Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

1122 CA-41, Fish Camp, CA 93623, Fish Camp, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.4 / 5

Overview

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an upscale mountain resort in Fish Camp, California, made up of a main lodge and adjacent cottages set among the Sierra Nevada forest. Rated 4 stars with a strong 4.4 average from over 4,190 reviews, it functions as a full destination resort rather than a simple roadside hotel. Its location just a few miles from Yosemite's South Entrance makes it a favored base for national park visits.

Rooms & Cottages

Standard rooms and cottages come with TVs, minifridges, coffeemakers, and Wi-Fi, with some rooms offering whirlpool tubs. Cottage rooms and suites step up with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, fireplaces, and private balconies or patios, and some suites include separate living rooms with pull-out sofas for extra sleeping space. Guests have noted plush bedding and, in upgraded rooms, jacuzzi tubs with wooded balcony views.

Amenities & Recreation

On-site facilities include a fitness center, a game room, pools, and a full-service spa with a steam room and sauna, along with complimentary spa access for guests. A 24-hour self-service laundry facility and a gift shop are also available, and evenings often feature a complimentary s'mores setup with pre-wrapped supplies. Multiple dining options range from a full-service restaurant to a grab-and-go deli and coffee station.

Location & Surroundings

The lodge sits about 3 miles from Yosemite National Park's South Entrance and roughly 15.4 miles from Bass Lake. Nearby points of interest include Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, the Grizzly Giant, California Tunnel Tree, Fallen Monarch, and the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, all within a few miles, along with the Yosemite History Center, Wawona Meadow Loop Trailhead, and Chilnualna Falls further out. A bus station is located just 337 meters from the property, offering convenient local transit access.

Best for

This resort suits leisure travelers and families visiting Yosemite who want a comfortable, amenity-rich base near the South Entrance, with pools, a spa, and a game room to fill downtime between park excursions. It also appeals to couples or small celebrations, given the upgraded rooms with jacuzzi tubs and balcony views, and to nature enthusiasts drawn to nearby giant sequoia groves and hiking trailheads.

Travel tips

Book a room on the first or second floor if you want easier access to shared facilities like the lobby water refill station, since some guests found the upper-floor layout and stairs inconvenient. Plan for a short drive or the on-site bus stop to reach Yosemite's South Entrance, about 3 miles away, and allow extra time to visit Mariposa Grove and its named sequoias, which cluster within a few miles of the lodge. The 24-hour self-service laundry is useful for multi-day park trips.

What guests say

Guests consistently praise the scenic setting, well-kept grounds, and attentive, friendly staff, with several mentioning helpful front-desk service and room upgrades. Food and beverage offerings, including breakfast and the deli/coffee station, are frequently described as satisfying, and amenities like the jacuzzi, spa, and complimentary s'mores are called out as nice touches. Some reviewers noted inconsistencies in housekeeping, such as bathrooms not being fully cleaned or towels and toiletries not restocked, and a few mentioned the multi-floor layout makes reaching shared facilities like water stations less convenient. Overall, location relative to Yosemite and the resort-style extras are the most repeated positive themes.

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