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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.

Location
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
8,306 reviews
Price from1,047.47 złper 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.

Location is fantastic! food and extras very reasonable. friendly staff.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,908 reviews
Price from1,092.23 złper 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
118 reviews
Price from1,246.71 złper night
Yosemite Magic Studio "B", hotel in El Portal

Featuring barbecue facilities, Yosemite Magic Studio "B" provides accommodation in Yosemite West with free WiFi and mountain views. Situated 12 km from Bruin, the property offers a garden.

Location and size of apartment
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
85 reviews
Price from2,144.18 złper night
Yosemite Hideaway A, hotel in El Portal

Yosemite Hideaway Vacation Rentals is located in Yosemite West. Free WiFi access is available. This home is located 33 km inside the main gate of Yosemite National Park.

Nice location inside the park. Perfect for making day trips.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
93 reviews
Price from3,176.43 złper 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.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
41 reviews
Price from2,090.94 złper night
Red Fox Retreat, hotel in 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 accommodation.

Everything
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
5 reviews
Price from2,420.60 złper 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 from2,446.85 złper night
Upper Cascades, hotel in 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 3.9 km from this holiday home.

6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
8 reviews
Price from2,090.94 złper 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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
11 reviews
Price from1,483.99 złper 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 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    You 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.
    N
    Natalie
    France
  • From 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    The 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.
    Krisztina
    Austria
  • From 1,092.23 zł per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    With 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.
    Eleanor
    United States
  • From 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    The 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.
    Geraldine
    United Kingdom
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 118 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 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    The 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 again
    Rainbow
    United States
  • From 1,092.23 zł per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    This 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.
    Jesse
    United States
  • From 1,092.23 zł per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    This 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.
    AILSA
    United Kingdom
  • From 1,092.23 zł per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    Close 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.
    Daniel
    United Kingdom
  • From 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    Room 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
  • From 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    This 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.
    Ran
    Israel
  • From 1,092.23 zł per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    our 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.
    Chris
    United States
  • From 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    The 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.
    Kamenova
    United Kingdom
  • From 1,092.23 zł per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 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 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    Great position just outside the gates of Yosemite National Park. Looking over the river. Well appointed suite.
    Alan
    United Kingdom
  • From 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    There is the closest hotel to Yosemite National Park, I love it. And everything was really good
    Natalia
    United States
  • From 1,092.23 zł per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    This hotel is all about location - less than 15 minutes drive from the Yosemite park entrance.
    Vivek
    United States
  • From 1,629.40 zł per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,300 reviews
    Location is great and staff was good too . Overall a nice place to stay near yosemite.
    daljeet
    United States
  • From 1,092.23 zł per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    The lodge was very close to Yosemite National park. The beds were very comfy.
    Pietrzak
    United States
  • From 1,092.23 zł per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,908 reviews
    Location of Cedar Lodge was very good for Yosemite.
    John
    United Kingdom