Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

We stayed at Tenaya Lodge hoping to enjoy the full resort experience, but unfortunately several key amenities were unavailable during our visit. The biggest disappointment was that the outdoor pool was closed, which was something we were really looking forward to. This was not clearly communicated ahead of time. In addition, only one restaurant was open on the property. While the staff and service were good, guests should be informed in advance when dining options are limited so they can plan accordingly—especially given the lodge’s location. Our room was comfortable overall, but the mattress was noticeably lumpy, which made for an uncomfortable night’s sleep. On a positive note, the staff were consistently friendly, welcoming, and helpful, and they truly made the best of the situation. The property itself is beautiful and very conveniently located near Yosemite. With better communication around amenity closures, dining availability, and some attention to room comfort, this could be a much better guest experience.

Very underwhelming experience. We booked one of the cottages. For the extremely high price we paid for the room, there wasn’t even a bottle of water. Old room, old bathroom, small space. Not worth it.

The Explorer Cabins at Tenaya Lodge are the way to go if you're visiting Yosemite. Located 2 miles before the South Entrance gives you quick access to the park. The cabins are very cozy providing great atmosphere for family time. The lodge provides smore-making kits and long sticks so you can enjoy some roasting around the fire pits. There's plenty of space as there are several pits. Hiking around the cabins is very serene.

This was my third or fourth time visiting Tenaya At Yosemite. It was the first time in the Explorer Cabins The Clubhouse is currently under construction, so it is a bit inconvenient having to go back and forth to the main lodge for food or drinks. We stayed in Cabin #2, which was right next door to the new Clubhouse, so it was a little inconvenient getting all of our stuff into the cabin, with some of the sidewalks blocked off due to construction. First the good: The cabin is very cute, and has a great back deck overlooking a stream, with nice chairs to enjoy the sunset. It is equipped with everything you might need to enjoy your stay. This place would be great for a family with kids. We were a group of 5 adults, so sharing 1 bathroom was a bit of a hassle, but we were only there one night. The place was clean and overall comfortable. The negatives were: When we were about to leave for dinner, we were unable to lock the door. The lock somehow malfunctioned, and we needed maintenance to come out and fix it. This was a bit of a hassle, because we were tired from driving, hungry, and it took a while to get fixed. Thankfully, Red (maintenance guy) and Ethan (Bellman/Shuttle driver) handled the problem and were just really nice fellows. They did give me a little discount on my dinner tab for our inconvenience, so that was appreciated. Overall, these cabins are pretty nice, and I might stay there in the future after all the construction is finished.

Such a disappointment! We booked early for our school break in February. A snow storm was predicted with 3 feet of snowfall. The roads in and around Yosemite are narrow, mountain roads with very steep drop-offs. I tried to cancel as it is not safe for travel, but was informed I had a "book early and save" and cancellation is not possible. They offered me another date at much higher cost. I asked to speak to a supervisor and was told they would call me back. They did not. We won't book there again.