Yosemite Hotels

Yosemite Hotels can be great but some in the surrounding area are frankly not so great! Here we have filtered through the dross to find you the best.

Located around four hours drive from San Francisco and six hours from Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park covers an area of over 3000 square kilometers and lies within the central Sierra Nevada of California. The park is famous for its stunning vistas that are the result of millions of years of volcanic and glacial activity, with the Yosemite Valley as the main attraction for visitors. Whilst the Yosemite Park contains a rich abundance of flora and fauna, you will find a selection of precisely four hotels within the park itself. We also include a selection hotels from outlying areas.


Wawona Hotel
Yosemite National Park, California 95389
Situated close to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and four miles from the south entrance to the park, the Wawona dates from 1876 and is the oldest hotel in Yosemite. With 104 rooms spread over six buildings, you can expect to find no TV, telephone, Wi-Fi or air conditioning. As well as no pets or smoking allowed, many of the rooms also require you to use a shared bathroom. All in all a perfect choice for escaping the realities of modern life.

Yosemite Lodge

Yosemite National Park, California 95389

Located near to the Yosemite Falls, expect to find a choice of 226 lodge rooms, four family rooms and nineteen guest rooms, where you may enjoy the use of en-suit bathrooms, TV and telephone, plus ATM machines in the hotel lobby, complimentary Wi-Fi and no air conditioning.

Curry Village

Yosemite National Park, California 95389

Established in 1899 as tented camp site and situated below the Half Dome and Glacier Point, the present day visitor may choose from a selection of 319 tent cabins, eighteen motel rooms, and 56 Yosemite cabins with en-suit bathrooms. Whilst cooking is not allowed in the tented areas, barbeque grills are provided in the many picnic areas to be found around the park. Yet again we find no air conditioning or internet access, although guests may enjoy the use of bear proof storage lockers.

Ahwahnee Hotel

Yosemite National Park, California 95389

Featuring a crazy and eclectic mix of architectural styles and dating back to 1927, the Ahwanhee Hotel has since its inception been the the choice of kings queens and presidents wishing to take in the splendor that is Yosemite Valley and Park. With a compliment of 99 rooms offering a choice of one king or two double beds, plus 24 cottages spread around the grounds, you will also find Wi-Fi, room service and a refrigerator at your disposal. Guests availing themselves of the Ahwanhee Dining Room should note that a dress code applies for evening dinner.

Yosemite View Lodge
11136 Highway 140, PO Box D, El Portal, CA 95318
The closest hotel outside of Yosemite Park, expect to find 355 rooms with telephone and cable TV, plus family units with their own kitchenettes. other facilities include two restaurants, a cocktail lounge and spa tubs.

Hotel Charlotte
8736 Main Street (Highway 120) PO Box 787 Groveland, California 95321
Describing itself as on the way to Yosemite National Park, you will find yourself within easy driving distance of the park and surrounding attractions, making this hotel an ideal base for day trips. There are ten rooms available all with en-suit bath, satellite TV and telephone. Breakfast for two and internet access are also included in your room charge.