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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$280 nightly
The price is $318 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$318 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,336 reviews)
"Everything was very clean, and the staff was very polite. Our stay at Yosemite view Lodge was excellent."
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025
Cedar Lodge
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA
$250 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$284 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes 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! (1,867 reviews)
"Great Place to stay. 10 min from Yosemite. Great quit place in the Hills."
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025
Red Bud Lodge
9484 Highway 140, El Portal, CA
$189 nightly
The price is $215 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$215 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in El Portal. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Merced River Recreation Area and El Portal ...
7/10 Good! (648 reviews)
"Very helpful and accommodating staff. Easy check in"
Reviewed on Jun 29, 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 housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,863 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. It was so nice to be able to use the Cedar Creek Lodge’s swimming pools. We will definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025
Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River
El Portal
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! (225 reviews)
Perfect for Yosemite
"Jo Ann's house is perfect for a visit to Yosemite! It is only about 15 min from the entrance to the park. The house is well stocked and squeaky clean. The pool was a wonderful perk and we enjoyed it every afternoon!"
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025
Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping
4808 California 140, Mariposa, CA
Stay at this campground in Mariposa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch and California ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (163 reviews)
Beautiful, clean and safe
"An elevated camping experience, perfect for families. We felt very comfortable."
Reviewed on Jul 7, 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.
Popular places to visit
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.
Briceburg Information Center
After visiting Briceburg Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in El Portal. Discover the mountain views and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Private Hummer 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite Including Hotel Pickup
$1,475
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup
$1,295
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
El Capitan, Yosemite: A Rock Climber's Odyssey - Private Tour
$329
per adult
Reviews of El Portal
4
Top Destination
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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