Name: Yosemite Westgate Lodge
Address: 7633 State Highway 120 at Buck Meadows, Groveland, 95321, US

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Claudia

Great place to stay close to Yosemite park

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Qing

The interior appeared to have been renovated. There was a smell of the restroom upon entering, but it improved significantly after opening the window to air the room out. It is conveniently located near the national park entrance.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Tina

The staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean. I would definitely stay here again!

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

VIENGXAY

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8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

lynette

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10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

KEVIN

I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but this was a great stay. Just a short drive from Groveland (also a great surprise), the lodge had a classic family vacation vibe. Clean well stocked rooms, a central swimming pool, corn hole, etc. would and will stay again.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Trevor

Great place to stay close to Yosemite. Very clean and comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Nita

Check-in was a bit problematic on my end, but the owners recognized the problem and took care of it for me. They were very pleasant and accommodating. We were on the upper level, so stairs for me are a problem, but we dealt OK. It does have an outdoor pool, though we did not use it. Liked that the toilet and tub were in its own enclosed area, leaving the sink/vanity outside. The restaurant was a short walk from the hotel, and the food was average, Their spicy green beans are great!

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Rejaul

Room are really good size. The room were clean,

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Hemant

Perfect for Yesomite valley trip

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Nebojsa

Wonderful place, very friendly staff. Will come back for sure!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

jennifer

Definitely recommend this place everyone was very friendly and our room was nice and clean. Restaurant next door had delicious food!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Gerardo

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was just immaculate. It is a great location outside of Yosemite.

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

JOSE

Not helpful

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Lizbeth

If you do plan to check in after 10PM call ahead to ensure you are able to get your room key. It is a simple call and staff was helpful. Lots of families were also there enjoying the pool. Very clean rooms.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Natividad

Our family enjoyed everything about the property, the huge and clean room and the location

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Jaspreet

The toilet was still dirty when we arrived

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Selena

Our rollaway had food inside of it when we opened it and the room we booked was given away so we had to settle for a room that wasn’t what we chose (we booked 2 queen beds instead of 1).

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Manuel

Have a fastest internet connection

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Jesus M

The rooms were clean, service was great, location was great and my son loved the pool!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Rubi

Rooms are clean , pool is good size and available, staff is helpful

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Yenifer

Professional service

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Eugene

Family friendly

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Yijun

Good place to stay close to Yosemite Valley if you plan to stay in Yosemite for more than one days.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Oriana

This was a great pit stop on our way into Yosemite National Park. It was still 45 min to an hour from the main valley of the park, but you can't get much closer. The lobby didn't open early enough for us to see what was available in the morning before we made our way into the park. There was a little playground on the property, corn hole and some other outdoor amenities. Our room was comfortable and suited our family of four just fine. If you are looking for fancy or bougie, it is not that. We loved it and would recommend it. It was clean, it was well maintained and it had a charm to it that just made you feel like you were part of their family.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Steven

I always stress the importance of precise logistics and reliable accommodations when planning a national park itinerary. Unfortunately, my recent stay at the Yosemite Westgate Lodge fell short of industry standards in both location transparency and basic room quality.

🚗 Misleading Park Proximity

The property’s marketing materials state a \"20-minute proximity to the park.\" While this is technically accurate for reaching the Big Oak Flat Entrance Gate, it is highly misleading for travelers expecting to visit Yosemite's primary attractions. The actual transit times from the lodge are significantly longer:

Yosemite Valley: 1 hour
Glacier Point: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias: 1 hour and 45 minutes
For clients or families looking to maximize their daylight hours inside the park, these extended drive times add a strenuous commute to an already demanding itinerary.

🚿 In-Room Amenities & Maintenance Concerns

The accommodations themselves did not meet the baseline comfort expected for the price point. The room felt dated and lacked thorough housekeeping.

Furthermore, we experienced two major functional issues during our stay:

Water Utilities: There was a complete lack of hot water for a 30-to-60-minute window, which severely disrupted our post-hike routine.

Plumbing Issues: The bathroom tub was badly clogged and drained incredibly slowly, leading to standing water during showers.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Sergio

it would be nice to have access to the coffee area early in the morning, before leaving to the park.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Michael

Large room. Mostly updated. Nice pool and hot tub. Good playground. Close to Yosemite NP.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Heather

The staff was very friendly however the beds were not that comfortable and the Internet was very bad. Overall, it’s way too expensive for these two major problems.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

STEPHANIE

Room was clean but coffee pot was broke , lobby did give free coffee that was decent

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Chishin

We were overflowed to another property 7 miles away. And it's nothing like the photos when we made the booking. If we had known, we wouldn't have made a booking.
Why were we told that there were rooms available as shown in the photos, but were told that it's fully booked when we checked in only about an hour after the allowed checked in time?

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Matthew

Parking lot fills up at night so we didn’t get a spot right by our room when we got back from sunset at Glacier Point, but slept well and didn’t hear a peep out of our neighbors even though all rooms were occupied. Fast easy check in. Pool and hot tub were nice.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Adrianna

Hi the property was great! Very clean and restaurant next door! They also have a bus shuttle to Yosemite the hotel has the shuttle times.

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Daniel

I had an absolutely horrific experience at this property, and the management's response was completely unacceptable.
The room was clearly not cleaned before we checked in: the toilet was dirty, the bathroom floor hadn't been swept, and there was blood on the bedsheets that we had to ask to have changed. The room itself is falling apart. The shower had visible mold with sheetrock actively peeling off the walls, and the toilet seat lid was broken completely off the hinges. Furthermore, the advertised Wi-Fi was completely non-existent—we literally had to go next door to a restaurant just to get internet access so we could look up driving directions. The TV barely worked, and we even lost running water for half an hour. Both mattresses were completely ruined and just sank into a deep hole with zero support when you sat down. When I finally escalated this to the manager, he was incredibly rude and dismissive. He tried to dodge accountability by telling me that because they are a \"2-star hotel,\" I should have known what to expect. Shockingly, he also openly admitted that management already knows the mattresses are completely defective because \"other people have reported the mattress issue,\" yet they are still actively renting this room out to unsuspecting guests. A 2-star rating is a reflection of amenities, not a license to violate basic sanitation and health codes. Management has a total disregard for basic maintenance, hygiene, and customer service. Do not book a stay here.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Mercedes

Very nice room. The staff were very helpful and polite. The location is excellent for exploring Yosemite.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Hayk

Very clean kid friendly property.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Sagar

Great stopover before the Yosemite Park

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Bob

Pool was cool but the hot tub hit the spot! Great little cafe next door for breakfast before heading up the hill.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Steven

Staff was very nice and the room was really clean and roomy!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Lexis

Affordable option for visiting Yosemite, 50 min drive to Yosemite village but the entire drive is beautiful

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Donna

Very limited food options near the hotel. Rooms are comfortable and clean.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Sheika-Ann

The location was great because it’s just off the highway and not too far of a drive to the national park. The restaurant next-door was very convenient for us to eat breakfast. The pool was a good size and the Jacuzzi was perfect at night. The staff did not have any pool towels to offer though.

We checked in around 10:30pm and they charged us $25+ tax for not being there by 10pm which was and not stated on their resort information.

We had room 109 on the second floor. I’m not sure if it was just our room or all the rooms, but our bed pillows were so flat and uncomfortable. I would also suggest that the lodge should consider replacing the beds entirely because it was uneven.

The shower curtains were dirty and had yellow stains. They should also replace those. Overall subpar.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Tanya

It’s close enough to the west gate of Yosemite without costing too much
and you don’t need to book way ahead.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Lisa

We LOVED our stay at Yosemite Westgate Lodge! It was convenient to Yosemite National Park, and our room was huge and super comfortable. We were there during a heat wave, and the AC worked really well. The beds were great, and the noise level was quiet even with a fully booked hotel. The restaurant next door had delicious breakfasts which we enjoyed both days. I highly recommend staying here for your Yosemite trip!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

SANGHYUN

It was not bad, but not good.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Aditya

They could add some more amenities such as ice, soda, some basic groceries etc. The lucky buck restaurant staff were overworked and snappy. Otherwise, food is good.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Tiina

Clean, about and hours drive from Yosemite Valley. Awesome breakfast at Lucky Bucks next door. Great value for the price!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Nima

We stayed at this lodge while visiting Yosemite. The room was spacious, and the property has some nice amenities, including a swimming pool and a kids' play area, which families may appreciate.

However, there were several inconveniences that future guests should be aware of. The staff were generally not very helpful when it came to providing directions or information about nearby restaurants, stores, or other local services. Drinking water is only available at the office, which closes early in the morning and after 8:00 PM, making it difficult to access water outside office hours.

Since many guests use this property as a base for visiting Yosemite, it would be helpful if basic guest needs such as water refills, extra towels, and other supplies were more accessible when the office is closed. Additionally, the nearest gas station and convenience store are approximately 20–30 minutes away, so it's important to plan ahead and stock up on essentials before arriving.

The location is also farther from Yosemite than some travelers may expect. The park entrance is about 24 miles away, which took us roughly 30–40 minutes to reach, and Yosemite Village was about an hour away under good traffic conditions. If you're planning multiple trips in and out of the park each day, be prepared for a significant amount of driving.

Overall, the property offers large rooms and family-friendly amenities, but guests should plan carefully for supplies, food, and travel time during their stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Beatriz

The room was very clean and spacious. The entrance of Yosemite was 20min away, however, Yosemite village was another 40min. I wish the laundry room did not have a restriction on hours of use

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Brian

Comfortable, clean, and homey. The staff was very friendly.

Family

4/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

Laura

The bedroom was pretty and clean, but the bed was not comfortable and it squeaked badly. The bathroom had black mold that gave me coughing fits every time I used it. I showed a video to the man working there and I was coughing badly while talking to him. He didn’t even give me a small credit or anything even though the video was clearly showing lots of mold and it literally made me sick.
The morning before arriving he ran my card and it was denied. When I called to ask about it, I was explaining that I thought I had paid a deposit through Expedia and I was hoping that would be enough until I got there or I wanted him to be patient and wait until I called the credit card company. He instantly got angry and said that he was going to give my 3 rooms away if I didn’t pay him right then. I told him to try again and put 2 rooms on my card and one on my sister’s. He put all 3 rooms on mine. And none on hers.
That being said the restaurant was good and it was close to Yosemite.

Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jun 2026

fred

carpet tacks sticking through the carpet. ac was not very cold. the bathroom fan was very noisy and the water in the shower doesn’t get hot

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Ivon

Great location, close to Yosemite. Very clean. Walking distance to diner and diner was great also!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Paul

V

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Jason

Very clean and neat room.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

SUSAN

Nice place to stay

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Fregile

The room was spacious and clean. Staff were kind.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Angelina

The rooms were actually quieter than the Southgate lodge

Business

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Don

Hot tub wasn't up and running, too cold for the pool, great location to the park.

Family

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Sarah

Had some issues with the hot water. It was resolved but it did take several calls. And was frustrating. Good location. Not sure if the hot tub worked. Two close restaurants.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

trisha

Great proximity to Yosemite. The restaurant on site makes those long days at the park easier to manage. The rooms were clean, and recently updated. Nice amenities. The playground for the kids was wonderful. Would definitely stay again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Linda

Liked the bathroom

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

William

Our family had the suite. We traveled with teenagers and everyone had room to spread out and slept well.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Sandra

Excellent property and stay. Close to Yosemite and Groveland. Clean, quiet and overall lovely stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Theodora

We stayed there for one night. Spacious and comfy room. Resturant next door is convenient and delicious. Playground has a bit too may rules.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

GLORIA BIEN

Our room was well laid out, and had all the necessary amenities. No fancy carpeting, but the floors were probably cleaner. There was ample lighting. Our only complaint was that it was hard to plug in a CPAP machine, since the extra outlets were hidden behind the heavy queen-sized beds. There were plenty of outlets in other parts of the room. The shower was very good. Plenty of hot water.
The Keurig machine was welcome, and extra pods, tea bags, etc., were available in the office.
The staff (of one woman) was exceedingly helpful. She recommended two restaurants and suggested we check them out online--we chose the one right next door, which had excellent food and a friendly atmosphere.
All in all, we enjoyed our one-night stay. The location was convenient for sightseeing, too.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Desiree

Clean room. Good location when visiting Yosemite. Restaurant basically onsite. Disappointed spa was broken.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

Patrick

Door to room was sticking and misaligned. Hard to open and close.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

David

Very convient. Staff was nice.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Alexus

Very family friendly. Children’s playground and pool on the property. Great location!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Marguerite

Very clean rooms, comfortable beds. Unfortunately the spa was not working which would have been nice to use. The diner next door was great, excellent staff, very good food & portions for the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Jesse

No complaints, great place to lay our heads after multiple days in Yosemite!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Nancy

Nice location, close to park entrance. Staff friendly and professional. Clean rooms. Would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Regina

The jacuzzi was down and that was the whole purpose why we booked this hotel to be able to enjoy a hot jacuzzi after long day hikes. You should also actually have someone at the lobby at all times. They said you could ring a doorbell and call the manager but they never picked up. We thought we locked ourselves out of the room and we needed to get our stuff out and we were worried we had to wait until 8am. Luckily I found an extra key in the car otherwise we would have been screwed. Every hotel you go to there is someone 24/7 there available to help except this one

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Tanya

Close to park.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Jim

Located outside of Yosemite yet close enough to get to without much trouble. Being a bit further away means that room prices are significantly less than other properties.

Family

2/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Richard

Upon checking in room had strong bad smell like a dirty mop. Asked front desk for another room but sold out so asked for housekeeping to spray with air freshener. No housekeeping at 7:30pm so front desk said they'd do it in a few minutes. After 30 minutes I asked again and they said they were too busy and would do it later and suggested we go get dinner. Considering we just checked in we should have priority over guests checking in but attitude was very dismissive saying they were \"swamped\". Oh really. Not my problem they're too cheap to have 24hr housekeeping. An hour later it was done but still a bit of nasty smell. Also no room service, no breakfast but of course there was an envelope inside room asking for a tip for housekeeping??!! Also, the bed sheets seemed to not be clean as the previous victim left some hair behind and there were stains of some kind. So gross we had to use blankets from our car to protect ourselves. For $300 per night I'd expect better treatment. Also, they can't be bothered to adjust the nightstand clock to the correct time. Avoid.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2026

Kaylin

According to Expedia, Yosemite Westgate Lodge was in Groveland. It is actually located in Buck Meadows which is about a 15 minute drive to Groveland. While its mailing address is often listed as Groveland (7633 State Highway 120, Groveland, CA 95321), it is situated about 10–12 miles east of downtown Groveland on Highway 120. This is Very misleading. Also, on check out morning, we checked out at approximately 10:45am and I had a question to ask and there were no employees in the lobby, even though it was within \"open lobby hours\". I wanted to know where the nearest gas station was. There were hotel guests outside and I asked them. Apparently the nearest gas was in Groveland, approximately 15 minutes away, in the opposite direction of Yosemite, which is extremely inconvenient.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Fiona

All cleanbut no comforter for the sofa bed. No kettle but we managed ok. Great pool.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Manuel

Nice place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Cynthia

The hotel was very clean and customer service was excellent.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

LIND

Close to park entrance

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Keng-ying

Good location for getting to Yosemite. Natural, quiet setting. Property is well-maintained and front desk is well-staffed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Deborah

The room was wonderful. This was our base for exploring Yosemite.

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Maureen

The grounds are nice, the room is spacious and clean. The lodge is about 20 ish minutes from the West gate entrance (route 120) of Yosemite. If going to Yosemite Valley get an early start to get parking. Once parked plan to take the shuttle around the park.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Dianna

We enjoyed our visit, I would stay there again. and having the restaurant next-door was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Deborah

The room was very comfortable. It was a great base for exploring Yosemite.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

christian a

price for our stay is good. towels are fluffy. ice machine is working. soap,shampoo, conditioner not to harsh. 20 mins away to gate.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Roger

We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the room and bathroom were. The outside is old and dated but kept well, but the inside has been updated and was lovely. The bed was comfortable. Our room had a fridge inside too. Our only problem was getting the heater to work in our room. Should have called maintenance before it got so late, so we had to pile on the clothes til morning, lesson learned.
This is a wonderful place to stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Hanson

!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

saifali

Great value

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Gensy

Clean room and helpful staff

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Norma

Clean, older building but well kept. Restaurant was okay and also the only option

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Salina

The room was very clean, the bed was comfy and it was about an hour and half drive to the Mist trail and about an hour to Mariposa Grove. Our only issue was there was screaming and shouting from neighboring rooms until about 2 am, making a bad nights rest before long hikes.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

EDWARD

We were very pleased with our stay here. Drive to Yosemite is reasonable. Place was very quiet at night, and room was clean and A/C was nice and cool.

Staff were all very friendly.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Vicki

Our room was comfortable. Restaurant next door was handy. Our friends had trouble with the heat in their room, but ours was excellent. It is quite a way to Yosemite (50 mi? to Valley), but good alternative to expensive stay in the park.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Anna

We loved this hotel! The rooms were very spacious, clean and bed was comfortable. The location was close to Yosemite. The staff was so friendly. My granddaughter loved the playground and if it was warmer she would have gone in the pool! We will definitely come back!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Olesia

Perfect

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Gregory

We just seayed for two nights but will definitely return in the future. The grounds are lovely, the pool clean, the room was clean and neat. The adjacent restaurant is good.

The only complaint I have is spotty internet. It was after hours, so I didn’t bother the sraff. Still, if you need a solid wifi connection, you may want to try one of the more expensive alternatives nearby.

All in all, I loved the place. Recommended, with wifi caveat.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Joe

Terrible wi-fi. Terrible temperature control. Terrible television service.

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