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Yosemite View Lodge

3.0 of 5
11136 Highway 140, PO Box D, El Portal, CA 95318
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Yosemite View Lodge
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Indiana
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

They claim to have internet; the internet "might work" for $9 an hour, in the lobby, but front desk clerk said it will probably not work. Your cell phone won't work either, unless you have verizon. ATT does NOT work until you get well within the park. The jacuzzi hot tubs do not work. Everything feels like 1975, including the... More

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1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

If you want an awesome view of the Merced River, this place rocks. However you will be sacrificing a fresh clean room and linens in this place. The bathroom smelled like mold and when I turned on the jacuzzi hot tub I got exactly what I expected - dirty, unmaintained jets that expelled a nasty ring around the bathtub. I'm... More

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Marblehead, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

For $219 (plus $24.09 in taxes and fees) I would expect more. Certainly, you are paying for location. The room had a river view - true. It did not have a real fireplace but an artificial one. It did have a kitchenette but with stained and dirty carpeting. Chair cushions were obviously replaced and not matching. We were told the... More

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Witney, United Kingdom
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43 reviews 43 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Chose this hotel as it was close to park entrance and good price. The location is right beside a river. Scenery is just amazing, although when you first arrive the hotel is more of a motel to look at and not that attractive if I am very honest. This isn't a plush hotel, more a comfy stay, reasonable prices with... More

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Diamond Springs
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We stayed for two nights in a deluxe river view room. The property is poorly maintained and the staff is unconcerned about the problems. Bathroom was the worst with burned out light bulbs, dirty floor and lack of towels. No bath mat or extra towel. Wallpaper was peeling and there was wall water damage. No hot water. Our room and... More

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Sacramento, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The only reason I even gave this a 3 is because of location to the park and availability. Reservations in the park are scarce and pricey so if you don't care about your accommodations, this place is for you. Issues: Place is old and out of date. Bathroom fan sounded like an 18 wheeler parked outside. Strange smell in the... More

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Sacramento, California
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We had a very enjoyable three night experience here in April 2013. We paid extra for a riverfront room which we would definitely choose again. The Merced river was a wonderful sight to watch while having breakfast on our balcony. The room was clean, the fridge was quiet and kept our milk at a good temperature. The two sheet king... More

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San Jose
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We stayed for 1 night in April for our 2-day trip to Yosemite. Can't beat the location, it is just a few miles away from the park entrance. Our room is spacious for a family of four, it comes with a balcony with view of the mountain and the river. Very enjoyable just staying out on the balcony listening to... More

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Los Angeles, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We were expecting worse based on some of the reviews, but we thoroughly enjoyed this hotel. The location is fantastic, our river view room had nice updated furnishings, was clean and spacious. So pleasant to sit on the patio with a glass of wine and watch the gorgeous river. Wouldn't take much for this to be perfect. Customer service could... More

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Cheshire, England
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19 reviews 19 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

A 3 night stay in April. Let's start with check in. Staff were uninterested, no greeting, no welcome just a blank stare. These are clearly untrained personnel when it comes to customer interaction. A similar experience occurred at check out, no 'how was your stay', nor was everything ok, just a blank, vacant expression. The rooms are in blocks are... More

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Additional Information about Yosemite View Lodge

Also Known As:
Yosemite View Hotel El Portal
Yosemite View Motel
Yosemite View Hotel
Address: 11136 Highway 140, PO Box D, El Portal, CA 95318
Region: United States > California > El Portal
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in El Portal
Price range (per night): S$285 - 452
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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