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The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property
Historic hotel with outdoor pool, near Yosemite Valley
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
Interior
Balcony
Lake

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski passes
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$628
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

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Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727

What's nearby

  • The Ahwahnee - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yosemite Falls - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 21 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Glacier Point - 62 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 74 min drive
  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 150 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Degnan's Deli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Village Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Patio - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ahwahnee Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Ahwahnee

At The Ahwahnee, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yosemite Visitor Center and Yosemite Falls. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights at this historic hotel include an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 123 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
  • Express check-out available
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late summer, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.
  • Guests arriving November through April must bring snow chains for their vehicles or risk being denied entry to the park by the National Park Service.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (USD 30 per night)
  • On-site valet parking (USD 30 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Skiing lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1927
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Ahwahnee Dining Room – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 to 20 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self-parking costs USD 30 per night
  • Valet parking costs USD 30 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Ahwahnee
Ahwahnee Hotel
Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park
Ahwahnee Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel
The Ahwahnee Yosemite National Park
The Ahwahnee Hotel Yosemite National Park

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ahwahnee offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ahwahnee does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Ahwahnee?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Ahwahnee?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Ahwahnee?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 30 per night. Valet parking costs USD 30 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ahwahnee?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Ahwahnee and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. The Ahwahnee also has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ahwahnee?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Ahwahnee Dining Room.
What's the area around The Ahwahnee like?
The Ahwahnee is a short 16-minute walk from Yosemite Visitor Center and 4 minutes' walk from Ahwahnee Meadow.

The Ahwahnee Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Memorable stay when the leaves are turning
The staff at the Ahwahnee are excellent. They were very friendly and accommodating with whatever we needed.
Greg, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Donaleanne, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed in a cottage. Amazing views. The hotel was totally awesome! By far best place to stay in Yosemite park.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not recommending to anyone.
It was overpriced for the real value. Overpriced evening dinner was out of key things until we left. Cocktail in the bar was tiny at best. Valet was understaffed so it was slow and 30$ for outside parking with no loading and unloading is ridiculous.
todd, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Bernard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

roxanne, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay!
A bit tired appearance in hallway and rooms, but service was great, staff was friendly, rooms were clean, and, of course, the setting was beautiful.
Brad, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It's nice to stay within a national park and a bonus when you have a fantastic view of Half Dome from your room.
Kai, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a bucket list property! The views are amazing. It is rich in history and the connivence of the location is an added plus. We may make this an annual trip!
NICKOLA, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

T, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The room was unacceptable. The toilet was so low that it was about 4 inches lower than my knees. It was built for a 6 year old. The couch was so soft that if you sat down, you could not get back up. The bed was on a large wooden box bringing the mattress up so high that we could not get into the bed. They offered a stepping stool to get into bed, but it took 2 hours to get it as they could not find another one as all the other rooms were using all they had. We have traveled to all 50 states and 5 continents and this was the worst room we have ever seen!! It was clean and had beautiful views, but it was not liveable.
Carol, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pool closed. Staff were incredible!
Rebecca, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic. Especially for any lover of nature and the movie The Shining
Kaleb, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Esther, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Neil A., 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Teyaum, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

It is the only hotel in the area with decent rooms and bathrooms. The staff is lukewarm. Some are very nice. Some are just there to do the job as well as they possibly can. The parking is limited and it is only Valet parking adding a $30.00 per day to the already very high charge. The restaurant only has a buffet breakfast for $32.00. If you are vegetarian you pay for all the fish and meat you don't eat anyway. Dinner also buffet only $62.00 same deal.
Verified Travelocity guest review

2/10 Poor

Abel Augusto, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely winter visit to the Park. Staff did seem a little inaccurate on what was open at other facilities. New coffee machine may want to consider tea bags for tea drinkers even if have to be brought in.
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Michael, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice, but worth the money?
The hotel is beautiful, but we could not enjoy the amenities. The lobby was too cold to sit in and there were about 12 children, screaming and yelling when we were there. Instead of staying in the room of their private party, they emerged into the lobby to chase each other, and scream, which made it very unpleasant. The pool was also unavailable, because it’s under renovation. We could not get into the dining room for dinner, even though we tried to book ahead of time. The bar was closing by the time we checked in and we’re ready to go. The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable, but not worth $700 a night which it costs with fees, taxes and the mandatory valet parking. The dining room is stunning, but very difficult to get into. We enjoyed our $85 breakfast for 2 one morning, but the price kept us from returning. The view from my room was so lousy which made me wonder why this room was so expensive. In general, the staff was accommodating. We found, however, that we were so busy outside in the park that it was not worth it to spend that type of money only to come back and crash in the room. Since we could not get a dinner reservation, the swimming pool was closed, and the lobby too cold to sit in, we felt that it was difficult to take advantage of any amenities. I would suggest going there for a meal and walking around the grounds, but if you’re going to spend a lot of time in the park, it’s not worth the extra cost to stay here.
Stephen, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tammie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review