Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, California

Virgin rating

Premium Room
Indoor pool
Jackalope's Bar and Grill
Spa Lobby
Premium Room
Indoor pool
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 350 sq ft and feature 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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Apr 27, 2024 V5692RJpaulw

It was one of the best trips we've had. Stayed in the Cabins, and what a great experience. The back porch is looking into the forest with 2 bedrooms and a living area with a small kitchen. Interiors are well designed with wilderness as a theme. Continental breakfast is served in the morning and Smoores at night in the main hall. All employees are… Read more
It was one of the best trips we've had. Stayed in the Cabins, and what a great experience. The back porch is looking into the forest with 2 bedrooms and a living area with a small kitchen. Interiors are well designed with wilderness as a theme. Continental breakfast is served in the morning and Smoores at night in the main hall. All employees are friendly and professional. Dinning at the main lodge is always excellent. Transportation to and from your cabin to the main lodge is just a phone call away. They pick you up and drop you off, which is great. We've stayed at the main lodge multiple times, and cabins are the best. Highly recommend to stay at Tenaya Read less
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Apr 27, 2024 Kelly H Las Vegas, Nevada

The lodge is absolutely beautiful. It was a great place to celebrate my birthday. Everything was fantastic even the weather. They had a birthday Tray with all kinds of goodies and a bunch of fun stuff for the dog. They had smores around a bonfire. It couldn't been more perfect.
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Apr 26, 2024 tillofoof Indianapolis

We stayed at the Cottage and booked a Fido friendly package. We were supposed to have the use of dog beds, bowls and treats; we got none of that. Our Cottage is very old and outdated. Carpet is stained and ugly, bathroom is very small and outdated also. There are 3 units in our cottage, the walls and floor are so thin that you can hear every… Read more
We stayed at the Cottage and booked a Fido friendly package. We were supposed to have the use of dog beds, bowls and treats; we got none of that. Our Cottage is very old and outdated. Carpet is stained and ugly, bathroom is very small and outdated also. There are 3 units in our cottage, the walls and floor are so thin that you can hear every footsteps and doors opening and closing. Definitely not a luxury hotel. With taxes and fees we paid almost $1000 for 2 nights. Definitely not worth the money. The location of the hotel is great and their restaurant’s food is decent. Did not use their pool. Read less
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Apr 24, 2024 lindsays669 London, England, United Kingdom

We had a great 2day visit here. There was a lot if noisy construction work happening under our window - do the reception team very kindly moved us to Hemlock Cottage in the wooded area. This was gorgeous - much appreciated! Thank you Tenaya team. The cottage had its own little patio. The bathroom was small but adequate- we loved the cottage.… Read more
We had a great 2day visit here. There was a lot if noisy construction work happening under our window - do the reception team very kindly moved us to Hemlock Cottage in the wooded area. This was gorgeous - much appreciated! Thank you Tenaya team. The cottage had its own little patio. The bathroom was small but adequate- we loved the cottage. Eating here is really expensive. One night we had a pizza from their pizzeria which was very good. There’s a general store at Fish Camp and we bought snacks and food here to eat in the room. The hotel pool is lovely and the outdoor pool is heated. But it’s a bit awkward to walk from the cottage to the pool - 5-6 mins through the forest. Read less
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Apr 19, 2024 James R

I saw at least two other reviews with the same description of our experience. We booked a stay weeks in advance, received an alert from our cc company of a refund, called Tenaya only to find out our reservation had been canceled without any attempt by them to notify us by email or phone call. We are now left scrambling to find a place to stay… Read more
I saw at least two other reviews with the same description of our experience. We booked a stay weeks in advance, received an alert from our cc company of a refund, called Tenaya only to find out our reservation had been canceled without any attempt by them to notify us by email or phone call. We are now left scrambling to find a place to stay with no offer of assistance on their part. Read less