Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite
A modern base with comfortable beds and an adjacent YARTS bus stop for Yosemite trips.
The verdict
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Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite is a fresh, modern hotel that serves as a practical launchpad for Yosemite National Park. Guests consistently praise the spacious rooms, reliable Wi-Fi, and remarkably comfortable beds. However, reaching Yosemite requires a drive of over 50 minutes, and some visitors noted minor issues like missed housekeeping or having to walk next door for breakfast. 73
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms are clean, modern, and spacious, outfitted with convenient amenities like a microwave, fridge, and coffee machine. 9
- Beds are exceptionally comfortable, providing travelers with a great night of sleep. 7
- The location offers convenient access to local Oakhurst restaurants and sits right next to a YARTS bus stop for park transit. 3
The catch
- Shower water pressure divides guests: one reviewer praised the hot shower with good water pressure, while another noted it fell short for travelers needing high-pressure showers. 37
- The breakfast experience is mixed, with some enjoying the options and 24-hour coffee bar, while others found the meal underwhelming or were directed to the partner hotel next door. 7
Who it's for
- — Yosemite visitors using the YARTS bus
- — Travelers wanting modern rooms with a fridge and microwave
- — Guests prioritizing comfortable beds
Skip it if
- — Guests who want to stay inside Yosemite Valley without a 50-minute drive
- — Travelers expecting powerful high-pressure showers
Seen on camera
11 moments · 1 video · Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite
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“It has a pretty good location. It's pretty close to Oakhurst Community Park, 750 m, Fresno Flats Historical Park, 800 m,…”
youtube.com0:37“When I arrived, I got a complimentary bag with snacks. That was a great extra.”
youtube.com1:05“Staff is very friendly and helped me out with some questions.”
youtube.com1:10“Stayed 2 nights. The room was quite spacious and had everything that you want.”
youtube.com1:13“Only two points are that the second day the room didn't get cleaned and the breakfast.”
youtube.com1:17“The staff were helpful, friendly, and accommodated my request of being on the ground floor.”
youtube.com1:30“The room was large and had a microwave, fridge, and coffee machine.”
youtube.com1:35“Nice, comfortable bed and clean.”
youtube.com1:48“Breakfast good. Lady was always present to resupply items.”
youtube.com1:50“Great value and low price.”
youtube.com1:54“Hot water ran a little rusty at first, but the shower was hot and nice.”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88Food
89Location
94- “Oakhurst has tons of restaurant options nearby to this hotel, making it a great city to stay in while visiting Yosemite National Park.” 7
- “It has a pretty good location. It's pretty close to Oakhurst Community Park, 750 m, Fresno Flats Historical Park, 800 m, Wassama Roundhouse Street Hessel Park, 8 km, and also close to attractions like Wassama Roundhouse State Historic Park, 8 km, Awani Hills Regional Park, 9 km, Vernal Falls, 16 km.” 90:37
Room
79Service
87Bed & Sleep
78Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-12
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points above the modest median of 82, across 458 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 458 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 29 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Breakfast good. Lady was always present to resupply items.” On camera91:50
- “The breakfast is pretty good compared to other hotels I've had across many other American hotels I've stayed at.” 7
- “The breakfast is pretty good compared to other hotels I've had across many other American hotels I've stayed at. There were many different options and the woman serving and making the food was very friendly.” 7
- “So is there a free breakfast? Yes! I was sent over to their partner hotel next door, but it had pretty much everything you'd like in a hotel breakfast, with the basics covered.” 7
- “Only two points are that the second day the room didn't get cleaned and the breakfast.” On camera91:17
- “The 24 hour coffee bar is a nice touch.” 3
- “Only two points are that the second day the room didn't get cleaned and the breakfast.” On camera91:17
- “The online check-in and digital keys worked perfectly.” 3
- “Staff is very friendly and helped me out with some questions.” On camera91:10
- “The staff I encountered were professional and helpful. I had absolutely zero issues with the staff on my visit.” 7
- “The staff were helpful, friendly, and accommodated my request of being on the ground floor.” On camera91:30
- “The beds are awesome, I wanted to steal that mattress and take it home with me.” 7
- “Nice, comfortable bed and clean.” On camera91:48
- “Everything is new in this hotel (2025), and the beds are very comfortable. I had the best night of sleep on my entire trip here at Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite Hotel.” 7
- “Location: This gripe is very minor, but it's a little over 50 minutes drive from this hotel to the park.” 7
- “It has a pretty good location. It's pretty close to Oakhurst Community Park, 750 m, Fresno Flats Historical Park, 800 m, Wassama Roundhouse Street Hessel Park, 8 km, and also close to attractions like Wassama Roundhouse State Historic Park, 8 km, Awani Hills Regional Park, 9 km, Vernal Falls, 16 km.” On camera90:37
- “Oakhurst has tons of restaurant options nearby to this hotel, making it a great city to stay in while visiting Yosemite National Park.” 7
- “Location - I liked that it wasn't too far from the park entrance, and there were more options for food and shops to explore.” 1
- “The room is new, clean, and modern. I have heard good things about Hampton hotels, and the experienced matched what I heard.” 7
- “Coffee Machine: I did appreciate a coffee machine inside the room.” 7
- “The room was large and had a microwave, fridge, and coffee machine.” On camera91:35
- “Nice, comfortable bed and clean.” On camera91:48
- “Stayed 2 nights. The room was quite spacious and had everything that you want.” On camera91:13
- “When I walked into the room, the lights were dimmed down and my TV said "Welcome Anthony" which was a nice little touch.” 7
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 6 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Solid coverage · 50/100We read 9 sources for this property, and pulled 36 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-12.
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Sources
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- 4Merced or Oakhurst - where should I stay? : r/Yosemitereddit.comForum thread2025-07-01RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 7Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite Hotel: Hotel Reviewhappywanders.comReview site2025-04-08Recent16 quotes used
“The bathroom is also large and spacious and would easily accommodate you and your partner.”
Read originalhappywanders.com - 6
- 1My Review of the Oakhurst Inn at Yosemitehumortravellife.comReview siteDate not stated1 quote used
“Location - I liked that it wasn't too far from the park entrance, and there were more options for food and shops to explore.”
Read originalhumortravellife.com - 2Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite (Oakhurst, CA, United States ...hampton-inn-oakhurst-yosemite.ohotel.ukReview siteDate not statedRead originalhampton-inn-oakhurst-yosemite.ohotel.uk
- 3Hampton Inn Oakhurst-Yosemite - Hotels in Californiahampton-inn-yosemite.allhotelscalifornia.comReview siteDate not stated6 quotes used
“Made for national park hikers, and not for travelers needing high-pressure showers.”
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