Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite CA 93623

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Christina Harvey

This hotel seems to have 90% of the clientele being families with young children. I had booked this as a relaxing weekend getaway at a “resort and spa” but upon arriving we were shocked by the number of young children everywhere. The indoor pools and two hot tubs were completely full of kids, so no room for adults. We were awoken by children running up and down the halls both in front of our door and above us. The walls are paper thin so we were unable to sleep past 7am, which I suppose is when parents must awaken too. There is nothing wrong with places for young children, but I feel misled by the implication that this is a relaxing “spa-like” feel. This seems to be a key point missing from all other reviews, which is the only reason I am writing this. Great for young families, not great for adult couples looking to relax. Update: The hotel staff checked in on us during our stay and when I relayed my opinion they immediately offered to move us to an Explorer Cabin. That was amazing and thoughtful. We weren’t able to use the amenities in the way we hoped. But you couldn’t ask for better service than that!

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Salina Muñoz

I had an amazing visit to Tenaya Lodge in February. As you can see from the photographs below, the property was covered in gorgeous snow. I stayed at Tenaya Lodge for a 3-day women's retreat. I have only good things to write: our room was pristine, the banquet hall and rooms were a good temperature, clean, and beautiful, the food was spectacular (your gluten-free quiche is dreamy!), and the service was great and friendly. What a blessing to have our retreat here! Thank you Tenaya Lodge staff for the super job you do taking such great care of us on our stay! I look forward to 2027 with you, God willing. God bless you all!

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Glo Bright

Unfortunately, there were no snow activities, which was disappointing. We booked a room with two queen beds, a sleeper sofa, and a balcony. While the room was spacious and generally clean, there were several inconveniences. There was no microwave, which made it difficult for a large family bringing their own food and drinks. The mattresses were uncomfortable, and the bathroom sliding door offered very little privacy—you could hear everything, and there was a visible gap along the side. The balcony was small but usable; however, the wood railings were very wobbly and clearly need reinforcement for safety. Additionally, around 7 a.m., loud work trucks and constant beeping could be heard, which disrupted our sleep. On the positive side, the room was clean and well-stocked with plenty of towels, K-cups, soap, and lotion. Having two trash bins and a recycling bin was also convenient. We chose this resort hoping for a white Christmas, especially after checking the weather link provided by the hotel, which advised bringing snow chains due to snow. However, there was no snow at all during our stay—the roads were completely dry and clear. As a result, most snow-related activities were closed. We did enjoy the ice skating rink, hot chocolate, and s’mores, but many other activities required expensive additional fees (e.g., $100 for a gingerbread workshop, $35 for a basic snow globe workshop). We participated in the night nature hike, which was included with the stay. It lasted about 1.5 hours, and Tristan was an excellent guide. Unfortunately, our original stargazing hike was canceled due to “cloudy skies,” yet we were still charged for the blanket, book, and flashlight. Dining options were another major disappointment. Most restaurants were closed, and the pizzeria was poor quality and only open a few days a week. This left us choosing between the deli (the cheapest option) or paying very high prices at the Jack restaurant inside the hotel. There were very few affordable, quality food options, so we ended up driving to Oakhurst (20 minutes away) for meals. It’s also worth noting that the resort is still about 1.5 hours from Yosemite. Overall, this resort did not meet expectations. For a resort, there was very little to do, and many closures were not clearly communicated beforehand. We were disappointed and will look for a different place closer to Yosemite next time.