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Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, 9-minute walk to Yosemite National Park

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Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite | Terrace/patio
Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Private spa tub
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$294
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

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11136 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, El Portal Market
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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King and Queen Loft

King and Queen Loft

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 King Bed, Riverside

1 King Bed, Riverside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Lake view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Redwood Two Bedroom Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite | Living room

Luxury River View King Bed Majestic Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • River view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite | Living area

Deluxe River View 2 Bedroom Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • River view
  • 89 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

Classic River View 2 Room Unit, Family Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

Classic 2 Room unit Family apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Classic River View King bed with Sleeper Sofa

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard 2 Queens, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe River View 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(220 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe River View King Spa

Deluxe River View King Spa

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Portal

A family-friendly stay in El Portal awaits you at Yosemite View Lodge. Within steps you'll find Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 4 outdoor swimming pools and 7 hot tubs. .The restaurant, The River Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this El Portal hotel include Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • El Portal Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 38 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • Mobile - Whoa Nellie Deli
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Yosemite View Lodge

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, 9-minute walk to Yosemite National Park
As a guest of Yosemite View Lodge, you'll find 4 outdoor swimming pools and 7 hot tubs. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli and a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Yosemite View Lodge. Self parking is free.

This El Portal hotel is smoke free.

  • 336 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Corner/local shop
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Yosemite View Lodge offers 336 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Cedar Lodge
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 2,128 reviews
The price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Cedar Lodge

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 9 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Parkside Pizza
  • The River Restaurant

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • 7 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 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 June, 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 110 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 9.00 to 25.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Lodge View
View Lodge
View Lodge Yosemite
Yosemite Lodge View
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Yosemite View El Portal
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Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
Yosemite View Hotel El Portal
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Yosemite View Lodge Hotel El Portal

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yosemite View Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Yosemite View Lodge?

As of 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite View Lodge on 27 Feb 2026 start from AU$287.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yep, Yosemite View Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Yosemite View Lodge?

The closest beach to Yosemite View Lodge is Cathedral Beach (13.6 km).

Does Yosemite View Lodge have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Yosemite View Lodge has 4 outdoor swimming pools.

What luxury perks are available at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yosemite View Lodge features 4 outdoor pools, 7 hot tubs and 2 restaurants.

Is Yosemite View Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and 4 outdoor pools, it's no surprise that Yosemite View Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Yosemite View Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yosemite View Lodge?

No, Yosemite View Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Yosemite View Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Yosemite View Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Yosemite View Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2105 out of 3855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1044 out of 3855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 428 out of 3855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 3855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 3855 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally-Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Loved the room very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

GLORY, Solana Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was very clean but did have a distinct dill pickle smell that hit us every time we walked in, but tolerable. The view of the river was amazing & us and our dog enjoyed the patio overlooking the river! We liked the pizza place on the property and the game room was lots of fun! Only reason we did not give 5 stars is because the hot tub closest to our room was empty and the game room needs some TLC. While it was still fun for my 5 year old, the skii ball wasn't plugged in or turned on to keep score, the shuffleboard needed more sand, the air hockey had to be finagled to turn on and the race car game and a couple others were out of order. But it did keep my son entertained for a couple hours! Also had corn hole, ping pong and a room for board/card games, tons of options! Overall it was a great stay and very close to Yosemite! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

samuel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
didn't have a microwave. Although there was an electric heater, one of the two parts was malfunctioning. After we reported it, someone came to fix it shortly, but it still felt a bit off. We were initially excited to find a jacuzzi in the bathroom, but it turned out to be out of function, and a small part of the faucet was also broken.(see Photo) For such an expensive hotel, these issues are really unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Santa Barbara

All good as usual
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Staff & service
Hello, Cleanliness of the bathroom and overall was an issue. Fire place wasn't working. Tabletop stoves dint heat well. Also similar with iron. one safety and security issue is the bathroom window size /location is wrong and someone can easily enter from the walkway,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean; staff was great. The amenities in the kitchen area leave a lot to be desired, i.e., coffee supplies; dishes, paper towels so we can clean up after ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, with the river directly behind the room was amazing!!! The room was clean and large, staff friendly, but again location and view amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BELLA

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

saya

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to Yosemite. River view room was fantastic. Spacious room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms and hotel are fantastic, but there are no good food options. Bring your own food that you can cook in the rooms. The staff also weren’t very helpful with park information which was disappointing given the shutdown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent amenities! Close to the Yosemite park. Great river view from the room. The kids enjoyed the game room/ indoor pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

frederique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the park, this is still a good place to stay for easy access to YNP. The rooms are a bit dated although they made great effort to refresh them. The deluxe room has flooring instead of the old stinky carpet which is great. Table and chairs, two hot plates, fridge and microwave are really helpful. What I had an issue with is the smell of the bedding. Too much body odor in the pillows and the mattress. Even though the linens were fresh, the B.O. was strong and we had to ask for different pillows to cut the smell. Also: there is a jacuzzi in the bathroom: not my favorite, I prefer a simple bath tub. It is not going in the way of water conservation since this jacuzzi is as big as a swimming pool. The noise of the jets also resonate with the adjacent rooms and that's obnoxious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidioc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, amazing view of Merced River and the food was delicious! We had dinner and breakfast and both were good. Definitely stay here when visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
all the above
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

It was a last minute stay and it helped us because we had two dogs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kalena

Yosemite View Lod
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah, Granada Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was fine and parking was easy. Room was fine as well but i think the walls were very thin as we heard everything that was going on in the room next to us and our was a little hard to fall asleep. Wifi is terrible but you are in a mountain (there is a disclaimer that wifi is provided by a third party).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Omer

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty showers, very noisy room, no noise isolation, did not sleep at night because of the noise from driving parking cars near the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room itself was not perfect, but the location was PERFECT! Customer service at front desk was PERFECT. Alex at the front desk gave us some much appreciated park visit advice! Front desk attendant gave us some much needed early morning coffee. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOONCHU

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the park and hotel room is right to river.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our stopover… room was huge, clean and comfortable! The staff were polite and helpful! We got pizza from the pizza restaurant which was so yummy! We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025