What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Yosemite National Park?

A motel is a great option if you're getting ready to travel around Yosemite National Park. These escapes are typically located near highways and airports, feature on-site parking and come with basic services and amenities. Stay at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and welcome conveniences like a fitness center, lobby and free WiFi, you can expect to pay extra for hotel accommodations.

Do any 3-star hotels in Yosemite National Park have a pool?

Get your bathing suit ready at Yosemite Valley Lodge . Including a pool and plenty of other amenities, it's one of our leading 3-star Yosemite National Park stays.

What 3-star hotels in Yosemite National Park have an on-site restaurant?

Yosemite Valley Lodge is a preferred 3-star stay in Yosemite National Park. With its handy on-site restaurant, you can skip the hassle of searching for places to eat nearby.

Do any 3-star hotels in Yosemite National Park have WiFi?

Arranging your Yosemite National Park adventures is a breeze with WiFi availability at Yosemite Valley Lodge . Go online at this 3-star hotel and you can easily research local restaurants, bars and tourist sights.

What 3-star hotels in Yosemite National Park have parking?

Consider Yosemite Valley Lodge . This 3-star option in Yosemite National Park comes with a space for your car, so you can avoid the hassle of looking for parking. Step out of the city for a day and explore different places. Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Bodie Historic District are just a couple of the amazing attractions easily reachable by car from Yosemite National Park.

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"the property is inside the park, and ~10 min away from the tunnel view, ~40 min away from the Yosemite Valley, glacier point and Wawona by car."

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio, Mountain View (Timber Lodge Yosemite) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

"Yosemite West is an amazing, unique area to stay in the park. This property was perfect- there were four adults in our group and we all had space. With two patios, the sunsets are amazing to watch. Very clean and comfortable. "

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Patio, Mountain View (Cozy Corner) | Property grounds

"It is on the west side of Yosemite way up in the mountains. The location is closer to Glacier point and far from curry village. The road sign to the property is not easy to find. The room has a pleasant tree views and enough amenities. Suggesting put an anti slip mat in the shower. "

"Perfect cabin for two. Loved the decor. Accommodations were clean and nicely furnished. We hope to stay again."

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio, Mountain View (The Log Home) | Interior

"Property details said there was AC in the home. The house did not have an AC unit. Rented the house only because it said it had AC. Called property management they did not respond."

"This property was listed as a 3 bdrm 4 bath with a/c when I rented. When that was not the case, the company was not accommodating at all. The temp in the house was in the 80s and they promised fans but that took two days to get. There were bugs and cobwebs, nails sticking out of porch and non existent WiFi. Management only cares about money and not customers or condition of unit. They have since changed their listing but refusing to compensate us even though we left as soon as we could find...

Cabin, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen, Mountain View (Yosemite Woods Upper) | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

"The listing said a/c; no a/c. Rental agency said hotels.com fraudulently included a/c. DIRTIEST place we've ever stayed: foil under burners was disgusting; dirty silverware in drawers; grill dirty; drawer under oven dirty; thick dust in many locations; previous tenant's jellybean on side table, etc Not all stove burners worked Comfortable sofa, recliner, bed Plenty of storage in bedroom and bathroom. Although the listing shows stairs down to the lower unit and a flight up to the upper, it...

"Perfect for the two of us. So nice to have an entrance right next to parking. Instructions for cabin were adequate. Everything was in good working order."

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

"Not a lot of options here, but the Majestic is grossly overpriced so the Lodge is your only option for a traditional hotel experience. Staff is hit or miss - some were great, some were very disinterested. Restaurant was decent but again, great busboy, lousy waitress. Rooms are comfortable but nothing special. Location is excellent for access to Valley activities."

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