Yosemite Valley Lodge

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Yosemite Valley Lodge | Yosemite National Park, California | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Yosemite National Park, California

3 stars

Yosemite Valley Lodge is the closest property to Yosemite Falls and is an idyllic spot for families and friends seeking comforts after an exciting day of exploring the wilderness, landscapes and natural beauty of Yosemite Valley. A good range of speciality dishes can be enjoyed in the hotel restaurant while admiring outstanding views of the 2,425ft-high Yosemite Falls. The bar is great for after-dinner relaxation, or stroll along to the amphitheatre for naturalist programmes, slide presentations and film shows.

Amenities

Bicycle Rental
Wheelchair access
Bar
Free Parking
Internet Access
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Near National Park

Explore the local area

Located within Yosemite National Park, an easy walk from Yosemite Falls.

Hotel Information

Room Information

245 rooms in 1- or 2-storey buildings. All with balcony or patio, TV, coffee maker, complimentary WiFi, mini-fridge, bathroom amenities, and hairdryer.

Traditional Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Hotel details

Getting Around

Complimentary self-parking. Complimentary shuttle bus to various locations in park.

Dining

The Mountain Room Restaurant (Californian cuisine), Mountain Room Lounge (lighter fare and drinks), Base Camp Eatery (food court open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Starbucks®.

Fun and Games

Outdoor heated swimming pool (seasonal). Bicycle rentals* (seasonal). Amphitheatre (ranger presentations/slide shows/films).

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi. 24-hour front desk. Gift shop. Post office. Tours and activities desk. Cash machine.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: an entrance fee is required by the National Park Service at the park entrance stations, 7-day passes as follows (payable locally and subject to change):

$30 per vehicle ($25 per vehicle Nov–Mar) for non-commercial cars, pickup trucks, RV or van with 15 or fewer passenger seats$20 per motorcycle$15 per person (aged 16 and up) for pedestrians, those travelling on a bicycle, horse or non-commercial bus/van with more than 15 passenger seats

Tioga Pass is subject to closure due to adverse weather conditions, for up to date information please check www.nps.gov/yose/

Trip advisor rating

3.7/5

4,828 reviews

Location
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Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

27%

Very Good

38%

Average

20%

Poor

Terrible

“Comfortable lodging (on the expensive side) in a most beautiful location”

Nov 15, 2025Chetlovestotravel

I’m planning a weekend getaway to Yosemite National Park in November to celebrate my wife’s birthday. I found some great options just outside the park, but there weren’t many options inside. We wanted to be right in the Valley so we could explore the park without too much driving. Since we were going in November, we didn’t feel comfortable staying in the tent-cabin at Camp Curry, and my budget wouldn’t allow us to splurge on a room at the more expensive Awanhee Hotel. Luckily, I found a cozy room for two nights at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. We arrived on a Friday and knew that check-in wasn’t until 4 PM. So, we took advantage of the cooler weather and went for a few short walks around the park. We saw El Capitan, walked along the boardwalk in the valley, and even hiked the 2-mile roundtrip trail to Mirror Lake. We got back to the lodge after dark, checking in around 5 PM. The service at the Front Desk was friendly and efficient. The Yosemite Valley Lodge has 15 separate buildings with almost 250 rooms. It’s located in Yosemite Valley, which is just a short walk from the base of Yosemite Falls. We drove to our building (Juniper) and found parking right next to our room. We gathered our suitcases and gear and walked a short distance to our room, which was on a 2-story building. The room was plenty big for two (or a family of four) since there were two double beds. It had a separate sink area, a closet, and a bathroom with a shower-bath and toilet. The building looks like it was built a while back, with a rustic wood theme. There were several lights and a ceiling fan. It was going to be a cool night (November at 4,000 elevation), so I searched and found an extra blanket in the closet, a small electric heater, and a wall-mounted electric heater. The bed was a bit small for two, but it was comfortable, so we slept well. Looking out the good-sized window in the morning, we could see the canyon walls beyond some pretty trees with autumn colors. Walking out our door, we could see the top of Yosemite Falls. The Lodge is super close to a bunch of great places to eat. There’s Base Camp Eatery, which is a casual cafeteria-style place. Then there’s Mountain Room Lounge, which is a casual dining spot with beer and wine. And there’s Mountain Room, which is a fancy place for a special occasion. Oh, and there’s a Starbucks too! We tried out all four places and loved them all. The prices at Base Camp were surprisingly reasonable (they were a bit pricey, but not as much as I thought they would be). The lodging prices here are also a bit pricey, but you’re getting what you pay for. You’re getting the convenience of staying in one of the most beautiful National Parks in the world. We’ll definitely be back to experience Yosemite Valley at different times of the year (different seasons). I’ll be avoiding summer, though, because I’ve heard it’s super crowded.

“Disgusting Hostel Style “Lodge””

Nov 06, 2025LizLovesKenya

We knew coming here that the place was rustic and a bit bare bones, but the photos made it seem… decent. Well everything we experienced here does not photograph easily. After months of deliberating between the pricier Ahwahnee and this, we decided to save a few bucks and book YVL. BIG MISTAKE. Upon entering the room the lighting is white like a gas station, there are bugs on the ceiling, a huge gap at the bottom of the door to the connecting room, worn dingy carpets and a thick layer of grey dust on top of the dresser under the TV- in plain sight. What really threw us over the edge was when we performed a “bed bug check” on the mattress…. Now they didn’t have bed bugs so I’ll give them that but what we discovered was still pretty bad: 1) no mattress cover! Only 1 fitted sheet raw-dogging the mattress. 2) sheets were full of crumbs and what looked like boogers?? It was absolutely repulsive. We called to ask for a sheet change and a mattress protector. Sat in the depressing room while they never came to change the sheets, come to find out housekeeping was gone for the day…. Oh also the king bed had 2 big dips on each side. We immediately did what we could to move to the Ahwahnee and omg the difference is night and day. I cannot tell you the relief of walking into the Ahwahnee and seeing the difference in our room. Yes it’s also an old hotel, but it’s CLEAN and elegant. If you are deliberating please just book the Awahnee otherwise this will put a huge damper on your trip. The hotel you stay at really sets the vibe, even if you’re out all day…. and YVL gives “Hostel”. I will never set foot there again. This was the dirtiest hotel I’ve ever set foot in.

“Unable to visit, no refund”

Nov 01, 2025James H

We were unable to access the Lodge on our reservation date due to a weather caused road closure. The agent we spoke to suggested an alternate route that would have required a 6 or 7 hour drive, at least three of which would have been through heavy rain on a two lane highway. seniors in our late 70’s and I opted not to take his advice and offered to reschedule our dates, but that offer was rejected. We lost our lodging fee due to unusual weather but the Lodge policy is inflexible on refunds or rescheduling within 7 days of a reservation, which seems harsh given the circumstances.

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