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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools

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Nestled near Yosemite National Park, Yosemite View Lodge offers a family-friendly atmosphere with an arcade/game room and 3 outdoor pools. Relax in the spa tub or enjoy breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants. With laundry facilities, multilingual staff, and a bar to unwind.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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King and Queen Loft | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 King Bed, Riverside | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Living room | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 59 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(215 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(125 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe River View King Spa | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • El Portal Market - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • The Ahwahnee - 27 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Family-friendly hotel near Yosemite National Park
At Yosemite View Lodge, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a playground, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 7 hot tubs. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 336 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 9 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Parkside Pizza
  • The River Restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 7 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late June, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 110 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 9.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Lodge View
View Lodge
View Lodge Yosemite
Yosemite Lodge View
Yosemite View
Yosemite View El Portal
Yosemite View Lodge
Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Hotel El Portal
Yosemite View Motel
Yosemite View Lodge Hotel
Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Frequently asked questions

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools.

Is Yosemite View Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 110 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite View Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Yosemite View Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Yosemite View Lodge located?

This family-friendly El Portal hotel is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park. El Portal Market and Merced River are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1996 out of 3738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1036 out of 3738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 426 out of 3738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 3738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 3738 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BELLA

Liked: Amenities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and awesome having two restaurants on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views clean and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidioc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, amazing view of Merced River and the food was delicious! We had dinner and breakfast and both were good. Definitely stay here when visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOONCHU

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the park and hotel room is right to river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, with the river directly behind the room was amazing!!! The room was clean and large, staff friendly, but again location and view amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to Yosemite. River view room was fantastic. Spacious room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location just outside the park. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Yosemite park entrance. Nice pools and relaxing location on the Merced river
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and views. Good amenities. On premise store is a big plus
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect place to stay. I wish I could stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our stopover… room was huge, clean and comfortable! The staff were polite and helpful! We got pizza from the pizza restaurant which was so yummy! We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and a beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pools and hot tubs were great, and the room was very nice, especially the balcony!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff were friendly the activities they had around the hotel were very kid friendly and the view was beautiful. We would definitely stay at the Yosemite view lodged in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

It was a last minute stay and it helped us because we had two dogs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities such as a double-sided shower with a large hot tub, large deck space, and stocked kitchenette.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and big. Staff was courteous. The place is very close to Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So relaxing! Patio on the River, pools and hot tubs! Stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kalena

Yosemite View Lod
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Farookh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean; staff was great. The amenities in the kitchen area leave a lot to be desired, i.e., coffee supplies; dishes, paper towels so we can clean up after ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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