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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
116 reviews
Price from£254.11per 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.

Excellent costumer service, and very accommodating even when our plans changed last minute. Would highly recommend
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,938 reviews
Price from£220.80per 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!

It was modern, clean and really spacious. The owners were very responsive to any questions we had.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
132 reviews
Price from£380.72per night
Spring Wonderland, hotel in El Portal

Centrally located inside Yosemite National Park, Spring Wonderland offers the closest private accommodation to the Yosemite Valley Floor.

I truly loved the space! We got everything we needed for days in the mountains. Beds were very comfortable and extra pillows were perfect! Location was within 20 mins of everything we wanted to do.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
13 reviews
Price from£580.35per night
Yosemite Sierra Blossom, hotel in El Portal

New Yosemite is a holiday home with a patio, located in Yosemite West in the California Region. The property features views of the mountain and is 28 km from Mariposa. Free WiFi is available.

Enjoyed the house. Fireplace needs cleaning. Need to check level of propane. Barbecue didn't work as it should.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
25 reviews
Price from£598.48per night
Yosemite Condominium Loft unit -B202, hotel in El Portal

Set 28 km from Vernal Falls, 28 km from Glacier Point and 30 km from El Capitan, Yosemite Condominium Loft unit -B202 features accommodation located in Yosemite West.

Great last minute find for a stay close to Yosemite. Fit our family of five year for a short stay.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
5 reviews
Price from£302.48per 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£786.95per 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£680.09per 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£652.89per night
Yosemite West Condos, hotel in El Portal

Yosemite West Condos is set in Yosemite West, 25 km from Yosemite Valley, 28 km from Vernal Falls, as well as 28 km from Glacier Point.

Close to the valley, well equipped kitchen, parking.
6.9
Scored 6.9
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
62 reviews
Price from£479.40per 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 £220.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,938 reviews
    It was a great value with the quality evening time. In November, it’s getting dark early, so parents face a problem: how to keep kiddos entertained without much hassle and expense. In Cedar lodge, they have an indoor pool and a game room with table tennis, board games, and more. Truth be told, I had some hard time trying to keep them outside, as they were eager to go back to the hotel’s game room! And the location is very close to Yosemite national park. Also, I liked the lighting around the outdoor pool and the area next to the river
    D
    Dmitry
    United States
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 116 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 £220.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,938 reviews
    Very pleased with location (just 6 miles from Yosemite NP) and room. Frankly, we don't understand why some had given this hotel low marks. Our room was clean, had plenty of space, a small fridge, good beer on tap at the bar. We're from SoCal and are so glad we selected Cedar Lodge (on CA 140) rather than any hotel at the southern (CA 41) entrance. This saved hours of driving time! What's not to like?
    Frank
    United States
  • From £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 reviews
    Our room was facing to the river and it was amazing. The room has everything you need, when you plan on going to Yosemite National Park. Its the closest to Lodge outside the park. There are also 3 pools available to use and a small shop to buy something to eat and drink and a restaurant. Would definitely go there again.
    Sheriff
    Germany
  • From £220.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,938 reviews
    This property is in a great location for Yosemite National Park. The room was clean and comfortable. Food in the bar was absolutely fine. There is a little shop off the reception where you can get simple groceries. Or there is another store about 4 miles up the road towards the park. You can get fuel there too.
    AILSA
    United Kingdom
  • From £220.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,938 reviews
    Close to the Yosemite National Park. It’s about 20 mins drive to the entrance. It has a pool and a game room which are good for kids. it also has a gift shop + grocery store which opens till late at night. It’s very convenient if you came back in the evening and wanted to do some shopping.
    Daniel
    United Kingdom
  • From £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 reviews
    Location. The hotel is really close to some of the most popular hikes and trails at Yosemite National Park. It also has a nice view of the river if you get a river view room. They say the other option is a mountain view room, but really that means it is facing the highway.
    A
    Atisha
    United States
  • From £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 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 £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 reviews
    This is the nearest hotel to the Yosemite park entrance, so that's a big plus. Also, the balcony is right above the Merced river, great view of the river, and very nice to hear the sound of water from the room. The rooms are very large.
    Ran
    Israel
  • From £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 reviews
    The location is wonderful. This is as close as you can get to Yosemite without staying in the park. Unfortunately, location is the only good thing about this hotel.
    Andrew
    United States
  • From £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 reviews
    Perfect location for quick access to Yosemite National Park. Room was perfect with the bed being the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in for a hotel room.
    Dominic
    Australia
  • From £220.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,938 reviews
    Great location for exploring Yosemite, YARTS bus into park stops at hotel. Lovely outdoor areas with bbq and seating areas, especially the creek opposite.
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 reviews
    great location for visiting Yosemite National park. room size was excellent and handy having restaurants onsite so didn’t have to drive at night
    Bailey
    Australia
  • From £220.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,938 reviews
    Restaurant, bar and grill are all in one right on the hotel property. About 30 minutes to Yosemite Valley. Serviceable cell service.
    Kent
    United States
  • From £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 reviews
    The location is amazing and so close to Yosemite National Park (only a 5 minute drive away)
    Christie
    United Kingdom
  • From £220.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,938 reviews
    Decent location close to Yosemite National Park. The accommodations were fine overall.
    Michael
    United States
  • From £220.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,938 reviews
    The hotel was close to the entrance for Yosemite. The staff were very friendly.
    Eric
    United States
  • From £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 reviews
    it’s closer to the entrance of Yosemite. Hotel has mini kitchen
    Ronald
    United States
  • From £220.80 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,938 reviews
    close-ish to yosemite national park
    Debby
    United States
  • From £330.29 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8,240 reviews
    location- near Yosemite entrance
    Ken
    United States