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Wawona Hotel

8308 WAWONA ROAD, Yosemite National Pk, CA 95389
Wawona Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 46 reviews from 5 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Recommended
Based on 46 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "Went there with my partner- a great place for a short breakout from San Francisco." source Orbitz

    "We recommend you trying this very quaint hotel and any season." source Hotels.com

    "It's a great place to flop while running around Yosemite." source Travelocity

    "The road from Yosemite village to the hotel is long and very winding - not recommended to drive at night." source Expedia

    "As long as you know what to expect, I would recommend this hotel." source Orbitz

  • Clean: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Yes, we shared a bathroom but it was clean and only once a line." source Orbitz

    "Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable." source Hotels.com

    "Don't expect all the modern conveniences (TV, internet, phones, AC) and you'll be thrilled with the lovely architecture, beautiful setting, great service, clean rooms & super quiet evenings." source Travelocity

    "There was just one bathroom for almost eight rooms, but it was clean." source Expedia

    "Room was very small and not clean." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "The service I got from the hotel was excellent, the big surprise was the food they served." source Orbitz

  • Value: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "The hotel was only able to refund for the cost of one night only." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "I wasn't expecting alot when I reserved a room with a shared bathroom however I wasnt expecting to share a shower with 50 other rooms (guessing). The room itself had a small sink which we were thankful for and the toilet was not too far away but the showeres were on the opposite side of the building and down 2 flights of stairs." source Hotels.com

    "Even comunal bathrooms are fine, but they had rooms with bathrooms available the same day even if they do are not available online." source Travelocity

    "It was noisy because we could hear the neighboring room and people walking on the porch outside -- not a lot of privacy." source Expedia

    "If you don't mind paper thin walls, and being 20 feet away from other people in other rooms with only a wooden door with a 2 inch gap below it separating you, then thi." source Hotels.com

    "scared that it might be someone elses' room we tried to see if the room belonged to someone else." source Hotels.com

More information on Wawona Hotel

Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a relaxed environment and the gracious charm of a bygone era. The hotel is located seven miles from the park's south entrance and cradled between the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees and the Yosemite Valley.

Check-in Time:

4:00 PM

Check-out Time:

11:00 AM

Year Built:

2002

Year Renovated:

2002

Total Rooms:

20 rooms.20

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

Everest Migration, Standard-Shared Bath, Standard-Private Bath

Directions

Yosemite National Park

Area

Yosemite National Park/Fish Camp 0 mi N

Attractions

Disney Land ... 2 Miles Fresno ... 94 Miles Yosemite ... 0 Miles Fish Camp ... 2 Miles Merced, Ca ... 80 Miles Los Angeles, Ca ... 292 Miles San Francisco, Ca ... 192 Miles Sacramento, Ca ... 179 Miles Sequoia, Ca ... 137 Miles Reno,Nv ... 214 Miles Las Vegas, Nv ... 464 Miles Napa, Ca ... 209 Miles

Dining

Wawona Dining RoomThe Wawona's main dining room offers exceptional food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Turn-of-the-century decor and panoramic views of the Yosemite sunset complement the wonderful meals for a great dining experience.

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