Hotels in EL PORTAL, US
Yosemite View Lodge
About this property
This comfortable, well-equipped lodge is located in El Portal overlooking the Merced River. It is just 4 km from the western entrance to the famous Yosemite National Park. Renovated in 2004, the hotel consists of several buildings with a total of 278 rooms. The main building houses the reception area with a safe, cloakroom, newspaper stand and lift access. Further facilities include a cosy bar and an inviting restaurant. The tastefully fitted rooms all come with an en-suite bathroom, a well-equipped kitchenette and a balcony or terrace. The air conditioning and heating are individually regulated. Depending on the season, guests can make use of the two outdoor swimming pools. The hotel also has a small indoor swimming pool with several hot tubs. Breakfast is served every morning. Dinner can be taken as a set menu.
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- Until 11:00
- Parking
- Free
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite (4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed)
- 89 m2
- 2 x Queen-size bed 150-154 width, 1 x Sofa bed
- Balcony
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Individually adjustable heating
- Centrally regulated air conditioning
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Kitchenette
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- TV
- Direct dial telephone
- Hairdryer
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1 / 6 Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite (1 King Bed)
- 59 m2
- 1 x King-size bed 150-183 width
- Toiletries
- Cable TV
- Number of bedrooms: 1
- Housekeeping
- Toaster
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- TV
- Internet access
- Kitchenette
- Fridge
- Microwave
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1 / 6 River View 2 Queen Beds
- 38 m2
- 2 x Queen-size bed 150-154 width
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- TV
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Centrally regulated air conditioning
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Individually adjustable heating
- Balcony
- Wi-fi (extra charge)
- Wake-up service
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1 / 5 Mountain View 2 Queen Beds
- 36 m2
- 2 x Queen-size bed 150-154 width
- Individually adjustable heating
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Centrally regulated air conditioning
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Microwave
- Hairdryer
- Fridge
- TV
- Cable TV
- Alarm clock
- Cot on demand
- Wake-up service
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Guest reviews
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Guest Rating
7.8/10
Good Featured review
Ryan G.
10/10
We ended up having a really pleasant stay after splitting the cost with friends. The place is only 20 to 30 minutes from the park, and the rooms and amenities were great. After a full day hiking, the restaurant and bar were a good way to wind down. The indoor pool and its jacuzzi hit the spot too. I don't often take a short vacation and think how nice it'd be to sit by a river with a beer, but this place gave me that feeling. I'd recommend it to my friends. I've been visiting Yosemite from Las Vegas for four years, and usually stay in Oakhurst because of the lodging prices. It works until you factor in the drive to the park, a full day hiking, then the trip back to town. This time I wanted a change and found this gem. Bonus for next time: the YART bus stops in front of the hotel, making it easier to get into the park.
Wilson C.
10/10
Waking up to the river from a balcony room was breathtaking, so book one with a river view if you can. We were lucky to see Yosemite under a snowstorm, with rare snowy scenery. The heater kept the room warm, and the River Restaurant next door was a paradise after a day trekking in the snow. The apple pie and chicken wings are hidden gems, and the grocery store had everything we needed. Staff were super friendly. The location and price for what you get are great. The drive to the park entrance is 2 miles, with Elephant Rocks and the Merced River along the way. We'll definitely book here again instead of staying in the park.
Anamayee R.
10/10
This was our second Thanksgiving at YVL, and I'm in love with the place. The river views from the spacious rooms and kitchenettes are enchanting, and the large patios facing the Merced are perfect for morning coffee. There's a jacuzzi in the bathroom, plus a heated pool and gaming room. For an affordable price, you also get a full restaurant, a pizza place, convenience store, and gift shop. I picked up some unique handcrafted holiday ornaments. What more could you ask for?
Mamma D.
10/10
We loved being so close to central Yosemite, right on the way in. Our room had a balcony over the Merced River and the view made the stay memorable. The kids made good use of the game room, gym, pool, and spa. The restaurant's pizza got an 8/10 from them. We can't wait to visit again, and it's a great family spot. The kitchenette means you can make meals to stay on budget, so buy groceries before arriving. We didn't on the first day and spent a lot on meals in Yosemite. And for anyone unhappy about the WiFi, to me, disconnecting and tuning into the experience is the whole point. Those one-star reviews should be nulled. I can't wait to book again.
Christina B.
10/10
The patio beside the river made our room beautiful, and the location can't be beat. Staff were friendly at check-in and in the restaurant. We had delicious food there for both breakfast and dinner, and enjoyed the pools and clubhouse games. A very pleasant stay. I'll be back!
Amenities
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41 Facilities
General Services
28 available- Year of most recent renovation
- Number of floors (main building)
- Annexe (s)
- Number of floors (annexe)
- hotel
- MasterCard
- Visa
- 24 Hour Reception
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Laundry service
- Launderette
- Multilingual staff
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Fireplace
- Hotel safe
- Cloakroom
- Lift access
- Newspaper stand
- Shop
- BBQ facilities
- Grill/BBQ
- Non Smoking Area
- Game room
- Hot tub
- Picnic
- Snacks
- Non Smoking Establishment
Internet
1 available- Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Car park
Meals
6 available- Dining area
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Breakfast
- À la carte lunch
Business Services
1 available- Business centre
Pool and beach
2 available- Indoor freshwater pool
- Outdoor freshwater pool
Sports
1 available- Gym
Children
1 available- Children playground
What's nearby
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43 places nearby
Closest Bus Yosemite View Lodge (Inbound);El Portal, CA (EPL)
70 m 1 min walk
Closest Bus Yosemite View Lodge (Outbound)
164 m 2 min walk
Top attraction nearbyBadger Pass Ski Area
9.1 km
Dining nearby 3 Restaurants
48 m 1 min walk
Attractions
20- Badger Pass Ski Area9.1 km
- El Capitan Meadow12.4 km
- Cathedral Beach Picnic Area13.3 km
- Upper Yosemite Falls Trailhead16.0 km
- Lower Yosemite Falls Trailhead16.7 km
Restaurants
3- The River Restaurant & Lounge48 m 1 min walk
- Cedar House Restaurant7.9 km
- Canyon Bar and Grill7.9 km
Transit
20- Yosemite View Lodge (Inbound);El Portal, CA (EPL)Bus70 m 1 min walk
- Yosemite View Lodge (Outbound)Bus164 m 2 min walk
- El Portal Post OfficeBus1.9 km 23 min walk
- Barium Mine RoadBus3.6 km
- National Park Service MaintenanceBus4.5 km
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in15:00 – 00:00Front desk timing
Check-out11:00Departure timing