A nice experience heading into Yosemite this direction. Very customer friendly staff at Hotel…read moreCharlotte, attentive, and genuine, old world charm in the building with rooms feeling quaint and cozy, would recommend and would stay here again!

Hotel Charlotte was amazing! From the booking to the arrival to the stay to check-out!! Finn made…read moreour experience at Hotel Charlotte so comfortable, welcoming and charming! First off, we were traveling with our dog Trooper! Hotel Was dog friendly and even welcomed him with a treat on our bed. We were traveling with two kids, two adults and a dog and the room was spacious, clean and had a B&B vibe with an awesome old school tub which my kids loved after a long day on our feet at Yosemite! Check-in was easy and personable, with accommodations for communal fridge, microwave and toaster... there was always access to coffee and tea and hot cocoa! Next to the hotel there is a restaurant open on Thursdays to Sundays, right out on your right is an authentic Mexican restaurant and on your left is an amazing breakfast coffee shop!! Down the street maybe an 8 minute walk is a wonderful creamery with yummy flavors like black licorice and taro!! Thanks Finn for a warm stay!!

Second time staying here for the latest Yosemite visit and this time it was better than ever! The…read moreservice was again very friendly and professional. From the check in to the restaurant staff, all of it 1st rate! Opted for suite this time and it was so worth it! Super comfortable, the bed was cozy and perfect. Slept like a cat (cat ppl know what I mean). Rush Creek is especially great if you have small children. Lots of activities on the property plus there's a massive pool to cool off in or heck...do some zip lining. What kid doesn't like that? The restaurant on the property is still great! Plenty of options and the beer and wine selection (or boozier cocktails) are still a win. I recommend the bowl of chili! Overall, yeah it's a bit of a drive from the Yosemite valley if that's what you want to do...BUT... there is tons of stuff to explore on this side of the park as well. Staying at Rush Creek has allowed our family to visit new sites and trails that we'd probably not be motivated to see if staying in the valley. I can't recommend Rush Creek Lodge and spa enough! Great service that leaves a lasting impression for future visits. See you there!

Rush Creek restaurant inside the spa and resort had excellent reviews, and we witnessed it…read moreyesterday. We arrived earlier than our reservation time and we're seated within 10 minutes. The manager and her hostesses were very sufficient and friendly. We got an outdoor table. We loved their selection of mocktaiks and tried a few though their specialty cocktails were also very good. My son tried What the Fig. My wife had Piba-Co- N ada. I had the Magar- Bada. Fior apoetizers, we had the Wild Mushroom Flatbread, which was delicious. We also had a board of Californua Cheese, the Smoked Wings, and the Crispy Cauliflower, which appears just like Firecracker Shrimp. I loved the Bison Chilli, but I got so stuffed afterward and had to oack my Fish n Chip to go. King Salson with bok chop and mushroom was great. Cicopini, which has several seafood with garlic bread sticks in tomato sauce was impressive. Mushroom Regu and Beet Sakad were delicioysly perfect for vegans Our servers were super friendly on a busy night. We were so glad to find this place on our trip to Yosemite. Reservations are highly recommended.

After hearing the story of Lyle's Room at the Groveland Hotel, my aunt and I decided we had to go…read moresee it for ourselves. We drove over three hours and arrived so excited. We were welcomed by Roy at the front desk, who was such a pleasant and kind gentleman. We asked him about Lyle's Room, and he generously shared the history and stories behind it. To our surprise, he even offered to give us a tour. That was completely unexpected and made the experience even more special. As Roy walked us up to the room, he told us more about Lyle and the stories connected to the room. Being able to go inside was amazing. The room was beautiful, and the entire hotel has such a unique, historic charm. Every part of the property felt warm, peaceful, and well cared for. I stayed in the Orion Room, and after hearing the stories about Lyle knocking things off the dresser, I made sure to keep my things nice and clean while I was there! I will say, though, I got some of the best sleep I have had in a long time. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the hotel has so much to enjoy. They have a great wine selection, a beautiful bar area, and a wonderful restaurant. I enjoyed wine and dinner outside in the back, surrounded by trees, a waterfall, and cozy fireplaces. It was absolutely beautiful. I will definitely be coming back. This place offered a kind of peace that I would love to give my body and mind again. Thank you to Roy and the entire Groveland Hotel team for making our visit so memorable.

We had an overall positive, albeit very unusual and interesting, stay at the Groveland Hotel!…read more My husband, our pups, and I stayed for one night on our way to Yosemite. We let the hotel know in advance that we'd be arriving late, past office hours, and their contactless check-in process was very easy - they made sure to let us know via email exactly what to expect upon after hours arrival. Our envelope and room key were easy to find, and that's when we noticed we had been assigned Room 15: "Lyle's Room." It is an older inn-style hotel; the room itself was clean, charmingly decorated, and the bed was comfortable. Our dogs were totally fine and relaxed. The only thing I found a little unusual was an extra sink being inside the bedroom area near the dresser and facing the bed, but I chalked it up to the design of an older historic hotel. That night, while we were winding down and watching something on our phone since there was no TV in the room, I noticed the sink turn on and off a couple of times for about 1-2 seconds each. I figured it was just old plumbing. Other than that, nothing else out of the ordinary and we slept peacefully. The next morning is when things got interesting. We left for an early morning hike, and when we came back and put the key in the door, the entire doorknob fell off. We couldn't get into the room. When we went to the front desk, they simply said, "Oh, Lyle!" and called maintenance. Once maintenance arrived, he let us in and fixed the doorknob. While we were packing up, my husband went to take a shower. Everything was fine until he tried to turn the shower off and realized the knob just kept spinning. The shower would not shut off!! We quickly got dressed and notified the front desk right away, while the shower continued running. Then steam started wafting into the bedroom, and we realized the water was very hot with no way to cool it down or stop it! Maintenance came back, worked on it, and realized he needed a completely new part, so he had to leave and return while the water kept running. The staff and maintenance handled everything with a great attitude and great, responsive service despite the chaos. We later found out it was the maintenance guy's first day on the job, and everyone joked that Lyle was just giving him a hard time on day one. After the fact, we learned more about Lyle's Room and its haunted reputation, and honestly, we are believers after having no idea about him! It felt like Lyle was making himself known and having a little fun. We did some post-stay research, and we found out that Lyle is actually known for causing mischief in those exact ways - water issues, room access problems, and little disruptions like the ones we experienced, which made the whole experience feel even more eerie and oddly fitting! Overall, the Groveland Hotel is a nice, charming, older hotel, and we'd stay again. Clean, comfortable, and just enough amenities for a decent overall stay in a small town. That said, I don't think we'd stay in Lyle's Room again, haha. At first, I wished we had been given a heads-up that the room was famously haunted, but on second thought, I probably would have requested a different room if I had known. So maybe it was better this way - definitely a memorable stay! Thanks Groveland Hotel, and Lyle!

AMAZING experience. We came over the weekend and were blown away from the second we got there…read more The property is STUNNING, the rooms are so clean, private, and modern. And the service was top notch. We also ate at the restaurant for dinner every night, but since we had our dog with us they sat us outside and made sure we felt comfortable. That's probably my only knock, is that if you're marketing it as dog friendly, there should be some better restaurant options for dogs. But honestly they were very accommodating. We thought we were going to be bummed to be so far out of the valley floor, but it turned out to be the perfect escape from the crowds. We will definitely be coming back.

We stayed in Cabin B8 from June 21-24 and were incredibly disappointed with how a serious issue was…read morehandled. Beginning on our first night, we repeatedly found black bugs crawling on our pillows and in our bedding. We reported the problem immediately, and over the course of our stay we continued documenting it with photos and videos as it kept happening. On both the first and second day, we asked to be moved to a different cabin. Rather than relocating us, we were repeatedly told the issue had been resolved after the bedding was changed, the room was inspected, and the cabin was treated. Unfortunately, none of those efforts solved the problem. Despite the bugs continuing to appear night after night, we were never moved. By the final night, we no longer felt comfortable sleeping in the king bed. I slept on a small leather couch, while my husband slept in the other bedroom with our nephew. This is the part that I still cannot understand. The staff kept telling us we are in the forest, so bugs are normal, acting as if we were being difficult (about bugs crawling by our faces every night!!!!) If insect activity is common enough in this environment that the resort has established pest management protocols, then staff should have known that simply changing the bedding was unlikely to resolve the issue and should have relocated us after the first recurrence. If this was an unusual event, then repeated bugs in a guest's bed should have prompted an immediate relocation anyway. Either way, leaving guests in the same cabin was the wrong decision. After returning home, I contacted the General Manager with a detailed account of our experience. His response (again) focused largely on explaining that Firefall Ranch is located in a natural mountain environment where insects can occasionally enter accommodations. While I understand that insects exist outdoors, my complaint was never about seeing bugs outside. It was about repeatedly waking up with bugs on our pillows and in our bedding while remaining in the same cabin despite reporting the issue every day. The resort also referenced a $150 credit that was placed on our folio during our stay. We never requested compensation, and given what occurred, I found that gesture to be an inadequate resolution rather than a meaningful one. Honestly, it was offensive. Had we simply been moved to another cabin after the problem continued, this review probably would not exist. I am sharing this experience so future guests can make an informed decision. Based on how our situation was handled, I cannot recommend staying here.

We were given a groupon from a friend. Last minute, we decided to make a trip to Yosemite. About an…read morehe drive from Berkshire Inn. Close to a cute town for food and beverages. This room was very comfy. Owners are very friendly and welcoming. This was my first stay in a Bed and Breakfast. Different experience than a hotel. Everyone should try it once. We had room 3. Private bathroom and door leading to the balcony. Out of respect for this facility, it's hard to feel "at home" like a huge hotel. Comfy family feeling, hard to adjust when you have lived alone for 6 years. With this being my first Bed and Breakfast, I don't have much to compare. Overall a great experience! Friendly and gleaming hospitality. Beautiful sunset view :)

Great stay, the accommodation was great, the atmosphere very warm and the landscape beautiful! The…read morehighlight of the stay were the amazing hosts, welcoming and gracious, THANK YOU!

Evergreen was an amazing place to host our ambitious, multi-day, multi-event wedding. We pushed…read moreEvergreen outside their comfort zone, hosting 175 people for 4 days, leveraging multiple locations and all of their infrastructure to make something special, and they delivered excellently. - The kitchen was phenomenal, delivering multiple meals across various cuisines at exceptional quality and handling multiple dietary restrictions. - They have a great library of activities and materials, including yoga mats, disc golf, and even s'mores, to help round out the weekend with fun activities for guests. - We did notice that the front desk can struggle with more complicated room block logistics, so set aside some additional time to work with them on that. Special callout to Micaela and the events team, who are very experienced in executing weddings and made us feel welcome and supported throughout. The whole weekend felt like an elevated summer camp with all our best friends and family. Overall, Evergreen is a historic, gorgeous place to throw a wedding and we wholeheartedly recommend it!

Nice hotel room, very clean, private and comfortable. The lodge is in a great location for getting…read moreto Yosemite valley or Hetch Hetchy. I would stay here again for this reason alone. That being said, the food was ok. The Burger at lunch was GREAT, the fries that came with it, absolutely STELLAR after a day of hiking. Breakfast was fine, average. No issues there. Dinner sucked. Our food came out cold multiple times and we were there for over 2 hours. We watched a couple arrive 15 min after us, get their food and leave well before us. We ordered the smoked salmon dip, it came out with a hot-ish edge and cold center- yuck. Had to send it back to be properly heated. Then our main dishes arrived cold. The mash potatoes with my braised short rib were room temp. The pasta was obviously sitting based on the dried up sauce. The pasta was also cold. We waitress tried to reassure (gaslight) that the food had just come out. We sent the food back to be properly heated. After being reheated, the food was fine. They did gave us the meal for free b/c of all the issues we experienced that night- which was kind. I have never experienced so many issues while at a restaurant or felt the need to send food back. I should have gotten another burger.

I just came back from a stay with family at The Sugar Ranch, a large 60 or so acre property near…read moreYosemite and the quaint town of Groveland. The 2.5 hour drive from the Bay Area was not overly exhausting and quite enjoyable. The geographical area itself is a natural wonderland with more than enough places to explore. The inn, though extremely secluded in the country, is conveniently located a few miles from Groveland and the amenities the town offers. During these wild times in the middle of mass hysteria and a global epidemic, this sanctuary situated on a large parcel of land was like a travel to a more simple place and time. Gazing at the dark night sky filled with the vast array of brightly lit stars of the galaxy is timeless, reminding us all to enjoy the simple things in life while gaining universal perspectives. We had 3 cabins total. They each had a nice extended deck to enjoy sipping coffee on. My cabin was larger than expected, with two separate living areas and a jack and jill bathroom setup. It worked great, coming with 3 beds and a fridge, for my wife and I and our very active 3 and 4 year olds. The VHS with Disney movies for the kids were a nice rustic throwback which vibed perfect for the experience. The L 'occitane premium bath amenities are a nice touch for those who are particular about these things, or not. The large pool added to the feelings of weightlessness and were a refreshing escape from the hot weather. Cool added bonus that wells situated on the property provide the water. The owners and hosts were very gracious and accommodating. It was fascinating to hear that a local prominent judge owned the property at one time. The history of Hetch Hetchy and the SF 1906 quake, leading the city and county of SF, oddly enough, to run some of the infrastructure in the region was also quite a trip. I noticed certain government vehicles as such too. The owners plan to slowly develop the property over time, while still keeping the classic country charm. I can't wait to come back over time to get away and see the changes made! Maybe next time I'll make smores by a fire!

My husband and I stayed the night Thursday September 25th 2025. There was absolutely no guest…read morethere, as well no staff onsite. Tiny cottage facing highway 120. There was no TV, no activities. There was one coffee POD. Bed was hard, no mattress pad, and one thin sheet and blanket. There we no extra blankets so we tried to use the OLD electric heater that smelled as though it was catching on fire so had to turn it off. The bathroom baseboard dirty, old plastic shower insert, sink was rusted. Absolutely no ambiance and we paid $250 for the night. I do not recommend.

We stayed in the hotel part (not the teepee) here and it is seriously A-OK. It's not great, and…read moreit's not even "really good," but it does the job and is the cheapest room you will find this close to the park. It is a bare essentials room that looks like it was decorated circa 1970. The rooms were clean, though not pristine-feeling, and the attached bathroom was just fine-- clean, usable, etc. For the price, this is your best non-camping option for a Yosemite sojourn!

Old furniture? Dead flies, spiders, spider webs in every corner, and BED BUGS…read more Other than that customer service was great they were able to refund our money when we told them there was bed bugs in our beds.

Very clean, Safe, Quiet. Family friendly. Friendly…read morepersonnel. Very nice breakfast room, like a separate coffee shop! Indoor and outdoor seating. Varied american breakfast. Some rooms permit one or two dogs. Call to reserve in advance. Cost $30/day EV charger, Chargepoint. 2 ports. Level 2, 6kwh. A bit more expensive ,but very convenient inside the hotel lot. Let the front desk know a day in advance if you want housekeeping (room cleaning)

This is THE place to stay! It is a CLEAN & WELL maintained hotel! Here is one of the reasons 'why';…read morethey leave a card in your room for you to fill out with ANY thing you might find that needs attention AND they welcome comments or suggestions. It's obvious to me that they take it seriously too! The room had a pod coffee maker, mini fridge, microwave, and free bottles of water. Comfortable beds and cotton (breathable) sheets. Breakfast had cheese omelettes, French toast-sticks, cereal, juice & fresh fruit. All tasty! The location is close to the freeway, but tucked away on a side street that is private. Because of that, it's much more quiet than the hotels along the Main Street in Sonora (15 minutes away). It is an hour and a half to Hetch Hetchy Dam, 15 minutes to Culver's Apple Farm in Tuolumne City, 8 minutes to Columbia and 3 miles from the BESTsourdough bread you EVER ate, from Two Acre Farms! Fantastic location. If I had 10 thumbs, I would hold them ALL up for this hotel! Truly a great stay!

Held my daughters wedding at the Gables this weekend. Such an amazing place! Cameron and his family…read moreare gracious hosts and go out of their way to make sure everything is perfect. All 8 cabins are cute and very clean. I only live 10 minutes away but think I may also need a night away - lol. Rented out the entire place for the weekend for the wedding and festivities - would recommend this please to EVERYONE!

Great rooms very comfy. Cameron is always there for any needs and is always polite. The variety of…read morerooms makes it fun to keep coming back.