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Yosemite View Lodge

3.0 of 5
11136 Highway 140, PO Box D, El Portal, CA 95318
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Yosemite View Lodge
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in El Portal
3.5 of 5 stars 1185 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Merced river(44)
  • Pizza place(23)
  • National Park(20)
  • Very good(18)
  • Flat screen TV(10)
  • Arch Rock entrance(9)
  • Spa tub(8)
  • Rooms are large(8)
  • Swimming pool(7)
  • Front desk staff(6)
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We stayed here in sept 2010 so this review is a little late so please think about that when reading and booking. The location here is great for a trip into the grove and Yosemite. A short drive has you in the park for the stunning views and fantastic vistas that await the tourist. The hotel has a great river... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We spent 2 somewhat sleepless nights at this hotel. Our room had a huge jetted tub which was great, but the glass block wall between the bedroom and bathroom let in a surprising amount of light and kept me awake most of night. The second night we tried closing the shower curtain on the tub, it helped some but didn't... More

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West Midlands, UK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This hotel is the best located hotel outside of the national park, if you have not been able to stay inside the park. It is a short drive to all the main points of interest. The rooms were clean and spacious, slightly dated but nothing to worry about. Some slight noise from other rooms to the side and above you,... More

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Sunshine Coast
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This would have to be a great introduction to Yosemite National Park, we had a 2nd floor room backing onto the icy waters along the snowy banks of the river with a balcony, a great place to rest with a glass of wine. When the night closes in you come inside to a fire place and a comfortable bed. The... More

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Lake Placid, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Wonderful place to stay, close to the border of Yosemite park. More

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Blaxland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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We just stayed at this place. What a nightmare! We paid $250 a night for double queen with river view. The river view of the Merced and the pounding rush of the water is amazing. The location very beautiful, just outside the Yosemite gates. Three outdoor pools, one indoor heated with various spas lots of fun for the kids. Pizza... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

this hotel, whilst nothing extraordinary is in a delightful spot just outside the National Park and right on a babbling stream, charming, relaxing and rewarding. More

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Walnut Creek, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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people found this review helpful

Our room (#1061) was a bit on the cavernous side, but we got over it when we saw the Merced River about 6 meters past the glass door and patio—A jaw-dropping site. Room choices are Mountain View or Riverside. Trust me, take the Riverside. Our comfy king bed room was on the ground floor and had a kitchenette, gas fireplace... More

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Orlando
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Nothing more, just a prime location. The closest to Yosemite National Park you can get. I was attending a Photography Workshop. We changed the rooms as the first rooms were very noisy, due to the traffic on the highway. Both rooms have a smell from the uncleaned carpet. There was mold in my colleague's room refrigerator. I think the management... More

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New York, NY
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

When I walked into the lobby of this place, which I was paying a pretty penny for I was like OMG! This is BEYOND a dump. I don't know how they can account for the raggedy front desk staff in mis-matched outfits and a weird, overpriced convenience store off to the side. They really don't seem to be concerned about... More

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Address: 11136 Highway 140, PO Box D, El Portal, CA 95318
Price range (per night):* RM876 - 1,137

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