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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • 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 dressing gowns, 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 area

Map
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, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 150 min drive
  • Free local 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 travellers 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 cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Uncovered on-site 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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Off-site

    • 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)

Travelling with children

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

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
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1927
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Ahwahnee Dining Room – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
The Ahwahnee Bar – This café specialises 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 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 spaces may be limited. Electric car 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 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, 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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site dining room served excellent food and the bar offered a variety of options, including complimentary morning coffee and tea. (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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2/10 Poor

Do not stay here. From the time we checked in and checked out there were issues. First was that we had to wait for the room to be ready, and in order to get wifi needed the room number that they 'didn't know yet.' The hotel was not full but we could not book a different room with one bed rather than two. The worker that rolled our luggage in told us that it was at half capacity. Instructions for the hotel were given in rapid speed so it was hard to keep up. Once we checked in, the room was in poor condition, bugs in the bathroom, hot with air conditioning not working as 'the hotel only had heat right now' and it was 85 degrees out! We asked for an extension cord for our fan, they did not get back to us. The worse thing was trying to eat. The food at the bar was not sufficient and not open at times such as breakfast. We could not eat at a buffet that was nearly EMPTY since 'five staff had called out' and we needed a reservation and they were booked. What??!! For 800 a night there is an expectation of trying to make it work out. Like hey grab a plate, we won't be able to get you a drink or something. Not sorry! No food right before hiking. The staff is RUDE! The location is great but we should have stayed in a tent. We would have been treated better. This was also our anniversary weekend. We tried to enjoy our time the best we could but this was unacceptable. Elevator broken, no food available, nothing offered, no AC, dirty room, no bike rental, no room service since 2019.
One of the bugs in the room, level 3
What the bathtub looks like
Ceiling of bathroom
Tara, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Localizado em um dos pontos mais lindos do parque. Hotel histórico, bem preservado e quartos renovados. Linda vista e bom serviço.
Alessandro, 2-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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

service was superb
Carolyn, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

First, reading the negative review, I was worried. OMG, when we arrived to check in the guest service workers, were so friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was facing the mountain view, which was incredible. I had read reviews, so I knew to make reservations for mealtimes we wanted, which worked perfect. One of the hostess Nina was so positive seating us near a window where on the 1st morning there were deer in the meadow. Our waitress who we had the entire time was Caralien was so attentive made breakfast so enjoyable. The elevator operators so courteous, housekeeper cleaned are room every day. We went off season, so there is basically only one other place open for food, near the visitor center Degnan's kitchen delicious sandwiches and soup and the workers so accommodating. I recommend this hotel its history, location is a must. We were able to see everything and hike trails without leaving the park. When driving into the park it was snowing and there are no side railing or mile markers. We rented a AWD vehicle so we had no problem driving in the snow. Looking out our window at half dome, seeing waterfalls, watching deer. It was amazing. Landing in Fresno we took an hour detour to Sequoia National Park, since we couldn't check in our room till 4pm. Was so worth it, then we drove to Ahwahnee. Enjoyed breakfast the next day and went to Mirror Lake, checked out El captain, Bridal veil Falls went to Tunnel view a must. Then we went hiking Mariposa Falls, so hard.
cynthia, 3-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
Verified

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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6/10 Good

If you are going to stay in a hotel in Yosemite then this is the best place to stay. But the property has declined a lot in the last few decades - our room was large and clean, but the interior of the building is in bad shape - water stains, worn rugs, chipped paint - and the large spider webs on the outside of the windows are off-putting. With a few exceptions the staff were not friendly or helpful. The food was average, Sysco fare. The dining room offers only steam table food, is poorly lit, but has incredible views. The last day of our stay the elevators were out of service and the staff were slow to respond to requests from guests to get their bags brought down from rooms on the upper floors.
JEFF, 3-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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2/10 Poor

very good location, but terrible service.
Changrok, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The property has good location but expensive. The buffet dinner in the hotel restaurant was not good, the foods were shortages. When we had dinner at 8pm, many foods were gone.
FENG, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice view
Yanghong (James), 3-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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Built in 1927 a classic
Chang, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I feel since we booked we got the worse room. We were shoved in a corner room overlooking the heating and cooling units and construction materials and trucks. The hotel had opened rooms because when we were sitting outside staring at Half Dome hardly any lights were on in the rooms.
Janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property stands alone and speaks for itself. It is one of the last vestiges of pure California.
Eric, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Save the money, stay at the Lodge

For the price, I expected better. I used to be a gm for a luxury historic hotel, so I am very familiar with the hospitality industry. The Ahwahnee is a beautiful property. The wait staff, valets and bellmen were excellent. The concierge was rude and rather snotty. (I believer her name was Michelle). The blankets/comforters on the beds were terrible, thin little things. We were provided with extra blankets, which helped. The room was clean, except for a stain on the sofa. The food in the bar was actually superior to the dining room, but in fairness, the dining room was limited to a buffet at the time of our stay. I would stay there again, but only if I got a special deal. For the money, it isnt that much better than the Yosemite Lodge.
4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staying at the Ahwahnee Hotel. In Yosemite National Park. there's a slice of Heaven. that all people, Should. Have the privilege. to enjoy.
gerald, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good experience but very expensive. The property is a historic site itself.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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

My god. This property has gone downhill in the last couple of years. Food has been god awful and the quality has gone drastically down. Buffet food for both dinner and breakfast are terrible. Better off going to the Mountain Dining Room. We stayed at a Classic Cottage and the room is in desperate need of a renovation or a refresh. The room was dirty. The heater didn’t work and the water pressure wasn’t even there. It was insane. And what is up with the parking?? $30 a night for hotel guest?? If im paying $600 a night why the hell should I pay for parking if I’m a hotel guest. Everything in the hotel has been rundown and need to be fixed. Trust me I used to love the Ahwahnee hotel when I first stayed, but believe me when I say. The price point is not worth it. You’re better off staying at the Yosemite Valley Lodge for 1/3 of the price and around better hiking trails and closer to everything else. Terrible place and experience.
Jose, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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Russell, 1-night trip