Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite National Park, California

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Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite National Park, US
Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite National Park, US
Yosemite View Lodge, Yosemite National Park, California

The hotel

As the name suggests, Yosemite View Lodge is so close to the park that any closer and you'd actually be in it! It also straddles the banks of the Merced River on which river rafting is available in season (Apr-Jun) together with excellent fishing. Virgin Holidays guests will be spoilt for choice with not one, but three swimming pools to choose from, as well as five whirlpools and two restaurants. There is also a cosy lounge bar in which to discuss the day's adventures.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Near National Park

Where is it

A 5-minute drive from the Western 'Arch Rock' entrance to Yosemite. The bus for the national park stops here.

Hotel information

335 rooms on 3 floors in 6 buildings with 3 lifts. All rooms have kitchenette, cable TV, coffee maker and hairdryer. Mountain View Rooms have 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

River View Rooms have air-conditioning, private balcony, fireplace, spa tub, kitchenette and 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

The River Restaurant & Lounge (open for breakfast and dinner). Parkside Pizza restaurant (closed Nov–Mar). Cocktail lounge. Convenience Store offering a wide range of groceries. 

1 indoor and 3 outdoor swimming pools. Indoor and outdoor whirlpools.

WiFi*. Safe at front desk. Coin-operated laundry service*. Gift shop and convenience store. Complimentary self-parking.

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

*Denotes local charge.

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

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not A Good Value

Jun 26, 2025 bobgphoto Houston, Texas

The location is great, on the Merced River and close to the park entrance. But room was dark, lacked sufficient outlets for today’s technology and the climate control didn’t work. I called on this twice but it wasn’t repaired in the time I was there. For the price, I expect the basics to work. Restaurant breakfast buffet food is good, service… Read more
The location is great, on the Merced River and close to the park entrance. But room was dark, lacked sufficient outlets for today’s technology and the climate control didn’t work. I called on this twice but it wasn’t repaired in the time I was there. For the price, I expect the basics to work. Restaurant breakfast buffet food is good, service was only fair, not great. Again, I expect great for the price. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Convenient, lovely view form room, the rest is hideous!

Jun 20, 2025 holidaychicLondon London, United Kingdom

The location is great, 5 minutes drive from the park entrance. The view from our balcony of the river was lovely. They’re the only good points! To say this hotel is dated is an understatement.. our room was big but horrible. The carpet looked gross and the pillows were awful, cheap thin blanket on a sheet, kitchenette icky, the sink didn’t even… Read more
The location is great, 5 minutes drive from the park entrance. The view from our balcony of the river was lovely. They’re the only good points! To say this hotel is dated is an understatement.. our room was big but horrible. The carpet looked gross and the pillows were awful, cheap thin blanket on a sheet, kitchenette icky, the sink didn’t even Drain. The shower had no method to it, just keep turning the knob and hope for the best.. there’s no safe to store valuables and the wifi rarely works. We tried to use the cappuccino machine the next morning but it dispensed dishwater looking liquid… We ate at the River restaurant the first night - awful! Super slow service, hideous food and awful decor. The pizza place was better on the second night, they cook them freshly for you, the toppings are cheap quality, but edible. We loved the park and appreciate that people are going to be out most of the day, but there must be better places to stay than here. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating GREAT REVIEW/ but you don't get what you pay for/ typical for a national park

Jun 17, 2025 Blake H

motel with doors outside wonderful view of river and quieter than we expected very expensive with very few amenities other than pool hot tubs were nice plus jetted tub in the room I expect this is normal for a National Park motel, but we did have to change rooms due to noise outside our door from Hot tub. Ask for a room on second floor with river… Read more
motel with doors outside wonderful view of river and quieter than we expected very expensive with very few amenities other than pool hot tubs were nice plus jetted tub in the room I expect this is normal for a National Park motel, but we did have to change rooms due to noise outside our door from Hot tub. Ask for a room on second floor with river view for best value! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible

Jun 10, 2025 Carter B

Im going to give an honest review for people staying more than a day at Yosemite. The lodge claims to have working internet and streaming services of which they do not. Did not have working internet or TV for the 3 nights we were there. Claim to have laundry services but found 3 of the 4 washing machines to be out of order, so good luck competing… Read more
Im going to give an honest review for people staying more than a day at Yosemite. The lodge claims to have working internet and streaming services of which they do not. Did not have working internet or TV for the 3 nights we were there. Claim to have laundry services but found 3 of the 4 washing machines to be out of order, so good luck competing against the other guests for time to wash your clothes. They have a pizza place which has good pizza and a restaurant at 30 bucks a plate that is less then worth it to say the least. Neither place opens till 5pm and there are zero grocery stores without having to drive into the park and good luck locating parking. So basically you can not eat until 5 pm every day and only at the 2 places I listed, so I hope you like pizza. The rooms are incredibly out dated and most features in the rooms are non operational. At $400.00 dollars a night i expected much better. I would expect this kind of service at a 49 dollar a night hotel. Again if your only staying 1 night to visit the park thats one thing but not for more than that. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect Location that's worth the money

Jun 1, 2025 VOgirl Portland, Oregon

A mere 10 minutes from the Yosemite Arch entrance, this place is a gem. We had a large room with kitchenette, fireplace, and a spacious patio with table and 4 chairs. The patio is right next to the roaring Merced River. Bathroom was spacious for 2 people. Beds are comfortable. making your own meals and eating on the patio is a great alternative… Read more
A mere 10 minutes from the Yosemite Arch entrance, this place is a gem. We had a large room with kitchenette, fireplace, and a spacious patio with table and 4 chairs. The patio is right next to the roaring Merced River. Bathroom was spacious for 2 people. Beds are comfortable. making your own meals and eating on the patio is a great alternative to restaurant food. Large property with 3 pools, 5 hot tubs, game room and laundry. Negatives..Jacuzzi tub is too big and deep for senior guests. It was difficult to get in and out of even with handrails. There is no bathroom fan, so ther was mold on the ceiling. The bed had a metal"skirt", so every time you accidentally bumped it there was the sound of thunder. When the heat comes on, it sounds like a loud remote control car . Read less