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Reviews of Yosemite View Lodge 3 stars

11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318, United States

#1 of 3 hotels in El Portal

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4036 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    6.7

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Perfect stoppver to visit Yosemite
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast not included

    Perfect stopover to Yosemite. Nice indoor and outdoor pools available. Great pizza restaurant available for dinner. Free parking

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    7.0
    Great location overlooking river . Would definitely go back here
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a bit dated

    Great locations

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Perfect Location and Comfortable Room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The wifi is very unstable.

    Wonderful view from the balcony / terrace and very close to the entrance to Yosemite. We enjoyed the option of making our own breakfast and the game room was a big hit in our family.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Happy overall with staying at Yosemite View Lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are a bit dated, but that’s part of the rustic charm and typical of lodges in national parks like Yosemite. It didn’t detract from the experience and actually fits the setting.

    Great location and friendly staff. The lodge is very convenient for exploring Yosemite and reflects the classic national park style, which adds to its charm. While the rooms and overall comfort could use a bit of an update, the bed and pillows were comfortable, and the room was clean. There’s also plenty of parking nearby, which is a big plus. Overall, a good stay if you appreciate the authentic park experience.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Great and comfortable for the family for relaxing close to the park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It can be a bit expensive. Service in the restaurants can be slow at times.

    Rooms are very nice with lots of amenities. The views from the balcony are great. Its so close to the park entrance

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Fabulous Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some games were broken and our room smelled a little musty when we arrived - it aired out pretty quickly though when we opened the balcony door.

    Location, location, location! A quick and stunning drive into the park, petrol station nearby was a bonus. The hotel had great facilities to relax after a day exploring, multiple pools and jacuzzi's, a massive games room with games equipment plus side lounges with tv and board games. Great pizza place on site plus another restaurant we didn't visit. The room also has a small kitchen to make your own food. Top tip, take sandwich bags and supplies to make picnics for in the park. Onsite shop does sell a decent amount of stuff but no salad and it's understandably pricey.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I asked for housekeeping but nobody came to clean the room, change towels, etc.

    The room was big and the pools were nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Live the convenience to the park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was comfortable but did look outdated. The laundry is coin operated only. Limited value meals at the lodge. Elevators were not working in the building.

    The river view was excellent and even saw a bear climb the mountain at dusk! We stayed at red bug building

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    The kitchen made it convenient to cook and prepare meals for the day. You have to shop before you get there. Grateful fo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were outdated and little water pressure.

    So close to the Yosemite valley but not in the park prices

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    7.0
    Dated room in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room looks as if it was renovated about 35 years ago and hasn't been touched since then. Porch furniture was dirty. Wifi reception in the room was poor and a few times just didn't work. Shower head splashed all over.

    The location is as good as it gets outside Yosemite park. It's close to the valley and major junctions in the park. Laundry room. 1.75$ per load (washing machine or dryer) which is very cheap. Pools - we tried only one of the pools and it was very refreshing. The staff at the front desk and the store were all kind and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    Great alternative to staying in Yosemite
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Close to the park entrance. Great option for those who do not want/can't stay in the park. If you have a chance to get a room with a view of the river, it is a plus. They have a small market on site, and restaurants so very convenient. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were very clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Magical!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately there was a power outage in the area during our stay but the Lodge and booking.com worked together to compensate us for this and we were very grateful.

    The location was incredible. I didn’t know we had a balcony until we arrived and the view was so stunning of the river and mountains. The beds were very comfy indeed. The bathroom was big and the bath was huge with jets. The pool was great and the shop was excellent with provisions and souvenirs. The staff were also great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi in the rooms! Nor signal for mobile internet.

    Location is great- few km from the park entrance. Riverside is pretty. Store is ok.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    9.0
    Good montain hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room had poor wifi reception so it was impossible to use internet since there is no cell reception either.

    Great location with very good pools and hot tubes. There’s even a supercharger if you come by Tesla. For kids there’s a games room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were awful, price 600 Australian dollars per night was not value for money although appreciate 20min from the park entrance is what you are paying for

    Location, pool, balcony, spacious room and bathroom

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated and wifi didn't work, needs more washing machine facilities for the size of the place

    Excellent location... room was large and an amazing view of the river beds comfy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    7.0
    Good location and comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Power outage for 24hrs

    Location was amazing a short drive to the Yosemite National Park, the pizza place within the property was excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    Best place outside of the valley!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little dated and bed wasn’t comfortable

    Close to the entrance and having the kitchenette

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything is great except the internet capacity is not allocated properly for the vast number of people staying at the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricey food

    Excellent location and facilities

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2025

    9.0
    Super happy with this choice. High recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t get hot water at 6am (we were leaving early to get into the park). No problem any other times of the day. The pizza was not good…more of a pie, so thick and so much cheese. Bath was stained and kitchen drawers a bit dirty.

    Closest hotel and best choice for Yosemite makes it a no brainer. The pools, riverside location (we took pizza down there because it was so hot), surprise gym were all awesome.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    old and noisy air conditioning

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Amazing scenery and a perfect location to get an early start into Yosemite
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast available and rooms looked a bit tired and in need of a refresh

    Great location - having the kitchenette in the room was a real bonus Pools were great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful location, comfortable stay, good service
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Close to Yosemite park, had pool, jacuzzi in room and outside, riverside location, spacious rooms

    Stayed in July 2025

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