I like soaking in the river. Decent grocery store attached to hotel lobby. Decent kitchenette in room. Nice balcony overlooking the river with furniture. No cell phone service. Internet service not great, often did not work, so I had trouble connecting with home. Decent pool and hot tubs. Pool area areas frequently ran out of towels. Large motel with many rooms, but only two small areas to eat, one a sitdown restaurant and the other a very casual pizza restaurant. Nowhere around the hotel to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my goodness, I had a lovely stay at Yosemite View Lodge! My parents and I were impressed with the amenities. We had a standard Mountain View room with two queen beds. It was spacious, clean, and tidy with a kitchenette that had everything we needed. The large patio made it feel even bigger. The beds were soft, like most hotels. The best part? The pizza restaurant, delicious! You can also relax by the Merced River, which runs right by the hotel. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

SIGRID

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
For what they charge per night, the place could use a little TLC. Floors need a good cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

ZHI XIAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is by the riverside and noisy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the river view. The property was clean, the room furnishings average, bed was comfortable. Close to entrance to Arch Rock Yosemite entrance. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LOANN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the Redbud building. We enjoyed the patio and watching the Merced River rushing past. There were a couple of minor maintenance issues, but nothing that spoiled our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location right outside Yosemite park. Merced River right outside your window, which was very nice. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Saket

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Okay average place. Best is the proximity to the park’s south entrance. They also have some river facing rooms. Recently added Tesla chargers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

George, Castro Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a mediocre hotel in a great and beautiful location. The hotel has lots of amenities, and is in a beautiful location near the entrance to Yosemite and right on the Merced river. However, we had several problems with the room, and the Wi-Fi was terrible. We could not get wi-fi in our room in the Black Oak building (it's the farthest away from the central registration building). We could not call, text or use the internet. Also, our TV would lose service connection about once every hour. The only way we could connect to the internet was to go to the registration desk area. They obviously need to increase their wi-fi strength. In addition, our remote control for the air conditioner was fairly useless. We could either turn it on (too cold after a while), or turn it off (too hot). The fan adjustment and temp adjustments did not work. In addition, there was no electrical outlet between the two queen beds. There was one outlet behind one of the beds, but you had to move the bed out to reach it. Also, the jetted tub was too high for older people to get in and out of. The two great things about the room were that it was very quiet and it had a balcony which looked out upon the river below.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
River view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. I broke a coffee pot and they didn’t charge me.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Akira

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Malgorzata

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room (no. 2000) great view but no internet at all !! not even once!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalin, Springfield

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Poor wifi
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gaurav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are good and many amenities with game room and pool. Good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

George

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

Nonexistent WiFi

Wifi is basically non existent. Unable to access web unless extremely early morning or late at night. Very difficult to plan or access information when web access so limited. They need to reevaluate peak access requirements and improve the bandwidth. This is a major issue when no cell phone service is available from any provider. A major shortfall for a facility that advertises as a retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jagdish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very developed for being in a low population area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and literally just a few minutes from the gate to Yosemite. It was wonderful just sitting on the balcony and relaxing and watching the river after a long day at the park. Hotel has obviously been there for many years and it is showing its age, but we found it perfectly acceptable.
View from our balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and ambiance. However, did not like that the restaurant and bar were only open until 8:30 p.m. Pools were nice, however, did not like layout of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sukjin

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The stay had great views of the river and convenient access to Yosemite National Park (less than 30 minutes to Yosemite Valley). The game room had a lot of fun and free games. The gift shop and on-site market by the lobby had great items at affordable prices. I did not like the condition of the room and the amount of bugs. I thought the rooms were outdated. The WiFi internet was non-existent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the river and close to the park, friendly staff and great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025