This lodge is amazing! Don’t let the negative reviews discourage you. The location is absolutely amazing—just a scenic 15-minute drive from the Yosemite National Park entrance.
We stayed in a **Deluxe River View Room**, which was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The bathroom was clean with fresh towels, and the jacuzzi was a great bonus. Our balcony overlooking the Merced River was breathtaking, clean, and spacious enough for our whole family. The only thing I would suggest is adding a couple more chairs on the balcony so everyone can sit comfortably and enjoy the beautiful view.
We had dinner at the pizza restaurant and were pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, generous, and reasonably priced.
The property has so much for families: multiple outdoor pools, an indoor pool, hot tubs, a gym, playground, and a game room with arcade games, pool tables, foosball, Connect Four, and board games. Everything was clean and well maintained, and towels were available at the pool areas.
We also loved the picnic area and fire pit. Because the weather was warm, the fire pit was not turned on, but when we asked the front desk if they could turn it on just for us to make s’mores, they kindly did so within a few minutes.
We also noticed the maintenance and cleaning staff working throughout the evening, keeping the property clean and collecting garbage. It was clear that the property is well cared for.
We would definitely stay here again!