Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite  | Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 outdoor pools

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $385
$339 nightly
$385 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, El Portal Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

King and Queen Loft

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

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 690 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite

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

Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • River view
  • 962 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

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

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • River view
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

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

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(240 reviews)
  • River view
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(150 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • River view
  • 416 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

El Portal

When you stay at Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. .This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Yosemite Valley and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Yosemite Falls.

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
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 58 min drive - 30.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

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. 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.

4 outdoor swimming pools and 7 hot tubs are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 336 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Additional features at this hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at The River Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The River Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Parkside Pizza - This diner serves lunch only.

Property amenities

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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 to 35 for adults and USD 19 to 25 for children
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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
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 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 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 110 lbs 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property 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 25 to 35 for adults, and USD 19 to 25 for children
  • 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, 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

Property is also known as

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View Lodge
View Lodge Yosemite
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Yosemite View El Portal
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Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2359 out of 4196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1107 out of 4196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 447 out of 4196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 4196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 4196 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family had a wonderful stay at this hotel, the staff is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff always clean and beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and very kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been here multiple times and the place is great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and close to the national park
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and cozy stay, fantastic view, spacious room with amazingly comfy beds, and a fun game room.
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, very dog friendly! Great room for the evening and the view was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Prisma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this place. I would definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were fine and the staff was helpful and pointed out key hints for visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Amenities and location were great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, super comfortable beds! Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madelaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, quiet room with all the amenities. Loved the game room and indoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and nice, very good location, easy access to Yosemite valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful stay as always!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay away from the city
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nanci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, a little outdated but great location and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stay at this hotel whenever we visit Yosemite National Park. It's close and convenient, and during this stay our room appeared a bit more updated and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Zalak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good amenities, ample parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice local , excellent view, excellent pizza . Everything nice , I Love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful room and extremely convenient location for getting into Yosemite Valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Daisy

Liked: Staff & service
Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026