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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
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.
Walter
Bolivia
Location next to the Arch Rock entrance of the Yosemite National Park
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
8,246 reviews
Price from$229per 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
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,938 reviews
Price from$239per 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.
James
United States of America
The stairs and pathways were not shoveled, both Me and My Wife fell into snow banks and the code did not work! We never made it into the room , had to drive 59 miles to find a room at 3:00 am🥴
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
131 reviews
Price from$341per 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
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
39 reviews
Price from$540per 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
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
Inside Yosemite Winter Wonderland
Yosemite National Park (California) (Near El Portal)
Located inside Yosemite National Park, Inside Yosemite Winter Wonderland features a balcony with mountain views. El Capitan is 7.6 mi away.
Mihaela
United States of America
Location
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
15 reviews
Price from$600per 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
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
5 reviews
Price from$239.20per 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 $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsGreat location for Arch Rock entrance to Yosemite. You will be at the Village in 20min, at Glaciar Point in about 45min, and at Tuolumne Grove in 30minutes. That means the hotel is a great base to explore the whole park. The room was very spacious, with a jacuzzi tub, kitchenette, electric fireplace, and a great balcony with amazing views and the music of the River running through the rocks. Several pools and spa tubs, a pizzeria and a restaurant. The store is a great option to buy bread, deli cuts, snacks, etc. and take on your hikes.MariaUnited States of America
- From $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsThe apartment was spacious and had a small kitchenette with a small refrigerator and 2 hotplates. The bed was very comfortable. You could use different pools and whirlpools until 10:00 in the evening. For a total of about $4, you could do your own laundry (you have to bring detergent!) and use a dryer. Both the SPA areas, as well as the laundry area and the front desk could be reached on foot. A parking lot was available a few feet from the apartment. Yosemite National Park could be reached in about 10 minutes by car.Marc-RobinGermany
- From $275.15 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,938 reviewsQuiet! The other people staying at this hotel were quiet, respectful, and I suspect everyone was there to go in to Yosemite for daytime hikes. We were close to the highway in front of the hotel, but car traffic was minimal to none between 8pm-10am. Pillows were great. Plenty of hot water for showers. Bath towels were thick and high quality. Black out curtains kept light out and the air conditioner wasn’t too loud. Easy check in/out, convenient small store for buying snacks, hats souvenirs, etc.JenniferUnited States of America
- 8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 116 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 $275.15 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,938 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 $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsWe opted for the king room with balcony. The setting was gorgeous looking down to the Merced River and across to the wild forest. Room was average size with comfortable king bed. It was clean and well maintained. The hotel is expansive and fairly modern with a general store, good restaurant, and pizza parlor. The next stop along the hiway was the Arches Entrance to Yosemite, about 10 minute drive.
JOSEFUnited States of America - From $275.15 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,938 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 $275.15 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,938 reviewsThe room was spacious with a nice bathroom and comfortable beds. Our daughter enjoyed the bear statues around the property. The location was very convenient on the road to Yosemite National Park - very easy and get up and go in the morning.
PierreUnited States of America - From $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsThis is the nearest hotel to the Yosemite park entrance, so that's a big plus. Also, the balcony is right above the Merced river, great view of the river, and very nice to hear the sound of water from the room. The rooms are very large.
RanIsrael - From $275.15 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,938 reviewsno wifi unfortunately but it was available to purchase, it didn't bother us as much as we where mostly at Yosemite or across from the Hotel is the river and our evenings there we spent there getting in the river or the pool.WendyUnited States of America
- From $275.15 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,938 reviewsRestaurant, bar and grill are all in one right on the hotel property. About 30 minutes to Yosemite Valley. Serviceable cell service.KentUnited States of America
- From $275.15 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,938 reviewsThat it had parking? It's like 40 minutes from Yosemite, some might say it's pretty close compared to hotel hotels, but idk..
TALI DRUCKERIsrael - From $275.15 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,938 reviewsLocation was fabulous. So close to Yosemite National Park. About a 10 minute drive without traffic. 5 mins from gas station.LouiseIreland
- From $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsRoom was spacious, clean, and quiet. Location of hotel is great, very close to the entrance of Yosemite Park.
ZHONGYUUnited States of America - From $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsGreat location - the only hotel so close to the gate to Yosemite National Park. Nice swimming pool.MagdalenaPoland
- From $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsIt was what we needed for a night close to Yosemite National Park.
AnnaUnited Kingdom - From $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsThe location is convenient to visit Yosemite National Park
GIBAItaly - From $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsnear Yosemite but still 1/2 hour away
SamuelUnited States of America - From $411.59 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,246 reviewsVery near Yosemite Park
HerminiaUnited States of America - From $275.15 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,938 reviewsNear Yosemite parkgrisylUnited States of America
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