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The Ahwahnee

4.0 star property
Travelers explore Yosemite's magnificent mountains by day, then return to The Ahwahnee for rejuvenating spa treatments or grab ski passes for alpine adventures

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The Ahwahnee, in Yosemite's mountains, offers an upscale retreat with a welcoming lobby fireplace. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, fine dining at The Ahwahnee Dining Room, spa services for post-hike relaxation, and helpful staff for skiing and other needs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Cottage, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Cottage, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Cabin, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Prime View Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Prime View Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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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 Falls and Half Dome. 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 sledding and snowshoeing. Visit our Yosemite National Park travel guide
Map
9005 Ahwahnee Drive, Yosemite National Park, CA, 93727

What's nearby

  • Yosemite Valley featuring a waterfall and mountains
    Yosemite Valley
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yosemite Falls showing a waterfall and mountains
    Yosemite National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Yosemite National Park which includes mountains, mist or fog and tranquil scenes
    Ahwahnee Meadow
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • stunning view at glacier point!
    Yosemite Visitor Center
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Ahwahnee
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Degnan's Deli
    14 min walk
  • Base Camp Eatery
    7 min drive
  • Seven Tents Dining Pavilion
    19 min walk
  • Village Grill
    15 min walk
  • Curry Village Pizza Deck
    19 min walk

About this property

The Ahwahnee

Luxury upscale hotel near Yosemite Falls
Consider a stay at The Ahwahnee and take advantage of 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)
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
  • 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

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ahwahnee?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ahwahnee on Mar 13, 2026 start from $554, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 a 5-minute walk of The Ahwahnee and Ahwahnee Meadow. Shadow of the Giants Trail and Nature Center at Happy Isles are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Ahwahnee Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 342 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave Mann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the Ahwahnee is the most beautiful in the world. Everything’s wonderful The hotel is very clean and very well ran. The restaurant is five star and the food is exquisite. Truly, a fantastic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

the room was not ready when we arrived we waited over 1 hour so i checked again still not ready so i asked if they had another ready and available and she was able to give us a different room similar but not what we expected but we made the best of it I think they were a little short staffed for the winter months since they gave us the room so late i asked if we could just check out a little later she said no so i insisted that we should get some compensation and after speaking to her manager they gave us 10% off the first night and i agreed the restaurant and the grounds are always lovely and you cant complain about that
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent lodging with stunning views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location in the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a very good location, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The hotel needs some tender loving care. The breakfast buffet options need much improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanghong (James)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - worth every penny - get a mountain view room! We had a perfect view of Yosemite Falls.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good times!

We had a fabulous visit at the Ahwahnee! What a location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in a cottage. Amazing views. The hotel was totally awesome! By far best place to stay in Yosemite park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

10/10 Excellent

Sunder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awhanee is the luxury hotel in Yosemite Valley located in the midst of huge granite mountains lush green trees and beautiful lakes. You have dining options and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First, reading the negative review, I was worried. OMG, when we arrived to check in the guest service workers, were so friendly, courteous and helpful. Our room was facing the mountain view, which was incredible. I had read reviews, so I knew to make reservations for mealtimes we wanted, which worked perfect. One of the hostess Nina was so positive seating us near a window where on the 1st morning there were deer in the meadow. Our waitress who we had the entire time was Caralien was so attentive made breakfast so enjoyable. The elevator operators so courteous, housekeeper cleaned are room every day. We went off season, so there is basically only one other place open for food, near the visitor center Degnan's kitchen delicious sandwiches and soup and the workers so accommodating. I recommend this hotel its history, location is a must. We were able to see everything and hike trails without leaving the park. When driving into the park it was snowing and there are no side railing or mile markers. We rented a AWD vehicle so we had no problem driving in the snow. Looking out our window at half dome, seeing waterfalls, watching deer. It was amazing. Landing in Fresno we took an hour detour to Sequoia National Park, since we couldn't check in our room till 4pm. Was so worth it, then we drove to Ahwahnee. Enjoyed breakfast the next day and went to Mirror Lake, checked out El captain, Bridal veil Falls went to Tunnel view a must. Then we went hiking Mariposa Falls, so hard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Memorable stay when the leaves are turning

The staff at the Ahwahnee are excellent. They were very friendly and accommodating with whatever we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegant historic hotel, with lovely sitting areas on the main level that have views of Half Dome and other wonders. Lovely rooms. Dining room offers a dinner buffet that is not to be missed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Ahwahnee Hotel. In Yosemite National Park. there's a slice of Heaven. that all people, Should. Have the privilege. to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View of half dome, incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view. Very nice breakfast buffet. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

NICKOLA

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful building and property, marred right now by construction stuff. But the interior is still beautiful, staff very friendly and helpful. And because not full, we got primo seat by big new windows for breakfast buffet - absulutely stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff is wonderful, the only issue we had in not having power for two days from 8-5!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ahwahnee was on my bucket list and it did not disappoint. I loved my stay at the hotel which is located inside the beautiful Yosemite National Park. Customer service was exceptional. Regan at the front desk was very helpful with our room choice. I loved staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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