Yosemite Westgate Lodge
Spacious roadside rooms on Highway 120 near Yosemite with easy dining next door at the Lucky Buck.
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Yosemite Westgate Lodge provides spacious roadside lodging on Highway 120 near the national park entrance. Guests appreciate the large rooms equipped with microwaves and mini-fridges, along with the convenience of dining at the Lucky Buck next door. However, visitors consistently complain about high-pressure timeshare sales presentations and occasional lapses in housekeeping. 14681
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms offer generous space, comfortable queen beds with down comforters, mini-fridges, and microwaves. 615
- The adjacent Lucky Buck Restaurant serves convenient dining, from hearty breakfasts to evening pizza and burgers. 86
- Bathrooms are well-equipped with large tubs and shower dispensers stocked with shampoo and body wash. 68
The catch
- Service feedback is sharply divided between standard hotel guests reporting friendly staff and visitors subjected to aggressive timeshare sales presentations. drawn from the full read
- Housekeeping quality varies, with many reviewers finding clean rooms while others discovered grimy showers and dirty jet tubs. 1
Who it's for
- — Park explorers looking for extra-large rooms
- — Road-trippers driving along Highway 120
- — Families wanting easy dining next door
Skip it if
- — Anyone seeking to avoid timeshare sales pitches
- — Travelers sensitive to main road noise
- — Guests wanting accommodations directly inside Yosemite Valley
Seen on camera
7 moments · 3 videos · Yosemite Westgate Lodge
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“And then here is a bathroom with a bathtub. They have soaps. They have towels. They have plenty of towels, actually.”
youtube.com2:23“there's the bathroom can we fit eight people in it that's nice actually hell shout wrong that's a jacuzzi oh bloody bath…”
youtube.com6:10“our room is like a suite so I don't think all the rooms are like that so if you want like a jacuzzi tub in a fireplace m…”
youtube.com4:26“here's the spa jacuzzi tub wow it's pretty good pretty good size here wife's going to like it we bought some bath bombs”
youtube.com8:18“and we're only two miles from the west entrance of yosemite itself so this is so convenient it's not actually in the par…”
youtube.com1:04“so we are 302 for yosemite view lodge let's take a look at this there we go lovely big beds let's give them a feel that…”
youtube.com4:49“So, they have two queens queen beds, I believe. And are they soft? Oh, they're actually doable. I can sleep on that.”
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Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88- “that's in the bathroom oh my gosh do we have a tub holy mackerel you come and look and tell me i need to get your face on video because we're going back to get a bath bomb bath bombs i have candles too we're gonna light this them is awesome” 10
- “The bathrooms are huge, with beautiful brass fixtures by the sink and in the shower. Don't miss the robes hanging in the closet.” 15
Food
93- “The Yosemite Westgate lodge is the most spacious and well-appointed guest rooms in the region and facilities that include a seasonal pool and spa, WiFi, guest laundry, and seasonal on-site restaurant.” 14
- “Restaurant next door has very convenient and super friendly staff, great service, and good food. Big breakfast for a busy day and dinner in the evening.” 8
Location
84Noise
92Room
82- “there's a little balcony oh my god this is our balcony at the cemetery view lodge that is absolutely amazing oh my god can you believe this stunning absolutely stunning” 4
- “We were greeted with genuine warm hospitality. Our room was clean. very comfortable and spacious and the location was perfect. We would stay there again.” 8
Service
79Bed & Sleep
85Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-13
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the modest median of 82, across 516 hotels in the same bracket. In Yosemite it sits 1 point below the local median of 81.
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 516 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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View the 60 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Enjoyed our stay! Comfy room, great hot tub, helpful staff and friendly restaurant next door.” 19
- “Pluses -- extra large room, clean, great TV with many channels, nice shower, a bathroom with a closing door for privacy, easy check-in.” 8
- “Negative -- a staff person scolded me for swinging on the swing, saying it was only for kids under 12 years of age. But it was probably because of some stupid insurance regulations that they don't allow adults on the swings.” 8
- “Solangel provided excellent insight and customer service that was helpful in making my decision to rent from westgate resort” 1
- “Comfy room, great hot tub, helpful staff and friendly restaurant next door.” 8
- “The sink had old mildewed water trapped between the faucet handles, the jet tub had a black dirty ring around it, and the shower was grimy and filthy. This was the worst I had ever stayed at a Westgate. The housekeeping has gone down tremendously!” 1
- “The staff was very friendly and helpful. The pool was so relaxing and there is a convenient restaurant next door.” 8
- “Now on the day of presentation, the manager named Valerie Nava was very rude and mean when we asked why they overboooked and asked us to stay at another shady place.” 1
- “While I sat there I had to listen to employees cussing during conversations and such. They just left me there. Very rude people. Didn't seem to want to help.” 1
- “Wonderful place for your Yosemite area stay! Close to the park entrance, wonderful staff, great room, restaurant right next door, full of amenities for families.” 8
- “It's family-friendly with a swing set and jungle gym for kids.Plenty of parking. It's convenient to Yosemite (about 45 minutes away by car).” 8
- “The salesperson, Meme, was pleasant at first, but once it became clear we weren't going to buy, both she and her managers became rude and unprofessional.” 1
- “Rush Creek Lodge: The newest Yosemite area hotel is owned and operated by the great team from Evergreen Lodge.” 21
- “Marshall was professional, respectful, and genuinely trying to help, yet Dylan repeatedly spoke down to him in a way that felt disrespectful and unprofessional.” 1
- “The staff was very friendly & welcoming. We were greeted with genuine warm hospitality.” 8
- “To date, we have not received a satisfactory response from the formal complaint letter we submitted to their corporate office.” 1
- “Close to the park entrance, wonderful staff, great room, restaurant right next door, full of amenities for families.” 13
- “The hotel is a great place to stay due to its prime location in Groveland.” 6
- “We were greeted with genuine warm hospitality. Our room was clean. very comfortable and spacious and the location was perfect. We would stay there again.” 8
- “I booked a couple nights at the Yosemite View Lodge in October given the ideal location to the park's entrance.” 7
- “Our Yosemite National Park hotel is conveniently located on scenic Highway 120 in Buck Meadows, just past the historic gold rush town of Groveland, California.” 14
- “Close to the park entrance, wonderful staff, great room, restaurant right next door, full of amenities for families.” 13
- “Wonderful place for your Yosemite area stay! Close to the park entrance, wonderful staff, great room, restaurant right next door, full of amenities for families.” 8
- “I stayed in a two-bedroom family cabin steps from the pool. The layout was pleasant and practical; one bedroom had a king bed, another two twin beds, and the living room featured a queen sofa bed.” 17
- “I must say, the view was nice however, the room was the filthiest I've ever seen and this was an upgraded unit.” 1
- “We were greeted with genuine warm hospitality. Our room was clean. very comfortable and spacious and the location was perfect. We would stay there again.” 8
- “Close to the park entrance, wonderful staff, great room, restaurant right next door, full of amenities for families.” 13
- “Room is extra-large with a separate lounge area and bathroom.” 6
- “there's a little balcony oh my god this is our balcony at the cemetery view lodge that is absolutely amazing oh my god can you believe this stunning absolutely stunning” 4
- “The location was 20 minutes from the entrance to Yosemite. Very nice room. Comfortable bed. Would stay again and recommend to others.” 8
- “The rooms had been completely upgraded and they have thought of everything... phone and watch charger options by the bed, multiple off-floor places for suitcases, pump products in the shower and even for lotion, clean floor instead of marginal carpets.” 8
- “Room seems to have recently been updated, modern finishes. Bed ok, not a foam top though. Clean, quiet, all you can hope for.” 8
- “Room felt freshly renovated from the 2020 upgrades.” 6
- “our room is like a suite so I don't think all the rooms are like that so if you want like a jacuzzi tub in a fireplace maybe let them know I could be wrong but our room is pretty cool you'll see in a second” On camera114:26
- “Groveland Hotel: With only 18 rooms and a host of amenities, the Groveland Hotel has a great dining room, is pet-friendly - and even has its own resident (friendly) ghost.” 21
- “The Yosemite Westgate lodge is the most spacious and well-appointed guest rooms in the region and facilities that include a seasonal pool and spa, WiFi, guest laundry, and seasonal on-site restaurant.” 14
- “Lovely dining options at Lucky Buck Restaurant. Large rooms & comfortable beds.” 8
- “Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite: A historic lodge with fully-furnished cabins, a restaurant and a classic tavern, Evergreen Lodge also offers very affordable, fully-set-up tents, too.” 21
- “There's weekend brunch with an eclectic, if not slightly odd California-inspired menu mix of Brioche French toast, dim sum, and a chorizo omelet, as well as room service (tacos, burgers, sandwiches), but the treat here is afternoon tea held in the lobby under crystal chandeliers.” 15
- “Restaurant next door has very convenient and super friendly staff, great service, and good food. Big breakfast for a busy day and dinner in the evening.” 8
- “Pluses -- extra large room, clean, great TV with many channels, nice shower, a bathroom with a closing door for privacy, easy check-in.” 8
- “that's in the bathroom oh my gosh do we have a tub holy mackerel you come and look and tell me i need to get your face on video because we're going back to get a bath bomb bath bombs i have candles too we're gonna light this them is awesome” 10
- “And then here is a bathroom with a bathtub. They have soaps. They have towels. They have plenty of towels, actually.” On camera92:23
- “s bathroom is so clean looking there's the sink nice and bright” 11
- “The bathrooms are huge, with beautiful brass fixtures by the sink and in the shower. Don't miss the robes hanging in the closet.” 15
- “The master bathroom hadn't been cleaned either. The sink had old mildewed water trapped between the faucet handles, the jet tub had a black dirty ring around it, and the shower was grimy and filthy.” 1
- “Shower dispensers have real shampoo, body wash, and conditioner that smell good.” 6
- “shocked us was the pricing. We were initially quoted $56,000 for a three-bedroom timeshare. After repeatedly saying no, the price kept dropping until they offered it for $11,750. That huge difference made us question the pricing and reinforced how desperate they seemed to make a sale.” 1
- “Unfortunately, this is where Stephanie's demeanor changed dramatically. She immediately became hostile and informed us that if we ever received any offers from Westgate Resorts or any affiliated company, we should decline them because otherwise our credit card on file would be charged full price.” 1
- “Yosemite Valley was further than expected, but well worth the effort.” 19
- “Yosemite Ridge Resort: Camping cabins, family cabins, RV sites and one-bedroom cottages. Rates are reasonable and cottages fall in the $$ range.” 21
- “Last stop before you pay the high prices in the Park! Excellent value too.” 8
- “Since returning home, our experience has only gotten worse. We've faced increasing maintenance fees, poor customer service, and ongoing issues accessing our account to book travel as originally promised.” 1
- “Restaurant next door (Lucky Buck's) serves burgers and chicken at reasonable prices.” 6
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- 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.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 60/100We read 21 sources for this property, and pulled 92 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-13.
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- 1Westgate Resorts Reviews | Read Customer Service ...trustpilot.comReview site2025-09-24Recent18 quotes used
“Solangel provided excellent insight and customer service that was helpful in making my decision to rent from westgate resort”
Read originaltrustpilot.com - 16Is Yosemite Valley Lodge as disgusting/outdated ...reddit.comForum thread2023-11-14AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 7Yosemite View Lodgereddit.comForum thread2023-06-09Ageing2 quotes used
“I booked a couple nights at the Yosemite View Lodge in October given the ideal location to the park's entrance.”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Yosemite Westgate Lodge - LASSEN CARESlassencares.orgReview siteDate not statedRead originallassencares.org
- 3Reviews for the Yosemite Westgate Lodge near Grovelandyosemitewestgate.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalyosemitewestgate.com
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