3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
There is not much in this town but a spot to get gas before you go into the park.
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Yosemite View Lodge
11136 Highway 140 El Portal CA
$177 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$201 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,816 reviews)
The staff and amenities were amazing. The property was very nice and we really enjoyed just walking around with so much to see and enjoy. The Game Room is pretty awesome, but lots of stuff is out of order or not working properly and the indoor pools and outdoor hot tubs were nice touches, as well. ...
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Cedar Lodge
9966 Highway 140 El Portal CA
$135 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$153 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,107 reviews)
Clean and spacious rooms, nice location, many picnic tables, close to river.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
9988 Highway 140 El Portal CA
$108 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
$123 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this campground in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and bathrobes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,933 reviews)
Such a good location across from the river! Tent/yurt was so nice, really cute spot!
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
9988 Highway 140 El Portal CA
Stay at this campground in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and bathrobes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,933 reviews)
Such a good location across from the river! Tent/yurt was so nice, really cute spot!
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River
El Portal CA
Stay at this vacation home in El Portal. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)
The kitchen was great - very well-supplied! The whole house was very clean. We loved the location and the pool. Jo Ann was very responsive in answering our questions. We’d stay there again.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
Great cabin near Yosemite!
El Portal CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in El Portal. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attraction El Portal Market is located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
Great place to stay. I thought it was in a neighborhood, but it is actually on the side of the mountain. It had a great view from the deck and a gas grill. the hot tub was very welcome after hiking Half Dome. If I had a suggestion or two, it would be to improve the Wi-Fi strength and the beds were ...
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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El Portal Market
4/5(25 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to El Portal Market during your stay in El Portal. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.
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Reviews of El Portal
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5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The park across Cedar Lodge was lovely with the stream flowing. We enjoyed our walk in the morning before we left for home.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
needs a House of Bagels
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
The room looked clean, but I think they have bed bugs. I could not sleep with itching all over my body. I am sorry, but it is about changing all the bed linens not just the fitted sheet and the top sheet.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Nice place, not too far from the yosemite valley, perfect location for visiting yosemite
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
No choice of the restaurant or convenience stores around this area.
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