Yosemite Valley Lodge

Yosemite Valley Lodge

Yosemite Valley Lodge (also recently known as Yosemite Lodge at the Falls) is a favorite choice for families and large groups. The lodge is located directly across from Yosemite Falls and offers recently remodeled traditional rooms. Plus, a small number of popular Family Rooms and Bunk Rooms give families a little extra space. Yosemite Valley Lodge is a hub for activities and a convenient center for dining, shopping, and other services. Its glass and wood architecture work in unity with the surroundings and the ample windows allow in the bright mountain sunshine while providing remarkable views.

Just zoom out on the Yosemite Valley Lodge map, to quickly see how close you are to many of Yosemite’s most popular hiking trails and famous landmarks. This location is truly in the heart of Yosemite Valley.

Because this is such a popular destination, it’s wise to try to make your reservations well in advance if possible – especially during the summer or holidays. Rooms become available a year and 2 days ahead of time. For example, on March 13, you can book a stay for March 15 in the next year.

Yosemite Valley Lodge Puts You Close to Activities in Yosemite Valley

Spending the night at Yosemite Valley Lodge makes it easy to explore the wonders of Yosemite Valley without ever having to get in your car. Catch incredible views of Yosemite Falls on the way to get a Starbucks coffee while the day is still quiet or admire the sunset reflecting off Yosemite’s white granite on the way back from dinner at the Mountain Room.

While only a few rooms have a view of Yosemite Falls from their windows, you only need to step outside to peek past the nearby pines and view this Yosemite icon. It’s a short, 5-10 minute stroll to the base of Yosemite Falls, and a similar distance to views of Half Dome, Sentinel Rock, and more. The Merced River flows right behind this Yosemite lodge offering opportunities for a relaxing stroll or a refreshing dip. Guests also enjoy swimming in the outdoor swimming pool at Yosemite Valley Lodge.

For those who want to venture further afield, a bike rental stand on the property makes exploring other Yosemite Valley destinations a breeze. Designated bike trails keep you out of Yosemite Valley traffic, and make it easy to stop at any time to admire the views or snap an unobstructed photo.

Tours of the park also leave directly from Yosemite Valley Lodge. In the summer, guests ride open-air trams for the 2-hour Valley Floor Tour. National Park Service rangers lead the tour, and it’s easy to look up and admire the soaring cliffs above when there is no roof in the way. In the winter, the open-air trams are traded for a warm bus. A Glacier Point Tour adds in a trip to Glacier Point where you can look back down into Yosemite Valley from the rim, and an all-day Grand Tour introduces you to Glacier Point and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias as well as the Yosemite Valley sights and stories.

In the evenings, the outdoor theater at Yosemite Valley Lodge also hosts National Park Service ranger presentations, just a short and easy walk from your room. The talks cover a wide variety of different topics related to Yosemite, so you can learn everything you need to know about bears, the history of the park, and more.

Convenient Dining Options at Yosemite Valley Lodge

Staying at Yosemite Valley Lodge means you’ll be within close proximity to many dining options within the area making it easy to find something for everyone.

The Mountain Room Restaurant – Savor delicious sit-down dining at The Mountain Room with a view of Yosemite Falls framed in the large windows at the far end of the restaurant. Feast on steaks done just the way you like them, sustainably caught seafood, and delightful vegetarian options.

The Mountain Room Lounge – Located just across a small courtyard from The Mountain Room Restaurant, the Mountain Room Lounge is the perfect place to celebrate the day with a few drinks along with some delicious appetizers. During the warm months, relax outdoors on the patio. In the cooler winter months a fire crackles in a cozy Swedish-style fireplace in the center of the room.

Base Camp Eatery – The newly renovated Base Camp Eatery provides a wide selection of menu items in a cafeteria-style setting. Enjoy burgers and fries, entrees with local/seasonal ingredients, or grab-and-go selections to take with you for the day.

Starbucks – Did we mention there’s good coffee on the premises? Just what you need to fuel an adventure-filled day in the park.

And if all that isn’t enough, Yosemite Valley Lodge is also only roughly a 10-15 minute walk from all there is to see and do in Yosemite Village. There you’ll find more shopping, and dining options as well as The Ansel Adams Gallery, and the Yosemite Valley Visitor’s Center.

Parking

Convenient parking is available just outside your building at Yosemite Valley Lodge. These spaces have traditionally be shared with the general public, so you may have better luck finding a nearby spot in the early morning or evening.

Yosemite Valley Lodge is also home to several complimentary EV charging stations (J1772) located in two parking lots to the south and southwest of the main lodge.

Meeting & Wedding Spaces

Yosemite Valley Lodge is also a wonderful place for people to gather. Two banquet rooms accommodate up to 150 guests, a popular choice for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and farewell lunches, as well as corporate retreats and conferences. Find out more about holding your wedding or company event at Yosemite Valley Lodge.