El Portal, United States Yosemite View Lodge is located on the boarder of Yosemite national Park and along side the Merced River. Our 279 rooms offer world class comfort & luxury. All units include phone, cable TV and HBO. Some rooms include fireplaces, in-room spa-tubs and family units complete with kitchenettes. We have a mini store and a wonderful gift shop adjoining our lobby and a restaurant and lounge conveniently located on-site. Yosemite View Lodge is the closest accommodation outside the park to any of Yosemite's 4 entrances... and downstream on the Merced River, guest enjoy fishing, kayaking, rafting, real gold panning, and paralleled beauty. **Please note the holiday periods in the US for the rest of 2008 and for next year: The only holiday left for 2008 is November 29 Thanksgiving The holidays for 2009 are as follows: February 14 President's Day May 23 Memorial Day July 4 Independence Day September 5 Labor Day November 28 Thanksgiving