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Yosemite View Lodge
El Portal
Just 8.7 mi from Yosemite National Park, Yosemite View Lodge is located along the Merced River and features 4 pools and a hot tub. A restaurant and bar are located on site.
Karen
United States of America
Great location.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
8,256 reviews
Price from$229per night
Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge
El Portal
Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge is located in El Portal just 10-minutes’ drive from Yosemite National Park. Mountain and river views are offered in this self-catering holiday home.
Wendy
United States of America
The location was peaceful, and the view of the river was great! I liked the check in and out process via the Cedar Lodge, it was very easy.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
116 reviews
Price from$279per night
Cedar Lodge
El Portal
Featuring an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, this Cedar Lodge is a 5-minute drive from the entrance of Yosemite National Park. The on-site restaurant is open for dinner daily.
Karen
United States of America
Clean
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,928 reviews
Price from$239per night
Inside Yosemite Mountain Beauty
Yosemite West (Near El Portal)
Centrally located inside Yosemite National Park, Inside Yosemite Mountain Beauty offers the closest private accommodations to the Yosemite Valley Floor.
Karla
United States of America
I loved it, comfortable and at a good price for the whole house. Clean and big
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
40 reviews
Price from$540per night
Upper Cascades
Yosemite National Park (California) (Near El Portal)
Upper Cascades is located in Yosemite Village. A balcony with mountain views is available in this self-catering holiday home. Free WiFi is included. El Capitan is 2.4 mi from this holiday home.
Simon
Malta
The house is large in beautiful surroundings not far from Yosemite valley. Has all necessary amenities.
6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
7 reviews
Price from$600per night
Yosemite Condominium Loft unit -B202
Yosemite West (Near El Portal)
Yosemite Condominium Loft unit -B202 is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 17 miles from Vernal Falls.
Victoria
United States of America
Awesome
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
8 reviews
Price from$239.20per night
YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast
Yosemite National Park (Near El Portal)
YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast provides air-conditioned rooms in Yosemite West.
Hollis
United States of America
The room was very clean and beds were comfortable, even the foldout memory foam one in the ottoman. We liked the availablility of various snack/breakfast options in the room, and the quick refill of eggs from the host.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
136 reviews
Price from$387per night
A Blue Sky Lodge
Yosemite (California) (Near El Portal)
A Blue Sky Lodge offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 17 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
Johanna
Colombia
I don’t usually write reviews, but I had to talk about this lovely place and amazing stay. Location was perfect, the house was super comfortable, in perfect condition and spotless. Hopefully we’ll be back !! Absolutely recommended.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
13 reviews
Price from$747.50per night
Treetops Cabin
Yosemite (California) (Near El Portal)
Treetops Cabin offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 17 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
Anonymous
United States of America
Short drive to Yosemite lodge.
6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
5 reviews
Price from$690per night
Spring Wonderland
Yosemite West (California) (Near El Portal)
Centrally located inside Yosemite National Park, Spring Wonderland offers the closest private accommodations to the Yosemite Valley Floor.
James
United States of America
The beds were comfortable, the shower was great. Everything was good except the lack of wifi on top of no cell service.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
13 reviews
Price from$520per night
What Guests Said About El Portal:
- 10Scored 10
Excellent location. Restaurant and Pizza Parlor on site.
Excellent location. Restaurant and Pizza Parlor on site. Plenty of parking. Store well stocked with a variety of items. Best of all staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again in the future.
LONNIE - 6.0Scored 6.0
The place had Tesla fast charging stations.
The place had Tesla fast charging stations. The property was old but clean. The carpet could use a deep clean. The room had a balcony with a table and some chairs great for drinking with friends or just hang out and relax while looking out the river. The room was really big and spacious with a ref, stove top, coffee maker and some cooking and serving utensils. Actually the property was decent but with no cellular coverage (Tmobile), wifi should have been readily available. Here you have to pay through a 3rd party. Sad! So it’s not great for virtual meetings and stuff.
Ma JuneUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 8.0
The location and staff were excellent!!
The location and staff were excellent!! The room was clean, the amenities were great as well, the only problem was our TV. Maintenance couldn’t fix it so they gave us the internet for the TV the first night to remedy the situation which was amazing but not the second night which put a damper on things with no Tv to relax the second night.Lisa - 8.0Scored 8.0
The hotel location was good and near to Yosemite.
The hotel location was good and near to Yosemite. The room was good. The Pizza restaurant was good. We didn't like having to book room service (towels etc and coffee for room) on a daily basis. In our opinion is a throwback to Covid pandemic days, as a management policy to save money not support the customer.MikeUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
Close to Yosemite park entrance, just a short drive.
Close to Yosemite park entrance, just a short drive. Mildly wild river behind the hotel is great. We ate mostly in Yosemite park (very nice dinner at Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Dining Room and a great lunch at Ahwahnee hotel bar).JeroenUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 8.0
Stunning location with great views.
Stunning location with great views. Times quoted for fitness room and swimming opening did not happen. Rooms spacious with good facilities but all looked rather shabby and dated. Rooms need a makeover. Balcony view was amazing.
EmmaUnited Kingdom
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- From $311.54 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,929 reviewsWe liked everything. The carpark is very big. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. There are 2 swimming pools, the river is across the road from the hotel. Loads of little cosy places to picnic and relax. Only 30 min from Curry Village and all the hikes. The hotel has its own shop and little restauration place. I could go on and on and on. We will definitely stay there again. The pictures do not do justice to this place. It is truly unbelievable a hidden gem in the heart of Yosemite.
FlorianeIreland - From $311.54 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,929 reviewsWith the hotel being quiet mid-week, before a storm, I was treated to an unexpected upgrade, so that made my stay extra comfy and worth the 10 extra minutes out of El Portal, for my Yosemite visit. Quite peaceful there and while I've stayed multiple times through the years, I've yet to go across the street to check out the river path. Having a micro and fridge makes all the difference when there are few services in the area. I did pay for wi-fi, which worked fine.EleanorUnited States of America
- From $418.82 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 118 reviewsClean, basic, easy check-in at Cedar Lodge. Hot tub is fantastic. Festoon lights are a nice touch. One car space. Located OUTSIDE Yosemite NP, it can be a quick 30 minute drive to the entry gate if you leave early each day (between 6am & 8am). One day we left at 10.15am and it took a full 3 hours in a crawling queue of traffic just to reach the park gate. This was late May, Memorial Day weekend. Big fridge/freezer.
OliviaAustralia - From $311.54 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,929 reviewsVery pleased with location (just 6 miles from Yosemite NP) and room. Frankly, we don't understand why some had given this hotel low marks. Our room was clean, had plenty of space, a small fridge, good beer on tap at the bar. We're from SoCal and are so glad we selected Cedar Lodge (on CA 140) rather than any hotel at the southern (CA 41) entrance. This saved hours of driving time! What's not to like?FrankUnited States of America
- From $311.54 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,929 reviewsIt is more spacious than the pictures. There are 3 chairs in a room (normally i see only 1.) Spacious and bright bathroom. Hair dryer is powerful. Towels come in full set. Receptionists and house keepers are nice. Opposite to the hotel, there is a walk way down to the river where you can enjoy the nature, picnicing or sunbathing. Not too far from Yosemite Valley. At night is also charming.
patarida kiatsamuttaraThailand - From $311.54 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,929 reviewsThis property is in a great location for Yosemite National Park. The room was clean and comfortable. Food in the bar was absolutely fine. There is a little shop off the reception where you can get simple groceries. Or there is another store about 4 miles up the road towards the park. You can get fuel there too.
AILSAUnited Kingdom - From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewsA great hotel in a perfect location! It's about a 10 minute drive to the Yosemite park entrance, and the room was spacious and clean, with a huge bathtub. It had a good sized fridge for any food, along with a very serviceable kitchenette. Really not much bad to say about this place, I'd highly recommend it.
DashiellUnited States of America - From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewsLocation was great, it is the first hotel outside of Yosemite, and right by the river so it was beautiful. Much nicer space than expected (spacious with kitchen and nice bathroom). Wifi was $10 for 24h but it actually worked (unlike wifi at curry village inside the park).
RachaelAustralia - From $311.54 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,929 reviewsFabulous location on the outskirts of Yosemite National Park. We had a balcony room, which was nice. Outdoor and indoor pool and jacuzzi was nice. Bar and grill served good food and mini supermarket was reasonably priced and well stocked.
BethanUnited Kingdom - From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewsLocation was amazing, very close to Yosemite. Beautiful setting. Hotel is well maintained, professional staff, nice. Large clean rooms. Nice pools (outdoor, indoor). Very close to a gas station with reasonable prices, and grocery store.
YaronIsrael - From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewsThe location is unbeatable if you're visiting Yosemite National Park. Our room was very spacious, comfortable, and had amazing views of the river on the balcony. There's also a convenience store in the hotel lobby that came in handy.JuditUnited States of America
- From $311.54 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,929 reviewsour particular unit looked like it was updated versus the pics so we were pleasantly surprised. loved it’s proximity to the entrance of the national park- we were in Yosemite Valley within 30 minutes of leaving the hotel.
ChrisUnited States of America - From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewsThe location was excellent since we wanted to be near Yosemite ! Our room had an excellent river view - loved the sound of the river, very soothing. Would come back at some point in time :)TThomasUnited States of America
- From $311.54 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,929 reviewsThe hotel location is close to Yosemite park and it is a nice place to walk. There was a very nice lake just outside and there were also nice swimming pools.MeiUnited Kingdom
- From $311.54 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,929 reviewsThe hotel location is very convenient (only 30 min driving from the Yosemite valley). There is a river right across the road that can be easily reached.
GabrielBrazil - From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewsNice rooms, with electric fireplace, bubble bath and a balcony/garden with riverview. Conveniently located nearby entrance of Yosemite national park.FayeCuraçao
- From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewsthe location is perfect. only 30mins drive from the Yosemite valley. The hotel is clean and very popular. The room has fridge and range.
ZhiyuanUnited States of America - From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewsGreat location near Yosemite. Had kitchen facilities, stove and fridge, which works well for your own meals.JayUnited States of America
- From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewsThere is the closest hotel to Yosemite National Park, I love it. And everything was really goodNataliaUnited States of America
- From $664.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,252 reviewslocation to Yosemite national parkjulieAustralia
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