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The Ahwahnee

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Near Yosemite Visitor Center, The Ahwahnee provides an art gallery on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and horseback riding at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Ahwahnee Dining Room, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a television, and a desk.

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
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and framed artwork on the wall.

Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a coffee maker, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk with a computer.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Prime View Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a television, and a desk.

Prime View Room, 1 King Bed

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

Bed in dormitory CLASSIC MOUNTAIN VIEW

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

BUNGALOW DELUXE

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Yosemite National Park, The Ahwahnee is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite Visitor Center and Yosemite Falls. Yosemite Museum and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and sledding. Visit our Yosemite National Park travel guide
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9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff with a clear blue sky above.
    Yosemite Valley
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A mountain lodge with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
    The Ahwahnee
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A waterfall cascading down a steep cliff, surrounded by dense forest and snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.
    Yosemite National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A mountainous landscape with a prominent rock face, dense forest, and a clear sky.
    Ahwahnee Meadow
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A rugged mountain landscape with prominent rock formations and a valley.
    Yosemite Visitor Center
    16 min walk - 1.4 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 upscale hotel in the mountains
  • Located close to Yosemite Visitor Center, The Ahwahnee provides an art gallery on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like hiking/biking and horseback riding at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Ahwahnee Dining Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and valet parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
    • Concierge services, a gift shop, and ATM/banking services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 123 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

  • 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 onsite valet 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 center

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 (36 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1927
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 20 to 50 per person
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ahwahnee have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Is The Ahwahnee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Ahwahnee?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ahwahnee?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ahwahnee located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Ahwahnee and Yosemite Visitor Center. Ahwahnee Meadow and Merced River are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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