Budget Hotels in El Portal, California

" June 2025 This was our second time staying here, and we still loved our stay as much as the first- maybe even more. We stayed at the lodge and enjoyed the coffee shop, smores, pool and even the game room. The onsite restaurant was quite good for dinner. Our king room was very spacious, comfortable, and clean. My only negative is the food/ drinks( non alcoholic) were quite pricey. The Pizza place that is onsite but not directly at the lodge was very expensive and our rigatoni literally came out in a microwaveable type plastic tin. I mean at least take the extra step and put it on a plate and add a splash of parmigiana cheese to make it look like some effort was made. However this was my only true negative and I would absolutely stay here again. Little FYI, although you are only 2 miles from the entrance, it is still another hour to the valley floor. Do not try to enter the park after 9:30-10 or the line backs up even past the lodge and it will take 2 hours to enter. "

"Staff was low so breakfast wasn’t available but coffee, teas, and juices were all day. Staff was kind and very helpful. Area was charming around hotel and great place to come back to after Yosemite. Hotel is in the middle of some maintenance projects but overall a quaint and quiet place to stay. Water pressure was amazing!"

"The location was beautiful and close to Yosemite."

"Staff was very friendly and areas were clean and it was peaceful. I didn't like that breakfast was not included. Overpriced at the restaurant."

"Check-in was super easy and efficient. Every single front desk staff member we met was so kind and helpful. There’s a nice outdoor hot tub and pool, washer / dryer ($2 wash, $2.50 dry)—the front desk can exchange cash for quarters. We stayed here while doing Yosemite NP, it’s a bit of a drive (~1 hour) but not bad at all. "

"The deluxe tent cabin was nice, came with a private outdoor shower, which was not expected but still worked. The restroom was the shared campground restroom, no issues with that, it was clean and fairly close to the cabin. Cute little place that was great for an overnight stay. The front porch was a nice touch too. There is no heat or AC, but fans are there for use and you can open a couple windows. "

"amenity is not free. but other things are perfect."

"Always a good place to stay when visiting Yosemite."

"Awesome place to stay. Would stay again."