Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Yosemite National Park, California

Virgin rating

Premium King Room
Premium Room
Sierra Restaurant
Jackalope's Bar and Grill
Spa Lobby
Premium King Room
Premium Room
Sierra Restaurant
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 tonight.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kids Club
  • Children's Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Just 2 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park.

Hotel information

All rooms with air-conditioning, alarm/clock radio, flat-screen TV with pay-per-view-films, WiFi* coffee maker, fridge, hairdryer, safe, iron and board. Premium Rooms have sliding doors with views of the surroundings, with 1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Embers Restaurant (upscale dining, open for dinner), Jackalope's Bar & Grill (traditional American fare, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Timberloft Pizzeria (open in high season only), Harvest & Grounds Deli (coffees, smoothies and snacks to go) and Summerdale BBQ (al fresco barbecues with entertainment, summer months only). Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools (including one adults-only) and kids pool. 4 hot tubs. Ascent Spa* with sauna and steam room. Fitness centre. Guided hikes. Gold-panning. Climbing wall*. Kids high ropes course*. Games room. Complimentary WiFi. Room service*. General store and gift shop. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Kids activities*. Babysitting service*. Concierge service. Complimentary valet parking. Tesla supercharger stations.

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - WiFi - Two bottles of water a day - Access to the fitness room, steam room and sauna in Ascent Spa – Nightly 'dive-in' movies – Tesla supercharger stations - Business center access - Toll free and local telephone calls - Newspaper available daily in the lobby. 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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptionally Wonderful

Nov 28, 2023 flossem1049

We loved this property. From first contact with valet staff to check out everything was amazing. The reception hall was beautifully decorated for the holidays, it was breathtaking! Lots of chairs, wonderful fireplace and welcoming ambiance flood this soaring space. Our room was spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable. The valet was so friendly with… Read more
We loved this property. From first contact with valet staff to check out everything was amazing. The reception hall was beautifully decorated for the holidays, it was breathtaking! Lots of chairs, wonderful fireplace and welcoming ambiance flood this soaring space. Our room was spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable. The valet was so friendly with a wealth of information about the area and he made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We felt like special guests. The dining room (get reservations early) is very busy yet waitstaff are attentive, efficient and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and well plated. In every way we found The Tenaya At Yosemite to be exceptional; staff, facilities and food. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don’t visit in off-season

Nov 26, 2023 Magnus L Copenhagen, Denmark

Stayed at Tenaya in nov 23. Average to bad experience. Breakfast buffet was not available due to few people in the hotel we got told. Indoor pool was worn out, and kind of dirty. Vending machines empty. We had 2 bottles of water a day as part of our reservation online, but when we arrived we got told it is actually just self-service refill from… Read more
Stayed at Tenaya in nov 23. Average to bad experience. Breakfast buffet was not available due to few people in the hotel we got told. Indoor pool was worn out, and kind of dirty. Vending machines empty. We had 2 bottles of water a day as part of our reservation online, but when we arrived we got told it is actually just self-service refill from their cold water machine, in bottles they lend you. They had no more bottles - so too bad for us. The spa is split in men/women, so as a couple you can’t really enjoy that relaxation together.. Room was nice, and the food in Jackalopes was also good. Waiters were of differing service-mindedness - some were rude. Front desk personnel also didn’t really provide a good service experience. I had a good experience at Tenaya 8 years ago, but after this stay I’m probably not gonna return in the future. Location is a plus. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful property near the Yosemite entrance

Nov 26, 2023 SuzPolverino2014 Los Angeles, California

Beautiful property close to the Yosemite entrance. Loved the cottages. Close to the lodge, but was private and cozy. Loved the tree lighting ceremony. Really got us in the holiday mood. Would love more vegetarian options on the menus
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Close to the park and that’s about it

Nov 25, 2023 390michelleg Los Angeles, California

Just stayed for Thanksgiving and were disappointed at every turn. Upon check in we were told the Thanksgiving buffet was sold out, even though there was no mention of needing reservations anywhere on their website. Zero apologies or other solutions offered. They could not have cared less. The other restaurants either didn’t allow children, were… Read more
Just stayed for Thanksgiving and were disappointed at every turn. Upon check in we were told the Thanksgiving buffet was sold out, even though there was no mention of needing reservations anywhere on their website. Zero apologies or other solutions offered. They could not have cared less. The other restaurants either didn’t allow children, were miles down a dark road, or ran an hour+ wait. Jackalopes was our only option and we ate there all three nights. The short ribs were inedible and the food runner was downright rude. The manager took our complaints and offered no compensation or much more than a quick apology. There was a 20-min wait for hot chocolate each night. The game room was stuffed with teenagers and old broken equipment. The whole staff - from front desk to concierge - seemed to do the bare minimum. There’s one line for all onsite restaurants to make reservations which ran 20-30 min just to get your name on a list. You’re stuck and they know it. The only positives were the comfortable room and location to park, and servers at Jackalopes, who despite being understaffed were doing their best. If management reads this, I hope they take it as a chance to improve even small things - like including a note about needing reservations for holiday meals on the website, offering an online reservation system for on-site restaurants, and above all else, talking to staff about how to interact with guests and trying to genuinely help instead of shrugging and being rude. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 10/10 must-do for everything must-see

Nov 24, 2023 Katie H

This was probably the best tour I’ve ever had and it was because of our tour guide Tyler. It was just my son and I for thanksgiving and we did a whole day tour of Yosemite with him. He was so knowledgeable and went above and beyond for us in every way. It almost felt like we were the only ones on the tour. Even my 11-year-old son was totally… Read more
This was probably the best tour I’ve ever had and it was because of our tour guide Tyler. It was just my son and I for thanksgiving and we did a whole day tour of Yosemite with him. He was so knowledgeable and went above and beyond for us in every way. It almost felt like we were the only ones on the tour. Even my 11-year-old son was totally sucked into the history and every part of our day. We hit every single landmark, including some hikes and breath-taking views. Recommend this tour 10/10 especially for families. Read less