Name: Yosemite Westgate Lodge
Address: 7633 Highway 120 at Buck Meadows, Groveland, California, United States of America, Groveland, California, US
Price range: $173–$317 per night
Rating: 8.2

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Yosemite Westgate Lodge, travellers frequently highlight its convenient location near Yosemite’s west entrance and clean, updated rooms, while noting trade-offs like weak Wi‑Fi, limited nearby dining hours, and occasional maintenance or service frustrations.

Many find the lodge practical for park visits—about 15–20 minutes to the Big Oak Flat gate and roughly an hour to Yosemite Valley—plus conveniences like a pool, hot tub, playground, laundry, parking, and EV charging nearby. Service feedback is mixed, ranging from very welcoming staff to reports of curt or unresponsive front desk interactions and strict check‑in policies. Cleanliness is widely praised, though some guests encountered dusty floors, pests, or housekeeping inconsistencies. Expect a comfortable, no‑frills base near the park if you’re okay with a remote location.

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Facilities

Facilities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, playground, laundry, and ample parking; EV charging is nearby. Several reviews note the hot tub as seasonal or occasionally cold or out of service.

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Elke

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quaint property. Delightful person checked me in. Room nicely decorated. Restaurant next door. Disappointing after a long day of hiking that hot tub was cold and no sign that said it was not working. Bathtub plug did not hold water. Keurig dirty.

10

Matthew

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good option with clean comfortable rooms. Nice play and gathering area. Pool and hot tub looked nice, but didn’t use them.

10

Rodney

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Easy check in process. Plenty of parking. The outdoor hot tub was not very warm. We had a deluxe room which was nicely furnished. The small desk was perfect for my laptop, and the table worked well for our snacks. The sofa was comfortable. Bathroom and bedding were great. Perfect location close to the park. Did not try the restaurant next door, but nice to have a dining option so close by.

10

John

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this hotel. Quaint but recently renovated. Pool, hot tub, laundry. Restaurant next to it. Gorgeous and convenient location. 100% recommend!

10

Nancy

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved staying at Westgate Lodge. It was quiet and relaxing especially after having visited the busy park. We loved the location, pool, hot tub, corn hole, picnic tables,and the restaurant next door. The owner was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again and have already recommended it to friends and family.

10

Janae

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There are 2 restaurants near by, they were ok, but not worth the price. We made use of the refrigerator, coffee machine and microwave to save on food prices. We were disappointed the hot tub was out of service. Are room was kept clean and office staff was very nice. Very convenient location to Yosemite park. I would stay here again.

10

Harry

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our stay at Yosemite Westgate Lodge. The location is excellent, just outside the Big Oak Flat entrance, making it super convenient for exploring the park. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable, with everything we needed after long days in Yosemite. The pool and hot tub were a great bonus, and the nearby restaurant made meals easy. Overall, a solid choice for comfort and location

10

Richard

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and easy check-in. Nice outdoor pool and just an hour outside of Yosemite Valley.

10

Aleksandar

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and quiet accommodation with a beautiful outdoor area. Children's playground, pool, hot tub and seating. Next door there is a restaurant/bar with souvenir store. The dinner and breakfast were very good, would come back anytime. The room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed.

10

David

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Westgate Lodge was a great stop! Easy check-in and large, clean room. The is an EV charging station across the street as well.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report very clean, well‑kept rooms and bathrooms, but multiple reviews cite dirty floors or microwaves, musty odors, pests (ants/roaches), and occasional housekeeping lapses.

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shu

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lot of insect there was ants on the dining table and the microwave area

10

catherine

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is very well kept, clean and very comfortable. About 12 miles from the west entrance of Yosemite. Perfect!

10

Joy

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent! Clean room!

10

Elizabeth

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We always have a great experience when we stay here! The staff are wonderful, the rooms are super clean and have everything you would need and the Lucky Buck restaurant next door is incredibly yummy!!

10

Tsuen

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and easy to find. Quiet and comfortable no frills

10

Kim

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean bathroom and large areas nothing smooshed together . Good lighting

2

Orkun

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

DO NOT RECOMMEND AND WILL NEVER COME BACK! DIRTY! DIRTY! And mean front desk. The room looked nice when we checked in. BUT when I went to use the restroom I found some hair on the bath tab and some weird stains on the toilet. I decided to check the room more though and oh my…. I found long dark hair and eye lash hairs on one of the pillow cases, a stain on the bed cover. The floor had some sticky stains, I tried to wipe them with a wet wipe that’s when I saw how dirty the floor really was (see the photos) There was a dead fly and a lot of dust in the corner btw the fridge and the wall. Dust and some other stuff under the AC and the night stand. And the AC was SOOO DUSTY inside we didn’t even use it. When I went to let the front lady know about everything she seemed irritated and was pretty mean but said that would send someone to clean the room. Guess what whoever came only changed the bed sheet and that was ALL! This experience ruined the whole night! THE PRICE AND THE QUALITY DON’T MATCH. DO NOT RECOMMEND AND WILL NEVER COME BACK!

6

Premkumar

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was not cleaned well and it was smelling. Floors was very dirty.

6

Meredith

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Floor was so dirty that I had to wash my feet after walking from the bed to the bathroom.

4

Paola

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We found roaches in the bed and floor and the room didn’t smell good.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, updated, and comfortable. Some reviews mention thin walls and appliance noise, firm beds, weak or inconsistent Wi‑Fi, and occasional TV or heating/AC issues.

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Joselito

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Internet very poor

4

Robert

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Considering most of the properties are very old near Yosemite, the overall property is not bad, however being in an area where your cell phones don’t work really well it would be absolutely paramount to have great Wi-Fi, which is not the case. Also, after a long day, hiking and walking throughout Yosemite, and looking to lie down on a comfortable bed, I can tell you these are not it.

8

Mark

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a delightful lodge. Felt safe, clean and friendly. Our only issue was the fact that there was no wifi, and no cell service. It was quite frustrating! But, the local restaurant food was delicious!

8

Nima

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: close to Yosemite valley, clean rooms with basic amenities Cons: noisy rooms, basic cable TV (no major networks), weak wifi, coffee is not great.

10

Amanda

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the large, spacious room for our family of 5.

10

James

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spot to stay when visiting the National Park. Rooms spacious and very clean.

10

Cathy

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy check in and very clean and spacious rooms.

8

Laura

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! Clean, comfortable and some very pleasant amenities. Only complaint is comfort of the beds. Very small, on the hard side and the way the sheets are on them is odd and uncomfortable. Otherwise this is a fabulous place to stay alone or with the family. It has everything you want/need at a hotel and in your room.

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Joseph

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very noisy. The lodge has no sound barriers. Couldn’t sleep when someone checked in upstairs late and we could hear every sound until 1:00 AM. Also, staff weren’t very friendly.

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IZABELA

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was on the very top floor, and we had booked a room with a sofa. Unfortunately, the sofa was broken, so our cousin had to sleep in the bed with my husband. The cooling system was extremely loud—it was impossible to sleep with it on. Even when set to the lowest setting, the fan blew very strongly and noisily. The bathroom was very dirty, and there were bugs crawling in the shower. Someone’s dirty hair was left in the bathtub.

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Service

Often friendly with easy check‑in, but multiple reviews cite curt or unhelpful interactions, strict check‑in rules, slow responses, and refund/charge disputes.

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Luis Ignacio

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist very unprofessional lack of attitude charging 150 USD without explanation and then saying is for incidentals; the hotel has no services so which incidentals can you have??

10

Laura

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, clean room.

10

brian l

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location and well taken care of property. Very friendly staff

10

Pinky

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service

6

Christian

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly Check in

10

Charles

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was very helpful since our second day was not on our original reservations he was able to accommodate us.

8

Moira

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros- convenient location and Wonderful restaurant next door Cons- 4:30 check in is terrible - i even called the day before and asked if my room could please be ready earlier since i had to catch a 4:27 shuttle to a wedding!!!! - they were not accommodating and basically unhelpful

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Brad

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After spending 2000 to stay where they were unwilling to change the dates we had booked after an emergency on the river and were extremely rude with 0 empathy. STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS TRUST ME

6

Silvia

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

After driving 6 hours to arrive to your hotel and NOT be welcomed with a friendly and professional front desk person was a total disappointment. The woman named Pamela was not only very rude and didn't know what she was doing with my room reservation that I made in May.

8

HYUNWOO

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, it was fine, but I was disappointed to see that the coffee machine was covered in dust and only the visible areas seemed clean. What was most frustrating, however, was that the front desk did not answer the phone at all. This is the first time I’ve ever experienced a hotel that doesn’t pick up calls. Other than that, everything was acceptable.

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Location

Convenient for Yosemite—around 15–20 minutes to the Big Oak Flat gate and about an hour to Yosemite Valley. Remote setting means limited nearby services and dining.

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Baiju

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and right near to Big Oak Flat entrance at Yosemite

10

David

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location on 120 just 12 miles from Yosemite West Entrance. Clean, comfortable and off the beaten path for some great evenings.

8

Joseph

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Considering there is not much around this area for lodging, the place was more than adequate for one night. It is about 30 miles from Yosemite village so if you don't want to drive back and forth, you may want to pay more and stay in the village.

10

Joseph

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, it's only about 20 minutes from an entrance to Yosemite National Park.

10

Molly

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near the north entrance of Yosemite. Room was updated and comfortable. Perfect place to stay if visiting the park.

10

Saneela

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good option for Yosemite visitors if you can’t stay in the park. It clean and renovated and quite spacious. It’s 20 minutes drive to the park entrance but we didn’t realize that it’s another 40 minutes drive into the main area of the park.

8

Ingrid or Ronald

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with easy access to the national park, a good restaurant nearby, and convenient parking at the lodge

8

Robin

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay near Yosemite Big Oak Flat entrance. Room was better than expected and office attendant was wonderful. Would definitely recommend for anyone or group.

10

Marc-André

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

About 20 min from Yosemite West gate and 15 min from Groveland, very convenient

10

Luke

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lodge was very clean with what looked like updated rooms. The laminate floors were very nice and the bed excellent. Very convenient for visiting Yosemite. However, the drive is much longer than the website suggests. It is nearly 45 minutes to the the valley floor, even though the park entrance is about 15 minutes.

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Dining

The adjacent Lucky Buck cafe/diner is frequently praised for good, convenient meals; however, hours can be limited in winter and alternatives are few. A few guests didn’t enjoy the food or found prices high.

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Kristi

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Yosemite Westgate Lodge was a great place to stay, close to the Yosemite entrance on Highway 120. We loved having the Buck Meadows restaurant right there, to get food before heading out each morning. The lodge was very clean and comfortable. I’d definitely recommend it!

8

Sam

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this property because it was only 15-20 to the Yosemite Big Oak Flat entrance. Lodging deeper in the park was extremely expensive. This lodge was clean, cute, had everything we needed and very affordable. There was ample parking and they have a pool and hot tub. There is a restaurant next door that is open breakfast to dinner. Easy checkout. The only thing that I did not like (but this is common practice in NV/CA so it's not unique to this lodge) is that they actually charge the deposit on your card but reverse it later which takes a few days to reach your account.

8

Robert

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was clean and fairly comfortable but a/c was not on during the hot day we arrived, even after a late arrival it was stiflingly hot and stuffy in the room, took a long time to cool down. Manager was unconcerned. Beds were fine and amenities were nice. No breakfast, few options nearby - closest restaurant very expensive.

10

Elizabeth

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We always have a great experience when we stay here! The staff are wonderful, the rooms are super clean and have everything you would need and the Lucky Buck restaurant next door is incredibly yummy!!

8

Laura

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful setting on main road into Yosemite. We were there in off season so limited food options next door. No restaurant on property.

10

Louise

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Helpful staff and perfect trip for going to Yosemite. Clean and nice rooms. Free parking. Approx 1 hour to Yosemite village. The diner next by feels authentic and we ate dinner both days at the diner. Please note opening hours for winter season. Great to have a refrigerator and microwave in the room and possibility to do laundry. Coffee machine in the rooms where you get two cups of coffee a day.

10

John

Nov 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for entry into Yosemite! Good restaurant next door.

10

Janae

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There are 2 restaurants near by, they were ok, but not worth the price. We made use of the refrigerator, coffee machine and microwave to save on food prices. We were disappointed the hot tub was out of service. Are room was kept clean and office staff was very nice. Very convenient location to Yosemite park. I would stay here again.

10

Cara

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice property! Only negative I can even think of is the wifi was spotty at best-but for the location that’s probably not their fault-it’s pretty remote. :) Nice little restaurant next door!

8

James

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic hotel for going to Yosemite. Ok for a few nights. Room was clean and comfortable. We did not care for the food at the restaurant on the property.

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Month	Average price
January	$108
February	$113
March	$122
April	$170
May	$246
June	$250
July	$236
August	$253
September	$213
October	$180
November	$133
December	$122

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13	14	15	16	17 $317	18 $304	19 $304
20 $223	21 $222	22 $219	23 $222	24 $219	25 $286	26 $283
27 $223	28 $219	29 $222	30 $222

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $176	2 $194	3 $219
4 $180	5 $182	6 $177	7 $178	8 $175	9 $194	10 $253
11 $174	12 $174	13 $177	14 $180	15 $176	16 $211	17 $212
18 $173	19 $178	20 $178	21 $174	22 $174	23 $194	24 $210
25 $175	26 $177	27 $178	28 $174	29 $178	30 $194	31 $194

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Very good

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