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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.

The location is amazing next to the river, only 30 minutes from Yosemite valley. Great outdoor pool and decent pizza. The staff were friendly and helpful.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
8,262 reviews
Price from€ 244.63per 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 was great, the room was perfectly clean, friendly staff.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
1,923 reviews
Price from€ 255.08per 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 from€ 291.16per 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 from€ 685.73per 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 from€ 779.24per 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.

6.3
Scored 6.3
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
7 reviews
Price from€ 748.07per 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 from€ 346.57per night
YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast, hotel in El Portal

Located within 28 km of Vernal Falls and 29 km of Glacier Point in Yosemite West, YoBee! Park Reservation Included!

Beautiful location, fantastic finishes, really communicative and flexible hosts. Would 100% stay again!
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
138 reviews
Price from€ 414.30per night
A Blue Sky Lodge, hotel in El Portal

Situated in Yosemite West, 25 km from Yosemite Valley and 28 km from Vernal Falls, A Blue Sky Lodge offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

It had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
13 reviews
Price from€ 901.68per night
Treetops Cabin, hotel in El Portal

Situated in Yosemite West, 26 km from Yosemite Valley and 28 km from Vernal Falls, Treetops Cabin offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

6.6
Scored 6.6
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
5 reviews
Price from€ 815.43per 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 € 385.08 per night
    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 € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 reviews
    close to Yosemite Park. Ample room space, fully stocked kitchen. Great views all around, plenty of parking space. Everything was clean and tidy. Everything in the room worked. Access to restaurant, laundry, and convenience store on site. Everything else around this hotel and Yosemite is 45mins away. Very helpful and friendly staff.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States
  • From € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 reviews
    The room was very spacious. We loved the huge bath tub/jacuzzi. There was a lot of parking spaces right outside the room. The hotel has two pools, a small fitness room. It is located on the river Merced which was lovely and only 10-15 mins from Yosemite park. The mini-kitchenette had some decent equipment.
    Richard
    United Arab Emirates
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 reviews
    We stayed in a renovated room which was very clean, comfortable, and large enough for two people. The hotel has great amenities with a general store on site with helpful staff, and two restaurants that are good enough. The location is fantastic, only 30mins from Yosemite Valley.
    Charbel
    Australia
  • From € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 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 € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 reviews
    The Hotel was everything we thought it would be clean accessible, staff was great, it’s a hotel for Yosemite National park, make sure you have a park reservation before you come to the area, you won’t get in, hotel has no leverage on the National Park
    Scott
    United States
  • From € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 reviews
    Really close to Yosemite's Arch Rock entrance. Very convenient YARTS bus ride to Yosemite (stop is right in front of hotel). Stayed in room with balcony overlooking Merced river. Perfect location outside Yosemite. Facilities are dated but adequate.
    Oscar
    United States
  • From € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 reviews
    The location is unbeatable if you're visiting Yosemite National Park. Our room was very spacious, comfortable, and had amazing views of the river on the balcony. There's also a convenience store in the hotel lobby that came in handy.
    Judit
    United States
  • From € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 reviews
    Great location next to river and not far from the entrance to Yosemite National park. Big lodge with many facilities (inc. several pools, game room, 2 restaurants), and friendly staff. We also liked the bathroom, very spacious.
    France
    Australia
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 reviews
    no wifi unfortunately but it was available to purchase, it didn't bother us as much as we where mostly at Yosemite or across from the Hotel is the river and our evenings there we spent there getting in the river or the pool.
    Wendy
    United States
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 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
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 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 € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 reviews
    Close to Yosemite no phone service or internet with Att 10.00 a day for hotel internet that's not really protected you csn actually get service inside the park
    Eric Anderson
    United States
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 reviews
    The hotel location is close to Yosemite park and it is a nice place to walk. There was a very nice lake just outside and there were also nice swimming pools.
    Mei
    United Kingdom
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 reviews
    Nice location near Yosemite. Nice "store" in lobby for convenience items. Accomodated my special needs request for a ground floor room.
    Janet
    United States
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 reviews
    That it had parking? It's like 40 minutes from Yosemite, some might say it's pretty close compared to hotel hotels, but idk..
    TALI DRUCKER
    Israel
  • From € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 reviews
    hotel very close to the yosemite entrance, good spot with you’re taking YARTS bus. Comfy accomodation and huge room.
    Denis
    Brazil
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 reviews
    The lodge was very close to Yosemite National park. The beds were very comfy.
    Pietrzak
    United States
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,922 reviews
    The location near Yosemite, the exteriors where you can barbecue or eat
    Manon
    Switzerland
  • From € 328.26 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,262 reviews
    location near Yosemite is excellent
    Kevin
    United States