Experience the beauty of Yosemite at Yosemite View Lodge, ideally located along the scenic Merced River just 2 minutes from Yosemite National Park's Arch Rock Entrance. As the closest hotel to the park's west entrance, the lodge offers an ideal base for exploring Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, and many of Yosemite's most iconic attractions.
Designed for couples, families, and groups, Yosemite View Lodge features spacious guest rooms, including popular riverfront accommodations with private balconies overlooking the Wild and Scenic Merced River. Fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the river and wake up surrounded by Yosemite's natural beauty. Every room includes a convenient kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and basic meal preparation amenities, making longer stays and family travel more comfortable.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of on site amenities, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, multiple hot tubs, a complimentary arcade game room, picnic areas, barbecue grills, gift shops, Tesla Superchargers, complimentary Wi Fi, and free parking. The YARTS public transit system stops at the lodge, providing convenient seasonal transportation into Yosemite National Park for an additional fare.
Enjoy breakfast or dinner at one of the lodge's two restaurants, then unwind on your private balcony or patio after a day of sightseeing. The hotel also offers multilingual staff, a 24 hour front desk, laundry facilities, tour assistance, and meeting space for groups and special events.
Whether you're visiting Yosemite for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, or simply to experience one of America's most famous national parks, Yosemite View Lodge provides a comfortable riverside retreat just moments from the park entrance.
"Located outside the West Gate, this hotel is the closest option for entering the park. It has a good number of rooms, and considering it's in a mountainous area, the facilities are quite decent. The room cleanliness is also good. The hotel boasts two dining options: a pizza place and a riverside restaurant. There's also a self-operated mini-mart where you can buy fruits, snacks, instant noodles, bread, and more."