Located in Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley Lodge is in the mountains and in a national park. The Ahwahnee is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite Visitor Center and El Capitan. Nature Center at Happy Isles and Yosemite Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
Base Camp Eatery - 2 min walk
Degnan's Deli - 17 min walk
Pizza Patio - 6 min drive
Mountain Room Restaurant - 1 min walk
Ahwahnee Bar - 6 min drive
About this property
Yosemite Valley Lodge
Hotel in the mountains
A short walk from Yosemite Valley and Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley Lodge provides a bar, 2 restaurants, and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and a vending machine
A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and ATM/banking services
Guest reviews speak well of the location
Extra amenities include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
Mini fridges and desks
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Base Camp Eatery
The Mountain Room
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Outdoors
In a national park
In the mountains
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Comprehensive recycling policy
Smoke-free property
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Ceiling fan
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Yosemite Valley Lodge Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Lodge Falls
Lodge Reservation Yosemite
Yosemite Falls Lodge
Yosemite Lodge At The Falls
Yosemite Valley Lodge Hotel
Yosemite Valley Lodge Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley Lodge Hotel Yosemite National Park
Frequently asked questions
Is Yosemite Valley Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Yosemite Valley Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Yosemite Valley Lodge?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Yosemite Valley Lodge?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Yosemite Valley Lodge located?
Situated in a national park, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater and Yosemite Visitor Center. Cook's Meadow and Yosemite Falls Trailhead are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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The convenience to stay in Yosemite may not outweigh the fact that the lodge is extremely outdated. In particular the bathroom needs to be renovated. There were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and it didn't smell very pleasant. The bedroom area was relatively clean, but the overall vibe I got was extremely outdated and musky/damp. The parking is right in front of the lodge that we stayed, which was convenient. The food options weren't the best, but that was expected as the location is very remote.
Rajmeet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Lauren
Traveled with partner
Mar 12, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Lauren
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Charles
Traveled with group
Mar 10, 2024
Was fine, nothing fancy.
Charles
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Nicola
Traveled with partner
Mar 9, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
It was the cheapest option to stay in Yosemite at this time of year. The rooms are traditional and comfortable but they are in need to updating, repair and cleaning.
The food options in the valley are limited but breakfast options at the lodge were good and reasonably priced.
We enjoyed our stay as it was for one night and we enjoyed Yosemite so much.
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Feb 10, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well past its prime, Yosemite Lodge is way overdue for a refresh. You can’t beat the location of course but as the only really reasonable place to stay in the valley, it’s pretty sad that the concession holders have let it degrade to the stage the Lodge is in today. The carpets and bathrooms are marginally clean but there is only so much the house cleaners can do when the units are just plain worn out.
These rooms are not the latest modern facilities, but they were comfortable and mostly convenient to all the services in the valley that we needed - close to the valley loop for driving and getting around without having to leave the valley. The food was the one disappointment. It was adequate fast food for me, but my wife requires more vegetables and salads than were available. It got old fast for her. This used to be better, but has now sunk a level for us.
Gregory
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Shen-Yuan Michael
Traveled with family
Feb 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is close to Yosemite Falls. The room is pretty quiet.
But there is a small odor in the bathroom
Shen-Yuan Michael
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Matthew
Traveled with family and small children
Feb 5, 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
1st off the location is amazing. The hotel is outdated like a ton of comments say but that didnt bother me. The issue i have is cleanliness, the room floors were dirty with noticeable debris all over. The bathroom has mold on the roof due to no bathroom ventilation. The plastic plug in the tub was white on top black on the bottom from mold and hair in the shower. I dont mind looking past a few things due to location but this hotel room definitely needs some help..
Everything about the lodge was perfect. It’s true what they say: location, location, location. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in the park. More than anything, what stands out most about my stay here is how unreal it felt to walk outside of our room and see Yosemite Falls.
Alayna
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
6/10 Okay
Virginia
Traveled with family
Feb 4, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Lovely cabins. The person at the front needs to be more courteous. I didn’t feel welcome.
I liked it was within walking distance of the restaurants, shuttle and store, very convenient. Everyone was very friendly, I will definitely come back! The rooms were a bit noisy, but after dark it was quiet.