Located in Groveland in the California region, Buck Meadows Lodge provides accommodation with free private parking. Every unit features a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a microwave. The lodge offers a children's playground. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace at this property and guests can go hiking nearby. Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance is 21 km from Buck Meadows Lodge, while Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Merced Municipal Airport, 114 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.1
Location
8.6
Low score for Groveland
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Craig
    Australia Australia
    Great property, comfortable, good restaurant/cafe. Close to Yosemite.
  • Ypatia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location to visit Yosemite, 15 minutes drive to the entrance of the park, 1 hour drive to Yosemite Valley where there are many attractions and hikes to start. A great restaurant also to eat after the hikes with many vegetarian options. We...
  • Alison
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The room is clean, big and the equipment are very good. The location is perfect and the restaurant next to it is very good.
  • Buncs
    Australia Australia
    Our first night back in USA was a good one becauze the lodge lived up to its rating.. Very well situated Nothing close to Yosemite is going to be cheap so i think Buck Meadows is a great option
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nevada Falls room had an individual deck area with chairs, felt like a mini-cabin, not right on road so quite quiet. Good sized room, modern, with great bathroom. Great diner on site.
  • Haas
    United States United States
    Nice, comfortable, and clean room. Everything was in good condition and well kept up. Beds were comfortable. The on site restaurant serves up good country fare. Large portions of hearty meals. Location is about 15 min outside of Yosemite gates and...
  • Jean-pierre
    Mexico Mexico
    Very good location, with comfortable rooms. not too noisy in spite of the road. The (independent) restaurant Lucky Buck is quite good, with a good variety of dishes.
  • Geoff
    Australia Australia
    A good location to visit Yosemite N P. Playground equipment on site. Adjacent restaurant was open for business.
  • Tj
    Malaysia Malaysia
    We stayed one night in Buck Meadows Lodge in mid Sept after our visit to Yosemite. Parking just in front of our room. It's a motel style room, quiet, clean, comfortable, great amenities, plenty of towels and everything is perfect. The bed...
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bucks Meadows Lodge provided everything we needed for an overnight stay after our visit to Yosemite. It shares a building with the excellent Lucky Buck Cafe (excellent dinner and breakfast). Check in is at the Yosemite Valley Lodge next door....

Property surroundings

Facilities of Buck Meadows Lodge

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and costs US$5 per 24 hours.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Wake-up service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Buck Meadows Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$150 is required on arrival. That's about £118. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Buck Meadows Lodge is located where Lucky Buck Cafe is found. Check in for guests is at the adjacent lobby for Yosemite Westgate Lodge, our sister property.

Please proceed to the main buildings to the left to register for your stay at Buck Meadows Lodge, which is an adjunct to the main hotel facilities.

Please note that the Stay-over cleaning service on multi-night stays is currently not available. Special request must be made during your stay for servicing and the replenishment of linens and amenities.

Please note , Our onsite seasonal restaurant is closed or operating on a limited schedule during the winter. We do NOT serve complimentary breakfast in our lobby. We advise making plans for meals inside Yosemite National Park or in Groveland. Please note that all area businesses are now operating on limited winter scheduling and it is a good idea to prepare accordingly. All rooms feature microwaves and fridges. Also, our pool and spa are closed for the season. We look forward to hosting you as you explore the splendor of winter in Yosemite.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of US$150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Buck Meadows Lodge

  • Check-in at Buck Meadows Lodge is from 16:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Buck Meadows Lodge is 9.3 miles from the centre of Groveland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Buck Meadows Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Buck Meadows Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, Buck Meadows Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Buck Meadows Lodge include:

    • Double