The Tenaya Lodge is probably the best place I have ever stayed. The Valettes and Bell hops were…read morevery friendly and helpful. Housekeeping was amazing. They made our room clean and inviting everyone day. I loved the elegant yet quietly comfortable vibe Unfortunately I cant give a five star review. I had a question for concierge. She was on the phone on what sounded like a personal call. As I approached the desk she turned her back on me and never acknowledged me after 2 min I left. Also, the host staff at Jackalope were rude refusing to seat us in spots we were we interested in. The food and the wait staff were on point!!

we have been planning to stay here for almost a year now. Finally had opportunity to do so…read more It was a pleasant experience from checking in, using amenities, food options, room service to check out. The rooms are well lit which is usually very rare. The bathrooms are clean and the. Shower head with mobile shower head was very helpful to give bath to our toddler There is plenty of parking but you may have to park a bit farther depending upon time of year and day. The pool was full but we still enjoyed in it as well as splash zone. The jenga, corn in the hole, checkers, chess board, cards, gaming arcade, indoor pool with movies playing on the projector- they have perfect vacation package. The star of the first night was shuttle service to the pizzeria and back. Our kid loved the ride in the golf cart. The star of the second night was telescope pointing to moon, open for all the guests. But highlight definitely is marshmallow roasting and s'mores. Everyone enjoyed it thoroughly. We didn't have an opportunity to eat at embers or Deli but both pizzeria and jackalope offered delicious meals. We will definitely be back during Christmas or winter time. The facility is kept clean. The interiors are majestic and inviting. The paintings/ photos are stunning, almost a mini museum walls all around. Tip-There are showers inside the arcade restrooms which I found next day. Four stars only because we found either one of the elevators to be in maintenance mode throughout the stay. Also, the pool gates were left unlocked risking outsiders using the facility.

It could be the scene of American Psycho. Or maybe Yogi bear, perhaps the perfect honeymoon…read morebetween you and your bae. You get absolutely no cell reception, the WiFi is not that great either. No where in cyber space for you to run to. The place forces you to pay attention to it as well as whoever you are there with. I spent 6 nights here, and it felt almost like a lifetime. I laughed, cried, cooked, bathed, relaxed. I got accustomed to the cursed noises that the radiator makes. Got used to the dull knives and the many light switches around the house. I went to bed after a long relaxing bath, and woke up to the trees as my first view. Get dressed, put on my boots, got firewood, and put on a crappy pot of coffee so that I'm prepared to do nothing for the day. Point is, this place has personality; however, you feel free to be yourself. This place is not perfect, but it is great! It sleeps 6 people. Only 2 miles away from the southern entrance of Yosemite. Perfect for family & friends to disconnect from the busy life of the Silicon Valley and go out into the woods. You'll have to bring your own food and drinks, but the kitchen is fully stocked with all kinds of equipments - an amateur home cook's dream! I had absolutely the best time here and definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs to disconnect from the world for a brief moment and just breathe in some fresh air.

Expensive buffet with limited availability. Many trays empty and the person carving the prime rib…read morerefused to give a thick slice. By 7 pm, only 1 choice of dessert. Although the food I did have was good, poor management of the buffet .... And the carver was not hospitable.

My first time coming to Yosemite I was able to book a stay at the B&B Inn. There was some things I…read morefound a bit different then the email I received and a difference of how self check in was meant that right when you arrive you're checking in with Pamela then given a set of keys for your room after, there wasn't a room check in code or self check-in. I enjoyed the balcony, comfy bed, and clean bathroom. I found it beautiful that there are plenty of stellar jays flying over the B&B inn. There was sights of deers, butterflies, and many other creatures to see. The balcony also had comfy rocking chairs which gives a homey feeling. For breakfast there was only a bagel or pastry nothing else. If you're driving there are many restaurants and food places in the towns an hour before B&B inn, but after passing Oakhurst town there will be far drives to be able to go to marts or other food places.

Pros: This location was great as it was near the entrance of Yosemite and it beats having to drive…read moreup and down some windy roads if you were to stay in town. The room we had was the Mariposa room and it was beautiful and large! We were amazed as everything looked clean and there were 2 bathrooms(one had the shower and the other had the toilet). Please make sure to read ALL of the rules that are in BOTH bathrooms that are hanging on the wall(one of them is right near the toilet and the other is in the other bathroom near the hair dryer). Pamela had also greeted us and told us about the continental breakfast and that you are to eat it in your own room. She would later enter your room when you are not there to pick up the dishes. She was also helpful with any questions in regards to what to visit in Yosemite. We loved our private balcony and the view of the stream flowing by. Pamela surprised us by hauling up some rocking sitting chairs on the last night of our stay onto the balcony. We enjoyed that very much and the peacefulness. We also enjoyed the fridge in the room but also wished there was a freezer as well as we had brought our own ice packs. Cons: As much as we did not mind Pamela coming into our room to get the breakfast dishes while we were gone, we did notice a few things that felt odd. First, she took our used shower towels that was hanging on the inside of the horseshoe rack and rehung it on top of the horseshoe rack holder. She even took out the squishy non-slip padding in the shower and rehung it. She made our beds(though we could of sworn that one of the rules was that there was NOT going to be any room cleaning, etc. She took some of our other towels that we had used and replaced it with others(which was fine). BUT, she THREW AWAY my small styrofoam cup that I had left nicely on the sink counter. I had brought it from home and had used it to rinse my mouth after brushing my teeth. Who does that?? Who throws away someone else's things? I was very upset and it kind of made our stay there less enjoyable knowing that someone had gone through your stuff. Overall, it is a nice place to stay with a nice room and view but think about items that belong to you and what things you wouldn't want anyone to touch or throw away. We also suggest you bring your own food as there isn't really a place to eat at except for a place slightly down the street that sells sandwiches(it was good) or at the expensive restaurant at the hotel down the street. If you don't bring your own food, you would need to drive ALL the way back down the windy road into town.

I would highly recommend choosing a different hotel…read more So we arrived around 1-2pm. The lady inside the office opened the window and very upset told us check isn't until 3pm. Okay that's fine we know we are early but it was not a warm welcome. When we asked what we can do near the hotel in the meantime she responded "I don't know but I bet you can find something". This was my first time to this city and Yosemite. So we said screw it and drive into Yosemite valley. It is about an hour drive on a road with a lot of tight turns. However it is beautiful! Now fast forward to around 7pm when we came back and there is a new person working the front desk. This man was super wonderful and helpful. He gave us all the info we needed about the area and the hotel. This one man turned out initial opinion on the hotel around. Now the room is not much. Super tiny room with one bed inside. However you can basically park right outside your room, which is super nice. A major downside, the walls are so thin that we could hear the conversations and the tv from the rooms next to us. One of the rooms didn't turn off their tv till 4-5am. A huge redeeming factor of this hotel is breakfast. It's included and is a good continental breakfast. The lady working it was super nice and welcoming. Also another nice thing with this hotel is we saw no kids there. So it was a ton of adventurous adults. Huge bonus. I still wouldn't stay here again but huge bonus. So overall, minus one lady the staff was incredible and so was the breakfast. However the rooms were horrible. The hardest part is in Fish Camp you have only a few options to choose from. So it is this hotel, Tenaya up the street, or going to another town. Personally I would recommend go to Tenaya or into Yosemite and stay at the Wawona Lodge. You will probably have a better experience.

TL;DR: Good place to stay for the area and you can't beat the price. They have a complementary…read morebreakfast included in your stay. It's a 1 hr drive from WCML to Yosemite. The WiFi speeds are fair and the staff is nice. Made the booking through Booking.com (https://www.booking.com/s/11_6/tujean53 -- if you want a referral). I was in the Fish Camp area region for a weekend wedding and it was the cheapest room I could find on there. Messaged through the booking to ask if I would be able to check in early b/c the regular check-in time is 3 PM. I had a wedding at 4, so I just asked if I could arrive and get a room early and they obliged. One thing that I thought was strange was how the bathroom came with the usual soaps and stuff, but no toothpaste or toothbrush (probs just too used to international travel....). Their Key Drop off is literally a drop off. You just drop the key into a mailbox looking thing that's outside the office that you check-in at. Location: It's close to Tenaya Lodge ( which is where I was attending the wedding, so it worked out for me). It's a little strange b/c to get to WCML, you drive in through a narrow street and it's at the end of the street. It's about a 1 hr drive to Yosemite from here. Breakfast: I've included pictures, but for some reason I was expecting more. But they did an okay job for a small place. They had a lot of beverage options: tea, coffee, apple juice, orange juice, and milk. Wish they had more "food" options other than the toast, waffles, sausage, and hard boiled eggs. I guess that's just because I'm just picky about the food I have for breakfast, but I really shouldn't be complaining b/c the breakfast is included in your stay with no additional cost. Parking: They take note of what car you have upon check-in, but there's ample parking available. You should be able to get the one right in front of your room. Room Condition: Room was fairly clean and the bathroom shower looked like it had been remodeled recently. The room I was in was fairly small (Queen bed), but I just needed a place to sleep for the night before heading to Yosemite the next day so it worked out. WiFi speeds: When I tested it, it was fair. I have T-Mobile and don't have cell reception around that area, so it was useful to route myself from there to Yosemite and it was good enough to download the area offline for future use. TIPS: If you have to check in early, feel free to send a message to WCML when you're making the booking on Booking.com and they'll let you know if they're able to accommodate. Don't forget to bring your ID and the CC that you used to book your stay.

We love staying here when we're visiting local family. The hotel is so clean and the pillows are…read moresoft and don't flatten out while you rest. The staff here are very friendly and informative. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast for staying guests. There was a massive variety of breakfast options. Well organized and cleanliness was maintained throughout our experience. Jimmy was cleaning the dining area and he greeted us and asked if he can clean a section to accommodate our large group. He was very nice. There was a very sweet lady working in the kitchen area. I didn't grab her name but she was hospitable and genuinely nice. She took our last name before eating and let us know what yummy food options were available. We will definitely be coming back.

This best western was one of the nicest I have ever stayed in the lobby was inviting the atmosphere…read morewas welcoming. The staff was very friendly and willing to talk about restaurants and the best way to get to Yosemite and other questions that we had. The whole property was well kept and felt very safe easy driving directions to get to our hotel room. We were blessed with a hotel first floor had a great patio out, looking into a wooded area. Parking was very easy we park just a few spots away from our hotel room. They EV charging stations for vehicles and other things plenty of handicap parking all throughout the facility and also a restaurant right in the middle of this place so you don't have to go very far to get good food Speaking of good food, their breakfast buffet by far put it over the top because a lot of times you go to hotels and you get maybe a continental breakfast just a few items and you're not really interested in those items but this breakfast buffet was overwhelming because it was so amazing and on this trip we finally got to eat a good meal at a hotel They had pancake sausage, eggs, different kinds of bacon, like four or five different juices, six or seven different coffees, bagels plenty of people behind the counter to serve you fresh fruit, all kind of stuff and it was well laid out. A very relaxing environment that you can walk in get your breakfast sit down and really enjoy your time there and go back for seconds and know it was gonna be hot and fresh every time so I truly recommend this place because of how relaxing it was how easy it was to get in and out of and the food quality for breakfast was amazing. The only thing that was a little bit still out of date, but still look good was the rooms they are older style rooms not updated like a lot of other places are, but it was an amazing stay great facilities and we will stay here every time we go to Yosemite

We had an amazing vacation and recommend staying at Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite. The lodge was…read moreestablished in 1921 and has everything you need, from food to entertainment. Our cabin was nice and clean and had board games for kids to play with. I liked the smell of their complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion that the lodge makes. There are also outdoor games like Bocce and ping pong tables. If you want to relax, the lodge has a large swimming pool, jacuzzi, and massage room. They also set up bonfires to enjoy s'mores in the evenings. We really enjoyed their All-you-can-eat BBQ night in the swimming pool area. The pool bar made delicious drinks. That was our hangout!! If you don't want the All-you-can-eat BBQ, there's a restaurant at the lodge to order food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) or you can buy snacks at their General Store. They also sell beer and wine. The General Store has souvenirs as well. Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite also offers glamping tents, a laundry room, bike rentals, and fun classes for adults and children, for example, if you wanted to learn glassblowing. You can also book tours from the lodge. Our toddler enjoyed the kids' playground and I enjoyed the zip-line. The lodge is less than 20 minutes away from Hetch Hetchy Reservoir with beautiful views of a waterfall and it's a 17-mile drive to Yosemite National Park. We look forward to going back next summer and staying at the same location. A must visit Yosemite!! Happy Yelping :)

This review is two part. First for the Lodge accommodations and the second for the on-site…read moreRestaurant and Tavern. We stayed on-site for the Christmas holiday and ate all our meals at the Lodge restaurant and tavern. 1) Lodge Accommodations -We always stay in the Deluxe Cabin - King. It's wonderful, cozy, spacious, and always clean. -The staff has always been exceptional, welcoming, and helpful, especially or despite working over holidays. -The nightly s'mores don't hurt -This holiday trip, Dez and Deneja, did a tremendous job with activities and were overall delightful. -Plenty to do (between hikes, games, and relaxing) to unwind with time away from electronics. 2) Restaurant and Tavern I'll start with the good: -The salads are really good and portion is large. -They have several options to accommodate different dietary restrictions. -Elk meatloaf is consistent and delicious -Sea Bass on Christmas was delightful (my husband's entree dish) -Servers & bar tenders are wonderful The bad: [Christmas Eve] Avoid the trout & gnocchi; trout was extremely dry and I'm not sure you could call whatever we received gnocchi. The "gnocchi" was too mushy, not much shape, and had a very off putting taste & fragrance. The worst: [Christmas] It was a prefixed menu, with delicious sounding options. One of the options was a Scotch Egg, seemed like an appropriate choice given the holiday. My husband chose the salad. I wish I had chosen the soup. When the scotch egg arrived, it looked good. Upon cutting, the pork/sausage was raw. The server, Cara (who was amazing the whole meal), apologized and took the dish back. The kitchen made a second attempt and the restaurant or kitchen manager stated that she watched them cook this one longer to ensure it was fully cooked. Well, it was more cooked than the last attempt. However, there were still clearly raw sections closer to the egg. Now, I can understand this isn't a regular menu dish, things happen, usually not a big deal. Yet, the restaurant or kitchen manager (didn't catch her name), decided to gaslight me instead. She said the pink bits are expected given that they use paprika (If that was the case, the rest of the meat wouldn't change colors when cooked nor would it be a different texture). She stated they only had the salad or I'd have to accept this, they were out of other options. Fair. Obviously, I didn't want food poisoning and didn't accept it. Cara did provide a 10% discount and, again, was extremely lovely the whole time. The tone and gaslighting from the restaurant or kitchen manager was completely unacceptable and off putting. We've stayed at Evergreen Lodge multiple times, included over the holidays; dining at the Restaurant and Lodge the majority of meals, with acceptable or great experiences. We'll continue to stay at Evergreen Lodge, but either dine at Rush Creek or select safer/regular menu items when dining here again.

The accommodating staff, the views of Yosemite out of every window, the pool surrounded by redwoods…read moreand half dome views, the yummy breakfasts in the jaw dropping dining room, the bike/walking path to the store/medical/bikes/pizza deck outside the front entrance, the ground squirrels, the 1927 decor.

Beautiful historic building with grand views of half dome. The current management is clearly…read moreneglecting the property and letting it decay.. The elevator was broken with no near term repair.. in the grand lodge room walls and ceiling art are decayed, with exposed rotting wood and cracks and drips of plaster. Our room had non functional electrical outlets, mold I the bathroom tiles and a very slippery tub, no floor mat or grab bars. The bathroom vanity glass has large cracks. The door to out balcony would not shut, with a large hook latch needed to close it, still with a waving , gaping door seam hole that we had to throw a towel it to keep it from banging back and forth in the wind. The pipes in the wall all night bang --at first I thought it was our next door neighbors! Bed is ok but the springs squeak loudly as does the bathroom door. The view from the balcony is truly remarkable. The staff is friendly and nice. If you use the room phone to call for something, no one ever answers the phone for room service, concierge, front desk, no matter how many time you call. It always goes to voicemail and they must never retrieve the messages. In the remarkable and very grand dinning hall they have beautiful candlelight and a lovey pianist. The food is expensive. The Caesar salad was limp with cheap box croutons. The French onion soup had a vegetable base and so missed the mark. The single deviled egg, $10 was outstanding, the filet and crab was perfectly done and I would do again. The prime rib was generous, the Yorkshire pudding bowl Dubois, but the gravy and vegetables were good. My husband's salad was excellent--crab and butter leaf with a perfect light dressing. My martini was horrendous- all vermouth. But the one we got at the bar at the hotel entrance was great. I enjoyed the Awhanee manhattan. Service was very good. Such a remarkable property. So sad to see its decline. Outstanding trails that lead from the hotel. We have been coming here for 40 years. Yosemite is truly a gift that we are grateful for for

Came by for dinner on the way out of the park. Wish we'd come earlier in our trip, since the food…read morewas both excellent and reasonably priced. Service - 5/5 Waitstaff here killed it. Smoked Duck Leg - 5/5 Smoky and crispy on the outside but not overcooked, the rich duck leg pairs perfectly with the creamy sweet potato puree. A must. Cioppino - 5/5 A spicy tomato-based seafood soup, packed full of halibut, scallops, shrimp and mussels. Entree-size. If you're in the mood for soup, this is where its' at. Bison Chili - 4/5 Good flavor, and very heavy on the meat. This one will fill you up. Charcuterie - 3/5 Some of this is quite good, but I wasn't too wild about the pickles or pepperoni. There are better options. California Cheese Platter - 5/5 The two gentlemen in my party who split this gave it rave reviews. Tiramisu - 2/5 Perhaps the only dish we ordered that resulted in any level of disappointment, I'm given to understand there wasn't much coffee flavor to be had with this one.

I have been trying to make a reservation for nearly an entire month because my friends and I are…read morestaying at Rush Creek Lodge in July. Unfortunately, no one has been able to assist me when I call. I was told that I needed to email the restaurant manager, Rachel T., but she has not responded to any of my emails. I also left a voicemail, which has not been returned. What happened today was especially unacceptable. I called and spoke with an assistant manager named Sarah. I explained my frustration and asked whether she could assist me or connect me with the restaurant manager. I also explained that one of the reasons we chose this lodge was because it could accommodate our group and had an on-site restaurant, which is especially convenient when traveling with multiple families and children. Sarah's response was shockingly rude and unprofessional. She laughed aloud and said, "You booked here for this restaurant, not to see Yosemite?" I then asked to speak with a manager because her response was completely inappropriate. Before the issue could be addressed, the call was disconnected. After nearly a month of unanswered emails, an unreturned voicemail, and this extraordinarily disrespectful interaction, I am extremely disappointed. Rush Creek Lodge urgently needs to retrain its managers and assistant managers on basic professionalism and customer service. This level of treatment is unacceptable.

We are from Indiana and this by far was the best place for a gourmet meal and amazing cocktails…read more Lindsey was the best server and bartender locally! Everything cooked to perfection and the atmosphere was spot on and very rustic. We give this a five star!!

Narrow Gauge is the perfect get away that doesn't break the bank. It gives you the cabin feel with…read moreall amenities. Some items in the room are outdated however, nothing that bothered me much as the price is right. What I loved most about the room was the terrace. It is located close enough to Yosemite and right next to the Sugar Pine Railway Train. (You can walk over) They do have a restaurant on the property that is a plus. Altogether it's a cute cabin stay.

- Rooms are cleaned and the beds are comfortable. - Front…read moredesk employees were always very nice - the employee Debi, who made and managed the breakfast every morning, is amazing! She was so nice and fun and the food was delicious.

Don't go through third party booking sites because you won't get your booking (even though you…read morebooked 5 months ago). Apparently, your booking isn't guaranteed. Oh, and the hotel smells like smoke when they claim it's smoke free. I'm aware that it's a busy/booked weekend-- that's why I booked in December.