The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
Interior
Balcony
Lake

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727
  • The Ahwahnee
    1 min walk
  • Ahwahnee Meadow
    4 min walk
  • Yosemite Visitor Center
    16 min walk
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    74 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ahwahnee

Historic hotel with free local area shuttle and 24-hour front desk
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, valet parking, a business centre and concierge services are on-site.
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, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ahwahnee. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Ahwahnee. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes horse riding/rentals and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Yosemite Visitor Center and 6 minutes from Yosemite Falls
  • Free local-area shuttle service
There's a restaurant on site. 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 historic 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Ahwahnee Dining Room – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Ahwahnee Dining Room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

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

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
For more details, 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 at the property

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 20 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 30 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g. directions). For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

The Ahwahnee Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 263 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 263 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

roxanne

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay!
A bit tired appearance in hallway and rooms, but service was great, staff was friendly, rooms were clean, and, of course, the setting was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's nice to stay within a national park and a bonus when you have a fantastic view of Half Dome from your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICKOLA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a bucket list property! The views are amazing. It is rich in history and the connivence of the location is an added plus. We may make this an annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was unacceptable. The toilet was so low that it was about 4 inches lower than my knees. It was built for a 6 year old. The couch was so soft that if you sat down, you could not get back up. The bed was on a large wooden box bringing the mattress up so high that we could not get into the bed. They offered a stepping stool to get into bed, but it took 2 hours to get it as they could not find another one as all the other rooms were using all they had. We have traveled to all 50 states and 5 continents and this was the worst room we have ever seen!! It was clean and had beautiful views, but it was not liveable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool closed. Staff were incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Especially for any lover of nature and the movie The Shining
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Esther

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil A.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teyaum

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

MATILDE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is the only hotel in the area with decent rooms and bathrooms. The staff is lukewarm. Some are very nice. Some are just there to do the job as well as they possibly can. The parking is limited and it is only Valet parking adding a $30.00 per day to the already very high charge. The restaurant only has a buffet breakfast for $32.00. If you are vegetarian you pay for all the fish and meat you don't eat anyway. Dinner also buffet only $62.00 same deal.

2/10 Terrible

Abel Augusto

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely winter visit to the Park. Staff did seem a little inaccurate on what was open at other facilities. New coffee machine may want to consider tea bags for tea drinkers even if have to be brought in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, but worth the money?
The hotel is beautiful, but we could not enjoy the amenities. The lobby was too cold to sit in and there were about 12 children, screaming and yelling when we were there. Instead of staying in the room of their private party, they emerged into the lobby to chase each other, and scream, which made it very unpleasant. The pool was also unavailable, because it’s under renovation. We could not get into the dining room for dinner, even though we tried to book ahead of time. The bar was closing by the time we checked in and we’re ready to go. The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable, but not worth $700 a night which it costs with fees, taxes and the mandatory valet parking. The dining room is stunning, but very difficult to get into. We enjoyed our $85 breakfast for 2 one morning, but the price kept us from returning. The view from my room was so lousy which made me wonder why this room was so expensive. In general, the staff was accommodating. We found, however, that we were so busy outside in the park that it was not worth it to spend that type of money only to come back and crash in the room. Since we could not get a dinner reservation, the swimming pool was closed, and the lobby too cold to sit in, we felt that it was difficult to take advantage of any amenities. I would suggest going there for a meal and walking around the grounds, but if you’re going to spend a lot of time in the park, it’s not worth the extra cost to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Dinning room staff and service. Housekeeping and room service great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

YA WEN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place with poor management on the properity, services and dinning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024