Love this place!!!! Live music on saturdays... shakahuka on Sundays!!! You can beat that when on vacation. The property is stunning Highly recommended read more

Wonderful getaway, will definitelybe back. Off the beaten path with clean rooms and great surroundings. We were in the main motel building in Room 7 ADA compliant. We needed a rollaway bed for our son which was very comfortable and an extra $25 for the whole stay. Coffee maker with pods in the room along with a microwave. Customer service is the best. Idle Restaurant on site is exceptional. Loved the unique food and great service. A wine tasting patio closer to the rooms and office with a great view of the "river". Enjoyed hiking in and around the property. Very reasonably priced but if you've never been there, best to arrive during daylight hours since the property is down a driveway about 100 yards down a hill. read more

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Nice private location down by the creek with back doors that open to the forest or creek. A big deck overlooking the creek where you can enjoy your favorite beverage, and a lawn below that, right along the creek. Cute and clean rooms, friendly staff. So I guess the question is why on earth would you stay at one of the chain hotels popping up in town when you can stay at this charming hidden gem? read more

Beautiful! Perfect getaway for couples or singles. I absolutely loved the setting just 20 minutes from Yosemite park entrance near Mariposa Grove. The staff was amazing. I loves the winery, quaint and quiet river view, clean refurbished room, restaurant on location, free parking, the property cat Meow Meow and more. Stayed in ADA room 7. I need an excuse to come back when there's live music starting in May. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Pros: * Amazing room; had an attached balcony to look at the river * Had a microwave & mini fridge, which made vacation life easy * Check in and Check out was super easy Cons: * Internet is a little slow * Service was spotty Extra: * We had a free wine tasting with our room at Idle Hour Winery and it was amazing. Great Lunch options * Road to lead down to Inn is right next to Veterinary office *Late April is an excellent time to visit read more

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Since I booked the hotel on a 3rd party app (Priceline) I was a little nervous when nobody would answer the phone on a Wednesday after noon. It was quite a drive so I was ready to relax! The office is only open 8am-12pm! There is a convenient note on the door when you get there along with a sweet note with your key. Whew!! May I recommend leaving that on your voicemail recording so people know? (Office hours) This is a quaint 12 room hotel. The other amenities are open on the weekends. Extremely clean, quiet and cozy. I would definitely go back. Great way to go into Yosemite through the South Entrance. The town of Oakhurst itself also has quite a bit. The Idle Hour winery is right above the hotel if you are hungry M-Wed. I didn't try it this go around. read more

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Surroundings are beautiful Rooms very inviting and very comfortable sleeping was very easy and peaceful. Staff very efficient and attentive. read more

9/3/22 Queen's Inn by the River was convenient since it was about a 30 min drive from Yosemite. We were there for the weekend and the price was pretty reasonable. Another plus was that they are dog friendly so we were able to bring our pup with us. When we got there, we were confused as to where to check in and get the keys, but the friendly staff directed us to the check in spot and our room. Upon entering the room, there was a welcome letter with some helpful information inside. There was also a take out box of muffins they hand for us stores in the fridge since it was hot outside. They offer free wi-fi but unfortunately it didn't work for us even though we entered the password in multiple times.... Another thing to note is that the walls are SUPER thin. The whole time we were there, we heard the people in the room next to us doing *cough cough* you know *cough cough* that haha. It was annoying but at least they left a day before we did so we had one night of quiet with no excessive moaning until 1-2AM.... Honestly, besides that couple next door, I would be open to staying there again. read more

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This place is the perfect spot to spend a weekend! We arrived on a Friday and traveled up to Yosemite and back on both Friday and Saturday. It is about 1.5 hours to get to the valley (with no waiting at the gate) but I would choose to stay here every time! The staff are all wonderful, there's live music on Saturdays, and they even have a groundskeeper named Meow Meow (a cat of course) who you will see lounging around the property. The room was very clean and there was tons of parking. It was the perfect place to relax after a day of hiking and exploring in the park. The river is also very beautiful! read more

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Booked Room 5 after a ton of deliberation over similar small, local venues for my annual personal retreat. What an absolute treat! I was looking for a room that gave me the peace of the winter hills with the comfort of a good soaker tub and boy did Queen's Inn deliver! From my first phone conversation with Jamie I felt welcomed and cared for like a long lost friend and not a customer! My service dog and I arrived Friday afternoon to find Jamie setting the fireplace timer so that we wouldn't arrive to a chilly room. We had a lovely first conversation with Rocky, one of the most charming facility owners I've ever met! We ultimately had several lovely conversations over the three days I was on property and if you get the chance I can't recommend listening to his stories enough. The back deck, river and lawns were my pups favorite part (her city puppy brain was absolutely blown by all the critters to smell and all the room to explore.) And I couldn't get enough of Idle Hour Winery and Restaurant. I'd planned to only have one meal on site but ultimately never moved the car even once. The care and attention the entire team lavished on us managed to make us feel cared for but not crowded. We joined the Wine Club and will be back often. We're sold for life! read more

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Cute and quirky. Don't expect white glove but it's nice and the winery and staff are great and their menu looks great too. read more

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The best little pet friendly hotel in an amazing location. Set along a river with a restaurant up the hill and the wine tasting room - beer also available as well. Large comfortable patio with a firepit. The room was cozy and safe with a connected patio facing the river. Parking right by room. read more

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Best place to stay when visiting Yosemite! Dec. 2023 one week trip. Dog friendly. Lots of acreage to roam. I think it was a $50 pet deposit for our German Shepherd(Thank you Queen's.) Room had 2beds , 2 chairs, fireplace, small refrigerator in small walk in closet, shampoo,conditioner, body wash. 37in smart tv, local & Direct TV. Restaurant on site, we didn't visit. Recommend Lewis Creek Trail near the Inn, waterfalls! read more

Friendly staff, nice restaurant just few feet away from the cabins. They have 4 cabins (we were in 12). Nice beer garden to chill at night. This place is hidden gem of Oakhurst. It's quiet, but it's happening at night w/ live music. The entire compound is quaint and clean. I like the country side feel but their location is near to Oakhurst's downtown area. About 20 minutes away from Yosemite and about 10 minutes to Bass Lake. You need to spend more time here, a minimum of at least 3 days to see everything :) I wish we stayed a week. read more

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We had a great time at the Queen's Inn! The room was super cozy and comfortable. Everything was nice and clean, and we loved that we could watch the snow fall from our bed! We had our dog with us, and loved that we could bring him along and enjoy the weekend together. The inn is very close to everything you need in Oakhurst, and also close to Yosemite. We look forward to staying at the Queen's Inn again in the future! read more

I grew up in Oakhurst, 20 years later I took my husband back and we stayed at the Queen's In. Fist of all, I never ever knew this little gem by the river ever existed. We got lucky and got a cabin. It was all pine and updated, cute deck on the front. We had linner (lunch/dinner) at the wine bar on sight, our sever Genevieve was a total doll. The food was fantastic. The salads are to die for. I appreciated the Palio options. And my 6'6 husband was in love with his Muffelatta sandwich. The staff was so friendly. The bartender Mike had us cracking up with a killer option of beers and wine. Did I mention the live band?! Pack your bags people, ya gotta check out the Queens In. See read more

Great vibe, beautiful setting, reasonable prices, and live music. Win. Win. Win. (But bring the bug spray!!)

Just finished a delightful brunch on the hottest day of the year. Table of 6 enjoyed avocado toast, potatoes sausage and eggs, and refried rice and eggs. All of the food was excellent. Love this place . Owners a really great. Staff is happy and relaxed. Location is naturally picturesque. Happy to promote this location. They have a winery and rooms for rent. read more

I really really wanted to love this place, but I have to leave an honest review. I paid a little extra to have rose petals and chocolates. When we got there initially, it was cute. There were rose petals, but they were sprinkled all over a dirty floor. We had to wear socks because the walk from the bed to the bathroom was enough for our feet to be covered in dirt and flakes of other things, not sure what it was. Then the chocolates were old Hershey kisses. It looked like they were old or once melted because ALL of them were white and inedible. We decided to fill up the hot tub and when we got in it there was a film around the sides. It was not cleaned at all since the last bath you could tell. So we tried to ignore all of that and just get some rest. I went to take some of the decorative pillows off the bed, and when I did, they were COVERED in dog hair. White and black. So I looked in the bed to see if the sheets were cleaned and they appeared to be so we just went to bed. I had to get up several times throughout the night to change the thermostat. Thebheater kept clicking on like every couple of hours. I realized it was programmed, but it was very hot, so every time the time changed over, I had to get back up and turn it off again. The bed sank towards the center, and the pillows were so thick that our necks were bent upward if that makes sense. My husband ended up not using a pillow. I laid awake the majority of the night wishing I was somewhere else. Then, when we woke up, we were covered in white dog hair. I had black pants so it was very obvious. And since it was white, we didn't see it initially because the sheets were white. I should've gotten more pics, but I only took one. We checked out around 8. I've never checked out of a hotel before checkout time. I dropped the keys off with a man who asked how our night was and I said "not great and woke up covered in some else's dogs hair" and he said " well it's a pet friendly hotel" and I said " yeah but in my sheets"? I am fully convinced the room was not cleaned after the last people. The only reason I gave it 3 Stars is because it was affordable. I guess you get what you pay for. I wish I would have taken more pics, but I just wanted to leave so badly. P.s. It has french doors on the bathroom and one of them does close, so I had to put a chair in front of it to get some bathroom privacy.‍ read more

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Worst customer service I've experienced in my many years. Food was...weird. A $400 evening and treated as if we were at a fast food restaurant. Stray cats eating off of tables nearby. I could not even make this up. Had to get our own silverware, dressing and salt and pepper. The wine was cloudy and sour. The $18 salad was dry lettuce. The eggplant was unpeeled and uncooked. The waitress had no knowledge about the food the menu or the prices. Depressing surroundings while dining. We were seated at old patio furniture, and given platic glasses.to drink from. Never, ever again. read more

Stayed here mid December. Off season, very quiet. Lovely time. Same next visit in early June. Service is just "ok". Don't expect all of your needs to be catered to just because it's advertised as an "Inn". Rooms could use some better furniture layout, minor repairs & furniture replacement. Grounds are really nice. Three or four of the rooms have small decks w/a bistro table & chairs and also face the Merced River. Would definitely return. read more

Never have I ever been so insulted in my life. My friends (long-time residents) and I were treated in a racist and sexist way by who we found out was the owner of the establishment. She inappropriately touched my male friend, assumed (because he is Of Color) that he spoke Spanish, accused him of lacking masculine prowess and then called us "entitled Karen's" because we didn't didn't want to be pushed (literally) to the farthest corner on the deck. We had arrived before the party that was sharing our space arrived, and we were sharing the space, successfully. She attacked us in an ugly manner. Then she told us to leave. We were shocked, disappointed and disgusted by her actions and words. We don't understand how this person thinks this is ANYTHING close to hospitality. It was great until she came. read more

Lovely hidden gem of a stay. Patio's connected to each room. Nice huge beds and personal touches that make you welcomed when you walk in. Two complimentary wine tastings with each stay. They even have a Sunday morning yoga class on the deck. read more

My boyfriend and I stayed in a King Cabin. It was very clean and new. The bed was very comfortable and the room was just gorgeous. Gorgeous enough we extended our stay! It was quiet and cozy. No complaints at all. There is a wine bar and restaurant on premises. We didn't get a chance to check it out. Next time for sure. We will definitely be back. read more

The Queen's Inn is a beautiful hamlet tucked away off of Highway 41. Only 12 rooms, 4 of which are fairly new cabins which are full of rustic charm with modern amenities (tv, mini fridge, keurig coffee maker, hair dryer) so peaceful with a wine bar and patio perfect for gathering to drink wine, chat and listen to music on Friday evenings. The on-site Winery, Idle Hour, has AMAZING reds, Cab Franc, Petite Syrah, Petite Verdot, Syrah, Tempranillo and Tannat. If you're lucky, they sometimes have A sparkling Blanc de blanc, Chardonnay and Viogner. A must stop in Oakhurst. read more

Dependable. Clean. About 10 years out of date. The WiFi was useless outside of email and the television is DirectTV. Bring a book or head over to the wine bar on-site. Charming location. Standard room included a deck out back and a fireplace for for colder months. read more

Such a delightful quaint place. Very accommodating from check-in to check-out. Super cute and clean. When I booked, I had no idea about the wine bar and live music, but wow! We had so much fun chatting with the locals and the diverse and artsy crowd. We had one of the little cabins and it was perfect! Fresh muffins were in the fridge, coffee + snacks, microwave. Next to the river, so in the morning, I strolled around to watch the wildlife. I will never stay at another place in the area. ‍‍ Wished we could have stayed for the brunch, I heard so much about it. I was so caught up in the moment, I forgot to take pictures. read more

We stayed here over Easter weekend after spending a couple days in Yosemite. The owner was extremely welcoming to us, and invited my son to join in on an Easter Egg hunt in the yard, making sure he had a basket and found lots of treats. The staff at the restaurant was very patient with us too as we made a reservation that morning, which coincided with the Easter egg hunt. Also, the food was absolutely delicious. Afterwards we were playing in the yard by the creek and my husband spotted some poison oak. He is very allergic, and my son might be as well, so the staff told us where to buy poison oak soap and let us into our room again (after we checked out!) to change our clothes and wash with the soap. All in all this seems like a family-run operation and they were very welcoming and caring the whole time. read more

Disgusting dirty room! Expedia is fraud! Be aware, never trust Expedia descriptions. They declare this is 3,5 stars hotel! As well as the rooms are sanitized!! Can you believe that this room is sanitazed? Somebody left their shoes on the floor which means that they did not even vacuum the floors! Gross read more

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This small inn is perfect for people heading to Yosemite via Hwy 41 and don't want a cookie cutter, asphalt lodging experience. It's located back away from the highway and down by a small creek. No asphalt to be seen. Each of the 8 rooms is spacious and remodeled. The staff is very attentive and there's a well stocked beer and wine bar. Wi-fi is spotty, but cellular is fine. The inn also is just 50 feet from Idle Hour winery's tasting room where inn co-owner Anna Marie is the steady handed wine maker. Her passion for the craft and her knowledge is infectious. Her small batches of several varieties use classic yeast, fermentation and gravity traditions that add to each wine's taste and quality. Definitely worth making time for a visit. read more

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We recently stayed at Queen's Inn when our trip was unexpectedly shortened for health reasons. We were so grateful for their kindness during what was a very difficult time. The inn itself is very sweet and well located. We will be back again! read more

This may be the nicest motel I have ever stayed in! The room was huge, gas fireplace, private deck, amazing mattress, homemade cookies, rain shower, jet tub... and more! Everyone was super nice. Can't wait to stay again! read more

There were cheaper options nearby (this was $89/night and I think it was Days Inn (a big chain) down the road was $69/night) but I chose this because of the wine garden, which is teeny but warm and fun atmosphere, and because the rooms looked updated. The room was also teeny but in great condition - very clean and comfortable, other than I couldnt turn the heat up or get the electric fireplace to work, so it was a few degrees cold for me. If I had wanted to save $20, the Days Inn option would have been better, but I enjoyed the wine garden atmosphere (right next to the rooms) for my extra $20. Would have definitely been worth the extra $20 if the heat and fireplace worked. Interesting side note - there are guest journals in the rooms (like what you'd find in a rental house). Makes a nice touch on top of a little place that puts in a little bit extra to make the place homey. read more

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ZERO STARS!! My husband and I went to check into this place last night. We were arriving after office hours so they placed our key in the mailbox next to the office door. It was extremely easy to find, what a great start off to our stay. It went downhill from that point on. We walked into our room and the bed didn't look like it was made, just thrown together. We thought it was weird. We put our stuff down and opened the back door to check out the patio area. It was nice that you could hear the river. My husband then went in to use the bathroom, only to find dirty towels on the floor, hanging on the shower, toilet paper in the toilet, trash in the trash cans...we knew then that our room had never been cleaned!! ABSOLUTELY disgusting!! We both tried to call the "after hours" line, which rang once and went straight to voicemail. We left multiple messages and never got a call back. We obviously had to leave and drive back home. We were first time guests here and after reading reviews online, we were excited to try the place out. Needless to say, it was completely disappointing and disgusting. It was our little "baby moon" before our second baby arrives in April. We do not recommend staying here. We can't believe they completely skipped cleaning a room entirely!! Extremely disappointed. We won't be back! read more

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Love this place! Comfortable, kind reception, fireplaces, views, winery and wine tasting on premises. This is the only place we ever stay in Oakhurst...only issue is the reception folks are difficult to find at times... other than that read more

I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff was so friendly and made sure we were comfortable. The fireplace in the room kept the room warm all night, it's a spacious room with a jet bathtub, if you stay here definitely get room number 5! The complimentary breakfast was not the best, but it works for a breakfast on the go, overall would stay again, very quite and peaceful! read more

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We were extremely happy with Queen's Inn for our getaway to Yosemite, which is about an hour and half out. The room was clean, comfortable, and spacious. Continental breakfast in the morning, the ambiance of the location is beautiful, and the convenience of the winery next door all made for a perfect stay. read more

We chose this place partly because of the positive reviews and creek setting. I wanted to really like this place, unfortunately it was a negative experience on multiple levels. It started off at the reservation process where I was quoted $219 for the night, the lady then told me the final bill would be $280, she said the difference was in fees and taxes. I figured that was exorbitant and then received the confirmation email which was a nightly rate of $255. When we arrived to room #5, there were dogs barking in both #4 and #6. The dog in #6 barked almost the entire night and next morning (maybe was left alone). Upon entering the room, the last guests registration paperwork was on the table, no coffee replaced (decaf only) and several hairs in the bed. The toilet was not cleaned either and had streaks in it. Upon leaving I checked out with the lady and gave her my feedback, she seemed somewhat unfazed but apologized. I also called later that day and asked to speak with the owner before leaving this review and no one returned my call. I would be appalled at this service at even half the cost. read more

We came up to Oakhurst as a birthday weekend getaway and this place was the perfect little gem to stay in. The staff at this inn had some of the best hospitality of any hotel I have ever stayed in. We were treated to a complimentary wine tasting since our room wasn't ready when we arrived. The wine was wonderful. They were so polite and you can tell that they truly care about their guests. The room even had a corkscrew and real wine glasses. There were also an array of breakfast snacks, and the housekeeper asked if we wanted more for the road as we were leaving. The room was very clean and the bed was so comfy it was hard to get out of. All these little things really make a difference. We will only stay here when we come up to Oakhurst from now on. read more

In my opinion, there's no better place to stay after a day in Yosemite near south gate! The owners are super, super nice and they have a wine bar with an outdoor patio with two fire pits. We were here mid November and it was hopping on a Friday night with the friendliest locals. The rooms are modern and comfortable, our King room had a fireplace, TV, patio out back and really comfy bed. They also have pet-friendly rooms. I would definitely recommend staying here, it's also near all the shops and just a couple miles from Yosemite. read more