Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, California

Virgin rating

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Rush Creek Lodge Yosemite, Balcony
Swimming pool
Hotel Exterior
Hotel Exterior
King Room
Bathroom
Rush Creek Lodge Yosemite, Balcony
Swimming pool

The hotel

In a hillside woodland setting close to the entrance to Yosemite National Park, Rush Creek Lodge offers warm, friendly service and a wealth of activities. You can hire a bike, enjoy a yoga class, relax by the pool or play a game of bumper pool! Enjoy the fresh California cuisine at the lodge’s two restaurants — both with al fresco seating for the warmer days. Choose between the rustic yet stylish Restaurant with its wood-burning oven and open kitchen, or the more casual Tavern with its big screen TVs, signature cocktails and evening music. There's also daily activities, from wildlife talks and kids crafts to beer tasting - and the lodge's nightly tradition of complimentary s'mores by the fire pit.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Families
  • Games Room
  • Near National Park
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Situated half a mile from Yosemite’s Highway 120 west entrance.

Hotel information

143 rooms, suites and villas. All with air-conditoning, complimentary WiFi, iPod docking station and Alexa device, mini-fridge, coffee maker and tea-making facilities, hairdryer, safe and iron. Please note that rooms have games and radio streaming, they do not have TVs. Lodge Rooms have a private deck with forest or sunset views and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Two Bedroom Villas are spread throughout the hillside and forest and have 1 king-size master bedroom and 2 twin beds in the second bedroom (or 2 bedrooms with king-size beds), plus a sitting area with a queen-size sofa bed and fireplace, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tavern (open for lunch, dinner and late night snacks). Pool bar (planned to open May–Oct for drinks, lunches and barbecue dinners). Outdoor heated saltwater pool. 2 hot tubs (one adults-only). Massage studio*. Yoga*. Games room* with shuffleboard, bumper pool and table football. Table tennis. Daily activities* and excursions* (vary by month). Kids playground. Fire pit. General store and gift shop. Complimentary WiFi. Self-serve laundry facilities*.

*Denotes local charge

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Would stay again. Loved it!

Jul 7, 2024 ksimon0101 Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a really nice property right outside of Yosemite. It still takes about 45 minutes to get to most trailheads but it is worth the drive. We had a two bedroom villa with my husband and two teen daughters. This was perfect. The girls had twin beds and we had a king. We wasted for three nights. It was comfortable, clean and convenient. Very… Read more
This is a really nice property right outside of Yosemite. It still takes about 45 minutes to get to most trailheads but it is worth the drive. We had a two bedroom villa with my husband and two teen daughters. This was perfect. The girls had twin beds and we had a king. We wasted for three nights. It was comfortable, clean and convenient. Very nice pool and hot tubs. Good food. It is quite expensive, especially the food and gift shop. Also the laundry room only had one working washer. This made doing the loads I needed to do a bit inconvenient. It was coin laundry. For the price you pay, laundry should be free. Read less
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Jul 6, 2024 NYCGirl5201 New York City, New York

The room was cozy and spacious in the two bedroom villa Loved the outdoor spaces and pool and the kids play area is really cool for older kids ! The pool was great after a day of hiking Literally two miles from Yosemite gate however be sure to plan for the drive into the valley which takes another 35 min Went to the nearby rainbow pool and… Read more
The room was cozy and spacious in the two bedroom villa Loved the outdoor spaces and pool and the kids play area is really cool for older kids ! The pool was great after a day of hiking Literally two miles from Yosemite gate however be sure to plan for the drive into the valley which takes another 35 min Went to the nearby rainbow pool and that was epic (less than ten min away ) Did the Texas bbq which was very good and family spa hours which was excellent Read less
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Jun 30, 2024 Harv B

Still shocking to me that places like this have such an absurd cancellation policy. Had car issues and couldn’t make the stay. ZERO help on rescheduling. Instead of being an advocate to the place I’m now strongly opposed. I’d come back, spend money etc, but after their incredible lack of hospitality I have zero interest in staying here or… Read more
Still shocking to me that places like this have such an absurd cancellation policy. Had car issues and couldn’t make the stay. ZERO help on rescheduling. Instead of being an advocate to the place I’m now strongly opposed. I’d come back, spend money etc, but after their incredible lack of hospitality I have zero interest in staying here or recommending it to anyone. Read less
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Jun 29, 2024 Richard M Huntsville, Alabama

Tyler was a great guide and gave us great information about the history of the park and what we were seeing. He was very inviting and answered a ton of questions about the park and gave us some great ideas about what to see by ourselves the next day in the park. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Tyler as your guide. Lori was also… Read more
Tyler was a great guide and gave us great information about the history of the park and what we were seeing. He was very inviting and answered a ton of questions about the park and gave us some great ideas about what to see by ourselves the next day in the park. I would highly recommend this tour and ask for Tyler as your guide. Lori was also extremely helpful in helping to plan out the next days hikes and plans in the park. Read less
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Jun 29, 2024 jujulusher Atlanta, Georgia

For the prices you pay, this is definitely not worth it. The rooms are rundown and in bad need of repair and cleaning. They do not have central heating/AC in the rooms, and their WiFi is practically nonexistent. Also be aware if you are mobility challenged and placed in an upstairs room, there isn't an elevator. Also, you will need to traverse… Read more
For the prices you pay, this is definitely not worth it. The rooms are rundown and in bad need of repair and cleaning. They do not have central heating/AC in the rooms, and their WiFi is practically nonexistent. Also be aware if you are mobility challenged and placed in an upstairs room, there isn't an elevator. Also, you will need to traverse many stairs and steep walkways down to the main area of the resort, as the only parking is by your room. You are stuck eating at their restaurant as nothing is nearby and it is poorly run and has very slow service, with exorbitant pricing. Because they are so close to the park, you don't really have many options, but be prepared for what a stay here is really like. Read less