Yosemite View Lodge

Perfect Stay Near Yosemite - Spacious, Comfortable, and Convenient!We had an incredible stay at Yosemite View Lodge! The amenities were fantastic--multiple pools to choose from, a restaurant, and a well-stocked store all within walking distance. The price was very reasonable, especially considering the spacious accommodations. Our room had three full queen beds, an extra living area, two bathrooms, and a kitchenette equipped with a stove, microwave, and a large fridge. It was also well stocked with pots, pans, utensils, and everything we needed for our stay.We were blown away by how accessible and convenient everything was. The two TVs were a nice bonus, making it easy for everyone to unwind after a long day exploring Yosemite. The location is unbeatable--just minutes from the park entrance. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay and will definitely be returning! Clean facility. Highly recommend!

The place is decent, I can't complain. The stove didn't work, and we couldn't call them because phones are down. The food at the restaurant is decent for the price. It's a better version of a McDonald's food. Bacon was delicious! So if you're looking for a decent hotel, this is it. It's on the older side, like the tv, shower, and items in the room.Great access to your rooms, indoor pool and some cool views. I will definitely stay again, but I will first make sure the stove works...

all-encompassing and clean facility! booked the loft and it was two stories with 1 queen and 1 king bed. extremely spacious with a cute spiral staircase and well-lit restroom. however, the tv remote controller didn't work and even though it had netflix and youtube they didn't work. we used room service a lot and they were fast and helpful.additional amenities:- game room (7/10): lots of games but some of them were broken, there's also card/board games with missing pieces- hot tubs (7/10): really nice after a long hike day but wish the bubble pressure was harder- grocery market within the lobby: 10/10, we grocery shopped at oakhurst but this has everything you'll need including non-groceries and not inflated prices either- 3 outdoor swimming pools + 1 indoor: didn't get to go in but looked nice

I am a bit surprised to see that the overall rating for Yosemite View Lodge is only 3 stars. My experience here in September 2024 was a great one, and I feel this place is a great jumping off point for exploring the park. A friend and I had a standard queen size room which was affordable when considering the cost of accommodations in the are. We were here off season, so it was probably a better deal than during the peak travel times. Our room was on the second floor of the central building by the road. We were facing the main road, but actually it was fairly quiet as traffic in and out of the park was not busy at the time. We were close to the general store and lobby as well as to the pool area with hot tubs near the river. The room was well equipped with a kitchenette, spacious bathroom and comfortable beds. There are some aspects of the room that were older, but overall everything was clean and in good working order. I enjoyed my stay here, and I have a strong desire to return to Yosemite again in the future. Being in NY it's quite a hike, but I plan to come back and I would stay here again because it's definitely worth it for me, especially if you're going during a time that's not as busy (late september). I did see the accommodations within the park, and to be honest, while those are conveniently located, they are crowded and expensive. Yosemite View Lodge was a perfect alternative.

Over all we had a pleasant stay in our room, like most hotels it is just a place to rest for the night. We had a party of six so we were in one of the bigger family suites, it was nice to have the extra space to stretch out and relax together in one big hotel room instead of getting two smaller rooms. There were a few minor negatives about the suite which included terrible water pressure in the showers, some of the dishes in the kitchen were still visibly dirty from the last guests, a little bit of wall paper in the kitchen was coming down and the spa tub switch was hidden behind the towels. Otherwise the room was cozy & welcoming, we felt relaxed and comfortable. I also liked the little travel toiletries that were provided, they had a nice smell to them.The property has a lot of fun amenities like an indoor pool & hot tub along with an outdoor pool & hot tub. It was nice to relax in the hot tub after a long day of travel. There was also a game room just a short walk from our room which had some board games, random books, two living rooms with sofas and TV's along with a big room that had a pool table, air hockey and more. A few of the electronic games in the room weren't on/working but there was still plenty to do! We hung out in the game room for quite sometime.Near the front desk is a large living room type area with plenty of seating where you can relax if you wish. There is also a pretty decent sized store & gift shop were you can find souvenirs, clothing and even do some light grocery shopping. The prices weren't bad, and they had a lot to choose from. We actually ended up buying our breakfast from their little shop, because surprisingly with how expensive the rooms are they don't even include a basic breakfast. If you want actual breakfast they had a small buffet in their on site restaurant, we didn't get breakfast there but looking at other reviews it was almost $22 per person which is pretty high.We did visit the restaurant for dinner while we were there. The property has two places to eat aside from the little grocery store they have there is a restaurant & a pizza place. For some reason the pizza spot is closed during the winter so the only option was the restaurant. Service was very slow, it took a while to get seated even with it being mostly empty and it took a long time to order then get our food. The tables were also very uneven and wobbly but I think that may be due to the floor. However the food was very good & the waiter in charge of refilling drinks was on top of making sure our glasses stayed full.The view of the river outside of our room was gorgeous and I loved sitting outside in a chair just listening to the sound of the running water. The hotel was over all pretty quiet at night so it was just you and the sound of nature which was peaceful. We also sat out near the river itself at a little firepit area they had set up. The view of the stars at night was spectacular. The short drive to Yosemite National Park from this hotel was also a plus because you can get into the park as soon as they open for the day and try to beat some of the crowds.

Great value and location for a Yosemite trip!20-25 minutes to the valley (tunnel view a little closer side)Not as expensive as in park hotels but similar looking in terms of quality and they do have A/C in each room. A nice shop down in entrance lobby and pizza/restaurant on site. Also saw a shuttle YARTS that can take you in but I just drove to where I wanted.Has several pools and hot tubs, which I tired. The outdoor pool was not heated and a nice little refresher.Worth booking and seems to have better availability but they do charge for Wifi at 24 hour clips.

Our 3 nights and 4 days at this lodge in May was amazing as it served the purpose of providing clean room with cozy beds, large bath tub/shower space with mineral water, practical kitchen, small refrigerator that contained our drinks, produces, etc., air conditioner that can be turned on 24 hours, cool BBQ areas, several fire pits and swimming pools, wonderful customer service, and a breath taking river view. It was just as my sister told me. She visited couple months prior to our visit and recommended me this place, which I was so glad.They have a lounge next to the front desk where you can access to wi-fi and internet with a fee, hang out and relax in front of the fire place, and lots of tables and chairs so you can sit and eat comfortably. Most convenient thing was they have a small market on the other side of the front desk where you can buy basic produce such as eggs, bread, milk, etc., medicine, snacks, etc. Also, if you didn't have a chance to buy any souvenir, there is nothing to worry since they have a gift store right next to the market.If you don't feel like cooking, they have you covered. They have a restaurant inside the property. We didn't have a chance to visit but looked like the guests were satisfied with the food and service. During our stay, we needed more detergent for the dishes so we called the front desk and it arrived within 10-15 minutes. On top of that, he brought two detergents, which was impressive. There are two things that I would like to share. First is, if you return to the lodge late starting from 5pm, you probably have to park your car far from your room since the parking lot fills out really fast. Another thing is, if you booked a room with Merced river view and are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs because it is very loud due to the water stream.

Nice stay. Very quiet, great view from the balcony. They had cold medicine at the reception desk to buy. Saved our trip

I stayed here for three nights with a friend and we had a good experience. It's the closest lodge to the park entrance, and they advertise as being 2 miles away from the park, which is true, but in reality it's more of a 30 minute drive into the valley and an hour to Glacier Point. That's not a complaint, but something to consider if you're thinking of booking here. You still need a car if you want to get into the park.The price is expensive considering the accommodations, but since there aren't many places to choose from to stay, they can get away with the pricing. Overall though, the bed was comfortable and I liked the high ceilings of the room. The kitchenette is also a nice plus. I didn't go to the restaurant (looked way too expensive for what they were offering), and Parkside Pizza cost me $18 for a small (4 slice) and a soda. You're better off buying some groceries and cooking them there. The prices within the little convenience store were not too bad.I also enjoyed the fitness center and pool. The fitness center had free weights, kettlebells, some cardio equipment (which I didn't use) and a strength machine station. It was just enough to get in a small workout while on vacation.Only complaint is the room was very dry. We left the air conditioning on and that also contributed to the dryness.As others have said, the decor isn't the most modern, but overall I had a pleasant stay here and would return again.

https://youtu.be/N7CxvYFlM8g?si=PM8s6HTiJ2dL18VtThis is our stay in April. Love this place!! And the pizza place on property is to die for!! Yum