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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$218
$193 nightly
$218 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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King and Queen Loft

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

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

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 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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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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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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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment | 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

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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 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
(24 reviews)
  • 416 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

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

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Deluxe River View King Spa | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe River View King Spa

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

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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, a 1-minute drive from Yosemite National Park and 8 minutes from Yosemite Valley. .This family-friendly hotel is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Yosemite Falls and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra National Forest.

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 - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 33 min drive - 24.9 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
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools
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 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.
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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
  • 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 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, 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

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
Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2059 out of 3807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1044 out of 3807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 427 out of 3807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 164 out of 3807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 113 out of 3807 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BYUNGOK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient because there is a Tesla charging station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Our room was well stocked for our stay. Very close to Yosemite for our day trips. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nyree

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Close to park that’s all that was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The great part is the location. By Yosemite standards this lodge is right next door. We had considered AirB&Bs that claimed to be close to Yosemite. Close in this country is a relative term. But this property is literally less than 10 minutes from the gate. We ate at both restaurants on site and thought the food was just OK. The bottom line, when visiting Yosemite is that it’s best to consider food as fuel. Don’t be expect a great dining experience. Eat simple and go enjoy the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Toby

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Convenient: Highly Rated. If you are wanting to be as close to the Yosemite NP valley as possible without being inside the park, you have found it. However, please take note that you will be paying good money for the convenience. Employees: Highly rated. Very attentive and always answering even the dumbest of questions with a smile and thoroughness to make sure that you are satisfied. Hotel: Not so highly rated: The hotel is dated and everything in it is dated (at least in my room it was). The layout is very strange. There is an outside window that goes for the bathroom without a curtain? It has that 1970's frosted glass over it, but you still can make out images if you walk by the bathroom at night with the light on in the bathroom. There is block glass that is in the "spa" tub to the rest of the room. The block glass is warped but you can definitely make out shapes through it. Basically you have no privacy in the bathroom from inside or outside. The "spa" tub was outdated and worthless in my mind. The shower heads did not provide the needed flow of water to bathe properly. Needs to be updated for a walk in shower with better conveniences. Overall, stains on floor and on comforter when I arrived. Restaurants: Nice convenience. Pizza and sit down restaurants on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayra, Hayward

Traveled with partner
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

THU

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice being close to access the park especially if you don’t have a pass for the park so you can get up and go into the park before the rangers arrive at 6am.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, KANSAS CITY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riverside with balcony was fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonali, South Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with this resort. Staff, pools, hot tubs, conveniences. Our view was on the Merced River and we enjoyed sunrise, sunset and river water views. Went in Sept during off-season so wasn’t busy. Only 2 mile drive to Yosemite west park entrance. Just lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesselle

Traveled with family and small children
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

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

6/10 Okay

Dave

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unfortunately, the pillow I was sleeping on had a slight smell of urine. After starting my sleep, I noticed the smell more and more and had to shower to feel comfortable again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tamera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

THU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome river view, cleaned room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025