Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

Absolutely loved our experience at Tenaya Lodge we stayed at the cottages which were perfect. Amenities were fabulous and there was a variety of activities for everyone. We went on a full day tour of Yosemite which we booked though the Lodge. This was a great experience our guide Ethan was exceptional and was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. We loved how he shared with us his own personal experiences which demonstrated his in depth knowledge of the national park, our safety was his top priority but still ensured we got the best out of the time we had. I would highly recommend staying here.

Location was great. Only 10 minutes drive to the park entrance. The cottages were great. Well manicured gardens. Very clean and beds were comfortable. Good atmosphere around the lodge especially the pool area. The hot tub was amazing. Peaceful and private surroundings especially the cottages. Loads of chilling and relaxing areas with camp fire in the evenings. Gym was great. There’s spa on site but didn’t have time to visit it. It looked great though. Breakfast is not included in the stay and being a secluded area ensure to bring snacks as there are no shops around the area. There’s a grab and go shop with limited items but very pricey. Breakfast is available but at $30 per person and if you have a family of 4 like we did staying a few nights it becomes quite expensive. Otherwise great place to relax and unwind. Would definitely recommend Tenaya lodge.

Trip was amazing look forward to booking again

Ok, so the good stuff…it’s in a perfect location and ideal for visiting Yosemite national park. The drive up, lobby etc are lovely and the reception staff were so welcoming and friendly. We also had a meal in Jackalopes bar and grill which was very nice (and caters for gluten free which was great for us) and service was excellent. The not so good…we stayed in one of the cottages and whilst really spacious for just the two of us it really needs a full refurb. It’s dated, drab, the carpet (although dark) is dirty and the decor makes it feel quite dingy rather than cosy. It needs a deep clean, updated bathroom and a lick of paint. Overall I would say the location etc is very good but the cottages I wouldn’t stay in again.

Really liked this place - SO much nicer than the lodging inside Yosemite. Location is very close to Mariposa Grove and Glacier Point, so we saved that for a day. Then, the 1 hour drive into the Valley floor was beautiful and scenic, passing through the Tunnel View each time. For us, the longer distance was worth it. This hotel has upscale amenities, friendly service, delicious restaurants (went to all 3 and grabbed sandwiches from the deli), convenient bars, relaxing pool area. I upgraded to a "Spa Suite" to have more space, separate seating area/couch, wet bar, larger bathroom. It also has a quiet, private balcony - pictures attached. These suites seemed to be recently updated so the finishes and decor was lovely. Would recommend.