The Ahwahnee

Hotels
7.8 (196 reviews)
9005 Ahwahnee Dr. , Yosemite Village , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful surroundings
Excellent location
Elegant original decor
Cons:
Terrible food
Negative service experience in sweet shop

Categories

Cleanliness
6.69
The review mentioned a negative experience with service in the sweet shop, indicating a need for improvement.
Service
8.66
Overall service was described positively, except for one incident.
Location
9.2
Location was consistently praised as spectacular.
Room Quality
8.15
Retained original vintage decor and elegance is noted, contributing positively to room quality.
Amenities
8.18
The grand fireplace room and dining experiences were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
8.14
General enjoyment of amenities and location suggests a good value.
Food and Beverage
5.19
Food was described as terrible, especially in the main dining room.
Overall Experience
8.16
Despite some negatives, the overall experience was characterized as enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 00:10

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
The Ahwahnee, nestled in Yosemite Village, offers 4-star accommodation just a stone's throw away from El Capitan. Indulge in the outdoor pool, relish delectable meals at the restaurant, and unwind in the shared lounge.

Modern Amenities and Exceptional Services
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel also provides an ATM, concierge service, and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Exciting Activities and Relaxation
Engage in thrilling outdoor adventures like hiking, skiing, and fishing around Yosemite Village. After a day of exploration, unwind at the in-house bar or utilize the business area for your convenience.

Book your stay at The Ahwahnee now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: FAT

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 196 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.69
Service: 8.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 5.19
Overall Experience: 8.16
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Justin • extended_group • au
8
Pros:

A great location and has great views. Lovely old building

Cons:

I thought it was a little underwhelming and a bit overpriced. Disappointed when we couldn't get breakfast in the morning because they were understaffed. Views from outside were amazing.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
7
Pricey but very nice historic hotel in the heart of Yosemite.
Pros:

Beautiful location , friendly staff. , very nice restaurant.

Cons:

Non working elevator. Needed to take the service elevator , operated by their staff. The staff did a good job , but was slow and inconvenient

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Juan • extended_group • pr
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Yen Hung • extended_group • tw
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Nurmerey • couple • us
1
Do not book though booking.com, they will charge you twice.
Cons:

Do not book your stay at Ahwahnee though Booking.com they will charge you twice, and blame you for it. Also, go ahead and stay at Yosemite Lodge, much nicer place and way better service.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Steep • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Hotel was warm throughout in January

Cons:

Beds were small for two people.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
6
A Relaxing Stay in Yosemite
Pros:

The location and views are spectacular. The hotel has a cozy 1920s feel but with modern comforts. It is a beautiful building. We loved afternoon tea and cookie time!

Cons:

The hotel needs serious maintenance. Some staff were helpful and courteous—others much less so.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Laurie • couple • us
10
Nicely taken care of and will prepared with handling a room change
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cottages need better heat

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Lennart • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location is spectacular hotel is beautiful
Staff and service is
Wonderful

Cons:

Food is terrible, especially in the main dining room.
Worst food we’ve ever experienced

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Felipe • extended_group • br
9
O hotel em Yosemite
Pros:

Hotel icônico e imponente no centro do parque

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Patricia Racel • family_with_children • id
8
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • extended_group • br
7
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Agus Dwi • family_with_children • es
7
2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Vaida • couple • us
5
Checked the bucket list, don’t know if I would stay there again for the price.
Pros:

Location was amazing. The historic grandeur of the hotel was breathtaking.

Cons:

The hotel is outdated and in need of repair and updating. Also the staff was lovely, but the hotel was short staffed. For the price and the hype I expected much much more.

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • us
10
Can’t wait to come back! The Awanhee was all that we expected and more.
Pros:

The location and beautiful surroundings. Also that they have retained the original vintage decor as it was first designed. A step back in time of elegance. We had a wonderful dinner in the main Dino g room and thoroughly enjoyed the piano playing - it really completes the experience. We also love, love, love the grand fireplace room.

Cons:

Only bad experience was in the sweet shop on the morning of Thursday, December 4th. We seriously think the cashier was having a nervous breakdown. She wouldn’t allow us to set our coffee cups down to pay or put the items we wanted to purchase on the counter. My husband said good morning and how are you and she replied please don’t ask me again, I’m having a bad day and this was at 7:00 in the morning. We felt so bad for her but something was seriously wrong. I asked her where to put the products - she told me to hold them in my hands - that’s along with the coffee and trying to pay at the same time!

2025-12-05 • via Nuitee
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JEFF • partner
6
Pros:

If you are going to stay in a hotel in Yosemite then this is the best place to stay. But the property has declined a lot in the last few decades - our room was large and clean, but the interior of the building is in bad shape - water stains, worn rugs, chipped paint - and the large spider webs on the outside of the windows are off-putting. With a few exceptions the staff were not friendly or helpful. The food was average, Sysco fare. The dining room offers only steam table food, is poorly lit, but has incredible views. The last day of our stay the elevators were out of service and the staff were slow to respond to requests from guests to get their bags brought down from rooms on the upper floors.

2025-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Mehran • family
8
Pros:

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.

2025-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Changrok • family
2
Pros:

very good location, but terrible service.

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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FENG • family
6
Pros:

The property has good location but expensive. The buffet dinner in the hotel restaurant was not good, the foods were shortages. When we had dinner at 8pm, many foods were gone.

2025-05-12 • via Nuitee