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 Lovely cabin-like inspireed modern hotel

Jul 23, 2024 ginapr_ginapr Leon, Mexico

A lovely cabin-like hotel/lodge for having a great time with family and friends. You can book either a cabin or a room. For this trip we booked a room, for my husband my kid and me. This trip was was planned mainly with the idea of experiencing the natural world in Yosemite reservoir and Mariposa Grove sightseeing. This hotel was neat, clean, had… Read more
A lovely cabin-like hotel/lodge for having a great time with family and friends. You can book either a cabin or a room. For this trip we booked a room, for my husband my kid and me. This trip was was planned mainly with the idea of experiencing the natural world in Yosemite reservoir and Mariposa Grove sightseeing. This hotel was neat, clean, had many amenities including a spa, yoga clases Monday through Friday as far as I recall, but did not had the chance to experience the spa or the yoga class because I was there just for a weekend. The food was good, but the highlight was that they had an outdoor firepit and the hotel provided marshmallows, chocolates cookies and sticks so that you could prepare s’mores at night. There’s a small jacuzzi, a very cute area for kids to play in a swimming pool, with mushroom-like fountains near the main pool . The hotel has a nice terrace were you can have a nice view, if there is no party or convention taking place. You can go hiking, they provide tours during the day or at night with a friendly staff. They have a nice food store where you can buy sandwiches , wine, food, coffee, very early, so you can go to hikes or some place early in the morning. They also have 2 nice stores with cute souvenirs, and cute sweatshirts, you can buy stamps to send letters to fiends or family. Love this place would recommend it for sure. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved this place !

Jul 20, 2024 R3603CYsarahm

Fantastic hotel . We stayed here for two nights as part of a road trip around California . The staff are welcoming . The room was immaculate , spacious and one of the best we have stayed in so far . Yes the food was expensive but to be fair we have found all California expensive compared to UK . We dined in the restaurant the first night and… Read more
Fantastic hotel . We stayed here for two nights as part of a road trip around California . The staff are welcoming . The room was immaculate , spacious and one of the best we have stayed in so far . Yes the food was expensive but to be fair we have found all California expensive compared to UK . We dined in the restaurant the first night and had the barby the second . To be fair I think we would have gone back in the restaurant for both nights if we could do it again . The pool area is lovely but we didn’t manage to get sun beds as so busy but it wasn’t a big deal to sit on grass . Lovely place lovely staff and very surprised it is only listed as a very good . Read less
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Jul 17, 2024 Belinda C Sydney, Australia

What a great hotel ! Close to Yosemite national park, with a fabulous alpine lodge feel. Rooms very large, staff very friendly, food great and atmosphere excellent. Lots of great walks in the park and in the roads leading from the hotel, Would highly recommend
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent hotel and excellent tour

Jul 15, 2024 Kevin K

The hotel was great. Very clean. Truly felt like a resort but without the crowd. Multiple pools, glassblowing station, excellent restaurants. I HIGHLY recommend going on the Tenaya 360 tour. Our guide, who has familial connections to land in Yosemite, was truly a "history book". He provided so many facts along with context. Excellent trip!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Enjoyable hotel

Jul 13, 2024 Mary L Shawano, Wisconsin

I attended a conference here but chose to attend based on the location near Yosemite. My sister accompanied me. The hotel was very clean and the staff the friendliest. My sister enjoyed sitting by the pool in the mornings while I attended the conference, then during the afternoon we would visit the park. There was limited parking near our room… Read more
I attended a conference here but chose to attend based on the location near Yosemite. My sister accompanied me. The hotel was very clean and the staff the friendliest. My sister enjoyed sitting by the pool in the mornings while I attended the conference, then during the afternoon we would visit the park. There was limited parking near our room when we arrived back to the hotel after 7pm so we had to park in overflow lots. Read less