Reviews of Yosemite View Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318, United States of America
#2 of 3 hotels in El Portal
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 5133 hotel reviews
7.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.1
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Comfort
8.1
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
7.8
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Staff
8.1
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Value for money
7.1
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Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Shelley
United States of America1 review8.0“The hotel meets our needs and I will stay there again, but will pay for the River view next time!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I would have preferred a K-cup type coffee pot. Carpet was a bit crunchy in places.
Close to park and reasonably priced. Really like that it’s pet friendly and has a kitchenette.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 14, 2024
John
United States of America1 review8.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Hot tubs were luke warm which was disappointing after an active day in the park. Limited meal choices. Lounge one night and lounge and restaurant one night. Would have been nice to have the pizza joint open. For the room price WIFI should have been included.
location and room
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Jan
Czech Republic59 Reviews10 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
It's very old and didn't feel really clean. The price is really high for what they are offering, so once again, you are paying for location, not for the accommodation itself. If they would renovate it, and since it's so huge, I think it wouldn't be a problem to do it part by part, it could have an amazing potential and new spirit, as it probably once had 30 years ago.
I will probably repeat previous reviews but the only advantage of this place is the best possible location for Yosemite (of course you can stay inside the park but the prices there are wild). Complex is very big, with lots of facilities like pool but we didn't use it since we were there for one night sleep only, getting up early for sunrise at Tunnel View.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Laila
United States of America14 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“If you need a place to just sleep and shower after the park this does the job”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No cell service at hotel even tho there’s cell service on the park and they charge $10/day for WiFi on 2 devices
Great location right outside the park. Not close to much so the lobby area has their own market
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Thekrzysioo
Poland50 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
-additional payment for WiFi
-good location in a nice valley and near bus stops to Yosemite National Park and Merced. -spacious room with bathroom
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Mihran
United States of America3 Reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
Ordered a mountain view room but got parking lot view room.
I like the location and that they have a swimming pool and jacuzzi outside. Also liked the affordable restaurant on site.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Francisco
United States of America18 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Just 10 minutes from the park entrance”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The showers get the whole bathroom wet, they charge for WiFi.
Beautiful surroundings closest to Yosemite. Hot tubs and warm pool, great restaurant
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 18, 2024
Shaun
United States of America1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
See above
The only food available was at the lounge and the food was extremely high, including a $26 cheeseburger. Food is not available till 5 PM. We had to split dinner because of the cost. Better hours for food and drink and much more reasonable pricing
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 18, 2024
Niharika
United States of America9 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Internet was not included
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Juan
United States of America2 Reviews7.0“The location its great but overprise!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds are very hard, rip from the bottom of the box spring. It seen like nobody moves the bed to clean under. Furniture needs some stain and carpet look dirty. Its over price for the type of room they offer.
I love the view to the river. Loved the fire place. The servers and host were very friendly, they gave ice cream to my son, loved it. It’s nice to have bilingual stuff in the property. The barril beer was amazing!
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Rachel
Australia17 Reviews7.0“Great location for getting out into Yosemite early and quickly!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Charged for wifi (through a third party company) Restaurant had limited menu, which was quite bland
The location to Yosemite was great!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 11, 2024
Melwyn
United States of America3 Reviews7.0“This place is worth the stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
Room Carpets were not clean and it was damp. When we called to check if our room had Microwave they told it didnt have and we were surprised to findout not only did we have a microwave but also a kitchen gas with utensils. Unfortunately due to wrong information we didnt prepare for that when we travelled. Ice maker didn't work during our stay.
Location is perfectly situation close to the entrance of Yosemite. Site has Tesla superchargers which is the closest supercharger location in Yosemite. Game room and indoor/outdoor pool is a plus. Restaurant food is good but a bit higher on the price.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Haitao
United States of America2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No free WiFi
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Israel
United States of America12 Reviews8.0“I will be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 3 nights
I wish there was lunch available and or dinner everyday. Also the WiFi should be part of the package. To avoid extra expenses,
The location and the availability of the hot tubs was perfect. Their store is way well stocked and the free coffee with my own cup was a gift from heaven, specially when it was so cold. Loved the lounge to just chill.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Paulo
Brazil22 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room with Spa Bath
- • Stayed 2 nights
Beds too soft
Location
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Amber
United States of America1 review8.0Very Good- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No mattress pad or fitted sheet on bed
Jet tub, fireplace, balcony, view, dog friendly
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 5, 2024
Douglas
United Kingdom5 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great location, ideal place to sleep in-between days exploring Yosemite National Park.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room was a little dated and looking a bit worn. Was a shame Wifi had to be paid for every 24 hrs.
The room was comfortable, well heated and had good amenities.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: January 5, 2024
Andrea
Italy33 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Perfect location for visiting the Yosemite N.P.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
very nice lodge located just outside the park and with all amenities. friendly staff.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 1, 2024
Huixian
United States of America12 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Hotel was comfortable and very spacious. Only down side was the need to pay for wifi and not sure why, within the lodge,”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Need to pay for wifi
Location of property was great
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 31, 2023
Lucy
United Kingdom5 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Lovely views and excellent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite dated but has everything you need
Great location, staff are really friendly
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Nancy
United States of America3 Reviews9.0“Comfortable, excellent for going into Yosemite National Park, great staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 5 nights
No cell service (not the fault of the hotel)
Kitchenette very well set up, the balcony above the river comfortable and welcoming
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 28, 2023
Erick
United States of America1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I like how close it was to everything 2 minutes away from a gas station/ food market and it was really close to Yosemite I stayed for 3 days and enjoyed every single day
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 25, 2023
Sridhar
Australia13 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Great location, clean room and games to keep kids entertained after dark.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Mountain View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Lack of Wifi.
Location, free parking, the facilities in game room and heated swimming pool.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 24, 2023
Tasneem
India3 Reviews8.0“Its was good overall.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only one pizza place. Needs more restaurants.
Proximity to the park gate.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: December 24, 2023
Clayton
Australia31 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good location just outside of Yosemite National Park, good facilities, but disappointing that there was no internet acce”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Additional payment for internet access (no internet access at all without the additional payment)
Close to Yosemite National Park, Good facilities including grocery store, laundry and pool
Stayed in December 2023
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