Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station

Yosemite National Park, California

Virgin rating

Two Queen Guest Room
King Guest Room
Two Queen Guest Room
King Guest Room

The hotel

Gold Country? Yosemite? Cutesy Mariposa itself? Whatever your excuse for visiting the region, Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station acts as an ‘access all areas’ base. Right on Highway 140, it’s near Mariposa’s dining and shopping, and within two miles of California Mining and Mineral Museum and the History Center’s gold panning, a throwback to the gold rush days. Keep driving and you’ll arrive in Yosemite National Park, just over 30 miles from the hotel, or Sierra National Forest, a little further away. Before you head out each day, fill up with hot breakfast treats, waffles, muffins, and naughty pastries. And, when you get back, you can make the most of the tennis courts, complimentary WiFi and seasonal swimming pool and hot tub.

Amenities

  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Internet Access
  • Near National Park
  • Tennis

Where is it

On Highway 140, near Mariposa’s restaurants and shops. Ideally located for Gold Country experiences like gold panning at the History Center, half-a-mile away, and visiting the California Mining and Mineral Museum, 2 miles away. Yosemite National Park is 32 miles away, Sierra National Forest 37 miles away, and giant Sequoia trees 45 miles away.

Hotel information

77 rooms on 3 floors. All with air-conditioning and heating, TV with satellite/cable channels, WiFi*, telephone (complimentary local calls under 10 minutes), microwave, fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, and iron and board. Two Queen Guest Rooms have 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Breakfast bar (complimentary hot breakfast and pastries). Outdoor swimming pool (seasonal). Hot tub (seasonal). Tennis courts. WiFi. Children's playground close by. Complimentary self-parking available.

*Denotes local charge

Rating summary

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating High quality, high value in a place where they could get away with less.

Mar 15, 2024 Thomas A

This motel offers a very high value given it’s location near the entrance to one of California’s premier attractions (Yosemite). The young man at the reception desk was professional, friendly and helpful, getting me and my “first time in America German Cousins” a recommendation to a nice pub on the Main St. The rooms were spotless and well… Read more
This motel offers a very high value given it’s location near the entrance to one of California’s premier attractions (Yosemite). The young man at the reception desk was professional, friendly and helpful, getting me and my “first time in America German Cousins” a recommendation to a nice pub on the Main St. The rooms were spotless and well appointed. The breakfast was of the typical Best Western format, not fancy, but was of top quality in terms of cleanliness and good order. I was really happy that with so many other issues in California, this venue offered high quality with a reasonable price that was appreciated by all. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Maybe not the "Best Western"

Mar 7, 2024 B5236UHdeboraht

Excellent Breakfast; hot, fresh and filling. Wonderful Cook and attendant (wish I knew her Name) always welcoming and helpful. WIFI worked great for my business trips. No fuss parking. Rooms dated and closed in (musty), small frig stayed warm unable to cool, clock was an hour off but Hey! Reasons why I wont be staying there again: Major issues… Read more
Excellent Breakfast; hot, fresh and filling. Wonderful Cook and attendant (wish I knew her Name) always welcoming and helpful. WIFI worked great for my business trips. No fuss parking. Rooms dated and closed in (musty), small frig stayed warm unable to cool, clock was an hour off but Hey! Reasons why I wont be staying there again: Major issues with the Management made claims of insufficient funds in leu of accountability, then CVC error ? No defined reason given. But charged my CC x3 for one stay. So I gave and honest survey. And now in retaliation the Manager of the Mariposa Best Western called and cancelled my future stays and stated I am no longer welcome there! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent staff, great breakfast!

Mar 5, 2024 mmriner Grass Valley, California

When traveling I always try to stay where there is a complimentary breakfast so I can get on with business quicker. However, sometimes it's like playing a game of roulette, you never know until you get there what breakfast will consist of, a cold stale piece of bread or warm, good food. This breakfast was great, warm good choices.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hotel with great value at an amazing location

Jan 4, 2024 JAGANS47

You cant go wrong by choosing this hotel. Everything was top notch. Quiet surroundings. Great wifi speed. Breakfast was tasty and promptly refilled. Perfectly located right outside Yosemite valley (45mins - 1hr).
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Dec 29, 2023 javsan220969 Brisbane, Australia

We stayed in three best westerns and they were all exceptional for value and service. Comfortable and clean rooms with polite service. Breakfasts are fantastic in range and quality of the food. It kept me going all day.