Timothy
Firefall Ranch is a nice property with attractive grounds, beautiful landscaping, a large pool, clean rooms, and friendly staff who genuinely tried to provide good service. Unfortunately, throughout our stay we found that the resort's operations consistently fell short of the standards we expect from a luxury property. The issue was not the setting or the employees—it was the overall execution and management of the guest experience.
Prospective guests should first understand that Firefall Ranch is not as close to the Yosemite entrance as neighboring luxury resorts such as Rush Creek Lodge and Evergreen Lodge. If maximizing time in Yosemite is important, location is an important consideration.
Compared with our experiences at Rush Creek and Evergreen, Firefall also seemed less successful at balancing the needs of couples and families. We never had difficulty obtaining dinner reservations at either of those resorts, while at Firefall we were unable to secure dinner reservations on either night of our stay despite being resort guests. Firefall offers more games and family activities throughout the property, which many families may enjoy, but portions of the resort feel more like a family recreation center than a tranquil luxury retreat. Couples and professionals seeking a quieter atmosphere should keep this in mind.
Our room lacked basic amenities such as a television and a desk, the mattress sagged noticeably, and the shower curtain dragged nearly a foot across the floor. We
Prospective guests should first understand that Firefall Ranch is not as close to the Yosemite entrance as neighboring luxury resorts such as Rush Creek Lodge and Evergreen Lodge. If maximizing time in Yosemite is important, location is an important consideration.
Compared with our experiences at Rush Creek and Evergreen, Firefall also seemed less successful at balancing the needs of couples and families. We never had difficulty obtaining dinner reservations at either of those resorts, while at Firefall we were unable to secure dinner reservations on either night of our stay despite being resort guests. Firefall offers more games and family activities throughout the property, which many families may enjoy, but portions of the resort feel more like a family recreation center than a tranquil luxury retreat. Couples and professionals seeking a quieter atmosphere should keep this in mind.
Our room lacked basic amenities such as a television and a desk, the mattress sagged noticeably, and the shower curtain dragged nearly a foot across the floor. We
