Yosemite Valley Lodge sits in the mountains near Yosemite National Park, offering an outdoor pool with a lazy river and sun loungers. Visitors can join ecotours, browse the on-site shops, or relax at the coffee shop/cafe. Former guests consistently praise their experiences here.
Located in Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley Lodge is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley. Travelling with kids? Consider Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and snow tubing. Visit our Yosemite National Park travel guide
9006 Yosemite Lodge Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
What's nearby
Yosemite Valley
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Yosemite National Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lower Yosemite Falls
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Yosemite Visitor Center
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
79 min drive
Restaurants
Degnan's Deli
17 min walk
Base Camp Eatery
1 min walk
Seven Tents Dining Pavilion
15 min drive
Village Grill
18 min walk
Curry Village Pizza Deck
15 min drive
About this property
Yosemite Valley Lodge
Family-friendly hotel near Yosemite National Park
A short walk from Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Valley Lodge provides a corner/local shop, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as hiking/biking trails and ecotours, at this hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool along with a lazy river, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and bike hire
Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 245 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
TVs with premium channels
Balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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2 floors
Built in 1915
Room amenities
Bedroom
Cot (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Entertainment
TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
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Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late summer, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 5 per stay
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: USD 11 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Falls Lodge Yosemite
Falls Yosemite
Lodge Falls
Lodge Yosemite
Lodge Yosemite Falls
Yosemite Falls Lodge
Yosemite Lodge
Yosemite Lodge Falls
Yosemite Lodge Falls Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Hotel At The Falls
Yosemite Lodge Hotel
Lodge Reservation Yosemite
Yosemite Valley Lodge Hotel
Yosemite Valley Lodge Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley Lodge Hotel Yosemite National Park
Frequently asked questions
Does Yosemite Valley Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
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 begins at 5 PM.
What time is check-out at Yosemite Valley Lodge?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Yosemite Valley Lodge located?
This family-friendly Yosemite National Park hotel is located in a national park, within a 5-minute walk of Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater and Cook's Meadow. Yosemite Museum and Yosemite Falls Trailhead are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Yosemite Valley Lodge Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
7.6
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 596 reviews
10 - Excellent
138
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 596 reviews
8 - Good
254
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 596 reviews
6 - Okay
145
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 596 reviews
4 - Poor
39
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 596 reviews
2 - Terrible
20
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Lake, La Jolla
1 Nov 2016
Liked: Cleanliness
Best for the price in Yosemite Valley
Not a lot of options here, but the Majestic is grossly overpriced so the Lodge is your only option for a traditional hotel experience. Staff is hit or miss - some were great, some were very disinterested. Restaurant was decent but again, great busboy, lousy waitress. Rooms are comfortable but nothing special. Location is excellent for access to Valley activities.
Die Zimmer sind in Ordnung, geräumig, mit Terrasse oder Balkon. Allerdings zahlt man für solch ein Hotelzimmer in anderer Lage höchstens die Hälfte. Ärgerlich ist die Restaurant Situation: Zum Frühstück und Abendessen muss man in ein ziemlich überlaufenes und ungemütliches Selbstbedienungsrestaurant mit nicht gerade ansprechendem Angebot. Alternative ist ein überteuertens Restaurant. Am besten Lebensmittel mitbringen und sich selbst versorgen. Zimmer und Terrasse haben jeweils einen Esstisch. Kühlschrank ist ebenfalls vorhanden.
Very good hotel in Yosemite Valley close to all the sights. Ideal for walking, climbing or simply sightseeing.
Clean, well appointed room, very quiet, with friendly, helpful staff.
Would recommend this for visits to Yosemite.
had originally requested rooms on the 2nd floor, but was assigned rooms on 1st floor. Front desk staff was happy to accomodate my original request & was moved to 2nd floor rooms after one night stay ( hotel was fully booked 1st night).
If you want to be right in the best part of the park, this place can't be beat, however you do pay the price for it. The room we had was very close to the road and it got loud pretty early in the morning, fortunately it wasn't bad at night. The room was ok, they made sure you had everything you needed, it was just kind of run down, especially the carpet. The resturants were very convenient and the shuttle system was great. The view of the falls was the best part of the place, spectacular !
Although perfectly positioned hotel in the valley of Yosemite national park, the hotel was dated & the room just about acceptable, would not of liked to stay more than 2 nights.
Very good accommodation, clean, comfortable and location, location, location!!
Good restaurants, swimming pool, presentations on site and did I mention the location.
Basic room with superb view(you are paying for the location not the comfort) . Swimming pool closed at 6 which was very disappointing as after a full day of walking the kids just want to chill and have fun. We would definitely stay in the park again.
Outside door on ground floor was broken.
We booked a room to share with another couple but facilities were not set up for four people. Had to request more pillows, coffee, cups. Made two phone calls to reception to request and took half an hour before they arrived.
Poor quality for price of room.
As we arrived outside the lodge reception there are no notices to tell you to check in before unloading your vehicle, so we trudged into the reception with all our luggage only to find that after checking in we had to reload to drive to our accommodation. We visited in early April and it was busy, with parking outside our lodge difficult, however once you've parked you don't need your car again as the free shuttle buses are great. Yosemite Falls Lodge is in a wonderful location below the Falls which are a little noisy at night but hey this is nature at its most awesome.
Hotel is great in terms of being inside the park and easy access to the free shuttle, along with lots of parking nearby at the hotel itself. We'd stay again. Only things to point out are: The keys are old fashioned keys, and so needing to keep track of it becomes a little difficult. The heater in the hotel room was quite loud.
Overall service @ food in the cafeteria in the Food Court was very poor. Long delays & staff while friendly were not trained well to deal with large groups of people. Prices for what was available were too high.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Ana Maria, Madrid
21 Mar 2016
Yosemite entorno maravilloso
el entorno es extraordinario. Las rutas que se pueden hacer, incluso en invierno, son impresionantes. Lo recomiendo, aun en marzo que fue cuando hemos hecho la visita.
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls - Yosemite National Pa
Stayed for week. New park facility management company called Aramark has taken over from the Delaware & has made extensive changes & improvements in a very short time. Restaurant food in the Food Court has improved dramatically from past. Maid service was followed up by a supervisor double-checking service. Room decor appears to be updated and new including painting, not sure about carpeting. Some services not open yet for season since this visit was in March and summer season is not here yet. We've stayed in this hotel several times in past and have yet to have a complaint about anything.
Perfect location: right next to the falls, food court and bus stop inside the park and reasonably priced. Rooms were small but why would you want to stay indoors in a national park?
We had a bottom floor unit closest to Yosemite Falls. Our main window and "patio" area had a magnificent view of rocks and trees west of the falls. We just walked half a block to the road, crossed and we were at Yosemite Falls. Going the other direction = 2 blocks to the river (sandy beach area). 2 gift shops, a restaurant and cafeteria, and meeting rooms in the same complex. Permit parking for guests. Room was freshly painted and furnished. Can hear noise from upstairs room and road. Not all rooms have the same views or access.
The room - including a king-size bed and bunk-bed that sleeps 3 - was much larger than we expected, and at $143 including tax would have been a good deal even without being in Yosemite Valley, and an absolute steal considering the location. There was a nice lounge area with an L-shaped couch where we entered, plus two sinks and a small fridge in the living area. When we arrived the heat was turned on higher than was comfortable, and even after we turned it off it took several hours to cool down (which just shows that the room is well-insulated, we could have opened the windows if we wanted). I found the check-in and check-out staff to be slow, but the concession is changing on March 1 and maybe Aramark will handle that better. We brought our own food so we didn't avail ourselves of the cafeteria and can't comment on that. Not sure I'd stay there in the summer- too touristy at that point - but for the winter it was a great deal. There was no elevator to the 2nd floor, but considering that we usually camp in national parks rather than go soft at hotels, that wasn't a big deal. Wi-Fi was slow but if you need to get serious work done you shouldn't be coming to Yosemite in the first place.