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Yosemite View Lodge

El Portal

Just 8.7 mi 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.

L
Lynda
From
Saint Martin
The view was amazing. Loved the closeness to Yosemite entrance and the fireplace and jacuzzi tub. The pizza was delicious. I loved my stay at your hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,515 reviews
Price from
$209
1 night, 2 adults

Cedar Lodge

El Portal

Featuring an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, this Cedar Lodge is a 5-minute drive from the entrance of Yosemite National Park. The on-site restaurant is open for dinner daily.

I
Itamar
From
Israel
Upgraded us to a king room, was clean, hot tub in the room
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,070 reviews
Price from
$169.32
1 night, 2 adults

Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge

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.

C
Casillas
From
United States
Everything! Excellent place. Very clean with all the amenities. Will definitely be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
$341.10
1 night, 2 adults

YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

L
Lareina
From
Singapore
I loved everything about the apartment and the little touches that our hosts made the effort to provide. I appreciate the instructions that got us safely to the address, the breakfast that was waiting in the fridge, the movie channels (!) and just how clean everything was!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Price from
$192
1 night, 2 adults

Stay in Yosemite-Cozy Bear North-Sleeps 5

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Stay in Yosemite-Cozy Bear North-Sleeps 5 offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

N
Nicholas
From
United States
Overall location is perfect, to not have to leave the park is ideal. Very comfortable, well stocked home. Couldnt recommend it more, host was also responsive and helpful. Wifi works great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$245
1 night, 2 adults

Lower Cascades

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Lower Cascades is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

B
Bogdan
From
United States
Spacefull, a lot of sleeping options. Location, close to the Yosemite valley. Nice terrace. Full kitchen.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
Price from
$371.45
1 night, 2 adults

Lower Unit-Yosemite Woods-Inside Yosemite

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Lower Unit-Yosemite Woods-Inside Yosemite is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$212
1 night, 2 adults

Yosemite Cub's Cabin

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Yosemite Cub's Cabin offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 18 miles from Glacier Point and 19 miles from El Capitan.

A
Adriel
From
United States
The location was at a great spot in the park, also the home was very welcoming and was super clean with all the utensils you will need to stay comfortably. Also the bonus room down stairs with extra bathroom and hockey table was the icing on the cake.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$345
1 night, 2 adults

Spring Wonderland

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Spring Wonderland is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

D
Dan
From
Taiwan
We liked that there was a lot of space. We only had 4 people so the 3 bedrooms were plenty for us. There was a billards table too which was super nice for us to use and pass time. The hosts were responsive and wifi was good given the little signal we had in the mountains (which was expected of yosemite). The location was also in the middle of Yosemite so getting to places for hikes and sites wasn't bad at all.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
$371.45
1 night, 2 adults

Inside Yosemite Winter Wonderland

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Inside Yosemite Winter Wonderland offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

I
Imelda
From
United States
We loved the location as it was inside the park. The place was comfortable and there's plenty of room for us. The kitchen has everything we need cook some meals. Beds are comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay at Winter Wonderland.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Price from
$470.25
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in El Portal and nearby

  • Yosemite Summit & Little Summit is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Coyote Creek is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Strawberry Creek is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Yosemite Pines is located in Yosemite West, just 18 miles from Half Dome and 18 miles from Glacier Point.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Yosemite Quail - Nestled in with a View is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

  • Yosemite Aviary and Quail Within Yosemite - 2 Separate Family Units Welcoming Up To 14 Guests is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Yosemite Aviary - Bird's Eye View Awesome Upper Unit is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Devonshire - Aragon is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Best hotels with breakfast in El Portal and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews

    YoBee! Park Reservation Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Breakfast offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

    From $499.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Devonshire - Aberdeen offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Serenity Pines offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Tree Haven is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Vernal Vista is located in Yosemite West, just 17 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a balcony.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Edelweiss is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Craftsman Cottage is located in Yosemite West, just 18 miles from Vernal Falls and 18 miles from Half Dome.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Bears Den & Little Bear is located in Yosemite West, just 18 miles from Half Dome and 18 miles from Glacier Point.

What Guests Said About El Portal:

  • 8.0

    The pools are great! The restaurant is AWFUL!

    The pools are great! The restaurant is AWFUL! I'd rather eat my shoe than eat at that restaurant! The bar/grill are ok, certainly better than the restaurant, but that is speaking relatively... The store is very nice, offering a good variety of snacks and drinks. The location is very good, just a few miles away from the Yosemite entrance. The staff were friendly and responsive. The rooms were clean, and, thankfully, the AC worked well (it was 109 degrees when we were there!). The bathroom lights turned on automatically whenever someone entered the room, which we didn't like, and would have liked a way to turn that feature off.
    Guest review by
    Neckman
    United States
  • 8.0

    We didn't travel to visit El Portal which is pretty sparse.

    We didn't travel to visit El Portal which is pretty sparse. Its proximity to Yosemite is the reason we visit. There is a service station which is strategically located and also a fairly good coffee shop (dog friendly).
    Guest review by
    Ladrue
  • 10.0

    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.
    Guest review by
    LONNIE
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Ma June
    United States
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Lisa
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Mike
    United Kingdom

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  • From $363.84 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,518 reviews
    The location of the hotel is impeccable. It is the nearest lodge to Yosemite NP and directly at Merced River. There are several apartment buildings and the rooms are very spacious, especially the bathroom! There are also some activities like a pool, a game room and a restaurant. The staff was extremely friendly, special thanks to our bartender gave us some recommendations for the park.
    Guest review by
    LenizN
    Germany
  • From $363.84 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,518 reviews
    The pictures don’t do any justice to the place which is wonderful. Big hotel with plenty of amenities. Indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, store, laundry room. Right next to el Portal entrance to Yosemite with shuttles to take you to the park. You will found everything you need.
    Guest review by
    Nuria
    France
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
    Location an easy drive to Yosemite National Park. Facilities were good for self-catering - we brought our food with us. There is a nice walk along the river from the property.
    Guest review by
    Dudley
    Australia
  • From $288.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,070 reviews
    Very handy location to Yosemite National Park. Pleasant eateries on location. Lovely pool and games room was a bonus for the kids.
    Guest review by
    Amil
    Australia
  • From $288.80 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,070 reviews
    Only 30 minutes from Yosemite national park . Clean hotel nice view of mountains and man made beach across from hotel
    Guest review by
    maria
    Australia