Yosemite View Lodge (El Portal, United States of America)

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This vacation lodge fronts the wild Merced River and is just 2 miles from the west entrance to Yosemite National Park. Show more

Outdoor pool, spa tub

Outdoor pools, spa tubs, and a patio afford views of the rushing waters of the Merced River to guests at Yosemite View Lodge.

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Yosemite View Lodge guestrooms feature river-view balconies, well-equipped kitchenettes, cable/satellite TVs, and dual showerheads. Hide

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River View Room


		One king bed or two queen beds. Furnished balcony overlooking Merced River. Mountain-lodge decor. Kitchenette with compact refrigerator, microwave, two-burner stovetop, toaster, coffeemaker, dishes, and utensils. Gas fireplace. Cable TV with premium channels. Dial-up Internet access. Telephone. Bathroom has jetted tub with dual showerheads.

Spa King Room


		One king bed with pillowtop mattress. Furnished balcony overlooking Merced River. Mountain-lodge decor. Kitchenette with compact refrigerator, microwave, two-burner stovetop, toaster, coffeemaker, dishes, and utensils. Gas fireplace. TV with premium cable channels. Dial-up Internet access. Telephone. Bathroom has walk-in shower with dual showerheads; jetted tub in room.

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		2 queen beds. Balcony. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Direct-dial phone. Clock radio. Kitchenette. Microwave. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Cookware, dishware, and utensils. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control.

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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
Pets accepted
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Minimum check-in age is 21

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.99 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

The Yosemite View Lodge has three pools—one indoor and two outdoor—and five spa tubs, including four outside on the patio. One of the outside pools and several of the spa tubs have views of the wild Merced River rushing alongside the hotel. The hotel's tour desk can assist with arranging Yosemite National Park adventures.

Swimming pool - indoor
Swimming pool - outdoor
Spa tub
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Bar/lounge
Parking (free)
Business services
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Total number of rooms - 336
Number of floors - 4
ATM/banking
Gift shops or newsstand
Tour assistance
Laundry facilities

Grocery
Picnic area
Patio
Microwave in lobby
Air-conditioned public areas
Elevator/lift
Coffee in lobby
Tours/ticket assistance
Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
RV and truck parking
Snack bar/deli
RV and truck parking (free)
Area shuttle (complimentary)
Number of restaurants - 2
Number of buildings/towers - 6

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Rooms

The three-floor Yosemite View Lodge features 278 guestrooms decorated in a mountain-lodge style. Rooms include fully equipped kitchenettes with refrigerator, microwave, two-burner stovetop, toaster, dishes, and utensils. Furnished balconies overlook the Merced River. Some rooms include gas fireplaces and jetted tubs.

Room Amenities

Cable/satellite television channels
Premium television channel(s)
Fireplace
Balcony
Access via exterior corridors
Climate control
Air conditioning
Phone
Dial-up Internet access
Free local calls
Voice mail
Direct-dial phone
Kitchenette
Microwave
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
Wake-up calls

Daily housekeeping
Extra towels/bedding
Private bathroom
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Clock radio
Window opens
Iron/ironing board
Television
Rollaway beds available
Cribs (infant beds) available
Cable television service
Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
ESPN
HBO
River view

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Dining

Yosemite View - American favorites for breakfast and dinner daily. Adjoining pizza parlor and lounge.

Recreation

The wild and winding Merced River, right behind the lodge, is renowned for white-water rafting. Yosemite National Park, a mountain wonderland, offers hiking, rock-climbing, fishing, birding, wildlife viewing, bicycling, horseback riding, swimming, rafting, skiing, snowshoeing, and strolls through ancient sequoia groves.

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Golfing nearby
Skiing - downhill nearby
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A Traveler from Beijing, China

3.0

out of 5

“Hotel facility is excellent, but service needs to be improved”

There is no internet service at guest rooms, just WIFI in lobby, and very expensive($9 for 24 hours). What's worse is that the staff in the hotel is not familiar with the internet setup. Need more training and improvement.

A Traveler from Ca

4.0

out of 5

“Still a great place to stay dispite a little dissatisfaction this time around.”

This is our 4th time at this hotel and we've always been happy with it. We do find that we can never get early check in, and b/c we travel with food, we choose to 'check in' our food bags at the front desk, which they accommodate with no issue, so that we can drive into Yosemite for the day with no Bear attacks on our car. We went Thanksgiving weekend this year, and once we checked into the room later in the eve, there was a pile of corn tortillas (not in a bag) sitting on top of the coffee pot, which, by the way, didn't appear to have been cleaned. Strange. Cleaners must have been in a hurry with the facility being full for Thanksgiving weekend. They were out of wash cloths so we were left with hand towels to bath with. Can live with this but not really ideal. Overall the room wasn't very clean. Left me to wonder if the beds had even been changed with such a rush. Was a little less impressed this time but none-the-less, we really like the hotel for its location, 20 min from the heart of Yosemite, restaurant on site, indoor pool/hot tub for year round activities for tweens, etc. It's nice to be able to park at your hotel at the end of the day whereas the hotel parking lots within the valley tend to get full with day visitors. We'll go back but hope the room is cleaner next time! Happy travels!

A Traveler

4.0

out of 5

“average”

Beautiful view of merced river and mountains.

A Traveler from Oakland, CA

3.0

out of 5

“could be better”

An affordable but not stellar choice. Some positives were 2 outdoor and 1indoor heated pools which were very nice after hiking all day. Hot tubs were steaming too! Restaurant serves generous portions and they have a pizza shack as well if an easy bite is all that is needed. Room had a jacuzzi style bath that my son loved. Negatives are no in room wifi. Only available in lobby for an expensive fee (considering it's only available in the lobby). Makes planning difficult. Poor cell phone reception. Dated linen. In room coffee replenishment didn't replenish the sugar. Needed more towels than were provided. If you can afford to stay in the park I would recommend it. Otherwise YVL is a close, cheaper alternative.

Area recommendations

Lodging in the park itself.

A Traveler

1.0

out of 5

“doesn't worth the price at all”

bed was comfortable and river right next to the room was nice but kitchenette is too small to cook, dirty dishes (had to wash everything before use), light was out for the door and in a bathroom... if it was a cheap motel then i wouldn't be surprised but

A Traveler from San Francisco, CA

4.0

out of 5

“Beautiful location”

Good location just outside Yosemite. View of the Merced River.

A Traveler from Piedmont, CA

3.0

out of 5

“Convenient access to Yosemite”

We got a last minute half off the rate for a river view room, right before Thanksgiving. Great view of the river. Stayed in the Dogwood building, which is right across from the front desk & store, and right by the restaurant. The room was OK, looks worn. Sheet had a hole (moderate)- come on management, ditch the sheet when it gets a hole! Nice having a kitchenette though- bring your breakfast & lunch, and bring better coffee & filters too. The pizza is pretty tasty, which is what we ate every night. Yosemite entrance is about 5 minutes away. The only drag about wintertime in Yosemite is the road becomes 1 way lane for some part, and you have to wait your turn before the light turns green. Painful! Still beautiful, without the humongous crowds!

A Traveler from Monterey, CA

4.0

out of 5

“Great view of Merced River”

The lodge was really close to Yosemite and had a great view of the Merced River. Excellent memories!!

Y. M. M from Chicago, IL

4.0

out of 5

“full kitchen, a surprise!”

It's just a few minutes from Yosemite entrance. The room was spacious with a kitchen with everything. We even brought steak from Yosemite's market and cooked our own dinner with a lot of fun. I definitely would come back with more ideas the next time.

Area recommendations

We stopped by Mariposa before Yosemite. The town was fun.

A Traveler from Eastern Washington

4.0

out of 5

“Pleasant room close to Yosemite”

The room was nicely decorated, but nothing fancy. We had a river view room and could hear the water flowing. Great view of the small river and forested hillside beyond. The room was quiet, but we had quiet neighbors. Wi Fi was $10/day so we did not try it. The room had a nice bathtub Jacuzzi. Our only complaint was the lack of lighting to read by. But being there to see Yosemite, we weren't in the room all that much. There is a restaurant on the motel property but we did not eat there.

Area recommendations

The trail to Inspiration Point. The trails to and around Vernal and Nevada Falls.

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Nearby Points of Interest

El Capitan - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Upper Yosemite Falls - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Vernal Falls - 20.1 km / 12.5 mi
Half Dome - 21.5 km / 13.4 mi

Location Highlights

On river
In mountains
In state/national park

The preferred airport for Yosemite View Lodge is Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 101.2 km / 62.9 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

Fresno, CA, United States (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)

Area:

El Portal, California, United States of America: El Portal is a small community along State Route 140 at the western edge of Yosemite National Park. The area is famous for its white-water rafting, and there are campsites along the nearby Merced River. Formerly a gold mining and logging community, the town has a post office, general store, and small school, along with National Park Service offices.

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