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The Ahwahnee

Property class: 4
Mountain hotel with outdoor pool, near Yosemite Valley

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Surrounded by the majestic mountains of Yosemite, The Ahwahnee offers an upscale retreat with a cozy fireplace in the lobby and access to skiing activities. Enjoy on-site amenities like an outdoor pool, fine dining at The Ahwahnee Dining Room, and rejuvenating spa services. With helpful staff available to assist you during your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski passes
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Why we love this property

Mountain luxury gallery
The art gallery at this luxury historic hotel showcases stunning mountain views. Nestled in a national park, it offers a perfect blend of nature and culture.
Fine dining choices
The hotel boasts a restaurant serving American cuisine, a cafe for casual bites, and a stylish bar. Morning starts with a delicious buffet breakfast.
Luxurious sleep retreat
Wrapped in soft bathrobes, guests drift into blissful slumber on premium bedding at this luxury hotel. Sleep becomes a lavish affair.

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Prime View Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Prime View Room, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Ahwahnee - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Yosemite National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ahwahnee Meadow - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Degnan's Deli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Seven Tents Dining Pavilion - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Curry Village Pizza Deck - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Ahwahnee

At The Ahwahnee, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yosemite Falls. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Ahwahnee Dining Room, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 123 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite valet parking (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Limited valet parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Free local shuttle
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1927
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Ahwahnee Dining Room - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
The Ahwahnee Bar - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 to 50 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Uncovered valet parking costs USD 30 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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 to 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. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Ahwahnee?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Ahwahnee?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 30 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

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 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Ahwahnee and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. The Ahwahnee also has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ahwahnee?

Yes, The Ahwahnee Dining Room offers American cuisine.

What's the area around The Ahwahnee like?

The Ahwahnee is a short 1-minute walk from The Ahwahnee and 16 minutes' walk from Yosemite Visitor Center.

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Reviews

The Ahwahnee Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was outstanding with a great buffet and attentive service. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Very nice and helpful staff. Breakfast was outstanding. We had 2 rooms. One west facing with a great view of Yosemite Falls. The other room was east facing with a phenomenal view of Half Dome. Would definitely recommend this hotel!
Melissa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great facility
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
Rebecca, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location of the Ahwahnee is the most beautiful in the world. Everything’s wonderful The hotel is very clean and very well ran. The restaurant is five star and the food is exquisite. Truly, a fantastic experience.
Dave Mann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an architectural wonder set in a natural wonder! It would be helpful to remind guests that when they book their rooms, they should also make dining reservations.
Jill, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The room was not very clean. Instructions were not clear. Customer service was not helpful. For the price I paid, I will not recommend.
Angelita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel and cozy place to stay
Fumio, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and staff.
Jessica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Magnificent lodging with stunning views!
Nora, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

the room was not ready when we arrived we waited over 1 hour so i checked again still not ready so i asked if they had another ready and available and she was able to give us a different room similar but not what we expected but we made the best of it I think they were a little short staffed for the winter months since they gave us the room so late i asked if we could just check out a little later she said no so i insisted that we should get some compensation and after speaking to her manager they gave us 10% off the first night and i agreed the restaurant and the grounds are always lovely and you cant complain about that
Joe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, quiet hotel with a lot of history to it.
Elijah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location in the park.
Daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Iconic hotel in amazing Yosemite National Park. Expensive but worth it for a bucket list vacation.
Madeline, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spectacular grand hotel and a view of Half Dome from our room made for a perfect short visit
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Renovations were still underway during our stay but we were still happy with our first time stay and would enjoy returning.
Claudia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was beautiful as was the lodge.
Linda, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

We arrived on 1/3/26 after a long hike. Once we arrived the room was cold and there was no hot water. Evidently there was an issue across the resort that resulted in the bar and restaurant closed which forced to drive somewhere else for dinner. A primary reason we booed the Ahwahnee was to come back from a long hike, shower, and have a nice dinner... fail. At 1am the room was so hot I had to open the window to cool it down to <75F. At check-out, the staff simply said "sorry" and asked why I didn't call at 1am to have them fix the cooling issue. For an almost $600 one night stay this is basically the worst place I've ever stayed in the last 10yrs.The fact that the hotel did not even offer a partial refund is unacceptable.
Tom, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is in a very good location, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The hotel needs some tender loving care. The breakfast buffet options need much improvement.
Mehran, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice view
Yanghong (James), 3-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel - worth every penny - get a mountain view room! We had a perfect view of Yosemite Falls.
James, 3-night trip
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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 trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good times!

We had a fabulous visit at the Ahwahnee! What a location!!
Neil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Built in 1927 a classic
Chang, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

very good location, but terrible service.
Changrok, 2-night trip