Yosemite Hotels: Where to Stay
Hotels in Yosemite checked against park sources. See open lodges, cheap hotels in Yosemite, and the closed Wawona Hotel before you book.
Sammie O
Hotels in Yosemite fall into two groups. Some stand inside Yosemite National Park, and others wait in the gateway towns along Highways 41, 120, and 140. This guide covers cheap hotels in Yosemite and the lodges worth a splurge. We checked each property against the National Park Service, the park concessioner, and the property sites. We also found a major closure, so read the Wawona section before you book. We do not quote rates because prices change by date.
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Hotels in Yosemite National Park: What Is Open Now
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The Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee is the park’s luxury hotel. The National Park Service calls the hotel Yosemite’s only luxury option, with fine dining and grand architecture. The address is Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389. Reserve through the park concessioner at 888-413-8869.
Gilbert Stanley Underwood designed the building, and the hotel opened in July 1927. Wikipedia lists 97 rooms, parlors, and suites in the main building plus 24 cottages. The National Park Service rustic style shows in the granite, steel, and timber. The National Register of Historic Places listed the hotel in 1977, and the building became a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available on request but the hotel does not guarantee early entry. Guests can use a heated outdoor pool from 9 AM to dusk, a business center, a gift shop, and a bar and lounge. The concierge desk runs around the clock.
The dining room asks for dinner reservations and proper attire. Book a table through OpenTable. Parking comes in valet and self-park forms, and six electric vehicle chargers work through the valet. Pets cannot stay in parked vehicles.
A naming note helps if you read older reviews. A trademark dispute with a former concessioner renamed the hotel the Majestic Yosemite Hotel from 1 March 2016. The original name returned in 2019 after the settlement. Pick The Ahwahnee if you want history, views of the valley, and a formal dining room.
Yosemite Valley Lodge
Yosemite Valley Lodge stands near Yosemite Falls. The park concessioner lists 245 rooms in traditional, family, bunk room, and accessible layouts. Reserve at 888-413-8869.
Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM. Parking and Wi-Fi are free for guests. Rooms include a television, a balcony or patio, a mini fridge, and a coffee maker. The rooms have no air conditioning, but each room has a fan and a heater.
The outdoor pool opens from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 11 AM to 6 PM. The Mountain Room restaurant serves dinner from 5 PM to 9 PM daily. Basecamp Eatery and a Starbucks cover lighter meals. An activities desk and shuttle access make car-free days easy.
Pets are not allowed, except service animals. The lodge requires seven days notice for a refund. Choose this lodge if you travel with children, because the family rooms, the pool, and the short walk to Yosemite Falls suit a group.
Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp
Curry Village in Yosemite Valley has offered canvas tent cabins since 1899, and the National Park Service lists the camp as seasonal lodging. Housekeeping Camp sits on the banks of the Merced River. The camp uses three-sided structures with canvas roofs. The park describes the units as a laid-back, open-air experience.
Both options give you a simpler stay inside the valley. We could not confirm season dates, bedding supplies, or bathroom arrangements from the sources we reached. Call 888-413-8869 and ask before you book. Choose these two if you want a valley base and you are comfortable in a tent cabin.
Wawona Hotel Is Closed
Many travel sites still sell the Wawona Hotel. Do not plan a stay there. The park concessioner says the hotel closed so the National Park Service can complete a condition assessment. The National Park Service lists the hotel as closed on its lodging page.
Wikipedia reports the hotel closed indefinitely for repairs on 2 December 2024. We found no reopening date. Check the National Park Service lodging page before you rely on a future opening.
The hotel matters to the park. Its roots go back to Clark’s Station in the 1850s. The Washburn family bought the property in 1874. The complex holds 104 guest rooms, most with deep verandas. The hotel joined the National Register in 1975 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1987. The nine-hole golf course dates to 1918.
Wawona lies on State Route 41, about 4 miles from the south entrance, according to Wikipedia. Visitors who wanted Mariposa Grove access from Wawona now need another base. Fish Camp is the closest choice we found.
White Wolf Lodge and Tuolumne Meadows Lodge
Two high country camps serve the Tioga Road area. The park lists White Wolf Lodge about 30 miles from Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows Lodge about 50 miles from the valley. Both use tent cabins, and both are seasonal.
The conflicting sources matter here. The National Park Service lists White Wolf as seasonal lodging. The concessioner lists White Wolf as closed. We could not resolve the conflict, so confirm White Wolf by phone at 888-413-8869. The concessioner describes Tuolumne Meadows Lodge as a summer-only camp with tent cabins in a wildflower meadow.
The park also runs five High Sierra Camps, spaced six to ten miles apart. The park fills them through a lottery. Tents and meals there suit hikers who plan months ahead.
Where to Stay Near Yosemite: Hotels in Gateway Towns
Tenaya at Yosemite in Fish Camp
Tenaya at Yosemite stands at 1122 Highway 41 in Fish Camp, just outside the South Entrance. Wikipedia says the resort opened in 1990. Call the front desk at 559-683-6555 or reserve at 800-635-5807.
The resort offers lodge rooms and suites, cottages, and Waybound Yosemite cabins, which used to carry the name Explorer Cabins. Restaurants include Jackalope’s Bar and Grill, Embers, and Timberloft Pizzeria. Ascent Spa offers treatments. Guests can try archery, a climbing wall, and mountain biking at no charge, according to the resort. The resort holds AAA Four Diamond status.
Fish Camp lies about 12 miles north of Oakhurst on Highway 41 and sits at roughly 5,060 feet. We could not confirm check-in times, so ask when you book. Pick Tenaya if you want resort amenities near the south entrance.
Evergreen Lodge in Groveland
Evergreen Lodge stands at 33160 Evergreen Road, Groveland, CA 95321. Call 209-379-2606. The lodge borders the park near the Hetch Hetchy area on the west side.
The lodge offers cabins, luxury lodging, and glamping, and some cabins accept pets. The grounds hold a restaurant, a tavern, a general store, and a pool. Staff organize guided excursions and daily activities, and massage is available. We did not find check-in times, so confirm them by phone.
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa in Groveland
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa stands at 34001 Highway 120, Groveland, CA 95321. The lodge sits at the Highway 120 West entrance near Big Oak Flat. Call 209-379-2373.
The property has a spa, a restaurant, a tavern, a general store, and a pool. A recreation team leads guided adventures. The lodge site lists a TripAdvisor Travelers Choice award for 2026. We did not find check-in times or seasonal dates, so confirm both before you travel.
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort in Midpines
Yosemite Bug is the best fit for cheap hotels in Yosemite searches. The resort describes value rates and cancellation terms, and the room list covers hostel dorms, family dorms, budget private rooms with a shared bath, tent cabins, hotel-style rooms, and vacation houses.
The June Bug Cafe serves meals. A health spa offers a hot tub, a sauna, and a yoga studio. Guests can cook in a shared kitchen. The resort places the property 27 miles downstream from Yosemite Valley. Midpines sits about 5 miles northeast of Mariposa on Highway 140, per Wikipedia.
We did not find the street address, the phone number, or check-in times on the pages we reached. Use the contact page on the resort site. Choose Yosemite Bug if you want shared spaces and a lower-cost bed.
Cheap Hotels in Yosemite: How to Spend Less
We cannot quote rates, but the lodging types point the way. Tent cabins at Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp offer simpler stays inside the park. Yosemite Bug offers dorms and shared-bath rooms outside the park. Gateway towns often offer more choice than the valley.
Book early. The park concessioner takes reservations 366 days ahead and strongly recommends booking early. Compare the total with taxes and fees. Ask about cancellation windows, because Yosemite Valley Lodge requires seven days notice.
Plan for the drive. A cheaper bed in Groveland, Midpines, or Fish Camp adds driving each day. We did not source drive times, so check a map and the park road conditions for your travel dates.
Where to Stay in Yosemite for Your Trip Style
Couples who want a splurge should look at The Ahwahnee. The dining room, the history, and the valley setting make the hotel a destination.
Families should look at Yosemite Valley Lodge. The pool, family rooms, and shuttle access help with children. Families who want a resort outside the gate can compare Tenaya at Yosemite.
Hikers headed for the high country should compare Tuolumne Meadows Lodge and the High Sierra Camps. Confirm season dates first.
Travelers who want a quiet cabin and a spa should compare Evergreen Lodge and Rush Creek Lodge. Both sit on the Groveland side, near the Highway 120 entrance.
Solo travelers and groups on a tight plan should compare Yosemite Bug. Dorms and tent cabins keep the options flexible.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We checked The Ahwahnee and Yosemite Valley Lodge against the park concessioner and Wikipedia. We checked the lodging list and the Wawona closure against the National Park Service, the concessioner, and Wikipedia. We checked Tenaya, Evergreen Lodge, Rush Creek Lodge, and Yosemite Bug against their own sites. We checked towns against Wikipedia.
We could not confirm rates, Tenaya check-in times, check-in times at Evergreen and Rush Creek, the Yosemite Bug address and phone, the status of White Wolf Lodge, or reopening plans for Wawona Hotel. We also could not confirm the pet rules at the gateway lodges beyond the notes above. Confirm each detail with the property before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Wawona Hotel open?
No. The park concessioner lists the hotel as closed for a condition assessment by the National Park Service. Wikipedia reports an indefinite closure from 2 December 2024. We found no reopening date.
Which Yosemite hotel is the most luxurious?
The Ahwahnee. The National Park Service calls the hotel Yosemite’s only luxury hotel, with fine dining and grand architecture. The hotel opened in 1927.
What hotel is best for families visiting Yosemite?
Yosemite Valley Lodge suits families. The lodge offers family rooms, bunk rooms, a seasonal pool, and a short walk to Yosemite Falls. Tenaya at Yosemite is a resort option outside the south entrance.
Where can I find cheap hotels in Yosemite?
Start with Yosemite Bug, which lists hostel dorms and shared-bath rooms. Inside the park, compare the tent cabins at Curry Village and Housekeeping Camp. We do not quote rates, so compare the total price with taxes.
How far ahead should I book Yosemite lodging?
The park concessioner takes reservations 366 days ahead and strongly recommends booking early. Call 888-413-8869 or use the concessioner site.
Do the Yosemite hotels allow pets?
Yosemite Valley Lodge does not allow pets, except service animals. Evergreen Lodge lists pet-friendly cabins. We could not confirm pet rules at the other properties, so call ahead.
Conclusion
The best hotels in Yosemite depend on your plan. The Ahwahnee gives you the park’s luxury stay, and Yosemite Valley Lodge gives families an easy base. Tenaya, Evergreen Lodge, and Rush Creek Lodge cover the gateway side, and Yosemite Bug covers cheap hotels in Yosemite searches. The Wawona Hotel stays closed, so skip any listing for the hotel. Call ahead, confirm details, and book early.
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