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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.

Y
Yuanjie
From
China
Room is big, and bath tube is clean. With air conditioner and electric fireplace. I stayed in building named Sequoia and had a balcony facing the river. It feels good to simply sit there and listen to the sound of the river.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6,730 reviews
Price from
$206.10
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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,389 reviews
Price from
$211.65
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.

J
John
From
United States
It was great with a brand new grill, the patio was perfect including a hot tub, dining table and lounge chairs. The sound of the rushing Merced River. Good staging place to enter Yosemite.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 95 reviews
Price from
$260.10
1 night, 2 adults

YoBee! Welcome Breakfast and Park Reservations Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Apartments - AC-WiFi-EV

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

YoBee! Welcome Breakfast and Park Reservations Included! Heart of Yosemite - Homey Studios and Apartments - AC-WiFi-EV offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 18 miles from Half Dome and 18 miles from...

O
OSCAR GUILLERMO
From
Brazil
Loved the place. Everything new, with great internet access and a cozy place. The place was super convenient for us as we did not make any reservation on the hot season and could stay in the Park during all our stay without any line or inconvenience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
Price from
$313
1 night, 2 adults

Lily of the Valley - Yosemite Reservations, AC, Forest View and WiFi

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Providing garden views, Lily of the Valley - Yosemite Reservations, AC, Forest View and WiFi in Yosemite West provides accommodations and barbecue facilities.

A
Akihiro
From
Japan
It was a truly hospitable stay, thanks to the wonderful host. The space was so spacious that it felt too much for just the three of us, so next time, we’d love to visit with a family of friends! We also thoroughly enjoyed the wine! There are no negative points at all. We highly recommend this place to everyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
$458
1 night, 2 adults

Yosemite Woods Duplex in Yosemite-Upper Unit

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

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

N
Natalia
From
United States
We had a wonderful stay at this mountain house and only wish we could have stayed longer. The place was absolutely perfect for a relaxing getaway. It was quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$345
1 night, 2 adults

Inside Yosemite Park-Cozy Corner Unit-Sleeps 2

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

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.

L
Linda
From
United States
We loved that it was stocked with everything we needed. The bed was comfy. Our room was situated perfectly from where our car was parked. We loved the peacefulness and it's location. Very very satisfied. Thank you so much.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
Price from
$377
1 night, 2 adults

Suite Sunshine A

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Suite Sunshine A offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This apartment offers free private parking and free Wifi.

C
Christine
From
United States
location inside of Yosemite Park - made this very easy for us to get around to the sites we wanted to see throughout Yosemite.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Price from
$472.03
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.

S
Susan
From
United States
First off the location is phenomenal. Inside was fantastic with amazing views. Deco was exceptional with lots of amenities.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
$482.25
1 night, 2 adults

Inside Yosemite Mountain Beauty

Yosemite West (Near El Portal)

Inside Yosemite Mountain Beauty is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

J
Jung
From
United States
I love the atmosphere. Have fun with game too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
$584.31
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 9,539 reviews

What Guests Said About El Portal:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

El Portal is a small town on the Merced river bank.

El Portal is a small town on the Merced river bank. It is very peaceful and quiet. I can imagine one can spend a lot of time exploring the Merced river here. I also found a lot of spots for having a picnic here.
Guest review byKaul
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byNeckman
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byLadrue
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byLONNIE
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byMa June
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 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 byLisa

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From $277.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,389 reviews
The room was clean, spacious, and felt very new. It was quiet and comfortable, with a small kitchen that was very convenient. The patio was a lovely place to relax after a day of exploring. The location is an excellent base for visiting Yosemite, only about a 30-minute drive away. The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend Cedar Lodge.
Guest review byChiquita_
Bulgaria
From $386.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6,731 reviews
Great location with easy access to the Yosemite National Park, room was a good size. 2 onsite restaurants were handy along with the hotel store which stocked everything you would need.
Guest review byKaren
United Kingdom
From $441.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 95 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 byDudley
Australia
From $386.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6,731 reviews
Very near to Yosemite national park, right outside of the entrance. Room is very spacious and smells good.
Guest review byMin Xin (Charlotte)
Singapore
From $277.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,389 reviews
Heated indoor pool Two beds Near Yosemite Very friendly staff
Guest review byYlma
Netherlands

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