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El Portal – 3 hotels and places to stay

Just 8.7 mi from Yosemite National Park, Yosemite View Lodge is located along the Merced River and features 4 pools and a hot tub. A restaurant and bar are located on site.

The location of our ADA room after changing it to the second floor made it much more comfortable for us. The view from our room of the river was excellent and we really enjoyed being able to sit out on the patio with a drink and some snacks. The proximity of our lodging to Yosemite was great and made it very easy to enter and exit the park.
Review score
7.9
Good
8,240 reviews
Price from
$229
1 night, 2 adults

Yosemite Gatekeeper's Lodge is located in El Portal just 10-minutes’ drive from Yosemite National Park. Mountain and river views are offered in this self-catering holiday home.

Location. Deck. Pretty clean except under bed.
Review score
7.5
Good
117 reviews
Price from
$341.10
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, this Cedar Lodge is a 5-minute drive from the entrance of Yosemite National Park. The on-site restaurant is open for dinner daily.

Great location
Review score
7.8
Good
1,972 reviews
Price from
$259
1 night, 2 adults

Inside Yosemite Mountain Beauty is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

I love the atmosphere. Have fun with game too.
Review score
7.6
Good
57 reviews
Price from
$589.95
1 night, 2 adults

Clark Cabin offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 18 miles from Half Dome and 18 miles from Glacier Point.

We had a great time the staff was the best we we had a problem they were there fast fixed the problem and they were very very nice to deal with would gladly go back sometime
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
13 reviews
Price from
$644
1 night, 2 adults

Inside Yosemite Winter Wonderland offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls.

Proximity to Yosemite park and great spaces inside the house (nice bedrooms, living room, playroom and dinning room).
Review score
7.1
Good
19 reviews
Price from
$655.50
1 night, 2 adults

Upper Cascades offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 18 miles from Glacier Point and 19 miles from El Capitan.

Spacious and well located within the park. A bathroom for every bedroom would work well for most larger groups
Review score
8.9
Excellent
11 reviews
Price from
$655.50
1 night, 2 adults

Lower Cascades is located in Yosemite West, just 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 18 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

We loved sitting on the enormous deck. We all slept well on the king size beds. Overall we really enjoyed our 1 night stay. Would recommend to friends.
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
21 reviews
Price from
$644.10
1 night, 2 adults

Boulder Ridge offers accommodations in Yosemite West, 16 miles from Yosemite Valley and 17 miles from Vernal Falls. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

The house was amazing and in a very nice location
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$885.50
1 night, 2 adults

Alpine View features a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 16 miles of Yosemite Valley and 18 miles of Vernal Falls.

Review score
9.0
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$661.25
1 night, 2 adults
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What Guests Said About El Portal:

  • Review score
    8.0

    We didn't travel to visit El Portal which is pretty sparse.

    We didn't travel to visit El Portal which is pretty sparse. Its proximity to Yosemite is the reason we visit. There is a service station which is strategically located and also a fairly good coffee shop (dog friendly).
    Guest review by
    Ladrue
  • Review score
    10.0

    Excellent location. Restaurant and Pizza Parlor on site.

    Excellent location. Restaurant and Pizza Parlor on site. Plenty of parking. Store well stocked with a variety of items. Best of all staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay again in the future.
    Guest review by
    LONNIE
  • Review score
    6.0

    The place had Tesla fast charging stations.

    The place had Tesla fast charging stations. The property was old but clean. The carpet could use a deep clean. The room had a balcony with a table and some chairs great for drinking with friends or just hang out and relax while looking out the river. The room was really big and spacious with a ref, stove top, coffee maker and some cooking and serving utensils. Actually the property was decent but with no cellular coverage (Tmobile), wifi should have been readily available. Here you have to pay through a 3rd party. Sad! So it’s not great for virtual meetings and stuff.
    Guest review by
    Ma June
    United States
  • Review score
    8.0

    The location and staff were excellent!!

    The location and staff were excellent!! The room was clean, the amenities were great as well, the only problem was our TV. Maintenance couldn’t fix it so they gave us the internet for the TV the first night to remedy the situation which was amazing but not the second night which put a damper on things with no Tv to relax the second night.
    Guest review by
    Lisa
  • Review score
    8.0

    The hotel location was good and near to Yosemite.

    The hotel location was good and near to Yosemite. The room was good. The Pizza restaurant was good. We didn't like having to book room service (towels etc and coffee for room) on a daily basis. In our opinion is a throwback to Covid pandemic days, as a management policy to save money not support the customer.
    Guest review by
    Mike
    United Kingdom
  • Review score
    8.0

    Close to Yosemite park entrance, just a short drive.

    Close to Yosemite park entrance, just a short drive. Mildly wild river behind the hotel is great. We ate mostly in Yosemite park (very nice dinner at Yosemite Valley Lodge Mountain Dining Room and a great lunch at Ahwahnee hotel bar).
    Guest review by
    Jeroen
    United States

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  • From $300.17 per night
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 1,972 reviews
    This property is in a great location for Yosemite National Park. The room was clean and comfortable. Food in the bar was absolutely fine. There is a little shop off the reception where you can get simple groceries. Or there is another store about 4 miles up the road towards the park. You can get fuel there too.
    Guest review by
    AILSA
    United Kingdom
  • From $363.84 per night
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 8,240 reviews
    The property lcoation is prime real estate from Yosemite. You can stock up on essential items, restaurants in the hotel lobby. I had the river view, which was very pleasant. We ate at the hotel restaurant. The room itself is very spacious and the stall is very friendly.
    Guest review by
    Bruce
    United States
  • From $363.84 per night
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 8,240 reviews
    Super hotel with really spacious rooms. A small kitchenette was great for self catering and the room had a lovely balcony. There are barbecue places and two restaurants on the premises. The lodge is about 20min drive from Yosemite valley. Staff were efficient and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Wendy
    South Africa
  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 117 reviews
    Location an easy drive to Yosemite National Park. Facilities were good for self-catering - we brought our food with us. There is a nice walk along the river from the property.
    Guest review by
    Dudley
    Australia
  • From $300.17 per night
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 1,972 reviews
    Heated indoor pool Two beds Near Yosemite Very friendly staff
    Guest review by
    Ylma
    Netherlands