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    2.0 (88 reviews)
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    O M G.

    I was told this was where we were staying and by the rating, I was expecting worse. It's motel-y with all the room access outdoors. They offer free breakfast out of their breakfast room. The pool is heated but it didn't feel like it. There's a spa near the pool but there were always people in it. The room had a fridge and TV in it.. the toiletries like the lotion, shampoo, and conditioner were lined up on the counter but it was weird because there were multiple bottles of some. I think instead of leaving one full bottle of each, they left the bottles from previous tenants plus a new bottle. But the room was surprisingly decent than what I had expected per the yelp rating/reviews.

    be careful! you might drown with their massive deep pool!
    Cath M.

    Ok... when you're desperate... you just have to suck it up. That's exactly what the S.O. and I did. We need a place to stay to survive a rafting trip as well as Yosemite... done. From the outside... it is really creepy. The parking lot is small and the spaces are tight. S.O. checked in and he came out with a remote that's wrapped in saran wrap... no joke! We walked in... surprisingly the room had a flat screen TV that's wall mounted so it can be viewed in different angles. But that's about the only good thing about this place... Bathroom: the toilet is freaking tall! My feet hangs like I'm twelve all over again! The shower head is for kids! S.O. and I aren't tall but we had to bow to make use of the shower! There is no hangers! None! So when you're down showering... where do you hang your towel to be "eco" friendly... by the shower rod and that metal atop the toilet. The AC kept breaking in and out... it was pissy. And yes... it's not cheap... it was pricey! Honestly, we know that it wasn't the Ritz but for the price that we paid, hangers would at least be nice? We passed by Super 8 and we were sad... it was that BAD.

    Francisco V.

    My reservation was made by hotel.com for three nights. The rooms are a good size unfortunately dirty. Our surprise was the second night, when we returned from the park and found the room not cleaned. I went to the Inn administration and the receptionist told me that no rooms had been cleaned that day because they were short staffed.  She was embarrassed but that didn't solve my problem, when I told her that at least provide us with clean sheets and towels for us to clean.  She offered to take out the trash and provided us with clean sheets and towels. Also informed us that she did not guarantee the room would be cleaned the next day and we were free to check out at the moment but they would not credit us on the last day. The receptionist was embarrassed. I told her, miss, it's not your fault. The staff is kind and friendly but that will not make me stay there again.  My eyes dropped when I saw behind the nightstand and there was dust and nails behind it. They also have a camera in front of the tv. Next time I'll have to do some research before reserving a room. I do not recommend this hotel even for free.

    The breakfast room full of construction materials
    Dan S.

    I stayed here a few days after the 4th of July, I booked through hotels.com after reading all the glowing reviews and seeing beautiful images, they claimed a pool, spa, free breakfast ect. The room was a nice size and those images were accurate the rest of the property however was not as advertised. If I had read no pool and no breakfast I would have booked a different hotel, without amenities it was it was completely overpriced. I spoke to the front desk and the polite young woman said the manager would call me in the room shortly. 2 hrs later no call, as I was checking out the clerk told me there would be a 10% discount applied for the lack of access to the pool and breakfast. What a joke, it was a 105 degree day and a dip in the pool was what I was there for. When I returned how I saw that I was not given a 10% discount but charged an additional $300 !! I called to ask why I was double charged and the clerk told me it was a cleaning fee because the room smelled like smoke... we had a baby in the room and we are both non smokers!! When I went to do a review on the Hotels.com site I found no way to actually leave a review and all the reviews there were only the positive ones. Shame on you Yosemite Inn for your lack of hospitality, your lies and deception. I cannot recommend anyone to stay here.

    Angela D.

    I HATE YOU, yosemite inn!!! The staff is very unfriendly. Even after numerous reviews about bed bugs, there are still very VICIOUS BED BUGS there as I fell victim. There is also limited parking for the number of rooms there. P.S. YOU ruin my date night. I look like I've been beat by a baseball bat at my legs while overall recovering from chicken pox...what the flip?!?

    Attack of the crazy bed bugs!!!
    Andrew L.

    We stayed at Yosemite Inn for one night since a couple of the major roads to Mammoth were closed due to weather. Unfortunately there is minimal cell internet connection while driving around Yosemite and we quickly just pick this location since it's a relatively close drive back to Yosemite Valley and the price is reasonable except for the fact they charge you $8 for wifi and you will need it since there is no reception in the inn. Upon entering the room, everything look fairly standard and relatively clean. I did find a stray hair in the tub, which was a bit disgusting but otherwise was clean to the naked eye so I just rinsed the one bit of hair down the drain. However when I decided to use the microwave, the unit was not cleaned and slightly oily around the front panel. The inside smelled heavily of left over cinnamon buns... gross... It was getting late and we were exhausted from driving around the block roads so I had little energy to complain and after getting cleaning up, went to bed. Woke up the next day, prepared for another day's adventure. There was a minor itch but I didn't think much of it and left... this is the mistake... after getting home, the bed bug bites really started to flare up and become unbearably itchy. We called the Inn and asked for a manager only to be told he would not be back for a couple of days. I present the situation to the clerk over the phone and although he was calm the whole time, he immediately dismissed our bed bug bites as something we got while hiking. I explained that the bites occurred only where skin was exposed so both feet, arms and face! How is that possible!@#&@!! Check out the photos! After a couple days, I called back to see if the manager "Emjay", not exactly sure how to spell his/her name, but was then told the manager would not be back for a few weeks! A female clerk then proceeded to say the same thing, and that since we didn't report it when we left there is nothing they can do. She continued the conversation essentially saying whatever she told her manager, would be final so there is not point in waiting or speaking with Emjay. I already knew this would likely happen so just had our credit card company reverse the charge especially once I saw reviews here on Yelp and TripAdvisor, I knew our case isn't an isolated incident... I'm not saying every room is bad, but if you decide to stay here, be diligent and check the beds for bugs. It's absolutely torturous to get these bites and then try to not scratch at them as it will cause permanent scaring. Plus, getting bite on the face is not fun... once the bites flare up, everyone will just stare at you thinking it's potentially an infectious disease.

    My son and I zoning out after hiking upper Yosemite falls
    Jessica C.

    I booked 2 nights here for a quick Yosemite getaway with 3 others. It isn't typically the type of place i would give 4 stars too, but given the other reviews on this place, I nada fine time here with zero problems and would stay again. I originally booked it bc we decided at the last minute for a New Years in Yosemite, and this place has a room available with 2 queen beds for a total of $256 for 2 nights. Bam.. Booked it. As we were driving out and getting closer, my copilot looked up the reviews and read bed bugs!!! We freaked out, tried cancelling the reservation but couldn't bc it was already 5 hours after check in time. We tried to book elsewhere bit everything was full. We were about to make plans to sleep in the car closer to Yosemite bc we did NOT want bed bugs!! When we checked in, we asked the guy at the desk if he had resolved the bed bug issue. He went on about it being lies and said if we had a problem with the room we could cancel at no charge. So we hesitantly walked in and immediately started searching the sheets, even lifting mattresses, the place was spotless. We found absolutely nothing wrong. We unpacked, settled in, the beds were comfy, sheets were very nice, the shower was hot. The heater fired up and the fridge was Ice cold. If you're looking for a spectacular room with amazing views, keep looking. There is nothing spectacular about this place, but for what it is, this is as good as it gets. The price is right. It's located at the east end of Mariposa which is a super adorable little town. We ate breakfast at the sugar pine before our hike which was awesome! And then we had lunch there the following day after checking out. Did a little wine tasting at the place down a couple blocks. Had a pizza delivered to the room. The 4 of us really enjoyed our stay in Mariposa and we were perfectly happy with the Yosemite inn.

    Kendra S.

    This was a pretty miserable stay. My brother in law had reserved a room for me so I could be up with the family for Thanksgiving. The first and worst problem is that the owners are extremely rude. They are foreign and have a bad attitude towards people that are their guests. The woman who ran my brother in law's card apparently didn't do it right. I had been in my room for 2 minutes when the manager banged on my door and told me that the card didn't work. I told him that my bil did it and what room he was in and to take it up with him. He walked away and just said go get him. So we did, and they ran the card correctly. No apologies or anything. My TV did not work but I wasn't going to call and ask them to fix it after how rude they already were. My shower leaked and so was loud all night. The ac randomly turned itself on through the night, even though I had shut it off. So I was woken a few times by that. Now I see why it was unplugged when I got there. The walls had scratched paint everywhere that there was furniture. The towels were ripped and very scratchy. The furniture was stained. They had a hair dryer but it wasn't mounted and the cord was in the sink, possible safety hazard. I had read there were bedbugs in other reviews. I got lucky in that regard. However, my sister and her newborn baby both got bit multiple times.

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    Miners Inn Motel - Outside hotel lobby at sunrise

    Miners Inn Motel

    (135 reviews)

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    The Miner's Inn is our absolute favorite spot to stay when we visit Yosemite! We just got back…read morefrom a visit last week and plan on 2 more trips this summer. After booking our stay this time, we called with a few questions and were given helpful information from a couple friendly receptionists. Once we arrived, check-in was quick, and much appreciated since we were exhausted from hiking all day in Yosemite. We hadn't been to The Miner's Inn for over 10 years and we were pleasantly surprised to see the updated room that we received. It was nice and clean, had fantastic amenities (fireplace, jetted tub, and a larger than usual mini fridge), and the bed was comfortable for our stay. The breakfast offers plenty of wonderful options for all of the varied needs in our family. During our stay they had: waffles, toast/English muffin, biscuits & gravy, sausage, fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, coffee, juice etc. it was always the perfect way to get started before an active day. We always travel there with a cooler and they had plenty of ice available as well. We prefer to take the 140 to enter Yosemite, so this gem before our drive along the Merced makes for the perfect stay!

    Was going to stay more days than the one that we ended up staying. The air conditioner would not…read moreshut off no matter how I tried.Not many of the channels on the tv worked. I called prior to my stay and the clerk said it would be $97 including the tax. They charged me $153. I asked the clerk about it and told her what I was quoted and she pretty much told me I'm not telling the truth. So just a heads up for anyone wanting to stay there!

    River Rock Inn - Tiny dark shower, needs ADA handle

    River Rock Inn

    (109 reviews)

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    On August 20, 2020 we received a mandatory evacuation notice for Scotts Valley, CA due to a raging…read moreforest fire close to our home. We worked our way east and spent two nights at the Tenaya Lodge, just outside the South entrance to Yosemite National Park. This is supposedly a very up-scale hotel and the facilities were very nice, but not worth the several hundred dollars per night that we paid. The restaurant food was just so-so. Access to the Park is severely limited due to the virus. An advanced reservation is required to enter, but we found it to be impossible to get one. We even drove to the Park entrance and pleaded with the staff (claiming we were forced evacuees) but to no avail. To be so close and not be allowed in was extremely disappointing. I went to Travelocity to book subsequent nights and found the River Rock Inn in Mariposa, CA. This historic inn is Mariposa's oldest motel and was constructed in 1941. It is about a block off the main road (hiway 140) and is quiet and peaceful. We did not know when we would be allowed back to our home, so our reservation had to be open ended. I talked to Stephanie Erikson, the owner, about not specifying a check out day and she was very accommodating. Our room, actually a two-room suite, was great; very clean with comfortable beds. Free Wi-Fi that was very reliable, Direct TV, refrigerator, and a wall mounted air conditioner that was quiet - unlike the AC unit in the Tenaya Lodge. The housekeeping was excellent and our hosts, Stephanie and Keith made us feel very welcome. Their customer service was excellent also. We liked it much better than the Tenaya Lodge. There are several good restaurants in town so we ate well! We discovered a great way to get to Yosemite: a bus service called YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transit System) runs frequently from Merced to the Yosemite Visitors Center. There are three stops in Mariposa - one only 80 yards from our room. It takes about 90 minutes from Mariposa to Yosemite Valley. AND, the best part is that no Park reservation is required. Just get on the bus, pay the driver, and you are delivered to the Visitor's Center. Since the park shuttle bus is not running now, you can rent bikes at the Center (with a smart phone app) or hike around the Park. YARTS told me their busses have room for only one bike. Finding the River Rock Inn was the best part of the evacuation. After 5 nights there, we were allowed back to our home. Actually, the fire never got closer than 5 miles from our house. We were very lucky and grateful.

    stayed there 2 days Aug this year. Room had cobwebs & dust everywhere. Broken tiles on floor. Major…read moretripping hazard, No Fire detector. Violation of State law. Furniture in need of repair. Manager never on site . Keys in door when we got there. Housekeeper said usually doesn't use this room

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    Mariposa Hotel Inn

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    We have to warn customers of significants issues concerning the condition and management of the…read moreMonarch Inn Hotel. The problems encountered are as follows: Rude and insolent staff No housekeeping service for multi-night stays Broken coffee machine Damaged curtains Clogged sink Additionally, we wanted to cancel one night of our stay. Despite our follow-up messages prior to arrival, we did not receive a clear response from your staff. As a result, we were no longer within the 48-hour cancellation window, and our request was denied. Run away!!

    Our stay here was wonderful! To start off with, the hostess Marian was the kind of welcoming,…read morecaring person that makes you feel right at home. And the other staff were just as fun and helpful. Downtown Mariposa is a wonderful old town and the hotel itself is a slice of early 20th century California history. Our group of four stayed in two rooms and each room was just right. Large rooms with comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, good lighting, and a great A/C. The real perk for us was the covered patio in back. Comfortable in the morning for enjoying the complimentary breakfast snack items and coffee, yes. But even better, we ordered take out food every evening and brought it up to the patio to enjoy al fresco dining and wine. To make sure we had a great dinner, Mary made sure we had cutlery, glasses and condiments to make our dinner even better. We can't recommend this place enough and we will definitely be back!

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