Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

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"For luxury stays close to the action, book a forest cabin here." - Taryn White Taryn White Taryn White is a D.C.-based travel writer who covers a wide range of topics, including family travel, hotels, food, aviation, beaches, historical and cultural topics, and wellness travel. She can often be spotted around the world with her husband and two travel-loving kids. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

Guide to Yosemite National Park

"I recommend Tenaya Lodge if you want a full-service stay outside the south entrance: it offers a variety of accommodations, three restaurants (including a pizzeria), Cottages with private entrances and outdoor sitting areas with fireplaces, and Explorer Cabins that provide two-bedroom layouts with a cozy living room and private deck." - Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis Carrie Dennis is a New York City-based writer and editor with more than a decade of content strategy experience. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Gothamist, Time magazine, Men’s Journal, Redbook, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

The Best Places to Stay Near Yosemite, From Cozy Cabins to an Airstream

"Just a stone’s throw from Yosemite’s south entrance (the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is a 12-minute drive away), Tenaya Lodge offers a plethora of amenities and group-friendly lodging with upscale mountain décor. This AAA four-diamond property has a little something for everyone, from spa-style soaking tubs to communal firepits and rustic cottages nestled between towering sugar pines and incense cedars. And for travelers who have a furry friend in tow, Tenaya even has a Fido-oriented upgrade, with dog bowls, a dog bed, and a “pet concierge” info sheet." - Emily Pennington

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"A collection of 50 two-bedroom Explorer Cabins introduced in 2019 that cater to larger groups of up to six, each with a living room (sleeper sofa and fireplace), a partial kitchen, and a private deck; some cabins include bunk beds and are pet-friendly. Located about a half-mile from the main lodge, guests have access to the lodge’s restaurants, spa, and indoor and outdoor pools (the indoor pool being especially useful in winter), plus exclusive Explorer Clubhouse perks like a complimentary 5 p.m. wine hour and nightly s’mores kits." - Lyndsey Matthews

"Located an hour outside of the valley at Yosemite’s south entrance, the 294-room Tenaya Lodge is a great year-round option for those who want to visit the park, or simply enjoy a rustic resort with ample amenities. In addition to three pools (one indoors), several hot tubs (one adults-only), a spacious spa with a steam room and dry saunas, a large fitness facility, a game room, and numerous stores, the pet-friendly Tenaya has five dining options, including Sierra Restaurant, which serves dishes like grilled Colorado lamb chop cassoulet and vegan jackfruit-and-butternut-squash curry. Tenaya also offers all-day tours of the valley in brand-new custom buses, which can be open-air depending on the weather, as well as guided mountain biking, climbing, and fly-fishing excursions. Accommodations in the lodge range from recently updated rooms to suites, some of which feature balconies, patios, fireplaces, and soaking tubs. If you’re traveling as a couple, be sure to request a room on the adults-only floor. Additionally, there are a number of roomy cottages for extra privacy."