OK! After such an amazing experience last time, my wife and our family were excited to come back…read moreand stay at the Yosemite Gold Country Lodge again, In fact I am writing this review as I sit in bed on our third and final night of our stay here. If I could give this place 50 stars I would. I read in an awesome book called the Go Giver, that good businesses give an equal amount of value for the money, great businesses give more value than the money paid, but truly exceptional businesses provide better services and value than ANY amount of money can buy, and while you might be able to stay at a fancier hotel, you will NOT find better service, attention to your needs, and overall value in quality services rendered than here at the Gold Country Lodge, with Ken running things. I also just figured out that they have a clean bubbly hot tub here! I didn't even notice that last time! Not only were the rooms still clean and comfortable, the showers had great pressure, the coffee was fresh ground Starbucks, the AC worked great, the view was amazing, but the man who makes it all work with wit and humor, Ken, has been upping his game! We knew there was food available to buy here, hamburger, chicken, you name it, for grilling each night since this location isn't near anything, but Ken really took care of us above and beyond even last time! We called a few months ago to set up the reservation and he gave us an *amazing* price, and when we arrived not only did he have burgers, steak, chicken pasta salad, and tater tots for us, he also bbq'd it all for us, served us, provided EVERYTHING, and just made it SO amazing! And he did this ALL THREE NIGHTS! And for such an amazingly reasonable price I'm not even going to mention it here. It is service and customer care like this that creates value that far surpasses the cost, and that kind of amazingness creates lifelong loyalty and friendships, which is what I'm glad to have with Ken now. There's a ton of stuff I didn't mention because I can't remember it all, but the super nice lady and other man in the office were amazing as well, tending to every need of my wife, babies and myself, down to the smallest detail. I mean even when the tub plugging switch was stuck he came over with his tools and took it apart and had it fixed in 60 seconds, right after serving us steak, FROM HIS OWN CATTLE RANCH. Yeah, I'm serious. This guy Ken is a cowboy and rancher that raises his own Bulls and beef cattle right down the street from here. What can I say? You have NOTHING to worry about coming here to stay, except maybe when you have to go home, because then you'll only have store bought feed lot beef to eat and no cowboy to grow and BBQ it for you! Haha Thanks again Ken, we'll be back! M&M&m&m

Great place to stay! It is the CLEANEST MOTEL I'VE EVER BEEN TO. Even cleaner than some hotels I've…read morebeen to! With my OCD on cleanliness, especially during the COVID pandemic, I've been doing extra cleaning wherever I go. And I was beyond super impressed that when I went over every commonly used space and item, my Clorox wipe was beautifully white and clean. JUST AS IT SHOULD BE! It is very small, but my husband and I just needed the place to sleep and shower and it was absolutely perfect for us! Service at the front office was great! Super nice and super helpful with tips and suggestions about the tiny town. AC was great!!! Actually super great had to turn it down. And I also loved that the door was accessed through a code and not a key so it made checking out a breeze! We didn't have turn in a key! Which was great for us because we were leaving at 5am to head to Yosemite. I definitely recommend this place, for convenience and cleanliness. I wish all motels were like this place. I would definitely stay here again if I had the opportunity. P.S. I love the decor ever where. Definitely gives it character and it makes feel like the place is loved.

A very lovely place to stay. Adam was so fun to be with. The place is so romantic. Dinner was great…read morewith personal touch. My wife loved the massage by Diane. We would definitely go back.

BEWARE - THEY WON'T ISSUE MY REFUND: I had made a booking through their website but ended up…read morecancelling a few days before and was eligible for a refund according to their booking policy. I was told on May 31 on the phone that I should be receiving my refund via PayPal within one business day. I had to email a reminder on June 4 to which they responded they were issuing the refund. It is now June 13 and I have not received my refund yet despite multiple emails and phone calls. My last direct communication was a phone call on June 6 during which I was told the refund should appear within one business day. I still have no refund and no response, and the lodge is not responding to my emails or phone calls. Update (June 17, 2022): I had to report a problem on PayPal. During the investigation, I still tried to call and email the lodge however no one responded to me. I eventually got my refund but only because I reported it in PayPal. To date, I have not heard from the lodge.

This place sucks. Be warned…read more You probably will be on a long drive to get here. When you arrive you will learn that there is no front desk at the Redbud Lodge. You have to drive two miles down the road to check in at the Cedar Lodge, then drive back the two miles to the Red Bud. That's exactly what you want to do when you get off a long road trip is to have to check in at another hotel to drive back to your hotel. I have never seen this before and I have stayed at hundreds of hotels in my lifetime. Then you get to your room and they don't have the decency of leaving the AC on. They turn it off entirely. So we arrived and the room was literally 90 degrees. The little ac unit by the door is pathetic and never came close to cooling the room down. The ceiling fan did not work either. It's just a dry sauna of a room. The bed is reasonably comfortable. The bathroom is ancient and has not seen a remodel since probably the Reagan Administration. This hotel sucks. Don't stay here. This place should be about $50 a night.

This is a basic road side motel. It was clean enough and spacious. The description said it had a…read morekitchen but no stove so we wasted some food we had brought for an oven. I knew this place did not have an office so we had to be sure to plan ahead and get extra toilet paper from the main office down the road. Inconvenient but not a deal breaker. Parking was an issue one night when apparently every room must have been full? Literally no parking, except ON the highway. We ended up squeezing in a grassy area near the house next door (which likely wasn't really meant for parking) but others not so lucky and had to park on side of the highway. Not good in an area that is pitch black at night, lucky they didn't get hit by someone coming around the corner too fast. Someone else said no WiFi but it was fine for us. Overall it was fine and convenient to the park but not sure I'd stay again. I think I'll try the June Bug lodge next time, their restaurant was great!

This is the only Bed & Breakfast to stay in if you have to be outside of Yosemite. Period. Larry…read moreand his wife run an amazing operation and I was so grateful to be a part of their family for a weekend when my close friend found this gem on Airbnb (but I think you could probably save some $$ if you call them directly and try to book!). The rooms here are decent, but I highly suggest trying to get the room with the two beds. The room with the single bed is a little small, but it was still comfortable despite me and my friend having to awkwardly share a bed. Larry offers a free breakfast every morning. Basic stuff -- cereal, waffles, etc. He cooks bacon for his dog (with oatmeal) which is a little annoying to smell the bacon and eggs, but having to eat the other stuff, but hey -- it's included in the stay and I can't complain ;). This guy has an awesome personality and is super welcoming. He warns guests about taking long showers and using a lot of water because of the California drought. There are some tables outside and a kitchen that you can use to make your own food. The atmosphere is peaceful and amazing. The place is about an hour outside of the park, so be prepared to do some driving -- but it's a great option if you can't book a place inside the park and very romantic if you're coming with a SO. Highly recommend this B&B!

I feel so lucky to have had the chance to stay at Yosemite Paradise this past Saturday night…read more Located approximately 45 minutes to an hour (27 miles) outside Yosemite National Park, this is the best Bed & Breakfast around, owned by the sweetest most friendly couple: Larry and Marilyn. The quaint, yet large (2,600 square feet) facility has four rooms and a back cabin of sorts available for rent each night inside the Stanislaus National Forest. Myself and three others stayed in the back "cabin" which included two queen beds, a couch, and a fold out cot. We were able to sleep comfortably and cook an excellent dinner with the full kitchen complete with plates, pots, pans, utensils, stove, oven, fridge, and even a microwave! Breakfast is included in the price of the B&B and includes foods ranging from eggs to waffles to cereal (and more). After a long 14+ mile day hiking at Yosemite, it was amazing to be able to cook a steak dinner, take a relaxing hot shower, and sleep on a mattress in an air conditioned room. I think this takes "glamping" to another level ;) In addition to the amazing amenities, another highlight is Larry and Marilyn and how friendly and accommodating they are. I wish there were more people like Larry and Marilyn in the world. So caring, compassionate, and full of stories! I wish we had additional time to chat with them more. Marilyn recommended several points of interest to us and we stopped at Rainbow Pool on the way to Yosemite which was well worth the pitstop, thank you Marilyn! Although Larry and Marilyn have only been hosting travelers at Yosemite Paradise B&B for a couple of years, they have opened their house to hundreds and hundreds of people. Take my word for it, this is a five star experience and you won't regret staying at Yosemite Paradise! I will be back!!!

Best bed and breakfast we had !!! Nice people, great rooms, perfect breakfast (to much food !!!)…read more Ideal place to chill, the only "noise" is the birds and their waterfall....

We stayed at Posada Mariana recently (second week of July) for one night. Wow, there are so many…read morewonderful things to be said about this bed & breakfast. The proprietors, Rob and his wife Mary Ann, are kind and wonderful people. They were helpful with directions, local dinner suggestions, and ideas about exploring the local wilderness -- even before we arrived! They welcomed us with big smiles and made sure we were comfortable. Our room was charming and pleasant (the Vallarta room), the beds better than home. The bathroom was incredibly clean, the shower the best EVER. Breakfast was delicious and included sausage, eggs, yogurt, granola, fruit, croissants (toasted!) and fantastic coffee (much needed). Conversation with the other guests about travel adventures was really enjoyable. Posada Mariana is a gorgeous Spanish Colonial home, complete with a courtyard, fountains, trees, a pond with fish and running water, and best of all, an INCREDIBLE view and location. We didn't use it, but there is also a beautiful pool & spa and bbq area. We did very much enjoy sitting on the patio and looking out over the valley while the sun set. And then the next morning, after breakfast, we sipped our coffee while sitting on a quaint bench on the edge of the property, enjoying the sounds of nature. If you're considering staying in the area, you REALLY don't need to look any further. Book Posada Mariana NOW.

A cutsy B&B in the middle of no where. Not to far from Yosemite but not in town and late at night…read morecan be asy to miss. Very friendly older people running this place and they are quite accomadating. Did not have a problem gettiing two rooms last minute (had our own bathroom). There were other people there and while there is no curfew they do not give you a key since the door is normally left unlocked but of course the people locked us out and were kind of surprized when we knocked on the door at like 10pm. A nice breakfast where everyone waits for everyone. Joyce introduces everyone and conversation is made at the big table. 8:30 am is a little early for me but it was a good price for a room last minute so we did not complain. (Many B&B's around Yosemite have been closed for a while so do not rely solely on your GPS)

Pros: The tent is…read moremore spacious than Autocamp and Getaway House. It's def more camping than other two as the other two you got enclosed space with AC and heater. On site restaurant has decent food and not too pricy. You don't have to cook unlike other two, which don't have on site restaurant. Stargazer tent is an amazing idea. The tents are pretty elevated. They have Victor PestChaser plugged in to the outlet. Not much bug nor mosquito issues when we stayed. Cons: It's not the glamping you want if you have long hair and must dry your hair before you go to sleep. Before we arrived I asked about hair dryer. They replied they have very limited outlets in the tent but should be fine. I brought my Dyson and the outlet didn't support it. I went to sleep with wet hair. They provide portable hair dryer but it's not strong enough. Not a place if you are particular about your shower temperature and want continuous water (I know I know it's glamping but shower is important to me.) The shower temp is set. You cannot adjust it unless you inform the lobby to change it. For water conservation purpose I assume, you have to pull this handle to get water. So you have to pull it with one hand and wash yourself with another hand. Or have no water when you need two hands to wash your face and body. Or you can have your partner pulling the handle and holding it down for you for the whole shower . It's the same for the sink. Push to get water. No pool onsite like Autocamp. Only two EV charging stations and one was not functional.... Not gonna be a good stay if it's hot. They have two little fans for cooling. If it's cold weather, they have a space heater and mattress heating pad. No food allowed inside the tent. No Globalist benefits so have to pay for breakfast. You do get $20 credit to spend on their merchandise. Reception is not good and no wifi here. Overall still a decent stay. We plan to try Under Canvas Zion next year and I'll wash my hair before I arrive and not wash my hair during my 3 night stay.

They finally opened! We were one of the first guests to book the night for 4/16/2026. We had a…read moregreat time even though there were some minor hiccups. Download the GPS location ahead of time because the area does not have reception. The site is about 15 mins from the Big Oak entrance. When you enter, drive up to the top next to the check in area. You can park your car there while you check in. Once you check in, you will drive back down the hill to the parking lot and someone with a golf cart will accompany you so you can unload your car with your luggage and they will shuttle you to your tent. The parking lot is a dirt lot with 2 tesla EV chargers. The property is big with a main lobby area with couches, board game and a restaurant. Outside there are fire pits, a yoga deck, some tables and restrooms. They do not allow food inside the tent. They are very dog friendly. There is a small per night pet fee. They also charge a resort fee. It looks like they have trails around the area (the can provide hiking poles) and it looks like they can help arrange a bus to take you into Yosemite but we didn't use those services. We ate dinner and breakfast at the restaurant. The food was decent and service was very good. The restaurant does serve alcoholic drinks. When we went on 4/16, the temp dropped to below 40 at night and it was cold. They provided a small space heater and a heated mattress pad, which was very nice. At night you can see the stars. It was quiet at night but they gave earplugs in the lobby just in case. Because this was the first night open, we discovered that our bathroom sink didn't drain and our shower pan wasn't properly sealed. We reported it and they were receptive to the news. We are also World of Hyatt members and got $20 credit to use at their gift shop area but make sure you check your statement when you check out because they forgot to credit us the $20 but they fixed it when we brought it up to their attention. I think it's definitely an experience for those who want to camp but still want the amenities of living in a hotel.

Booked this place through Hotel.com…read more We arrived after dark from Mariposa and completely missed the turn. Google map said to turn left but we could not find the entrance. There was no sign and the street was pitch black. So, we stopped and turned to the first business we found, that was Yosemite Bug Resort. Upon entering the premise, turn left until you found the front desk for the resort. We stopped there to ask for direction but turned out to be the right place to start. We had to go back towards Mariposa about 3 minutes before we found the entrance of the Starlite House (see pictures). Nervous was an understatement. I was really scared. The place looked really run down and dingy from outside. Then, I opened the door.... OMG.... what a surprise! It's so clean and cute. Some rustic cabins we stayed in the past had musty smell. This one has no smell at all, which is great. The description from hotel .com is studio. This one is really an upstair apartment. It has 3 rooms. 1 common room then small room with bunkbed and a separate room with a queen bed. The beds are super firm, but it's tempurpedic kind. So, I was comfortable. Hubby was a little bothered by it. The apartment has a good insulating. It was 26F when we were here. But when we opened the door, the room was comfortable. Actually, we cranked up the heater for 2 hours, then turned it off for the night. Pots and pans were pretty old. But the other utensils were ok. I would not use theirs. No paper towels provided. But, we had no problem with that. Since we are used to use paper towel anyway. The apartment also used big dispenser for toiletries iso of small plastic bottles. We ended up using our own, tho. But, that becs we are particular when it comes to what we put on our body. Overall, this is a great base for Yosemite trio. Only 37 min from the gate and 3 hours from San Mateo area. Will for sure book again.