Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, California

Virgin rating

Premium Room
Premium Bathroom
Lobby
Premium Room
Premium Room
Indoor pool
Lobby
Jackalope's Bar and Grill
Spa Lobby
Premium Room
Premium Bathroom
Lobby
Premium Room
Premium Room
Indoor pool
Lobby
Jackalope's Bar and Grill
Spa Lobby

The hotel

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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay close to trails and shuttle

Aug 19, 2024 Maria isabel C

Great hotel ! Close to mariposa grove trail. Good food and amenities. My daughter even got to roast marshmallows and even got a rubber duck as a little present for her. It made her feel special. We arrived late at night andfood was delicious and fresh.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great amenities just outside National Park

Aug 19, 2024 KatherineLouise London, United Kingdom

We stayed for 3 nights in a Cottage with 2 queen beds - one for us and one for our teenage son. Loved the cottage - you get the sense of being in the woods, and we enjoyed sitting just outside room amongst the pine trees. The rooms are well appointed and we found it big enough for 3. The hotel amenities are good, convenient laundry room, pizza… Read more
We stayed for 3 nights in a Cottage with 2 queen beds - one for us and one for our teenage son. Loved the cottage - you get the sense of being in the woods, and we enjoyed sitting just outside room amongst the pine trees. The rooms are well appointed and we found it big enough for 3. The hotel amenities are good, convenient laundry room, pizza for eat-in or take-away to your room, and the restaurant and shop are open early enough to pickup coffee, breakfast, sandwiches etc. before you head off to Yosemite so that you can get there before the queues of cars start! One thing to bear in mind, is that although it is just a 5 min drive from Tenaya to the entrance of the Park, it is still another 45 minutes or so to get to the main Village and Visitor Centre within the Park. That was fine for us, because we enjoyed the drive and the stops we made on the way - but if that is a concern you may want to make sure you get accommodation inside the park. Good food and cocktails in Jackalopes, but it is pretty pricey. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful place for whole family

Aug 18, 2024 tatianai675 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The place is very beautiful. Restaurantes and service are excellent. The only thing that we didn’t like were the mattresses and pillows. We payed more than 2k for two nights in the Explorer Cabins. We expected to have good beds. But it was a night mare. They need to buy orthopedic mattress and new pillows. Very uncomfortable to sleep there.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Ain’t worth it

Aug 17, 2024 Stephen F

light weight a scam. Said the cottage was three bedrooms and you only get one. Fridge didn’t work and all my food went bad. When I called to complain, they said u Rnt allowed to cook food, ugh I wasn’t cooking in this terrible little hotel room. Fireplace didn’t work. Beds wer uncomfortable. The restaurants wer bad. If this place wasn’t close to… Read more
light weight a scam. Said the cottage was three bedrooms and you only get one. Fridge didn’t work and all my food went bad. When I called to complain, they said u Rnt allowed to cook food, ugh I wasn’t cooking in this terrible little hotel room. Fireplace didn’t work. Beds wer uncomfortable. The restaurants wer bad. If this place wasn’t close to 600$ a night, and close to 200-300, it wouldn’t be so bad. But you’re paying top dollar for bargain store prices. Only good things wer the staff, location, and three free s’mores every night. Wouldn’t suggest this at all. Read less
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Aug 16, 2024 Orion R

The resort is beautiful! The pool and hot tubs felt great after hiking. The resort is very near the south entrance and perfect location to explore the redwoods. It's a bit of a jaunt to Yosemite Valley so I would do this on the way to the resort then explore areas closer to resort