Yosemite Valley Lodge

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Li Ming

very nice location inside the valley, room is dark and looks dated but clean. A short walk to the Yosemite fall. Cafe food is not that good and very pricy for the quality.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

26 Mar 2026

Mike

Horrible place. The rooms are dingy, dark and dirty. Carpets are old and have an awful odor. There is no AC (bad during a heatwave! The restroom was disgusting. My family and I checked in and when we opened the door to the room, it was evident that they didn’t even bother cleaning it. There was even a leftover towel with who knows what human excrement on it! Neither Expedia nor the hotel honored I’d refund due to these conditions.. I’m very disappointed in Expedia as they have gotten worse and worse on customer service. I will say the staff was very nice though. Even though they understood, there was nothing they could do about it.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

diana

The Yosemite falls were right outside our place. Outstanding.
Took our bicycles and rode road and trails. What fun.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Rebecca

I mean I realize it’s in the middle of the woods, so keep that in mind. My son woke up to a giant bug crawling on him. It bit him in the night, which meant we got to sleep 3 in our Double bed. lol. I realize there is no place else to really stay in the valley so you’re kinda stuck with it. There’s no AC and it was freaking HOT in our cabin! The restaurant and gift shop were nice to have, but be prepared because they price gauge the heck out of ya. It would be nice if they at least offered a couple bottles of water when you check in. Mediocre cleanliness is to be expected in the woods I guess and can’t comment on the pool as it was closed despite being 80 degrees.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

nandini

The location is gorgeous as it’s right next to Yosemite falls and cooks meadow. Not the most luxurious accommodation but I would go there gain for the location only

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Raymond

It needs to be updated; the rooms are VERY outdated. There was literally NO hot water to shower. None!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Mar 2026

Mary

The lodge is right in the heart of Yosemite and an easy stroll to amazing waterfalls. The setting is nothing short of breathtaking The staff was lovely too. But the room itself was not clean or comfortable. It was stuffy, the mattress was old, the cleaning crew left garbage from the previous guest and the bathroom was a little icky. It’s a shame because this place could be an absolute treasure with a big of TLC.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Natalie

The beautiful view of Yosemite Falls was just outside the door of our room! It was magnificent. The spareribs and cornbread were in the lounge were also superb!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Ivy

You can't beat the location in Yosemite Valley. That's the only thing this establishment has going for it, though it is a huge plus in Yosemite. It's just very unfortunate that Aramark has done a lousy job in the upkeep of the Yosemite Valley Lodge. Our room looks the exact same as it did twenty plus years ago when we last stayed here. I have no doubt that the carpeting has not been changed in years...nor has the decor or fixtures. Once entering our room, the smell of urine wafted in the air. However, luckily, it was only strong in the carpeted vanity area next to the bathroom so it was tolerable during our two-night stay. The food at this lodge is so not good, to be perfectly blunt. We ate at the Mountain Room Lounge one evening. The food was pretty darn horrible and the prices high. The next evening we ate at the Base Camp Eatery (formerly the Food Court) and, though the hotdog I had was preferable to my meal at the Lounge, the place itself is basically equivalent to a school cafeteria. We regretted not getting sandwiches at Degnan's Kitchen in the Village earlier in the day and just keeping it in our room fridge until dinner time. It's a damn shame that the only hotels in Yosemite Valley are either for those with deep pockets who can afford The Ahwahnee or this tired establishment that's desperately in need of a complete revamp.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Hilary

The location is what this place is all about. It's rustic, my room was a bit aged but it looks like they are doing upgrades. Place must be hard to keep dusted.

Family

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Dennis

The location and views are of course spectacular, but at these rates the room should at least be average and this was not.

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

DBenjamin

Great room and setting. Confusing area. Restaurant was excellent.

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2026

lawrence

In the Park. Rm 3536 needs a new mattress

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

cathy

The rooms need updating, theres no extras. My room was gloomy and drab. It looked like something out of the 1960's. But we only slept there.Other then that the place was great.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Jessica

Great place! The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming, you feel like you are at a camp. The base camp restaurant is great and good prices. It also has an Starbucks inside which is great. People at front desk are so friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Janice

Much more expensive now than 10 years ago but still a good deal. Staff is friendly. Food choices at restaurants are a bit limited for me due to being lactose intolerant. The Basecamp Eatery gets most of their food “pre-packaged” then heated/assembled so substitutions are not allowed. Mountain Room Lounge was good and I was able to make adjustments to my food.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Mar 2026

Staci

The location is absolutely perfect! You are in the heart of Yosemite Valley with easy access to shuttles. We are a bit disappointed with the restaurant, the prices were very high, but the quality was just OK. The staff were great, always friendly and helpful. Our room was adequate, but not as clean as we would have liked. There were cobwebs, hairs in the bathtub and shower and makeup on the bathroom counter. They sent someone to clean it up very quickly. All in all great location and adequate lodging, on the fence if I would go back.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Susan

The Yosemite Valley Lodge was such a perfect central location to enjoy the valley. We had the view of the Yosemite Falls right at our back porch. The Yosemite shuttle is free and took us to trailheads and the welcome center amongst other opportunities as well. All the staff were amazing. They wanted to be sure that our needs were met. We took the 2-hour Valley tour where Bill was an incredible wealth of knowledge. What a great way to start our vacation.

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Roxanne

It was convenient and clean

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Monica

Great location, friendly staff, super clean

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

John

The accommodations were OK, nothing great, but the location is fantastic.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

zhong

Good: Clean room, great central location, balcony.
Not so good: no electric outlet in the room, only 2 by the wash basin.

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Mar 2026

Angela

The only good thing about this place is that it’s inside the park. Other than that it’s NOT worth the money. Check in people were nice, check out older gentleman was terrible. We had issue with our heater working in the dead of winter and received no help. Woke up to no hot water to shower or wash our faces with and again I got a rude real from a young woman at the front that “they’ll send maintenance” no apology, and no maintenance showed! The rooms are dark and dated. Paint peeling off the walls in the bathroom. You can also hear your neighbors. When we addressed the issues of the broken heater and no hot water at checkout, the older checkout man just shrugged and said “Thanks for the feedback.” No apology. Wow. Never staying here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

William

Exceptional views and close proximity to trails, food, and parking! My only complaint is the cleanliness and functionality of the room. There were numerous cobwebs throughout the room, the window above the toilet was stuck open and the doors locks/knobs were very loose/missing screws. Overall our experience was great and the views certainly made up for the imperfections.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

Glenn

You are required to remove all food from your car at night, only to be devoured by ants in your room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Alejandro

Great location and the views are amazing

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

James

Excellent location. Too bad the hotel doesn’t at least attempt to compliment the beauty around. If it wasn't the only show there it would surely not survive.

2/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Mark J.

Yosemite Valley Lodge is a dump. The leasee, Aramark, is exploiting the national park for a large profit. I paid over $300 per night for a room that appears to not be updated in 50 years. The carpet was old and stained, the furniture was of poor quality and old, the countertops were old formica etc. the thermostat in the room did not work and the heater ran nonstop. It was 16° outdoors at night but felt like 80° in the room. All three sliding windows were opened by a previous occupant and thankfully , were stuck open. The food in the cafeteria was so poor it was inedible. Clearly, Aramark has not fulfilled its responsibility to care for the property.

Self

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Rana

Very Old and dirty room, with below basic amenities. The AC was making noise all night long, we couldn’t sleep at all. The only advantage is that it is located inside the park, that’s all. Otherwise, it is not worth the money at all!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Keith

Great staff

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Saron

Our room downstairs had bugs crawling all over the dresser and night stand in Rm 3307. Had to call them to move us, originally the receptionist offered to have someone come out to spray the room, but I'm not dealing with that after a long day on being in the road.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Kayla

Clean room. Amazing view! Extra blanket and pillow. Lodge staff was great from front desk to restaurants

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Stephanie

Old but clean and awesome location

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

Kathryn

The vicinity to Yosemite falls. Being inside the park.

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

Suzanne

Great location, clean room, easy to navigate.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Himanshu

Clean room . No microwave in room so to warm food have to walk in snow . Very friendly staff and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Corinna

Fantastic location!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

lindsay

A clean and comfortable room in the best location! Convenient and breathtaking for a good price.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2026

Richard

Room was warm and co y when we walked in. It has a 70s cabin vibe which is retro and cool. Location is amazing. Only draw back is the hot water in the shower comes out cold warm to be that nicely. Wife was not happy about that and you go to make the shower a 2-3 minute event.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Paul

I love it

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2026

Virunpatch

Great location, close to the waterfall area, easily accessible on foot. There are large restaurants and other amenities nearby.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Esmeralda

The lobby is welcoming and the little suites are cute. The staff were friendly and provided a map to navigate the property. There were no bears on site.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Mario

The room was a bit dated, but staff was wonderful.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2026

Craig

Clean and functional if a little basic. But you are not paying for anything fancy, the location is stunning and the facilities in terms of food options are good…the heating systems in the room are old and rather noisy but overall a fantastic stay…

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2026

Richard

Nice location

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Linnette

All the above plus the quiet and beauty of the park all round.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Mukundan

Great place with stunning views and wonderful hospitality. From the moment we checked in (thanks to Jonathan) to the restaurant staff (especially Mr. DJ), everyone was incredibly patient and friendly. Even though we came hoping to see snow and didn’t get any, the experience was still amazing because of the people. Truly made our stay memorable.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

30 Jan 2026

Vishavjeet

Rooms were stinky and dusty very bad condition of rooms my wife got sick

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2026

Bernhard

Rooms are okay but dated. Real keys (throwback) but overall it's what you'd expect in a National Park Lodge. Internet and phone connections are spotty and/or slow. Don't expect to stream or work there. But that's not what you're there for, right?

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Pavan Prakash

Amenities & clean room

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Jan 2026

James

A bit overpriced for what you get

4/10

Poor

25 Jan 2026

Mia

The lodge food court was not good food and way over price. The room is in need of repair.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Mehrdad

Excellent location, just 15 minutes walk to lower Yosemite Falls. 3 different places to eat and a Starbucks on premise.
Rooms are clean and basic. Bed was comfortable. Very friendly staff. Yosemite Valley free shuttle has a stop here.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jan 2026

Yash

Old rooms with not enough heating working in the room. Plus no microwaves in room and one in common place was so dirty. On request they did get it cleaned. If you are looking location wise its best.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jan 2026

Lori

Only positive is the location. Rooms are very dated, they do not have thermostats, just extra blankets and portable heaters. No amenities - no breakfast, no microwave, no indoor pool or hot tub. Very expensive considering.

Did appreciate outdoor tours there, especially with your guide Deano.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Ying

Best location ， clean room

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Chong

Good location

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Melissa

We have stayed at the Yosemite Lodge for years - it is somewhat rustic but exactly what we expect. The food choices in the Base Camp eatery could improve but what they have works for the people who visit in the off season like us. The menu at the Mountain Room this time seemed a bit too off.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

SHARON AND SARAH

Rooms not 100% clean. very old. great location, great service and people , if you complain they come.
i guess its hard to mantain such a place,
just dont olan to stay too much at the room, only for sleeping etc

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

18 Jan 2026

Sayan

They gave a terrible room without hot water. Showers do not have any hot water. Changed my room in the lobby 3 times. It felt my room was assigned to someone else and then they just assigned me a room which others already rejected. Staff were not supportive, when I went to ask for maintenance, they were providing me breakfast coupons which I rejected. They don't understand customers problem think just by giving some coupons they can buy out our inconvenience.Will not recommend this to anyone.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

11 Jan 2026

jai

Located at a great location but the room was not clean. Bathroom had pee stains on the toilet base. We are vegetarians and tough the lodge had marketed lot of vegetarian options almost everything except for a burger was out of stock.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Reed

The room needed a thorough cleanup; there were tights from another desk hanging from the shower and some mold on the ceiling. For the amount i paid for the room i was a little upset. Management was informed. The thing that upset me most was that it's one of the most visited places in the nation and should be exemplary because it represents our country.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2026

Jennifer

Happy to have an affordable option inside the park. Room was fine. Location was great.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jan 2026

Josue

The clerk didn’t show any interest in helping with the room smell.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Maj-Britt

Staff was so nice!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

edwin

Plenty of food options in proximity.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Dec 2025

Oliver

Everything was fine. Just very basic!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Dec 2025

Hami

Excellent location! Very old hotel. Need renovations real bad.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2025

Jade

The room was very cold and also the shower wouldn’t get hot! It was more of a lukewarm shower

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

11 Dec 2025

Emily

The rooms are very basic, and are clean and visitor-ready. The towel rack in the bathroom fell off when I reached for a towel - not even a screw to hold it in place. Facilities staff responded in a timely way and basically did what I had already done to get it back up. The bathtub/shower floor was in bad shape and the top of the sink did not fit correctly. It is the least expensive place t stay in the park, and it is a step above the dorm rooms. It would be nice to have a microwave in each building. The parking lot and street lighting is not good so crossing the road to use the single microwave in the lobby is very inconvenient. At least one nice bed pillow would be nice, too.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Gerardo

Very cozy cottage like stay. Would recommend for people looking for a stay in the park there a fridge but no microwave. If you need one you can use a communal one in the front desk building.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Ankit

Yes.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

irena

Great location, stunning views

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

David

This is an excellent place to stay that is reasonable, close to many sights and good food options on site.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2025

PING

Right in the valley

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

Betsy

I liked how close and convenient the lodge is to the park. However bed had hair all over it and lint. Facility is old style but everything was functioning. Staff was okay not rude but not friendly either. For one night it worked.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2025

DIEGO

Old

4/10

Poor

21 Nov 2025

Deborah

Beds were comfortable and clean
Mountain and surroundings of course beautiful
Bathroom -bath and floor grouting and vents disgusting!!
Carpets in rooms and dining area disgusting and very little to wipe your shoes on properly
And why are the walls all painted mustard yellow to make everything look worse than it is??!!

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2025

Irene

The Lodge is well located in the centre of the Yosemite Valley and provide immediate access to the valley and walks in the area. If you need to use the Yosemite Shuttle, it stops at the hotel, but due to the low season we had no issues parking around the valley.

The lodge itself is very basic and old, very dingy even with the lights on and had an odd smell. They are due for a renovation but I guess this keeps their prices low. Once you step outside it does have amazing views of the mountains and Bridalveil Falls. In the summer you could sit outside the room and enjoy the views.

The facilities around the lodge are fine but could definitely be improved. There is the canteen which was not the most inviting place to be. Food mediocre and expensive. There is a bar which had the fire on and everyone there seemed happier. The restaurant was quiet but food better.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2025

Rofek

Pros
- Being able to stay inside Yosemite Valley
- Beds were comfortable
- Staff was able to provide an extra chair when we requested it (we are a family of 4 and they only had 2 chairs in the room)
- Parking by Permit - we were able to park right in front of our room (visited during late fall 11/16 - 11/19)
- Lower Yosemite Falls is within walkin distance from our stay
- Hot and Cold water works well in showers and sink.

Cons
- Customer Service was really lacking on check-in. No smiles and I felt like the staff was annoyed that I asked questions (this is our first time to Yosemite Valley)
- No room upkeep during our stay. We stayed there for 3 nights and there was no housekeeping what-so-ever. Recommended to check with front desk if it's only on request (we didn't ask). Luckily we were able to throw our trash in the bins outside but it was a 1m walk to the nearest bin. Not a big deal but everytime you need to toss trash after meals it starts to add up.
- Old school thermostat. It was cold during our stay so we didn't need A/C but we found ourselves constantly adjusting/turning the heater on/off to get that right temp balance in the room (the thermostat is just a knob so you have to guess at what temp you're setting it to.. it's just Hi to Low setting). We also turned on the ceiling fan to help balance the temperature. The heater itself also has it's own (hidden) thermostat in addition to a thermostat located on the wall above it.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

18 Nov 2025

LABIB

Rooms neads restoration. Very bad conditions.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2025

Lutchie

Wish there were microwaves in each building, but overall it was a cozy and nice place.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2025

Derek

The place is well situated, but the room are really old and could get some love.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Elizabeth

Would give it a 4.5. Best, of course, is location, right across from Yosemite Falls. Staff were helpful. Cozy decor.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Falon

This was an amazing place to stay and we had the BEST room 4409! You can see Yosemite Falls and it is magical!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Maria

Staff very helpful and pleasant, allowed us to check in early! Room a bit dated and rustic

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Bharath

Enjoyed the calm and quiet in nature

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2025

Sandra

This property is very convenient to be right in the valley. The furnishings are a bit outdated and rustic but in good shape. We have a nice outdoor patio with a view. Love this place.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2025

April

If you’re looking for fancy and new, this isn’t it. The property was probably built in the 1960’s and you still use old fashioned turn keys to open your room. Bathrooms have been updated. They have mini fridges and a keurig in your room. Wi-fi is spotty but I found that was the case everywhere in the mountains. Short walk on concrete to Lower Yosemite Falls gorgeous views and just breathtaking to be in the heart of Yosemite Valley.

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2025

Alexandria

We stayed here for my yosemite wedding and did not have power in any of the outlets in my room when it was time to get ready.the tv power dodnt work nor the mini fridge. Everything worked out for the most part but it was a huge inconvenience and big stressor for the morning of my wedding. That said, yosemite is absolutely beautiful and if i didnt have to plug in my curling iron to get ready- we would he camping instead of this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

parvi

The best place to stay in

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Jeannine

Convenient to go to Yosemite the next day. The breakfast was delicious. Comfy beds and linens. Clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Convenient but a little old

Very pleasant location in the middle of the valley.
Room are very old and desperately need to be refreshed.
Excellent food options.
Location is fantastic, place is lively.
Staff friendly

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2025

James

Overpriced! Dirty and old. Needs to be updated.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

Leonard

Visit in November, chilly, no crowds. Perfect time and kplace to go.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

Amanda

Nothing better than staying right in the heart of the park where you can step outside your door for a hike, or grab something to eat, shop for souvenirs, etc. Room was clean and comfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

Carlos

I will be making a future reservation soon.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2025

Maria

The View was great and the walk to the waterfall so close by. Just Beautiful!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Elbina

Wonderful

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

Nathan

Great location with immediate views of Yosemite Falls from the car park. Great woodland lodge accomodation. Being in a valley, there is marginal WIFI and TV signal. But the natural beauty is incredible.

Leisure Family