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Yosemite View Lodge
El Portal
Just 8.7 mi from Yosemite National Park, Yosemite View Lodge is located along the Merced River and features 4 pools and a hot tub. A restaurant and bar are located on site.
Ralph
United States of America
The property was pretty good. Probably much better than most in the area.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
8,304 reviews
Price from£179.86per night
Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge
El Portal
Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge is located in El Portal just 10-minutes’ drive from Yosemite National Park. Mountain and river views are offered in this self-catering holiday home.
John
United States of America
It was great with a brand new grill, the patio was perfect including a hot tub, dining table and lounge chairs. The sound of the rushing Merced River. Good staging place to enter Yosemite.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
118 reviews
Price from£219.13per night
Cedar Lodge
El Portal
Featuring an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, this Cedar Lodge is a 5-minute drive from the entrance of Yosemite National Park. The on-site restaurant is open for dinner daily.
Garrison
United States of America
I loved the location, food was good, and staff was very friendly
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,911 reviews
Price from£168.94per night
Yosemite Hideaway A
Yosemite West (California) (Near El Portal)
Yosemite Hideaway Vacation Rentals is located in Yosemite West. Free WiFi access is available. This home is located 21 mi inside the main gate of Yosemite National Park.
Hernan
Argentina
We bought our own stuff and prepared our own breakfast.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
93 reviews
Price from£388.78per night
Inside Yosemite Mountain Beauty
Yosemite West (Near El Portal)
Centrally located inside Yosemite National Park, Inside Yosemite Mountain Beauty offers the closest private accommodations to the Yosemite Valley Floor.
Karla
United States of America
I loved it, comfortable and at a good price for the whole house. Clean and big
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
41 reviews
Price from£274.90per night
Yosemite Magic Studio "B"
Yosemite West (California) (Near El Portal)
Featuring barbecue facilities, Yosemite Magic Studio "B" provides accommodations in Yosemite West with free WiFi and mountain views. Located 7.5 mi from Bruin, the property offers a garden.
Andrew
Australia
Location was perfect and the kitchen was well equipped. The studio was quite spacious for 2 and the layout was perfectly cozy as the snow fell outside.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
85 reviews
Price from£231.70per night
Inside Yosemite Winter Wonderland
Yosemite National Park (California) (Near El Portal)
Located inside Yosemite National Park, Inside Yosemite Winter Wonderland features a balcony with mountain views. El Capitan is 7.6 mi away.
Mihaela
United States of America
Location
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
15 reviews
Price from£549.80per night
Upper Cascades
Yosemite National Park (California) (Near El Portal)
Upper Cascades is located in Yosemite Village. A balcony with mountain views is available in this self-catering holiday home. Free WiFi is included. El Capitan is 2.4 mi from this holiday home.
Simon
Malta
The house is large in beautiful surroundings not far from Yosemite valley. Has all necessary amenities.
6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
8 reviews
Price from£274.90per night
Red Fox Retreat
Yosemite West (California) (Near El Portal)
Featuring views of the Yosemite forest, Red Fox Retreat is a holiday home located in Yosemite West. Free parking is available to guests of this accommodations.
paul
United States of America
The property was very clean. Right in the park very convenient. Spacious enough for four people.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
5 reviews
Price from£379.36per night
Yosemite Condominium Loft unit -B202
Yosemite West (Near El Portal)
Yosemite Condominium Loft unit -B202 is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 17 miles from Vernal Falls.
Kathy
United States of America
Very comfortable & the beds were great!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
11 reviews
Price from£187.87per night
What Guests Said About El Portal:
- 10Scored 10
Excellent location. Restaurant and Pizza Parlor on site.
Excellent location. Restaurant and Pizza Parlor on site. Plenty of parking. Store well stocked with a variety of items. Best of all staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again in the future.
LONNIE - 6.0Scored 6.0
The place had Tesla fast charging stations.
The place had Tesla fast charging stations. The property was old but clean. The carpet could use a deep clean. The room had a balcony with a table and some chairs great for drinking with friends or just hang out and relax while looking out the river. The room was really big and spacious with a ref, stove top, coffee maker and some cooking and serving utensils. Actually the property was decent but with no cellular coverage (Tmobile), wifi should have been readily available. Here you have to pay through a 3rd party. Sad! So it’s not great for virtual meetings and stuff.
Ma JuneUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 8.0
The location and staff were excellent!!
The location and staff were excellent!! The room was clean, the amenities were great as well, the only problem was our TV. Maintenance couldn’t fix it so they gave us the internet for the TV the first night to remedy the situation which was amazing but not the second night which put a damper on things with no Tv to relax the second night.Lisa - 8.0Scored 8.0
The hotel location was good and near to Yosemite.
The hotel location was good and near to Yosemite. The room was good. The Pizza restaurant was good. We didn't like having to book room service (towels etc and coffee for room) on a daily basis. In our opinion is a throwback to Covid pandemic days, as a management policy to save money not support the customer.MikeUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
Close to Yosemite park entrance, just a short drive.
Close to Yosemite park entrance, just a short drive. Mildly wild river behind the hotel is great. We ate mostly in Yosemite park (very nice dinner at Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Dining Room and a great lunch at Ahwahnee hotel bar).JeroenUnited States of America - 8.0Scored 8.0
Stunning location with great views.
Stunning location with great views. Times quoted for fitness room and swimming opening did not happen. Rooms spacious with good facilities but all looked rather shabby and dated. Rooms need a makeover. Balcony view was amazing.
EmmaUnited Kingdom
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- From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsYou stay here for proximity to the 140 entrance to Yosemite National Park. It's about a 15-minute drive from the hotel into the valley and an hour and fifteen to Tuolumne Meadows along Tioga Pass. The Merced River flows right behind the hotel and that's honestly very beautiful. There is a Chevron across the street and the closest gas station, and that is convenient. There is a glass stove plate and a microwave and some utensils that would make it a good place for people who want to do a small amount of cooking.NNatalieFrance
- From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsThe location of the hotel is great - we have reached the Yosemite National Park with our car within a couple of minutes from there. To avoid any bear-attacks, we didn't leave anything in the car, and as there were elevators, it was easy to carry our luggage into our room. The receptionist was quite nice and gave us useful tips. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast there with a varied buffet and an attentive service. The view and the area were beautiful, as well as the road there.KrisztinaAustria
- 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,911 reviewsWith the hotel being quiet mid-week, before a storm, I was treated to an unexpected upgrade, so that made my stay extra comfy and worth the 10 extra minutes out of El Portal, for my Yosemite visit. Quite peaceful there and while I've stayed multiple times through the years, I've yet to go across the street to check out the river path. Having a micro and fridge makes all the difference when there are few services in the area. I did pay for wi-fi, which worked fine.EleanorUnited States of America
- From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsThe Lodge is a only couple of miles away to the park gates nearest to Yosemite Valley. The scenic drive from Mariposa to El Portal was an added bonus. The property was clean & well kept + our room was plenty big enough for 3 people & a dog. We particularly liked the indoor pool being open and there was some lovely spots to just sit and relax. It was a relief that the shop was so well stocked. The staff were very helpful and efficient.GeraldineUnited Kingdom
- 8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 118 reviewsClean, basic, easy check-in at Cedar Lodge. Hot tub is fantastic. Festoon lights are a nice touch. One car space. Located OUTSIDE Yosemite NP, it can be a quick 30 minute drive to the entry gate if you leave early each day (between 6am & 8am). One day we left at 10.15am and it took a full 3 hours in a crawling queue of traffic just to reach the park gate. This was late May, Memorial Day weekend. Big fridge/freezer.
OliviaAustralia - From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsThe view of the river was beyond gorgeous and so peaceful to hear all day and night. The fireplace was a perfect touch and the location to Yosemite was perfect! We were practically right at the entrance to the park. The pizza from the hotel restaurant was delicious it was a great way to end 2021 I can’t wait to go back againRainbowUnited States of America
- 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,911 reviewsThis hotel is all about location - one of the closest to the entrance to Yosemite National Park. Probably about 30 minutes or less. It is pricey because of the location and it's a no frills hotel - older rooms, few updates; our sink was leaking. But, they do have an indoor pool which is wonderful after a hike.JesseUnited States of America
- 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,911 reviewsThis property is in a great location for Yosemite National Park. The room was clean and comfortable. Food in the bar was absolutely fine. There is a little shop off the reception where you can get simple groceries. Or there is another store about 4 miles up the road towards the park. You can get fuel there too.
AILSAUnited Kingdom - 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,911 reviewsClose to the Yosemite National Park. It’s about 20 mins drive to the entrance. It has a pool and a game room which are good for kids. it also has a gift shop + grocery store which opens till late at night. It’s very convenient if you came back in the evening and wanted to do some shopping.
DanielUnited Kingdom - From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsRoom had a balcony with a nice view of the river that runs out of Yosemite and right behind the hotel. They have 2 restaurants on site, and a pretty well stocked convenience store in the lobby area. This is important because you are miles away from anything else.
D.J.United States of America - From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsThis is the nearest hotel to the Yosemite park entrance, so that's a big plus. Also, the balcony is right above the Merced river, great view of the river, and very nice to hear the sound of water from the room. The rooms are very large.
RanIsrael - 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,911 reviewsour particular unit looked like it was updated versus the pics so we were pleasantly surprised. loved it’s proximity to the entrance of the national park- we were in Yosemite Valley within 30 minutes of leaving the hotel.
ChrisUnited States of America - From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsThe room was very spacious and had amazing balcony with view. The hotel also had a nice pool, hot tub and gym. The location is also perfect for Yosemite valley, as it was only a 5 minute drive to the park entrance.KamenovaUnited Kingdom
- 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,911 reviewsConveniently located near Yosemite, yet reasonably priced. Had restaurant/bar on property so no need to drive elsewhere. Great breakfast buffet, but they do not open on time.BillUnited States of America
- From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsGreat position just outside the gates of Yosemite National Park. Looking over the river. Well appointed suite.AlanUnited Kingdom
- From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsThere is the closest hotel to Yosemite National Park, I love it. And everything was really goodNataliaUnited States of America
- 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,911 reviewsThis hotel is all about location - less than 15 minutes drive from the Yosemite park entrance.
VivekUnited States of America - From £325.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 8,304 reviewsLocation is great and staff was good too . Overall a nice place to stay near yosemite.
daljeetUnited States of America - 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,911 reviewsThe lodge was very close to Yosemite National park. The beds were very comfy.PietrzakUnited States of America
- 7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 1,911 reviewsLocation of Cedar Lodge was very good for Yosemite.JohnUnited Kingdom
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