Find Motels in El Portal

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy all that El Portal has to offer. Top sights include Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forest.

Motels often offer free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Motels began in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler taking a road trip along America’s major roadways.

These are some of our customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Red Bud Lodge: Stay within a quick 1-minute drive of Sierra National Forest. Enjoy access to the free parking, along with in-room amenities like a microwave. Mariposa Lodge: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a private balcony. Central El Portal is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) away. Yosemite Gold Country Lodge: Enjoy access to the free parking, computer station, and terrace. Located 23.3 mi (37.4 km) from the heart of El Portal. Mother Lode Lodge: Central El Portal is 16.5 mi (26.6 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave.

Enjoy the beautiful parks and scenic riverfront in this relaxing area while you’re sightseeing. Visitors to El Portal speak highly of the mountains and restaurants. Must-see local attractions include Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forest. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Merced River, Yosemite Valley, and El Capitan. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions in the area: Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad and California State Mining and Mineral Museum.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in El Portal to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 50°F. Average annual precipitation for El Portal is 30 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around El Portal to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is located 18.1 mi (29.2 km) away from the heart of the city. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.