Tenaya Lodge’s setting takes some beating — bordering the Sierra National Forest and set on 75 stunning acres, it’s surrounded by nature. The hotel has plenty of activities, including a choice of trails and a guided walk to a hidden waterfall. Grab your hiking boots, or maybe a mountain bike, and head out to explore. At the end of the day, take a dip in the outdoor pool, get a s’mores kit and sit around the outdoor fire pits, or grab your torch and head out on a night hike. After all that activity, you’re likely to sleep well.
Amenities
Bicycle Rental
Babysitting service
Kids Club
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Free Parking
Games Room
Hot tub
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Where is it
Just 2 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park.
Hotel information
All rooms feature air-conditioning, alarm/clock radio, flat-screen TV with pay-per-view-films, WiFi access, coffee maker, mini fridge, hairdryer, safe, iron and ironing board.
Premium Rooms are newly refurbished and 350 sq ft in size, featuring sliding doors with views of the surroundings, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Bearfood Bar (poolside bar, open seasonally, serving a range of drinks and summertime food favourites). Gold Rush BBQ (seasonal, with live entertainment, open fires and s'mores). Jackalope's Bar & Grill (casual restaurant for all-day dining). Embers (signature restaurant, open seasonally). Timberloft Pizzeria (open Fri and Sat). Parkside Deli (Starbucks coffee and a range of grab and go options). Room service*.
Indoor pool (temporarily closed), 2 outdoor pools (including one adults-only) and kids pool. 5 hot tubs (2 of which are adults-only). Ascent Spa* with sauna and steam room. Fitness centre. Guided hikes. Mountain bike rentals*. Range of activities* including gold panning, glass blowing, and archery lessons. Games room. Lawn games.
Complimentary WiFi access. Complimentary self-parking. General store. Electric vehicle charging stations. Laundry service*.
This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)
Resort fee includes: - WiFi - Use of pedal bikes in the summer - Two reusable water bottles - Lawn games - Use of indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs - On-site shuttle service between main lodge, cottages, and explorer cabins - Snow shoes available in winter months - Daily guided nature hikes - Access to games room - Self-parking - S'morgasboard (6.00-9.00pm at Main Lodge). Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
Good general access for guests who are able to walk short distances and can manage up to six steps. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
*Denotes local charge.
Please note: Tioga Pass is subject to closure due to adverse weather conditions, for up to date information please check www.nps.gov/yose/
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Could be fantastic with a little work
Nov 17, 2024jaimita94Roseville, California
The Tenaya Lodge is in an ideal location being just outside the entrance to Yosemite. They offer a lot of really neat activities and amenities on site including tours to the park. We took a 360 tour and it was fantastic. Well worth the money and a great day to see all the best highlights of Yosemite. The rooms could use a little updating but our…
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The Tenaya Lodge is in an ideal location being just outside the entrance to Yosemite. They offer a lot of really neat activities and amenities on site including tours to the park. We took a 360 tour and it was fantastic. Well worth the money and a great day to see all the best highlights of Yosemite. The rooms could use a little updating but our bed was super comfy.
My 3 star review would be a 1 without all the great things listed above. The single negative about this place eclipsed all the positives which was the food. The food quality at the restaurant on site (Jackalope’s) and the pizza place (timber creek) make it seem like the lodge must be on an island where food is extremely difficult to come by. Everything is sub-par at best and the worst part is it odd extremely expensive.
If I come back to Yosemite, I would stay farther from the gates in order to not go broke on crappy food. It is quite a shame because this place could be absolutely fantastic if the lodge prioritized the food options and brought in some qualified management of the restaurants.
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Good stay - would recoomend
Nov 8, 2024CharlottePJLeeds, United Kingdom
Stayed in a cottage / lodge here and enjoyed our stay. There were 2 queen beds in the room which was good for storing luggage etc. The cottages made us feel like we were really in the wilderness. Nice restaurant for dinner - also went to the pizzeria the second night which was so convenient to be on site. It was a bit basic in the pizzeria and…
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Stayed in a cottage / lodge here and enjoyed our stay. There were 2 queen beds in the room which was good for storing luggage etc. The cottages made us feel like we were really in the wilderness. Nice restaurant for dinner - also went to the pizzeria the second night which was so convenient to be on site. It was a bit basic in the pizzeria and really quiet so no atmosphere but we had a long day and enjoyed our food so it was fine. There are free smores ingredients in the main lobby. There was a little shop on site. The cleaning/housekeeping of the lodge was not great - we didn't have any spare change to leave a tip (but would have done it the second day) - so maybe that contributed but they really only did the absolute minimum and didnt get rid of our trash can/replenish the tissues etc so that was a shame. Hotel is only a couple minutes outside the south entrance so well located although its about an hour to the yosemite valley area. We didn't have to queue at all to get in the park (entered around 8am on a Friday in October). Make sure you see the south end of the park - e.g. the Mariposa Grove of giant Sequoias is there - you park and get a shuttle - great trees!
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Good lodging rooms, poor restaurant.
Nov 3, 2024Phillip LFresno, California
Employees and staff very friendly. Don't bother eating in Jacalop restaurant, food was served cold on two occasions. Not worth it. Only place to eat is the Deli, can't go wrong with packaged sandwiches. If you're in to just eating cold cuts or lettus go for it.
Brilliant cabin in an awesome resort
Oct 31, 2024Mark SWarana, Australia
We recently stayed down in one of the Explorer Cabins at Tenaya. My goodness, what an amazing place! These cabins are tucked away from the main resort (which is only a 5 min walk away), which meant they were quiet and peaceful. I really recommend the extra few dollars to book one.
Overall, we were very happy with everything about Tenaya. I can…
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We recently stayed down in one of the Explorer Cabins at Tenaya. My goodness, what an amazing place! These cabins are tucked away from the main resort (which is only a 5 min walk away), which meant they were quiet and peaceful. I really recommend the extra few dollars to book one.
Overall, we were very happy with everything about Tenaya. I can imagine it would be very busy in summer, but our late October trip was pretty quiet. This is a great time to visit, if like us you don't like crowds and have good clothing for the chilly nights
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Gift of the outdoors.
Oct 31, 2024Theresa C
Beautiful lodge outside of Yosemite Park. Attended a conference and stayed a little longer. October is an amazing time of year to visit. Charming interior. Fire pits. Indoor and outdoor pools. Spa. Great food and service. Highly recommend.
Could be fantastic with a little work
