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Narrow Gauge Inn

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat near Yosemite where travelers can reconnect with nature while enjoying comfortable amenities and beautiful surroundings

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The Narrow Gauge Inn offers a tranquil base for Yosemite exploration. Start with continental breakfast, then head to the park. Relax by the seasonal pool or garden. The on-site restaurant saves you from driving after hiking. WiFi is available in common areas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • 3498 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • 1841 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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Reviews

Narrow Gauge Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple mountain lodge hotel room but with great staff and amazing outdoor amenities. My favorite part might have been the comfy rockers on the balcony that overlooks the mountains and nearby stream but there were lots of other outdoor areas for gathering to relax and enjoy the mountains. Very friendly staff that are super helpful and knowledgeable for exploring the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean . A little small but the bathroom modern and big. Having a restaurant to dine in the evening is a plus as there are not a lot of options around
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location to the train depot was the selling point for our getaway. The room was spacious enough for four adults with a nice forest view balcony. There's no light so make sure you bring a small lamp to enjoy the balcony at night. The drive to Yosemite is about a 45 minute drive of beauty!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with classic furniture and a lovely balcony. The inn is/had obviously been loved by someone who put a lot of effort into details. We were welcomed with coffee and other comforts. The room was comfortable. The gift shop was cute. Only issue was the loud fan on the AC/heater, which woke me up a couple of times when it turned on through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was a huge help. Gave me the best options for exploring Yosemite. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great old-California vibe

Rustic and set in nature, this beautiful lodge has charm galore and a wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was great and well maintained and easy options for late check-in and early checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the place, and the host was wonderful, he was very sweet and very polite, ...and has a beautiful puppy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Unnati

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Close to Yosemite entrance as well as the town is only 15 minutes distance for grocery and restarants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ziran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place. A very peaceful place out in the woods
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt peaceful and quiet. The staff gave us a room away for others for my husbands birthday. We will be returning to this rustic charming hotel! Thank you to the staff for accommodating us.
Room with King
Our private deck with table and chairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Loved the walking trails
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great employees, location, and the food was by far the best meal I have had in a long time. I will definitely stay again when I return to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and proximity to the national park was great. The rustic feel and quant size added charm to the stay, which was way too short for use to really enjoy the setting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Pros: The location is great if going to the park. The rooms are cozy and clean. Restaurant/bar is open for dinner and was reasonably good. Cons: No real breakfast options at the inn and not much in town. Front desk doesn’t open until 8 AM. No housekeeping service at all. No common areas to hang out or do things other than the pool; which is open in the summer months only. It really should be labeled as a motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed overnight while visiting Yosemite. Very convenient to the south entrance at Mariposa Grove. Our room was lovely with cathedral ceiling and an attached private deck. On site shopping for conveniences. Restaurant had a limited menu but adequate. Beautiful old, carved wood, stone fireplaces gave a very cozy vibe. Grounds included an authentic older firetruck you could explore and learn more about. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is so cute and relaxing. Simple room but very comfortable, we rode the sugar pine railroad while we were there, a must do! Short drive to Yosemite and much more reasonable than staying in the park. If you stay here, make plans to eat at their onsite restaurant, once you do you won’t want to eat anywhere else!
King room overlooking the mountains.
Salad
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Site was quaint and comfortable. My wife and I and had a fabulous meal at the ajoining restaurant. Proximity to Yosemite, around 20 minutes to the south gate, was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, restaurant really good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely delightful place! Stumbled on it while driving in Yosemite and needed a break from camping and this little gem came up and couldn’t be happier! Amazing staff and they have a great restaurant on sight. One stop place for relaxation! The bed is so comfortable and the surroundings are beautiful. There’s a train ride just steps away that’s been on property for years! Super comfortable and easy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at the Narrow Gauge Inn! The room was very clean and comfortable, with a beautiful view that made mornings especially enjoyable. Parking was super easy, and the location is hard to beat — just about 2 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite, which made accessing the park incredibly convenient. One of the highlights is the nearby train depot and scenic ride, which adds a unique charm to the area. The on-site restaurant has a wonderful historic atmosphere and looks fantastic, though the food itself was just okay. Overall, a great place to stay if you’re visiting Yosemite — clean, convenient, and full of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Yuri

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

If you like cold showers this is the place for you

The bed was lumpy and uncomfortable. We didn't have any hot water in the shower or bathroom sink each night. There were dirty handprints on the bathroom door. On the plus side, the property was quiet and close to the South Gate of Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025