Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, California

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Rush Creek Lodge Yosemite, Balcony
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Hotel Exterior
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Rush Creek Lodge Yosemite, Balcony
Swimming pool

The hotel

In a hillside woodland setting close to the entrance to Yosemite National Park, Rush Creek Lodge offers warm, friendly service and a wealth of activities. You can hire a bike, enjoy a yoga class, relax by the pool or play a game of bumper pool! Enjoy the fresh California cuisine at the lodge’s two restaurants — both with al fresco seating for the warmer days. Choose between the rustic yet stylish Restaurant with its wood-burning oven and open kitchen, or the more casual Tavern with its big screen TVs, signature cocktails and evening music. There's also daily activities, from wildlife talks and kids crafts to beer tasting - and the lodge's nightly tradition of complimentary s'mores by the fire pit.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Families
  • Games Room
  • Near National Park
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Situated half a mile from Yosemite’s Highway 120 west entrance.

Hotel information

143 rooms, suites and villas. All with air-conditoning, complimentary WiFi, iPod docking station and Alexa device, mini-fridge, coffee maker and tea-making facilities, hairdryer, safe and iron. Please note that rooms have games and radio streaming, they do not have TVs. Lodge Rooms have a private deck with forest or sunset views and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Two Bedroom Villas are spread throughout the hillside and forest and have 1 king-size master bedroom and 2 twin beds in the second bedroom (or 2 bedrooms with king-size beds), plus a sitting area with a queen-size sofa bed and fireplace, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tavern (open for lunch, dinner and late night snacks). Pool bar (planned to open May–Oct for drinks, lunches and barbecue dinners). Outdoor heated saltwater pool. 2 hot tubs (one adults-only). Massage studio*. Yoga*. Games room* with shuffleboard, bumper pool and table football. Table tennis. Daily activities* and excursions* (vary by month). Kids playground. Fire pit. General store and gift shop. Complimentary WiFi. Self-serve laundry facilities*.

*Denotes local charge

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  • Excellent (1153)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great resort, with way too little staff

Aug 10, 2025 Quest22697710879

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The hotel had a lot to do for kids and families. The biggest issue was that the hotel was very under staffed. We asked that our room be cleaned by 1pm, only to return at 4pm each day to an uncleaned room. When we followed up with the front desk, they said that they could only guarantee it done by 6pm. We have two… Read more
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The hotel had a lot to do for kids and families. The biggest issue was that the hotel was very under staffed. We asked that our room be cleaned by 1pm, only to return at 4pm each day to an uncleaned room. When we followed up with the front desk, they said that they could only guarantee it done by 6pm. We have two small kids that go to bed at 7pm, so you can see how that would never work. Seems like if you don’t have the staff to clean rooms at an acceptable time, you’re understaffed. While the game room was great for kids, it was also very dirty throughout the day with people’s old cups, and trash left on tables. Again, more staff needs to be clearing and cleaning these areas. Also, same issue with the restaurant. Hard to track down a waiter and the poor host was literally running back to his post after seating people. We came at the beginning of August. You would expect that during their busiest time, they have a full staff to accommodate guests. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Came for vacation and didn't want to leave

Aug 9, 2025 Marissa P

Everything was amazing! Highly reccommend staying here! Staff was very welcoming and friendly, activities was awesome, and the food was delicious! It felt like home away from home and it was really hard to leave when it was time! It's also a short drive away from the Yosemite National Park entrance.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing and Beautiful Hotel

Aug 7, 2025 James L Harrogate, United Kingdom

This has to be one of the best and most beautiful hotels I have stayed in, and I have stayed in a lot. It’s set in the forest just back from one of the roads into Yosemite Park. The staff were wonderful and really friendly. The food is great with plenty of choice. We stayed in a two room villa, which is perfect for families. All the other… Read more
This has to be one of the best and most beautiful hotels I have stayed in, and I have stayed in a lot. It’s set in the forest just back from one of the roads into Yosemite Park. The staff were wonderful and really friendly. The food is great with plenty of choice. We stayed in a two room villa, which is perfect for families. All the other facilities are great including the pool area, which has plenty of space for relaxing after a day in the park. Highly recommend if visiting YNP. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrific experience with tons to offer

Aug 7, 2025 Kate A Morristown, New Jersey

From the pool to the spa to the activities & games to the s'mores, there was something for everyone here at every moment of the day. Rush Creek had a friendly feeling, it was a lively place and in a gorgeous setting. Definitely recommend for families!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating We'll be back!

Aug 6, 2025 anniemarie00 Citrus Heights, California

We absolutely loved our experience. There are so many great activities offered for families throughout the grounds. The game room, outdoor games throughout the campus, and the nightly smores were highlights for our kids. We booked all of our park excursions through the hotel and had a fantastic experience with each one. The food is excellent and… Read more
We absolutely loved our experience. There are so many great activities offered for families throughout the grounds. The game room, outdoor games throughout the campus, and the nightly smores were highlights for our kids. We booked all of our park excursions through the hotel and had a fantastic experience with each one. The food is excellent and the rooms are ridiculously spacious. Everything was top quality. The staff were all wonderfully friendly and very helpful with everything we needed. We especially recommend Chris- our guide for the Wonders of Yosemite Hike, and Brie- our blown glass instructor. They were both so patient with our kids, very knowledgable and had great energy! Read less