Yosemite Lodge Yosemite National Park

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P.O. Box 578, Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park, California, United States, 95389, 209-372-1274

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Yosemite National Park, California, United States -ritchie-
Teddy Bears at Yosemite

After Lucy's house we were off to Yosemite National Park in search of Bears and Cougars, and Yosemite Sam of course as who anyone over 25 should remember!!

Yosemite National Park, California, United States carolandjoe
Yosemite 19th - 20th July 2009

19th July 2009

With a long day of traveling ahead we decided to get up earlish and go for
breakfast as soon as the restaurant opened at 9am. We loaded up the
car and set off leaving Left Vegas on the 8 hour drive to Yosemite.

We stopped on route for some lunch and to stretch our legs, before
reaching our destination at 6pm, or so we thought!! As it turned out
we were still an hour and half from our lodge, which meant we didn't
arrive until 7.30pm. We quickly chec...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States dlz
Yosemite National Park

We left Lee Vining around 9.00am and headed east to Yosemite National Park. A very long, winding road with some spectacular views of rocky terrains and deep valleys greeted us along the way. We stopped off at Tuolumne Grove to hike down to the grove to look at the Giant Trees (Sequoia trees) that are thousands of years old. The hike down was easy. Coming back up was steep and tested our muscle endurance once again. We also stopped to view the Half Dome and El Capitan peaks that rise above the...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States ellenwillow
Road trip across California

On Tuesday 26th, it was time to pack all my gear and load it into Sally's car for the last big hurrah of my holiday, our trip to Yosemite National Park. Sally had organised to go to a lecture on route run by the Centre for Land Based Learning and given by Alice Waters, the owner of Chez Penisse (the restaurant we went to earlier in our trip) and author of "The Edible Schoolyard". The lecture was out on an organic farm, and I must admit that my favourite part was the delectable food spread and...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States fifoota
4 seasons in one day

We decided to head to Glacier Point in the morning and we were glad we did. The sun was shining, the view was spectacular, and the place wasn't crowded. However, as the morning wore on, first came the crowds, then came the rain, and finally came the hail. Thankfully we were in the car by the time it poured down rain and before the hail came, and we decided to have a bite to eat. When the rain became even heavier, we felt it might be a while before it cleared, so we decided to move on and find...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States fifoota
A little road trip

It was time for a good ol' fashioned Amercian road trip. Time to hit the highway with nothing but the wind in our hair and the open road in front of us. After picking up our hire car, just up the road from the hotel, we got our first taste of a left-hand drive. A bit tricky to begin with considering our "small" car that I had selected when booking online was a massive Buick sedan and the auto gears were on the side of the steering wheel like a manual column shift. To avoid fumbling around wit...

Wawona, California, United States jimmy-ellen
Do you know about the bears? Yosemite...

We stopped in Gilroy (the home of outlet shopping - 2hour drive from San Francisco - excellent shopping!!) We did our best to help make the US economy grow, by spending an useful hour in an electronic shop. We gave it a good shot but were thoroughly overwhelmed with the amount of stuff they had 'for & on' sale - next time! In Gilroy, we said goodbye to the 101 and the coastline; and hello to inland and more farmland then the eye could see. We drove through Merced and into Mariposa where w...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States katd
Beautiful Yosemite...

I know it's been a while since I've blogged. You'd be amazed at the number of places in this country that it is impossible to find a wifi connection for a little while. But, now I'm sitting in the cozy Yosemite Lodge in the valley of Yosemite National Park. And I'm getting ready to catch you guys up on a crazy week. So, bunker down and get ready to read - this one might be pretty long... I had a fantastic stay in Huntington Beach last weekend with Ashley and Drea. Ash just got a new place abo...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States kristensp489
Yosemite National Park

I have to tell you, if you haven't been here you haven't been to one of the most magical places in the World. I used to come here every year for some period of time. Whatever the expression "God's Country" means, this is one of those places. Another incredible week and we were joined, not just for the weekend as planned, but for the whole week by our cousins Jon and Deborah Krass. WE ate WE hiked WE ate at Jon and Deb's first ever picnic! WE hiked WE played at being photographers To top off ...

Yosemite National Park, California, United States luvntravln
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A beautiful setting, but pricey.

from travelwhere
The view of the woods from the window and patio were lovely. The food court had lots of food choices and was convenient.There is no air conditioning at Yosemite Lodge. There was a register on the wall, but we couldn't see how it worked. We found a fan in the closet and brought it out. It really helped but the front cover fell off. (lacked clamps) I felt concerned that the blade could fly off next. The room was hot and stuffy, which made it difficult to fall asleep. On the second night, I had just climbed Half Dome, so all that mattered was the shower and the bed.

We liked it!

from A TripAdvisor Member
I don't expect deluxe accommodations in a national park, even if they're pricey. But we were pleasantly surprised here. We had a deluxe room with patio, and I think it was remodeled but I'm not sure. The bathroom was a little dated, but the room was large with nice breezes and the view was beyond compare. (Our building was far to the right of the main lodge as you face the road.) I agree with all the tips the other reviewer mentioned: reserve at least by January (earlier if possible), make specific requests, and get to the park early. The Food Court was extremely crowded and noisy, but the food was bearable (try chicken caesar salad). Frankly, I can't imagine paying Ahwahnee prices.

One more suggestion: If you are in Yosemite during the summer when there's a full moon, do not miss the moonlight tram tour of the valley.

Yosemite Lodge for Family

from rocknty
We just returned from a 4 day stay at The Lodge where we had two deluxe rooms. We had a fantastic time and can recommend staying here.We have now stayed at the lodge four times and the Ahwahnee twice. While we love going to the Ahwahnee, I would pick the Lodge for my family any day.Here is why: - The Lodge has been improving under the new concessionaire. The rooms are getting remodeled progressively. All will be done by 2005. So get a remodeled room (see tips below) as the old ones are really beat. - The room prices are reasonable for a National Park. Deluxe is $160 with tax in 2004. That half of the Ahwahnee. - The lodge has the best recreational amenities. The pool is huge with gorgeous view and is just awesome after a big hike. It has progressive slope that allows kids to wade in to their comfort level and a deep end for adults. The Ahwahnee has only a small pool and it gets deep instantly. - The bike rental is on site and the bike path cruises right by the lodge. Its great to ride in the early evening. - The food court is improved, with good coffee now. Everything is spruced up a bit this year with better quality of food product. The Ahwahnee has no real place for quick snack or breakfast beyond the main dining room, which is really a commitment when you trying to get everyone out early and onto the trail. - The Mountain rooms service has improved and the 2003 chefs were doing a fine job on our trip. - The bar is air conditioned and an adult escape. I love to head down to the bar for a beer and to catch some sports on TV. - It is far away for the Village and Curry camp. Which are where a majority of the people mass is in the Valley.The Lodge tips you need to know: - Reserve a deluxe room 9-12 months in advance. Make sure reservations add a request of a remodeled room/patio/non-smoking - Patio rooms are much cooler in the summer. - Get there at 3pm. Tell them you will wait patiently for the room you want. You might have to wait till 5pm. So get a drink in the bar or take a walk to the falls. - Be polite. I travel a lot for business and sometimes being a jerk can get attention of the manager and pay off. Here there is no incentive for the manager to help you. He is a lifetime government employee. He will only torture your unfortunate self. So shut up and wait. - Make dinner reservations 90 days ahead of your trip. We always book the first nights dinner at the Mountain Room. The second night we eat at the food court or get pizza at the village and go the theater. The third night we eat at the Ahwahnee.General Tips: - The park loads people in progressively over the day. The mornings are just great. Only those who stayed over night are there. The buses arrive around noon. So visit the high impact spots early and get them out of the way. Mid-week is so much better than weekends for obvious reasons. I wont even go near the Village on a Saturday afternoon. - We generally drive out of the valley to hike in the high country in summer. Temp in the valley can be 88 and up top its 76. - The Taft point Sentinel dome loop is just the best hike in the world. Also day hiking out of White Wolf up to the lakes is great. - We always come back in the mid-afternoon and hit the pool. Then take a nap. Wake up refreshed and then talk about our day over a nice dinner. - Unlike what you have read on the other posts the Lodge can be great. But you have to work the system and be a bit lucky helps as well.After all, this is Yosemite, which is a totally amazing unique place. Seeing people post that cells phones dont work, that there is no TV, that the food isnt as good as back home upsets me. You are there to experience the environment and escape all that stuff. You could find that its great to get rid of these everyday distractions and actually do thing like talk with your kids.If you try your family can have an amazing time year after year.

Yosemite Lodge - Mountain Room restaurant

from A TripAdvisor Member
The Mountain Room restaurant at Yosemite Lodge is overrated - the food is mundane, yet overpriced and service is extremely poor. I guess they can get away with it because they do not have much competition. Despite making a reservation, we were served an hour and 5 minutes later. We paid $9.95 for three pieces of overcooked shrimp that were shown some garlic and the entree was no better. And as for the well hyped view, all we saw was some foliage (I have a better view of foliage from my bedroom window). You'd be better off eating a tasty sandwich near the foot of the lower falls... kind to your purse, better food, and great view! (Or else, try Degnan's or the food court.)

As for the lodge itself, don't go expecting standard amenities. No room service / TV and the soap / shampoos etc. are available from dispensers. Also cell phones / FM radio does not work. We were a bit hesitant at first but ended up really enjoying our stay and would stay there again. The staff may seem rude, that's probably because they are tired of answering too many stupid questions!

What a disappointment...

from A TripAdvisor Member
What a dissapointment....The room was nothing like what was pictured on the park's web site. At $160 a night (additional fees included) this place is not worth wasting your money at! We booked 2 adjoining rooms and both rooms were dark, dingy, smelly, and just overall depressing!

The sad thing was there was a letter in the room from the manager explaining that the rooms were being updated with new fixtures, carpet, paint, curtains, etc., and when I looked around I realized we were staying in an updated room! The pool was closed both days we were there because of a foreign matter found floating. We called the manager to ask if we could swim elsewhere i. Curry Village or Ahawanee. Curry Village pool was closed also (same problem) and he would get back to us about the Ahawanee...which he never did. They could not figure out when the pool ws going to be open either. Having small children a quick dip would have been great to help cool us off but we ended up having to pack up and go to the river which was great also. The positives: The Food Court (great food) The view of Yosemite Falls (amazing) The bike rental hut (very friendly and helpful)

Overall...don't waste your money. You would be better off getting a cabin at Curry Village or if you have to book 2 rooms, squeeze together and stay at the Ahawanee (same cost as 2 rooms at the Lodge).

Also...BRING MOSQUITO REPELLENT AND PUT IT ON BEFORE YOU STEP OUT OF THE CAR, ESPECIALLY W/CHILDREN!

I filled out the questionaire from the room and have placed this website on it to let the quality manager know that we are not the only ones who were dispappointed with their stay. Whoever stays next, please let everyone know if there has been improvements!

Great time!

from A TripAdvisor Member
We had a marvellous time. The hotel was very nice and so was the view we had from our room. The nearby facilities were appropriate to our needs. We loved it!

C grade motel

from A TripAdvisor Member
Quite possibly the worst hotel I have ever seen. Staff are not only lacking in customer service skills but were very often completly rude and hostile. Rooms were small, dark and damp. Also no hotel in the world has a check in time of 5pm - it's an absolute joke!AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Half-Baked Hotel near Half Dome

from A TripAdvisor Member
I was so disappointed by this facility. The rooms were dark and musty, didn't look anything like the photos on the web site. Maid service was bad, employees were rude and some openly hostile. Customer service was poor. For $117 a night, you expect a little more, even during off season. Hotel messed up our reservations and was extremely reticient in making reparations. No discount given for room, no desire to please the customer. Bed was lumpy and shower head was broken. I would never stay there again.

Very Disappointing, overpriced

from A TripAdvisor Member
October 2002 - Paid $149 for second rate motel standard of accommodation. Staff attitude below expectation. Food court poor Quality, main restaurant average but over priced. Having stayed in other lodge accommodation where quality was first class this was an extremely disappointing experience. My first visit to Yosemite Lodge will be the last.

Awesome Vacation!

from A TripAdvisor Member
What a lovely vacation we had in Yosemite. The hotel staff is wonderful and very accomodating. Great food at the Mountain Lodge Room, prices a bit higher than I wanted to pay, but, after the meal is complete, you feel it was worth it.

Our waiter Scotty said he'd been there for 33 years and was still 5th in line for the head spot. Apparently, once people start working there, they never want to leave!

Try to get reservations at the Awanahee Hotel-down the street, for Sunday Brunch if you want an incredible dining experience. Reservation must be made months in advance, however.

Remember - Don't feed the bears!

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