11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318, United States
#1 of 3 hotels in El Portal
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4036 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2025
David
SpainBreakfast 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
Lindsay
United KingdomRooms a bit dated
Great locations
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Valerica
DenmarkThe 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
Philippe
BelgiumThe 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
Eduardo
United StatesIt 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
Kate
United KingdomSome 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
Andrea
ArgentinaI 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
Atkinson
United StatesThe 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
Danielle
United StatesThe 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
Maya
IsraelThe 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
Christine
United StatesClose 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
Victoria
United KingdomUnfortunately 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
Kaisa
EstoniaNo 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
João
FinlandOur 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
Bridgette
AustraliaPillows 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
Shelley
New ZealandOutdated 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
Buddhdev
KenyaPower 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
Janessa
United StatesA little dated and bed wasn’t comfortable
Close to the entrance and having the kitchenette
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Giorgi
United Stateseverything 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
Tahira
United KingdomPricey food
Excellent location and facilities
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Lucy
United KingdomCouldn’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
Eric
Franceold and noisy air conditioning
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
David
United KingdomNo 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
Komal
United StatesNA
Close to Yosemite park, had pool, jacuzzi in room and outside, riverside location, spacious rooms
Stayed in July 2025
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