Yosemite Valley Lodge

I would absolutely stay here again for the convenience alone. Is it the nicest hotel? Absolutely not lol it is outdated for sure. But I think it gives it charm! It felt like I was at a summer camp. Nice pool, all the workers were nice. We never had any issues getting park spots (they provide you with a permit) The walls are thin- bring a white noise machine from home. It could be a little stuffy in the rooms during the day, but cools off nicely at night. The restaurants at the lodge are so convenient. And Starbucks!! If you lower your expectations and realize that you are paying a lot of money for the views and convenience- it is totally worth it!

Overpriced and very outdated. Not worth what we paid, even for the convenience of location, since it's basically a motel 6. Kids were allowed to ride scooters and yell in the hallways and left toys blocking the walkways. Staff said guests can do whatever they want until 10pm, so if you want to party, this is the place to do it. Walls are paper thin, room was very dusty, and blinds were broken. Fortunately the weather was mild when we were there, so no heat or a/c wasn't an issue, but would be very uncomfortable in hot or cold weather. Ice machine and mini fridge was convenient. Pool was large and our favorite part. Food at the restaurants was ok, but service at the Mountain Room was terrible. My biggest complaint is that parking is not guaranteed for guests of the hotel. I was told if I want to leave in my car, it's best not to come back until after 7pm or I won't be able to find a parking spot at the hotel. Won't ever stay here again and telling everyone I know to avoid. You're better off staying outside the park and driving in early.

What a good place to stay! Rooms are great, ours had a patio to the river. Early June. Look for Acorn woodpeckers and American Dippers. Lodge store had great selection (but no Gin) of foods and drinks. Restaurant is buffet breakfast, good pizza for lunch and a limited but worthy dinner menu! I recommend staying and eating here! Has dog park, playground, pools, hot tubs, and many fun places to explore.

If you can get a reservation, you will not regret staying here, even if just for one night! We had a solid backup plan for a rental outside the park, but kept checking for cancellations in the weeks leading up to our trip. A queen with bunk bed room opened up about 2 weeks before our stay, and it was perfect for our family of 2 adults and 2 children. We arrived right at 4:00 PM to check in and while it was busy, we found parking fairly quickly, and check-in was fast and efficient. We were on the first floor of the Hemlock building, which is on the southern edge of the property along the hiking and bike path. The room was dated, yes, but it felt clean, especially the bed linens and towels (the important things). There were a few deferred maintenance issues like a hole in the window screen and a torn curtain, which for the price, you wouldn't generally see. The ability to experience the valley in the quiet evening and early morning without a long drive is priceless, though. We all slept comfortably in early June by running the provided fans. We grabbed breakfast from the nearby Base Camp Eatery and Starbucks and were on our rental bikes before 9:00 AM. We would definitely stay again!

Generally speaking the experience was great. We were there for five nights. The room they initially gave us was right next to a refrigeration unit for one of the restaurants. I wasn't going to be happy listening to that all night for five nights. We requested a different room and fortunately were given one on the second floor in the Alpine building. This was a vast improvement. You could hear Yosemite Falls in the background! |Yes, the room was a bit dark dark. It was like they got a deal on 40 watt bulbs, but we got used to it. The rooms definitely could stand major updating, but there were no real issues, and having a balcony was great. It was warm during the day, but cooled of nicely in the evenings and a few night we had to close windows because it actually got chilly. |The rooms include fans, but we'd brought along an extra oscillating fan which came in handy. Because of the somewhat limited dining options we also brought along a small toaster oven which worked great for making bagels and toast in the mornings. We even cooked supper in it one night (kielbasa).|It was so nice being right in the park (you could see Yosemite Falls from our parking lot) and not having to drive an hour in and back each day. |All in all a bit pricy for a room needing updating, but considering location and convenience, it was worth it.

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Comfy and convenient! Beautiful view of the waterfall from our balcony. Spacious room! Great service at front desk and at the gift shop and restaurants. Options to eat elsewhere on any given day! Saw some deer in the car park and also enjoyed the day tour of the valley floor. Highly recommended to all visitors. Weather was perfect on all 4 days! Wish I could have stayed longer. Will be back again.

Excellent location within Yosemite National park. Centrally located in valley. Room was nice, clean and comfortable. Room needed brighter lights since you were in a forest with not much natural light. Beds were comfortable. Room has no air conditioning but it was not needed. On site restaurants were all good. This is were location, location really matters. Yosemite natural beauty sells this lodge as go to lodge to stay while in the the park. Only draw back is parking. They allow cars not staying in lodge to use parking lot during the lodge which make parking a big issue during day.

We enjoyed our room. No Frills, a few mosquitoes, good towels & soft sheets. Great bed. And easy access to everything including dining & store on the property. Mountain Room is a top dinner destination. Wish we found it sooner. Ate there several nights in a row. Everyone is shorthanded, so please be patient.