The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free local area shuttle and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Lobby lounge
Interior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727
  • The Ahwahnee
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Visitor Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

Prime View Double Room

Highlights

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

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Prime View Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Yosemite National Park

A luxury stay in Yosemite National Park awaits you at The Ahwahnee. Within steps you'll find The Ahwahnee and Ahwahnee Meadow within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a free area shuttle. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Ahwahnee Dining Room, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to horse riding/hire and hiking/biking trails. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Yosemite National Park hotel include Yosemite Visitor Center and Yosemite Falls.

What's nearby

  • The Ahwahnee - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ahwahnee Meadow - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 21 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Yosemite National Park - 33 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Base Camp Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seven Tents Dining Pavilion - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Degnan's Deli - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Curry Village Pizza Deck - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Village Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Ahwahnee

Luxury hotel with free local area shuttle and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Ahwahnee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Yosemite National Park hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1927
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ahwahnee offers 123 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Yosemite National Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 20 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ahwahnee Bar
  • The Ahwahnee Dining Room

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fenced pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 20 to 50 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

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

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Ahwahnee?

The Ahwahnee offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Ahwahnee?

Yep, The Ahwahnee has uncovered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 30 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Ahwahnee?

The closest beach to The Ahwahnee is Cathedral Beach (5.1 km).

Does The Ahwahnee have a pool?

The Ahwahnee has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

What makes The Ahwahnee a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ahwahnee.

Does The Ahwahnee serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ahwahnee?

No, The Ahwahnee does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ahwahnee?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ahwahnee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ahwahnee?

No, pets are not allowed.