El Portal, CA

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Yosemite National Park, El Portal, CA
Yosemite National Park, El Portal, CA
Coming into Yosemite National Park along Highway 140.
Lodge in El Portal.

Hot spa or cold river?
The park is alive after a 5 year drought. This photo was taken after a much needed rain. 

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Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 out of 5
11136 Highway 140 El Portal CA
The price is ¥28,062 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
¥28,062
¥32,642 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,832 reviews)
We absolutely love this hotel. We stay here at least once a year if not more. The riverside and riverview rooms have a kitchenette, fireplace, whirlpool tub, table and chairs, upgraded TV's and brand new furniture. The rooms are wonderful and the view is gorgeous. They recently upgraded all the rooms ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Yosemite View Lodge
Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge

2 out of 5
9966 Highway 140 El Portal CA
The price is ¥22,123 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
¥22,123
¥25,902 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,123 reviews)
It was good

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Cedar Lodge
Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

1 out of 5
9988 Highway 140 El Portal CA
Stay at this campground in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,938 reviews)
This place was a great place to stay at!

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

1 out of 5
9988 Highway 140 El Portal CA
Stay at this campground in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,938 reviews)
This place was a great place to stay at!

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages
Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River

Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River

El Portal CA
Stay at this vacation home in El Portal. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the pool in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
A quiet and tranquil place for vacation. The kitchen is fully equipped. Heater works well. An ideal place to stay if you are going to Yosemite National Park.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Closest Home to Yosemite Valley on the Merced River
Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

1 out of 5
4808 California 140 Mariposa CA
Stay at this campground in Mariposa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch and California ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (237 reviews)
Room was great, staff was great, hella spiders all over the furniture outside- wish they would clean up or spray- my 7-year old almost sat on a black widow.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of El Portal

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
111
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
155
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
74
3 - Okay 21%
2 - Disappointing
14
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

There is not much in this town but a spot to get gas before you go into the park.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The park across Cedar Lodge was lovely with the stream flowing. We enjoyed our walk in the morning before we left for home.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

needs a House of Bagels

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

The room looked clean, but I think they have bed bugs. I could not sleep with itching all over my body. I am sorry, but it is about changing all the bed linens not just the fitted sheet and the top sheet.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice place, not too far from the yosemite valley, perfect location for visiting yosemite

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

No choice of the restaurant or convenience stores around this area.

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