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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

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Review Score

Based on 5121 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.1

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  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had to take your own cup to use free coffee machine in lobby

    Handy location for Yosemite park entry. Good pizza place for eat in and take out on site. Good restaurant on site too. It served a buffet breakfast- not included in price but didn’t try it. Good food selection in shop in lobby and as the rooms have kitchenettes it’s perfect to self cater. Saw an otter in river at hotel. Free parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    7.0
    OK but could have other better choices to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wi-Fi charged USD10/day a bit ridiculous

    Not too far from entrance of Yosemite National park

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limited food choices onsite but plenty close by

    Perfect location, room comfortable and well equipped. Swimming pools and hot tubs a bonus. Nice to relax by the river in the evenings

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room has a hot tub, but the water was not hot enough to enjoy it.

    The location is great, the closest to the park entrance. The room was well equipped, and the size was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was terrible, the restaurant didn’t open until 5pm and closed early

    Location, able to get the bus into Yosemite and good sized rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no wifi available for free only for a payment which suprised us a bit but its understandable considering the location in the valley

    Very nice and spacious rooms Great views from the room/terrace Comfortable beds Very close to yosemite national park

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Nice, but expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was added cost. You paid extra for internet, breakfast was close to $30 a person, salad with dinner was extra, laundry cost was more for dark loads than white loads.

    Great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Price too high when compared with hotel room condition, a bit old

    location is not far from national park

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    8.0
    Pretty good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Free internet would help. It felt like a bad surprise to be charged so much.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel just minutes from the park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So close to entrance to the park. Also close to a gas station, none are available in the park. On site restaurant had a breakfast buffet that fit our needs perfectly. Good food, good selection. Great pizza place on site as well. They are dog friendly. the dog park was convenient. The rooms are backed up to the river. The river was really loud but the doors block the sound completely. We left the slider open a bit, we thought the raging river was a bit like white noise. They are improving the river side grounds. Will be a beautiful walking, sitting area when they are done. Also had a great game room. This hotel was perfect for laying you head down after a long day in the park. Our room had an electric fireplace, a massive soaking tub for 2 next to the bed and a shower for two in the bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent Location and loved being on the Merced River!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our jetted tub didn’t work and outside hot tubs were not hot. Restaurant was expensive. No internet unless you paid 10 bucks for 24 hours and then it didn’t work due to rainy weather.

    Proximity to Yosemite. Patio on the river. Convenience/Gift Store, 2 restaurant options on site, kitchen in suite, fireplace in room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is obviously older. Would have appreciated more charging outlets

    Location was amazing. The view of the river from our room was incredible.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Our stay was fine, the location was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The restaurant was well below par, and operated on a first come first served basis and totally unappealing, we never ate there, got a pizza next door on our first night's stay. Subsequently, we dined at a nicer restaurant at the hotel down the road.

    Nice room on upper level, so we appreciated the elevator. Balcony with a good view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Glad to see the furniture and carpet was updated. Like the kitchenette!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom shower area had mold or rotted wood at the corner floor where the shower and wall connect. Too bad the granite didnt continue another foot along the shower wall into the bathroom wall because that would have prevented water from rotting the bottom of the wall. If that was repaired I would have rated everything a 5 out of 5.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    7.0
    A good location, poor service due to the WiFi extra charge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Charging for Wifi in 2024 is outrageous! even more so in a place with no network connectivity. The facilities are okay but rather old.

    The location is good for Yosemite Parc visits. The pool and game room is a nice extra. Dinner options are very limited but the pizza place is fine.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location to Yosemite National park and very nice staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms felt outdated.

    Very close to Yosemite.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    7.0
    Great location but a little dated for 21st century travellers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Chargeable 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

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi - 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

    8.0
    Best place to stay near Yosemite!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Air conditioning and refrigerator were slightly loud during evening when trying to sleep.

    Location, Location, Location!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, would come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi 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

    7.0
    Good location, but average room conditions
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchnette 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

    8.0
    Best place to stay on a Yosemite trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I looks a bit old

    Location next to the Arch Rock entrance of the Yosemite National Park

    Stayed in April 2024

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