As the name suggests, Yosemite View Lodge is so close to the park that any closer and you'd actually be in it! It also straddles the banks of the Merced River on which river rafting is available in season (Apr-Jun) together with excellent fishing. Virgin Holidays guests will be spoilt for choice with not one, but three swimming pools to choose from, as well as five whirlpools and two restaurants. There is also a cosy lounge bar in which to discuss the day's adventures.
Amenities
Bar
Free Parking
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Near National Park
Where is it
A 5-minute drive from the Western 'Arch Rock' entrance to Yosemite. The bus for the national park stops here.
Hotel information
335 rooms on 3 floors in 6 buildings with 3 lifts. All rooms have kitchenette, cable TV, coffee maker and hairdryer. Mountain View Rooms have 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
River View Rooms have air-conditioning, private balcony, fireplace, spa tub, kitchenette and 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
The River Restaurant & Lounge (open for breakfast and dinner). Parkside Pizza restaurant (closed Nov–Mar). Cocktail lounge. Convenience Store offering a wide range of groceries.
1 indoor and 3 outdoor swimming pools. Indoor and outdoor whirlpools.
WiFi*. Safe at front desk. Coin-operated laundry service*. Gift shop and convenience store. Complimentary self-parking.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
*Denotes local charge.
Tioga Pass is subject to closure due to adverse weather conditions, for up-to-date information please check www.nps.gov/yose/.
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Pets?
Jan 8, 2025N WArizona
We are traveling to Yosemite in September 2025. We have stayed at Yosemite View Lodge before years ago but this time we have a small dog, an 8 lb Shih Tzu. Any information about bringing pets to this facility would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Great location and views
Dec 2, 2024Beth SLos Angeles, California
Very close to Yosemite west entrance. About 20 minutes to Yosemite Valley. Room was large and clean. We stayed in the rosebud building which seems to have been updated at some point. Beautiful river view. Very convenient to have a kitchenette. Hotel is short in amenities and they do not provide housekeeping unless you request it. I did not… Read more
Very close to Yosemite west entrance. About 20 minutes to Yosemite Valley. Room was large and clean. We stayed in the rosebud building which seems to have been updated at some point. Beautiful river view. Very convenient to have a kitchenette. Hotel is short in amenities and they do not provide housekeeping unless you request it. I did not realize this and was annoyed to get to the room in the evening to find out it was not cleaned. Next day I knew to request housekeeping which made for a nicer return to the room. Nothing to do in el portal and the only close restaurant is right near the hotel. Nice gift shop in the hotel. Read less
Basic and Fine
Nov 15, 2024William WVacaville, California
I was not disappointed. I was pleased. Looking at various options both for room location and other places in the area (there aren't many), reading various reviews, and I was pleased with my actual experience. Some little things were off (no ice bucket, for example) but the staff were accommodating and made things right. I was in a room with a… Read more
I was not disappointed. I was pleased. Looking at various options both for room location and other places in the area (there aren't many), reading various reviews, and I was pleased with my actual experience. Some little things were off (no ice bucket, for example) but the staff were accommodating and made things right. I was in a room with a mountain view. Since my trip was five days in Yosemite and not lounging in a hotel room, the room was fine. I opted for the simplest room (not the river view or kitchenette rooms that cost more), but there was a toaster and coffeemaker in the room. Fine! While the base bedding (no mattress pad, just a bottom sheet) wasn't great, everything was clean and I had great sleep each night. The bath was sparkling clean. The registration area was very helpful since they have a nice selection of groceries that made it possible for me to make up for not bringing more with me. Yes, the items in the grocery are pricier than a big grocery store found in other places, the convenience was amazing! Being four miles from the entrance to the park was the draw. It's basic. This is not a resort or spa. Enjoy it for what it is! Read less
Close to entrance, a place to sleep
Nov 9, 2024MikiD915Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
We stayed because of the proximity to the park entrance which was great. At check in they gave us a totally different room than I had booked and it took several minutes for them to figure out they mixed up our reservation with another guests. The bathroom needed to be introduced to a vacuum and some bleach, and parking was challenging. The… Read more
We stayed because of the proximity to the park entrance which was great. At check in they gave us a totally different room than I had booked and it took several minutes for them to figure out they mixed up our reservation with another guests. The bathroom needed to be introduced to a vacuum and some bleach, and parking was challenging. The pool/hot tub was open late, the pizza restaurant on site was pricy but yummy. Overall, it was fine- just know what you’re signing up for. Read less
Location is key - rooms were clean and comfortable
Nov 7, 2024Robert SWarren, New Jersey
We stayed at the lodge for five nights and were happy with our accommodations. We ate at their pizza restaurant which was decent. We loved the close proximity to the park and used the pool and jacuzzi often. For families, it seems to have a lot to offer free Game room and outdoor activities (e.g. corn hole.) We found the staff accommodating… Read more
We stayed at the lodge for five nights and were happy with our accommodations. We ate at their pizza restaurant which was decent. We loved the close proximity to the park and used the pool and jacuzzi often. For families, it seems to have a lot to offer free Game room and outdoor activities (e.g. corn hole.) We found the staff accommodating and would stay again. Read less
Pets?
Great location and views
