We went on a Yosemite tour for several days and this was the lodging for the group for our time. The location was ok. It is a bit of a drive every morning and evening to get back from Yosemite but that's not a huge deal breaker. I guess we got an old room because it was definitely in need of a remodel! Outdated furniture, bathroom needs updating and bed sheets seemed dirty maybe just old. The restaurant, bar and cafe seem to be the same; all linked together. Chicken Marsala, Fish n Chips to BLT or Burger. I guess it was fine; most nights we just sat at the bar. There is wifi it can get spotty. In the end, it was just ok; I personally wouldn't stay there again. read more

I had a nice stay here when I had my trip to Yosemite National Park. It's not too far from the park entrance. When I got here too early for check in, I was able to wait in their lobby on the sofa. However, when I asked the one of the receptionists for the WiFi, she gave me the broken one so I wasn't able to access the WiFi. If they didn't want to give it out to people who hadn't checked in, they should have just said so. Their restaurant doesn't open until 5 pm, but they do have a little souvenir/food store inside the lobby area if you need something to eat...better than nothing. (The restaurant was nice. The waiters were very attentive and the food was good) Across from the property, within a walking distance, there is a park to see the Merced River. It was a nice short walk, and there were plenty of birds taking splashes. The room was great! It was very spacious and comfortable! It was mentioned that the WiFi would be bad when everybody comes back from Yosemite, but it worked very well for us. There is also a pool and fitness room available. read more

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Family had a great time here and gladly stay here again. Great value. The pools were quite enjoyable and service at the bar was great even though many times quite overwhelmed. Definitely recommend if visiting Yosemite. read more

I booked a one night stay at Cedar Lodge and was not notified about a road closure on HW 140 that caused me to go back to HW 49 to HW 41 to HW 140 to the lodge adding almost two hours of travel. I arrived a little before 8 and the restaurant was closing so the front desk suggested I go there first then check in After eating There was only one person working the bar and restaurant. I had the worst BLT ever, if they are always made that way then they need a new cook. Hard bread and broken crispy bacon with one slice of tomatoe and one leaf of lettuce. I guess the kitchen was mad because I ordered late due to the extra travel time. Several other people were inside and on the outside window was a flashing neon sign that read, Open. The grounds and hotel room was nice. The communication and food needs improvement. read more

Yosemite Cedar Lodge - Extra crispy BLT with the day's bacon scraps. - Hotels Near Me - El Portal, California

Excellent customer service! Due to a work deadline, Tony made a special arrangement to provide me with a room that had a strong Wi-Fi connection and allowed me to check in early. I really appreciated his thoughtfulness and flexibility. The location is also great--just minutes from Yosemite National Park. I would definitely stay here again. read more

Yosemite Cedar Lodge - Hotels Near Me - El Portal, California

After our plans to stay in Curry Village fell through due to the snowstorm closures, we were scrambling to find last-minute lodging near Yosemite. We initially stopped at Yosemite View Lodge, but the rate was far beyond what we expected. Thankfully, we continued down the road and found Cedar Lodge -- and it truly saved our trip. Not only was the rate significantly better (even less than what we were originally going to pay at Curry Village), but the entire experience exceeded our expectations. The rooms were clean, warm, and comfortable -- which was especially appreciated after dealing with snowy conditions. Unlike Curry Village, where we would have had to walk outside to use the restroom and showers, Cedar Lodge offered hot water and indoor facilities, making our stay far more relaxing. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the on-site general store being open late was a huge convenience. Although the lodge is located just outside the park, it was a quick and easy drive into Yosemite each day. Directly across the street is a beautiful picnic area overlooking the river, complete with barbecue grills, picnic tables, benches, and even a swinging bench -- a perfect place to unwind. We were worried we might have to drive much farther to towns like Oakhurst or Midpines to find accommodations, but Cedar Lodge came through for us in every way. I would absolutely recommend this location to anyone visiting Yosemite. It turned what could have been a stressful situation into a wonderful vacation experience. read more

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My wife and I just stayed here over the Thanksgiving weekend and the room was great. The mattress was comfortable and the lighting in the room was good. It was very clean. They give you a refrigerator and microwave. The room TV is on Roku internet service and the wifi is easy to log into without a password. There is a restaurant and bar that opens up at 5:00 for dinner and the service is fast and friendly. The only complaint we had was that the walls in the room are thin and the first night of our stay we could clearly hear a crying baby at 5:00 am in the room next to us. Geez! Other than that it was a good stay and we would book a room there again. read more

Our room was very clean and comfortable. All staff were friendly and helpful, especially Orlando Aguilera who was quick to respond to our needs. We highly recommend. read more

Fish tacos were terrific! Fries were delicious. Service was great. AAAA+++ Five stars.

This lodge is beautiful and its magical to me. This review has nothing to do with price comparing because to me what i experience at a location is more important then what i had to pay. This review is on the female bartender at the bar and grill on site. I was there 2/16-2/17 enjoying the spot like always until i went to get some food and encounter the bat sh*t crazy bartender. First night she charged me for some extra ranch which is no problem if I have gotten it but I didn't but whatever. Second night I told her about it and she blames the cook and made sure it wasn't her who f*cked up even though shes the one who brought out my food and went through the bag while telling me how all the condiments where in the bag in front of me. After all that it still wasn't her fault and it was the cooks. Okay. So i order a burger and ordered a drink to sip while I wait. So I'm waiting and I noticed she not making my drink and just talking to other customers so about 10 minutes later I asked her to please cancel my drink because my food should be out soon and I want to get back to my campsite. Thats when she loses it and tells me im being difficult and starts getting loud with me.( I was thinking wtf is wrong with her?) So i said I'm not trying to be difficult i need to get back so I'm just asking to cancel my drink that she forgot to make. That set her off even more and gets even louder and starts telling me to be quiet and go wait by the door. The whole time i never raised my voice or showed any aggression. She crazy To the miserable bartender lady, . The way you started getting louder saying i did this on purpose? it backfired didn't it? That just proved how crazy you are. I bet your someone who is never wrong and when something does go wrong it's always because of this or that because you are perfect. I know people like you read more

Great location, only 8 miles from Yosemite NP. Friendly, helpful front desk staff. The pools and hot tubs were nice. Best bonus was the park and river access across the street. Great swimming and fishing. Rooms were basic, but clean and roomy. We didn't spend much time in it anyway. Too much to do outdoors! read more

The hotel itself was good. We enjoyed our stay and the room was clean, however the bar and restaurant was an absolute joke. The staff were rude and the food was disgusting and overpriced. I would not come back as a result. read more

I'm not sure if most of these reviews were prior to the remodel but this stay is nothing less than 4 stars for the price. The room was adequate in size and clean which gave 6 people more than enough room. Two queens and pull down full size bed were satisfactory in comfort. Small electric stove and microwave all worked fine. Kitchenette had pots, pans, and silverware for quick easy meals. We used the smaller pool which was much nicer instead of the main pool. Fire pit and cabana style seating was nice. Small convenience store in main lobby was perfect for a poolside drink or item you may have forgotten. Customer service was friendly and professional. We even had our car battery die and a maintenance guy gave us a boost. We left feeling we got more than our moneys worth. We totally recommend this place and would book this again. read more

This review is based on our recent stay on August 1-3, 2023. The Room: The room we got was one of the recently updated ones. Furniture and carpet were newish, and the room was decently clean. The Bathroom: Instead of replacing the sink and tub, they used some type of wall paint to coat the sink in matte white to hide blemishes. This place provides the bare minimum. There are only 8-10 channels and no kids channel. Beds: I slept fine on the full size bed. Mattress might have been new(er). The mattress on the pull-out bed needs to be replaced. I could feel the springs on my back when I laid down next to my daughter to help her go to sleep. There's a mini-fridge, but no microwave. Front desk employees were sometimes helpful, but not the best at being attentive. Cedar Cafe: On the day of our departure, we decided to eat at the Cedar café for breakfast. The only option was a breakfast buffet. We had a 6 Hour drive ahead of us and hoped to make it through without stopping, so we decided to go ahead and eat there. We really didn't know what to expect in terms of food quality but thought that for the price they were charging for this buffet, the food would be decent. The free breakfast buffet at the Holiday Inn is much better than what we got here. They charged $21.95 for adults and $16.95 for children (11 years and under). My 6 year old had a bowl of Fruit Loops. Also, you have to pay for WiFi. read more

Yosemite Cedar Lodge - Hotels Near Me - El Portal, California

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Great location, approximately 10 mins away from the entrance of Yosemite National Park. Has room for a big group. Hotel has an in-house restaurant which is a plus. It's quite a drive to go out and dine. Ordered grilled cheese, burgers with fries, and wings. Recommending wings. So delicious. Two outdoor pools. S'mores night by a camp fire is a nice touch. Just buy 1 bag of s'mores ($20), enough for a family. Housekeeping definitely needs improvement. Hotel may benefit from some upgrades. read more

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I took a weekend trip to Yosemite with my boyfriend and we decided to find lodging just outside of the park instead of camping. We were both pleasantly surprised! The room was very clean the bed was comfortable. The hot tub didn't work, but it was fine. We swam in the river across the way. The only thing we had a complaint about was our dining experience. Moreso the wait than the food. We got wings and fries which were pretty good. We waited over 40 mins for them though which we think was an excessive amount of time for wings. Other than that, we loved it! We'd definitely stay here again. read more

My wife and I stayed two days at this property. There appeared to be a major "disconnect" between housekeeping and maintenance here. When we checked in I noticed water on the bathroom floor. I did not think much of it until later when there was more water on the floor. Using a flashlight I saw dirty water was coming out of the base of the toilet. In servicing the bathroom housekeeping should have noticed this issue and told maintenance. I placed a call to the front desk and reported the problem. A maintenance worker showed up and checked out the problem. What he told me I already knew, the wax ring had gone bad. The solution he offered was to move us to another room. This was not acceptable as my wife was already in bed. His next solution was to have us use the toilet in another room. This solution was an absurd way to handle it. He left and returned a short time later, replacing the wax ring. He wiped up the dirty water with towels, and brought us more towels. The floor was NOT cleaned, just the water was wiped up. The sink in the kitchen area had a problem. The handle for the faucet was so loose it was difficult to adjust the water temperature or the flow rate. The GFI plug at the bathroom sink was not firmly attached to the wall itself. The receptacle only worked when the wall plate was pressed toward the wall. There were a couple more issues to report. Everything was detailed in a letter to the general manager. The letter was left at the front desk when we checked out on Sunday the 19th of May. I asked that the GM contact me via email prior to my posting a review. It is now 10 days later and no response has been sent to me. The property is close to the entrance of Yosemite NatNational Park. That is just about the only good thing we have to say about our stay. read more

The sheets were not clean and apparently have not been changed after the previous guests. The tv was not working and they had to send someone in to take it out and bring one that works. There was no cable and only about 10 channels you can watch and some were blurry, one channel had a frozen image. WiFi is $10/day and two devices can use it. There are coffee, sugar cream in the room but no coffee maker. The tv guy brought in a coffee maker and new beddings after I called. If he was exposed to covid, then that would be our tough luck because the sheets he carried were not wrapped. He was admirably quick and efficient. They do not have microwave in the room. You have to go to the lounge and use the microwave along with all the other guests. Touch, touch, touch with no alcohol or spray to clean the microwave door is a very active invitation to kiss covid hello. In retrospect, it was interesting that the front desk took my word instantly that the sheets were dirty. He didn't give an excuse, explain, or ask questions. He said he will send new beddings right away. The lure of this motel was the price of $89 before ++. I could kick myself for endangering myself because it was not worth it. There's no next time for me. The room did not smell fresh, clean, and disinfected. read more

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Cleanliness: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Comfort: 4/5 Noise: 4/5 Overall: Great place to stay right outside of Yosemite (45 minutes). And yes you have to pay for the internet but only $10 a day which isn't horrible. The extended review... Cleanliness: 4/5 - The linens and towels were clean. I was better than I expected. Service: 4/5 - Front desk was friendly and helpful. Comfort: 4/5 - The size of the room was much bigger than I expected and was quite spacious. There was a couch and a little coffee table to lounge on before hitting the hay after a long day of hiking. Noise: 4/5 - Thankfully not that noisy. read more

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The place is ok. It seems clean. There are lots of stairs. My fitness tracker says I did 15 flights yesterday. There is zero cell service (Verizon. T mobile. Spectrum ). The Wi-Fi is not in the rooms. I am in the lobby writing this. The breakfast was worse than a scout camp meal. For these prices the Wi-Fi should work and the food should be better read more

Absolutely the worst hotel ever! And it's super expensive. For $200/night. You can get bed bugs, rashes , smelly stained carpet, dirty bathrooms and bad attitudes. No cell phone reception at all, and they charge you $10 extra/night for WIFI. Deadzone and they know it and will charge you for it. Stayed here for 2 nights on a recent trip and it was an absolute nightmare. The hotel looks like something out of a horror film, the carpet looks like a murder scene, or have been pooped on by a million animals. The sheets are paper thin and see through. The blanket has not been washed for a thousand years. Everything stinks badly in the room. Bathroom is so old, that things are cracking and chipping away. AVOID! Absolutely terrible! read more

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First time here! Boy did the Forestry Dept. have the weather wrong! Packed for 59-63 F temperature but when we arrive at lodge it got 90 degrees! Pack for all seasons. At first the place looked ok, but once inside room, it smelled moldy like it had to closed for a whole. I did see a day to into rooms that were empty and spray the room maybe change the fragrance? They advertise restaurant but it was not in service for dinner or breakfast!! Tje had a "bar & grill" that reminded me more of a truck stop bar and the bartender lacked personality!! Breakfast was your typical McDonald's breakfast: coffee and English muffins breakfast sandwiches! They owned other properties and even recommended the other place called " The River" restaurant & lounge. We had breakfast buffet there instead. On our second day, with no warning we came back after visiting Yosemite to a construction crews demolishing the pavement in front of our room! Awful! The only good was they gave us a 50% discount for the trouble. read more

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It was a great stay. No problems. very kind staff and accommodating . It is outside the park but it's only a 20-30 minute drive so it's perfect if you're trying to save. BATH TUB WAS THE BEST PART!! It was huge. It has dishes, microwave, heater, fridge, toaster, stove. Perfect! read more

BEST HOTEL EXPERIENCE EVER!!!! Their indoor pool is GREAT, including a heated spa pool (to relax after long hikes in Yosemite). The game and fitness room were perfect for early-morning workouts. They have fair-priced restaurants, and the room service is good. The beach is nice, and their location is just 8 miles away from Yosemite. I like wildlife and scenic places, and Cedar Lodge is just the place (not too luxurious nor too rural) . The rooms are nice, and the space was fair. The wifi was spotty (more people connect to it at night), but there's much more than just staring at a screen. I don't care what others say, but the hotel was great and much better than Yosemite View Lodge. This hotel makes me feel as if I'm at home. read more

Good hotel to stay in while visiting Yosemite. I honestly think its way overpriced for what you get, but when you are 20 minutes from Yosemite, I guess you can charge whatever you want. An average night here is around $250 a night during the peak summer months. Our stay at Cedar Lodge was comfortable. The rooms were pretty spacious and the beds weren't too bad in terms of comfort. There is no service in this area, so you can buy wifi from the hotel for $10/day for 2 days, or buy a 3 day pass for $30. There are a lot of nice amenities that I didn't expect to find here. They have two pools, a restaurant, a bar/grill on site, and a gift shop in the lobby. The gift shop had lots of cool Yosemite souvenirs and a small selection of groceries. Cedar Lodge is right along the Merced River, and there is a little spot to hang out at the river with picnic tables. Overall a good hotel to stay at in the Yosemite area and would stay again. read more

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We stayed here for our Yosemite trip. There's not much in the little town of el portal, but it is a very convenient location about 45 mins from the park entrance. There is a store, restaurant, and pool on site, all of which come in handy. The restaurant was simple bar, fried food and not the best but there's not many other choices around. The hotel room itself was clean and plenty big. There is a tv with basic cable channels. The wifi costs $10/day for 2 devices and worked great BUT you had to re log in every 20 mins which got very annoying. The staff was kind and helpful. The rooms are pricy at $250 a night but I guess the close proximity to Yosemite allows them to charge that much. Overall, our stay was good and we would stay again if we're in the area. read more

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We loved the staff and location near YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Check in was easy and they had a small store where we could get some supplies. We had room 104 on the backside of the lodge facing the construction area. The room was not very clean and the bed was not comfortable at all, but we were tired every night and didn't have a problem getting to sleep. The heater was noisy when it came on and the noise from construction started at 7am. We had the Junior Suite which has a separate bedroom and two televisions. The TV quality was the worst we've ever seen, something from the 70s, not 4K, HD but 480 SD. Yikes, how do you run a business like this. Best part was the proximity to Yosemite. It was better than a tent, but at 2K a week, was not worth the price. read more

Yosemite Cedar Lodge - TV Quality 480 SD - Hotels Near Me - El Portal, California

We were looking for a place to stay near Yosemite National Park. My husband found Cedar Lodge Motel through the Hotels.com website. I didn't read any of the reviews so I was coming in with an open mind. Cedar Lodge Motel is just off of Highway 140 and you really can't miss it as you're driving into the area. Hotels and motels line Highway 140 so keep an eye out when you're driving down the road. You'll notice some large bear sculptures both outside of the property and across the street near the stream. Those are the best indicators for when you've found Cedar Lodge. We had a floor level room which was convenient when transporting our luggage in and out of the room. The room itself seemed clean when we walked inside. However, due to Covid-19 concerns, I began to disinfect the room myself. I sprayed the beds down for possible bed bugs and lice but when I pulled the pillow back, a large dead bug was stuck to the bottom of it. When I pulled the covers back, someone's long black hair was on the sheet. The pillows also had some black markings on them. Therefore, I slept sans a pillow! So, we slept on the second bed in the room as it seemed to pass the visual inspection as well as my disinfection process. I wiped down all of the furniture with Lysol wipes and for the most part, it was clean. The refrigerator was a different story so I disinfected and cleaned it as well. I wiped the bathrooms down as well and sprayed everything down. I was on a mission to keep us safe as possible. There is absolutely no cell reception in the area so if there's an emergency, you'll have to call the front office. We didn't bother with their WiFi as we read that it was super slow. We had our own WiFi hot spot but our signal was weak as well. But they did have HBO programming so we were able to watch movies to pass the time. The best thing about Cedar Lodge Motel is that it's conveniently located just outside of Yosemite National Park. There's a creek across the street with a gazebo for you to sit on as you take in the beautiful scenery. So in reality, you get what you pay for as you're pretty much just sleeping here for the night and it serves purpose. I wasn't coming to Yosemite to stay in a 5 star hotel. I can rough it to a degree but I cannot bend when it comes to cleanliness and insects. Of course, you are surrounded by the elements but you're definitely not looking to find any under your pillow, let alone some else's hair as well! read more

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We stayed two nights while visiting Yosemite and this place was great. Our room was clean and comfortable. We had dinner in the restaurant - the fish and chips and nachos were both great size portions and tasty. We got a balcony room and I loved reading in the morning before the kids were up overlooking the mountains. A little dated, but had everything we needed to have a great stay. read more

Stayed two nights ...the outside of the lodge looks great well kept ...but inside the rooms are dated and need some love.Some minor issues showers was either freezing cold or boiling ...hardly any control to water temperature.Internet wifi but so overloaded its unusable at nighttime.No cell coverage at this location.No data.Cable TV was out one night ...still using 1980's sattelight tv. To their credit the establishment gave us a partial refund for the shower inconvienience. Would stay there again but dont expect up to date room furnishings read more

A great little spot outside of the Yosemite Gates about 20 minutes to the parking lot to start the halfdome hike. Pull your car right up to your room, easy and comfortable with a great air conditioner since it's hot as balls down in the valley in summer. PS maps will take you 5 miles past the hotel. When you see Cedar lodge on the right don't listen to your maps you are there! read more

Cedar lodge's proximity to the entrance of Yosemite is worth the price. You could stay in anywhere else but your drive would be anywhere from an hour to two hours depending where you stay plus the line to get into the park. The staff is amazing and super helpful. I planned my wedding reception here in their master suite, which is basically a 3 bedroom/3 bathroom house with full kitchen, washer/dryer, private backyard with a pool, jacuzzi, and deck. Tony, the manager, helped us plan everything from helping our guest book their stay, to rent tables and chairs, and even help us figure out who has booked in our party. The night of our wedding we booked a king bedroom suite with a spa bath that can fit two people. Let me tell you, that room was amazing. It had a electric fire place, updated tv where you could log into streaming services like netflix or Hulu, and a stand up shower just in case the spa with the Jets wasn't in the plans for the night. My husband has been coming to this Lodge since he was a kid and recently has been bringing me since we started dating and every time i have had no complaints. As long as Cedar lodge is here we'll continue to come and stay here. read more

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We booked our trip to Yosemite a month ahead of time (for October), so there weren't many options of where to stay. This is about 30 minutes outside of Yosemite Valley. It definitely would have been nicer to stay in the park. Our experience was not great overall. The first night we got there the water didn't work in our room. At first I was told they would fix it the next day. Then the next morning we had to move to a different room. The room wasn't ready yet though, so we couldn't use it until that night. I spent the rest of our stay (3 days) trying to see if we could get a partial refund. Every person told me I needed to talk to someone else. None of them followed up for us. The customer service was awful. Finally the last day when we were checking out, I think we talked to the head manager and he was incredibly nice and apologetic. He refunded us for the night we didn't have water. The rooms weren't the nicest either. Ours also had hair all over the shower and in the bed when we checked in so it didn't feel like they cleaned very well. We also had someone come in and clean our room when we had the do not disturb sign on the door. I appreciate the last manager we talked to, but because of everyone else's terrible customer service, I would not stay here again unless there were no other places to stay. read more

We have traveled all over the world. We had the worst experience ever at this motel. I woke up in the morning to find bites all over my chest, back & neck. More than 50 in all! When we got to San Francisco, I went to a hospital & the doctor identified the bites as coming from bed bugs. He prescribed 3 medications that I began taking. This incident seriously damaged our vacation, as the bites itched terribly. DO NOT STAY HERE! read more

This is a functional hotel if you have very low standards in lodging. The rooms are reasonably clean and the beds are acceptable. There's a heated pool and a hot tub. Front desk staff are nice. But... The hotel is old and run down. They obviously have no interest in modernizing, because people are still willing to pay to stay here. The restaurant is terrible. They serve a buffet breakfast that costs like you're eating at a 4-star hotel. But the buffet food quality wouldn't even meet expectations if it were free. People stay at Cedar Lodge Motel because it's convenient. If you pay less than $90, you won't be too disappointed. read more

We had a wonderful stay here. Room appeared to be remodeled, really the entire place seems to be fairly new, though I know it isn't. WiFi doesn't work well in this area of CA at all, we enjoyed a couple of days phone free which isn't a bad thing! Got to chat to several of the cleaning people, including a young man named Miguel, he was busting his ass cleaning, even saw him at his second job next door at the grill, busting his ass bussing tables. Every employee I came across from office to cleaning crew were so nice and enjoyable to talk to in Spanish or English which was cool. Very helpful on things to do and where to get things. Some of the older photos I see here by others wasn't at all what our room looked like, our room was nice and clean. We enjoyed the game room, the spa, the pools. Then you can go across the street to the river, where there are BBQ's set up and a nice swimming area there too. If you miss a meal from the 2 restaurants there, the office has an area that sells all kinds of stuff to eat. From frozen dinners to Marucha soup, to canned goods, to beer. Kind of like a 7-11 inside the office which is pretty large and SOOOO convenient! They even have a kit for sale for smores, which they host at a fire ring next to one of the pools. My boy absolutely loved this! Anyway, huge KUDO's to all employees during our stay the weekend of July 27th/28th 2024!. read more

Pros: Cheap rate $108 for a holiday weekend night. Not too far from Yosemite arched rock gate. Easy parking. Small shop on premises (with booze). Cons: Everything else is over priced. Lack of quality dining nearby. Dated room. No hair dryer. Coffee machine was nasty. Iffy staff. Decent place lay your head for a night. Set your expectations accordingly. You can take a warm shower with their low flow shower head, behind a mildew smelling shower curtain. They provide soap and shampoo. I brought my own towel & blanket. I couldn't find any bed bugs. This is 2 steps above camping and 1 step above bates motel. There is an indoor pool but we didn't go in. It was more crowded than the Ganges river. I didn't mind that there is no cell or data connection but even the TV in the room had lots of static. read more

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Great stay in room 304, king spa suite. The room seemed recently renovated. Included a nice mini fridge, mini coffee maker, a huge spa tube, a separate large shower, king sized bed, nice TV, plenty of storage in cabinets. The river is across the street, there's a path lined with beautiful trees, wood carved sculptures, and stairs down to the river to view. The staff was so friendly every time we were in the lobby. This place is great for couples and families. I would stay here again, got a deal on booking.com. If you are looking for somewhere right outside of Yosemite, this is a great stay. The drive into the park was less than 20 minutes. This drive on the 140 was really beautiful. read more

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My review will echo some of the other reviews in regards to amenities. Yes the wifi is god awful. Yes the TV feels like a ghost transmission from the 90's. Yes the coffeemaker couldn't melt an ice cube. Yes the restaurant food tastes like dollar store, freezer burned chicken tenders warmed under a red light. Yes the microwave in the lobby barely gets the job done. After mentioning all of this, the pros outweigh the con. I only had a 40 minute commute to the park. I saw no bedbugs on any mattress or curtains. Parking was a breeze and I was able to park right in front of my doorway. The convenience store is actually convenient. I didnt think the price for gallon water jugs, chips, or ramen packets were outrageously priced. I wasn't excited, but they have a decent selection of stuff. The staff isn't friendly, but they aren't rude. The AC worked, the hot water in the bathroom worked, and the beds were decent. Booking hotels off of hotels are always a gamble. I dont want to spend thousands on a nice hotel when I will barely be in it. I also dont want to get rashes or sleep in filth. This place at least got the essentials right. The amenities are always an extra bonus in my mind. NO one is gonna be happy about a cheap motel, so 3 stars at least means a safe place to rest up. Ive stayed in way worse, so I can happily say this place is a valid option if you want no thrills. Besides, Yosemite Valley should be the main source of entertainment! read more

Unpleasantly surprised. Rooms have not been updated since God was a boy and smelled musky. Restaurant was mediocre at best and most of the staff did not speak English. We were charged a lot more than what was posted on the back of the door. Obviously the people that work there also live there. We tried to have a peaceful day by the pool but with all the employees children that was not possible. Brought my concerns to management's attention but it fell on deaf ears. Next time we visit we will chose another location. read more