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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
Liza
From
Canada
close to the entrance of yosemite.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,445 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.

E
Elishia
From
South Africa
Friendly and extremely helpful staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,135 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 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 99 reviews
Price from
$251.10
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.

T
Taylor
From
Thailand
Location was great, easy to find with host instructions. Great to see other side of park.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 300 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
$167
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 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 24 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
$156
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5 is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

R
Ricardoh10
From
United States
very clean Great communication
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
$174
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, 11 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
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Best hotels with breakfast in El Portal and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Lily of the Valley - Big Wall, Yosemite Day Use Reservations, Breakfast, Forest View and WiFi is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

    From $676.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 300 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 $372.28 per night
  • 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 8.0
    Very 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 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    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.

Budget hotels in El Portal and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Cozy Bear South-Inside Yosemite-Sleeps 5 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

    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 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Yosemite Woods Duplex in Yosemite-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 2.5
    Very Poor - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Treetop Condo in Yosemite-Sleeps 6-Balcony offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 15 miles from Yosemite Valley and 17 miles from Vernal Falls.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Inside Yosemite Park-Cozy Corner Unit-Sleeps 2 is located in Yosemite West, just 15 miles from Yosemite Valley and 17 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.

  • 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.

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

    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 $243.32 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,445 reviews
    The location is superb as it is the closest hotel outside of Yosemite. It is only a short drive to enter the park. The rooms were airconditioned, the beds comfortable and there was good TV reception. There were a number of swimming pools which came in very handy as it was very hot while we were there. There is a restaurant and pizza bar on the site. There is also a small convenience store. We had a room overlooking a running stream with outdoor setting so it was really nice.
    Guest review by
    phil-r-aus
    Australia
  • From $243.32 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7,445 reviews
    The perfect place to stay for visiting Yosemite valley, with the bus stop to the valley literally just outside the hotel. Was exactly what I expected, lots of facilities and a good shop. Lovely staff and beautiful location with lots of swimming pools. Big, no frills room that was perfect for the 3 of us.
    Guest review by
    Ken
    United Kingdom
  • From $256 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,135 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.
    Guest review by
    Charbel
    Australia
  • From $316.67 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 99 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 $256 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,135 reviews
    Clean and tidy good location but a bit far from Yosemite National Park
    Guest review by
    Wendy
    Australia