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YOSEMITE HOTELS
In and around Yosemite you are spoiled with choice when it comes to accommodations. The general rule for hotels is: the closer you are located to the park entrance the more expensive the rate will be.
However, you shouldn’t be to far away from the park’s entrance. Winding roads and traffic jams are common and will take your precious time.
Your choice of accommodation depends on the season, during winter important access roads can be closed because of ice and snow. E.g. the Tioga Pass is only accessible during summer (usually from May/June till October/November).
Furthermore you should decide whether you like to camp, stay in a cabin or lodge that comes with self-catering or if you like it more convenient and go with a hotel.
I didn’t list campgrounds, cabins and RV parks in my overview but with the help of Google Maps and over the official Yosemite Park page you are going to find plenty of possibilities.
However, you shouldn’t be to far away from the park’s entrance. Winding roads and traffic jams are common and will take your precious time.
Your choice of accommodation depends on the season, during winter important access roads can be closed because of ice and snow. E.g. the Tioga Pass is only accessible during summer (usually from May/June till October/November).
Furthermore you should decide whether you like to camp, stay in a cabin or lodge that comes with self-catering or if you like it more convenient and go with a hotel.
I didn’t list campgrounds, cabins and RV parks in my overview but with the help of Google Maps and over the official Yosemite Park page you are going to find plenty of possibilities.
Yosemite Hotels - Inside the National Park
The park management takes care about all accommodations inside Yosemite. Under the following link you will get an overview all possible accommodations, including camping: http://www.yosemitepark.com
If you are planning to travel in a group to Yosemite you should check the Cozy Bear Cottages or Peregrine Lodging between Wawona and Yosemite, both are luxury vacation rentals in the forest: http://www.cozy-bear.com and http://www.yosemiteperegrine.com/
Further south in Fish Camp is another alternative: the Yosemite Forest Lodge http://www.yosemiteforestlodge.com
If you are planning to travel in a group to Yosemite you should check the Cozy Bear Cottages or Peregrine Lodging between Wawona and Yosemite, both are luxury vacation rentals in the forest: http://www.cozy-bear.com and http://www.yosemiteperegrine.com/
Further south in Fish Camp is another alternative: the Yosemite Forest Lodge http://www.yosemiteforestlodge.com
$$$The Awahnee, 1 Ahwahnee Road, Yosemite National Park
http://www.yosemitepark.com/Accommodations_TheAhwahnee.aspx From $450 per night. The Awahnee is the only hotel next to the Yosemite Lodge (from $200) that is located in the middle of the park. All other hotels are located at the access roads in the south or west. The high priced accommodation comes with a Grand Hotel standard and is historic. |
$$The Lodge at the Falls, 9006 Yosemite Lodge Dr., Yosemite National Park
http://www.yosemitepark.com/yosemite-lodge.aspx From $150 per night. The lodge is located in front of the Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls Trail and comes with common double rooms but also 4 family rooms (king bed, bunk beds and a sofa sleeper). |
Yosemite Hotels - South of Yosemite NP
Wawona
The small town lies 29 miles south of Yosemite village at HWY 41. Before making a reservation in winter or early spring double check if HWY 41 is closed due to snow. In this case it is almost impossible to enter the village from Wawona.
Fish Camp
South of Wawona lies the small village Fish Camp. It is about 36 miles away from Yosemite and home of the historic Yosemite Park Sugar Pine Railroad.
Oakhurst
Similar to Mariposa Oakhurst is a little town offering several choice of restaurants, hotels, shops and gas stations to visitors. Nevertheless it is a 1.5 hours drive away from Yosemite village per direction.
The small town lies 29 miles south of Yosemite village at HWY 41. Before making a reservation in winter or early spring double check if HWY 41 is closed due to snow. In this case it is almost impossible to enter the village from Wawona.
Fish Camp
South of Wawona lies the small village Fish Camp. It is about 36 miles away from Yosemite and home of the historic Yosemite Park Sugar Pine Railroad.
Oakhurst
Similar to Mariposa Oakhurst is a little town offering several choice of restaurants, hotels, shops and gas stations to visitors. Nevertheless it is a 1.5 hours drive away from Yosemite village per direction.
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Wawona Hotel, 8308 Wawona Road, Yosemite Valley
http://www.yosemitepark.com/Accommodations_WawonaHotel_LodgingDetails.aspx $100 – 250 (high season) per night. Next to several vacation rentals and B&B’s this is the only hotel in Wawona. The six building complex from the 19th century is located next to a golf course in a very nice setting in the woods. The rooms are matching the old world atmosphere with its bloomy interior. The rate includes a breakfast buffet. |
Narrow Gauge Inn, 48571 Highway 41, Fish Camp
http://narrowgaugeinn.com $79 – 140 per night (depending on the room and season). Very cute little Inn surrounded by lovely gardens in the middle of the woods. Every room has a private deck and mountain or forest views. The rate comes with a continental breakfast. |
Tenaya Lodge, 1122 Highway 41, Fish Camp
http://www.tenayalodge.com/default.aspx $175 – 300 (high season). Luxurious mountain resort and spa with cozy but elegant rooms. Within the resort you will find several restaurants, pools and shops, and even an outdoor ice rink. |
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Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn, 40530 Highway 41, Oakhurst
http://www.yosemitegatewayinn.com/ $70 – 150 (high season) per night. A great price-performance-ratio offered by Best Western. The rate comes with a pool and spa and free parking. The rooms are a bit kitschy but you get used to it. |
Queens Inn by the river, 41139 Highway 41, Oakhurst
http://www.queensinn.com $70 – 150 (high season) per night. Recently renovated modern motel with an adjacent wine tasting room. The motel is surrounded by trees and lies in a quiet setting. Although the rate includes breakfast I recommend bringing your own. |
Yosemite Hotels - West of Yosemite
El Portal
About 15 miles west outside the park lies the small village of El Portal next to Merced River. It has its own post office, and a small market.
Mariposa
Mariposa is a former mining camp that kept its old time Wild West charme. Staying here during your Yosemite visit you have a bigger choice of restaurants, and accommodations. The town offers some shops, a tiny market and a gas station. Since Mariposa is 45 miles/ 1 hour away from Yosemite the motels are less expensive than elsewhere but also a bit outdated. The second advantage of staying here is that HWY 140 is open all year round.
About 15 miles west outside the park lies the small village of El Portal next to Merced River. It has its own post office, and a small market.
Mariposa
Mariposa is a former mining camp that kept its old time Wild West charme. Staying here during your Yosemite visit you have a bigger choice of restaurants, and accommodations. The town offers some shops, a tiny market and a gas station. Since Mariposa is 45 miles/ 1 hour away from Yosemite the motels are less expensive than elsewhere but also a bit outdated. The second advantage of staying here is that HWY 140 is open all year round.
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Yosemite View Lodge, HWY 140, El Portal
http://www.stayyosemiteviewlodge.com From $100 (low season) - $220 (high season). Most of the 335 rooms offer river view and all are coming with free parking and an in-room fireplace. The room interior is rustic and simple but this is the closest accommodation outside the park. |
Best Western Yosemite Way Station, 4999 Highway 140, Mariposa
http://www.yosemitebestwestern.com/ $75 – 150 (high season). A quiet accommodation with comfy, large rooms, pool, and free breakfast, incl. waffles. Ask for a room towards the mountains and forest. The hotel is located at Mariposa’s town limits. |
Mariposa Lodge, 5052 Highway 140, Mariposa
http://www.mariposalodge.com/ $75 – 150 (high season) per night. Motel with 45 simply decorated, but clean rooms, and a pretty garden in the town center. |
Yosemite Hotels - Northeast of Yosemite
Lee Vining
Staying in the northwest of Yosemite is only recommend during summer months since the marvelous Tioga Pass is only opened a few months per year. The rest of the season you have to take a long detour around Sequoia National Park or through the Sierra further north to finally access Yosemite.
Lee Vining is a very small village along HWY 395 at Mono Lake with a tiny shop, a few motels and a gas station. It is 76 miles away from Yosemite Village but taking the pass you are having stunning views over the park shorten the drive.
Staying in the northwest of Yosemite is only recommend during summer months since the marvelous Tioga Pass is only opened a few months per year. The rest of the season you have to take a long detour around Sequoia National Park or through the Sierra further north to finally access Yosemite.
Lee Vining is a very small village along HWY 395 at Mono Lake with a tiny shop, a few motels and a gas station. It is 76 miles away from Yosemite Village but taking the pass you are having stunning views over the park shorten the drive.
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El Mono Motel, Hwy 395 & 3rd Street, Lee Vining
http://www.elmonomotel.com/ $76 – 92 depending if you have a private or shared bath. Small family-run motel located behind a cute little coffee shop at HWY 395. The motel has a little backyard with sun chairs in front of the rooms. Closed Nov – April. |
Murphy’s Motel, 51493 State Highway 395
http://www.murpheysyosemite.com/ $60 – 125 (high season). Simple but cozy rooms. The staff is very friendly and helpful. |