11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318, United States of America
#2 of 3 hotels in El Portal
Guests' ChoiceBased on 5133 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 28, 2024
Solvin
United States of AmericaOnly options for food small restaurant and pizza. Price is expensive for the hotel stay.
It’s very close to Yosemite Entrance and gorgeous view of the Merced River. Bromelio at the front desk was very nice and helpful with our reservation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Nadab
IsraelThe rooms felt outdated.
Very close to Yosemite.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Rob
United KingdomChargeable WiFi extra. Expensive to stay for just room only. 1950’s room and decor.
Large room with balcony facing a mountain. Located just outside of the park.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Dmytro
United States of AmericaWifi - it's on additional cost of $10/24 hours / 2 devices. It's nothing comparing to a room price of $400 - it would be much more better if you'd include that cost to the room price.
The view
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Steven
United KingdomAir conditioning and refrigerator were slightly loud during evening when trying to sleep.
Location, Location, Location!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Daniel
United KingdomWiFi was not included, and the balcony door didn’t have a screen to keep out insects.
The view of the river was great, and it was nice having the jacuzzi tub. The location is perfect for visiting Yosemite!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Margarida
PortugalKitchnette with poor conditions, low shower pressure, expensive
Very good location and several facilities available (jacuzzi, pools, game room)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Walter
BoliviaI looks a bit old
Location next to the Arch Rock entrance of the Yosemite National Park
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Walid
United States of AmericaThere is no cell phone coverage/Internet with fees
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Jessica
United States of AmericaLocation
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Jenny
United States of AmericaThe restaurant was mediocre and expensive, but we were happy to have it within the property for the convenience.
This is a modest and outdated hotel. Although some things could have been better maintained, overall it was a great stay for us. The location is excellent, just a few minutes outside Yosemite's Arch Rock entrance. We booked a 2-bedroom apartment-style room. We had 2 full bathrooms, 2 queen beds, and 1 king bed. We loved how spacious it was. There was a mini fridge and a very small microwave. The River view just outside our balcony was fantastic. Some of the fixtures were worn down and loose like the faucet of one of the bathtubs. The pillows weren't good, but the beds were fine. Were not really picky people, so it was all okay. We really just needed a lot of space, and close proximity to the park.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Lesley
AustraliaRestaurant, breakfast
Location, room size, comfort, facilities, shop, reception, parking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Deras
United States of AmericaNothing
Everything is beautiful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Yelena
IsraelPaid wifi
Nice well eqipped room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Brent
United KingdomI'm sorry to go on about this but there is a "passive aggressive" attitude towards tipping in most U.S. restaurants. Tipping has gone from a nice gesture by customers to staff hovering over you with a piece of paper "suggesting" you tip them 20,22, or 25%, and if you don't you get obvious disappointment. I am considered generous in the U.K. because I always tip good service10%; most people don't tip at all. But in the U.S. I up treated like a lepur when I do this. This restaurant was as guilty as many others. We met an Australian gentleman who was particularly angered by this. Perhaps American employers should pay their staff properly like they do in Europe and Australia. Otherwise this is a terrific place to stay; top notch!
Lovely room, clean, good bar and restaurant. Location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Emika
GermanyNot very modern, food options are limited and not very good.
Close to entry to yosemite Valley. EV charger nearby. Kitchenette available. Interior is old but clean. Check in and checkout was easy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Gali
IsraelThe shower was very old and bit rusty.. on our last night it was very cold and hot water in the shower was ok but not as hot as the night before..
Very close to Yosemite park entrance.. Heated swimming pool and a game room for the kids was very nice!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Khanh
United KingdomIndoor pool, cosy, great scenery
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Simon
United States of AmericaThey make full use of the "everything is more expensive at a national park" excuse. You pay absolute premium prices for a mediocre hotel - nothing bad, but also no frills at all. Amenities were OK but not in great shape. As everybody else mentions, $10 for wifi per day. It's the 21st century, really?
Basically exactly as advertised: as close to the park as you can be without actually being in the park. On site restaurant is really nice!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Susan
United States of AmericaIt’s a short drive into the park which isn’t a negative feature as staying in the park can be very crowded. Very limited number of restaurants nearby.
Rooms were very clean, quiet location next to river, small but functional kitchenette for simple cooking and a small ‘store’ for essential foods and drinks. The restaurant was ok with good service though the pizza place wasn’t open at the time. There are several swimming pools and hot tubs too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Edwin
BelgiumLocation and view
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Malthe
DenmarkIt seems to be a money machine, breakfast not included and you have to pay an additional fee for wifi. Compared to other hotels it is very high priced.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Barry
United States of AmericaThe buffet breakfast at The River restaurant was a joke. Food just slightly better than "OK", and HORRIBLY OVERPRICED. Over $50 for two, and my wife just had a glass of OJ and a bite or two of not-very-good-eggs.
It's all about the location: park boundary just a short drive away. Still, that is a long drive to get into the Valley, but oh well. We chose it primarily because it was dog-friendly, which none of the lodging in the Valley supported. There was a per-day pet charge, but that was expected.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Diana
United KingdomA bit worn and needing updating
Very close to the park entrance.
Stayed in April 2024
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