2 Best Hotels in Yosemite National Park, California

Name: Redwoods in Yosemite
Address: 8038 Chilnualna Falls Rd., Wawona, California, 95389, US
Telephone: 209-375–6666
Price range: $$

Indoor lodging options inside the park appear more expensive than initially seems warranted, but that premium pays off big-time in terms of the time you'll save—unless you are bunking within a few miles of a Yosemite entrance, you will face long commutes to the park when you stay outside its borders (though the Yosemite View Lodge, on Route 140, is within a reasonable half-hour's drive of Yosemite Valley).

Because of Yosemite National Park's immense popularity—not just with tourists from around the world but with Northern Californians who make weekend trips here—reservations are all but mandatory. Book up to one year ahead. If you're not set on a specific hotel or camp but just want to stay somewhere inside the park, call the main reservation number to check for availability and reserve (801/559–4884). Park lodgings have a seven-day cancellation policy, so you may be able to snag last-minute reservations.

Redwoods in Yosemite

$$ | 8038 Chilnualna Falls Rd., Wawona, CA, 95389, USA

This collection of more than 125 homes in the Wawona area is a great alternative to the overcrowded valley. Fully equipped options range from cozy one-bedroom cabins to spacious six-bedroom houses with plenty of room for groups. Most have fireplaces, many have Wi-Fi, and all have decks with barbecues. The property rarely fills up, even in summer, so it's a good choice for last-minute lodging; there's a two-night minimum in the off-season and a three-night minimum in summer and on holidays.

Yosemite Valley Lodge

$$ | 9006 Yosemite Valley Lodge Dr., Yosemite Village, CA, 95389, USA

This 1915 lodge near Yosemite Falls is a collection of numerous two-story, glass-and-wood structures tucked beneath the trees. Motel-style rooms have two double beds; larger rooms also have dressing areas and patios or balconies. A few have views of the falls. Of the lodge's eateries, the Mountain Room Restaurant is the most formal. The casual Base Camp Eatery serves three meals a day. Many park tours depart from the main building.

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