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Yosemite View Lodge, hotel in El Portal

Just 14 km 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.

Nice room on upper level, so we appreciated the elevator. Balcony with a good view.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
8,252 reviews
Price from£213.09per night
Cedar Lodge, hotel in El Portal

Featuring an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, this Cedar Lodge is 5 minutes drive to the entrance of Yosemite National Park. The on-site restaurant is open for dinner daily.

Excellent costumer service, and very accommodating even when our plans changed last minute. Would highly recommend
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,934 reviews
Price from£222.20per night
Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge, hotel in 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.

The space was good for 4 adults and a toddler. The kitchen was well equipped. The outside space was nice. We could use the pool at Cedar Lodge.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
116 reviews
Price from£253.63per night
Inside Yosemite Mountain Beauty, hotel in El Portal

Centrally located inside Yosemite National Park, Inside Yosemite Mountain Beauty offers the closest private accommodation to the Yosemite Valley Floor.

The space inside the lodge and there was 4 toilets. The location was at 6000 feet so maybe not for everyone but I enjoyed it a lot.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
40 reviews
Price from£597.33per night
Inside Yosemite Winter Wonderland, hotel in El Portal

Located inside Yosemite National Park, Inside Yosemite Winter Wonderland features a balcony with mountain views. El Capitan is 12.2 km away.

Perfect location at 15-20' of the Valley, at the heart of Yosemite. Very comfortable house, spacious rooms and common areas: sitting room, dining room, kitchen, etc. Excellent heating.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
15 reviews
Price from£678.79per night
Yosemite Condominium Loft unit -B202, hotel in El Portal

Situated in Yosemite West, 25 km from Yosemite Valley and 28 km from Vernal Falls, Yosemite Condominium Loft unit -B202 offers air conditioning.

Great last minute find for a stay close to Yosemite. Fit our family of five year for a short stay.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
7 reviews
Price from£301.90per night
YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast, hotel in El Portal

Located within 28 km of Vernal Falls and 29 km of Glacier Point in Yosemite West, YoBee! Park Reservation Included!

The bed
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
134 reviews
Price from£379.98per night
A Blue Sky Lodge, hotel in El Portal

Situated in Yosemite West, 25 km from Yosemite Valley and 28 km from Vernal Falls, A Blue Sky Lodge offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

It had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
13 reviews
Price from£785.44per night
Spring Wonderland, hotel in El Portal

Centrally located inside Yosemite National Park, Spring Wonderland offers the closest private accommodation to the Yosemite Valley Floor.

I truly loved the space! We got everything we needed for days in the mountains. Beds were very comfortable and extra pillows were perfect! Location was within 20 mins of everything we wanted to do.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
13 reviews
Price from£579.23per night
Yosemite Sierra Blossom, hotel in El Portal

New Yosemite is a holiday home with a patio, located in Yosemite West in the California Region. The property features views of the mountain and is 28 km from Mariposa. Free WiFi is available.

Enjoyed the house. Fireplace needs cleaning. Need to check level of propane. Barbecue didn't work as it should.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
25 reviews
Price from£597.33per night
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What guests said about El Portal:

  • 10
    Scored 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
  • 6.0
    Scored 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 June
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 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
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Mike
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 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).
    Jeroen
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Emma
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in El Portal

  • From £249.52 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,935 reviews
    We liked everything. The carpark is very big. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. There are 2 swimming pools, the river is across the road from the hotel. Loads of little cosy places to picnic and relax. Only 30 min from Curry Village and all the hikes. The hotel has its own shop and little restauration place. I could go on and on and on. We will definitely stay there again. The pictures do not do justice to this place. It is truly unbelievable a hidden gem in the heart of Yosemite.
    Floriane
    Ireland
  • From £335.44 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 116 reviews
    Clean, 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.
    Olivia
    Australia
  • From £249.52 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,935 reviews
    The location really is stunning amazing. So close to Yosemite entrance it's very hard to beat without being actually in the park. Due to having a bit of a disaster with our luggage on our flight we didnt get to the hotel until 2am but they the staff were still around and we were able to check in. The pool was nicer than I had thought. I liked the balcony on our room overlooking the green mountains.
    Lydia
    United Kingdom
  • From £249.52 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,935 reviews
    Definitely one of the most conveniently located hotels outside of Yosemite - only 30 min to the 140 entrance and barely any traffic even around 10 am! Staff was very friendly and accommodating, the restaurant/bar/coffee shop and on site convenience store made it so you don’t have to drive miles away for essentials after a long day of hiking.
    K
    Kimberly
    United States
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    close to Yosemite Park. Ample room space, fully stocked kitchen. Great views all around, plenty of parking space. Everything was clean and tidy. Everything in the room worked. Access to restaurant, laundry, and convenience store on site. Everything else around this hotel and Yosemite is 45mins away. Very helpful and friendly staff.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From £249.52 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,935 reviews
    Comfortable, mostly modern hotel convenient to Yosemite. There is no cell service, but they make up for the isolation by providing guests everything they need. We especially liked the grocery store in the gift shop and the river access across the street. All staff were friendly and helpful.
    Abby
    United States
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    The location of this hotel cannot be beat. Right outside the western entrance to Yosemite National Park. The Merced River flowing which we could see and hear from our room in the Sequoia building. Indoor and outdoor pools with hot tubs were perfect after a long day of hiking and exploring.
    Andrea
    United States
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    It has the best hotel location outside Yosemite if you are going there. The ice tastes good. I love iced water so that was important for me. I like that there was a kitchenette. We were able to cook eggs and spam for breakfast. There were also two restaurants in the vicinity.
    Alicia
    United States
  • From £249.52 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,935 reviews
    no wifi unfortunately but it was available to purchase, it didn't bother us as much as we where mostly at Yosemite or across from the Hotel is the river and our evenings there we spent there getting in the river or the pool.
    Wendy
    United States
  • From £249.52 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,935 reviews
    Conveniently 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.
    Bill
    United States
  • From £249.52 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,935 reviews
    Great location for exploring Yosemite, YARTS bus into park stops at hotel. Lovely outdoor areas with bbq and seating areas, especially the creek opposite.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From £249.52 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,935 reviews
    Nice location near Yosemite. Nice "store" in lobby for convenience items. Accomodated my special needs request for a ground floor room.
    Janet
    United States
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    The location near Yosemite is very good. We had a nice room on a far corner so it was quiet. It's a pleasant, if huge, place.
    Anna
    United States
  • From £249.52 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,935 reviews
    Location was fabulous. So close to Yosemite National Park. About a 10 minute drive without traffic. 5 mins from gas station.
    Louise
    Ireland
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    This place really stands out for its location. Only a 3 minute drive from the entrance of the Yosemite National Park
    Ricardo
    Portugal
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    Great position just outside the gates of Yosemite National Park. Looking over the river. Well appointed suite.
    Alan
    United Kingdom
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    Great location near Yosemite. Had kitchen facilities, stove and fridge, which works well for your own meals.
    Jay
    United States
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    The hotel is about two miles from Yosemite. Otherwise, I would have rated it lower.
    Walt
    United States
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    Location near Yosemite. Size of room.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From £531.82 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,252 reviews
    location to Yosemite national park
    julie
    Australia
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