Conveniently located near the south entrance to Yosemite National Park. A park-like setting with indoor and outdoor pool, 133 guest rooms including 18 suites/family units, onsite restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies
- Reviews
4.5/5 Wonderful
Guests rated this property 4.5/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
40530 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA, 93644
Explore the area
- Popular LocationBass lake Recreation Area12 min drive
- Popular LocationYosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad16 min drive
- Popular LocationNelder Grove Trail34 min drive
- AirportMariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)43 min drive
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About this area
Oakhurst
Located in Oakhurst, Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn is in the mountains. Golden Chain Theater and Coarsegold Historic Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fresno Flats Historical Park and Wassama Round House State Historic Park. Children's Museum of the Sierra and Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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What's nearby
Bass lake Recreation Area - 12 min drive
Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad - 16 min drive
Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians - 17 min drive
Indian Lakes Park - 23 min drive
Nelder Grove Trail - 34 min drive
Getting around
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Judy's Donuts - 3 min walk
Smokehouse 41 - 5 min walk
Crab Cakes Restaurant - 7 min walk
Oak Room - 7 min walk
Mariscos Colima Tacos - 9 min walk
About this property
Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn
At Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a playground, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The onsite restaurant, Yosemite Gateway, features American cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
- A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
- Free self parking
- Buffet breakfast (surcharge), laundry services, and an elevator
- Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
- Guest reviews give top marks for the family-friendly amenities
All guestrooms at Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the spacious rooms at the property.
- Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
- Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
- LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and microwaves
Languages
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Follows standard cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Social distancing
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Restaurants on site
Yosemite Gateway
Things to do
2 spa tubs
Fitness center
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Fence around the pool
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Outdoor pool
Playground
Refrigerator
Conveniences
Elevator
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Connecting rooms available
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Phone
Safe
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3 PM - anytime
Check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late June, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.
Access methods
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 per room (up to 77 lbs)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from May to November
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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4.5/5
Property conditions & facilities
Traveled with
partner Oct 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice place to stay near Yosemite south entrance! Stayed 3 nights in Oct 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with partner Oct 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service,
amenities, property conditions & facilities This BW is by far the nicest BW I have stayed at. Perhaps it is because it is a BW and not a regular BW. The gentleman who checked us in (Jaime / Jamie) was super accommodating and extremely friendly. The room was clean and fresh. The breakfast at the restaurant on the ground was wonderful with an excellent choices from plain cereal and milk to (real) scrambled eggs, french toast, sausage and
breakfast potatoes. This will be my go to place anytime I am in this area. Stayed 1 night in Oct 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with family Oct 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was beautiful with lush trees, wooded pathways, and deer that grazed right outside our hotel room. The staff was very helpful and friendly and the onsite
complimentary breakfast made the whole trip more affordable. They also had a business center with printing so I could research my day trip to Yosemite and print my parking pass. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with family Oct 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Property has good assessbilty to amenities nearby. Staff are
friendly and helpful. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with partner, Traveled with
pets Oct 19, 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Pleasantly surprised by this hotel. Really nice grounds, huge area to walk around, both indoor and outdoor heated pools and hot tubs which were excellent, great restaurant right by for dinner and included breakfast. Rooms felt
homey and had a travel vibe with paintings of Yosemite everywhere. Really liked it! Only thing to mention is the beds seem worn out, could use some new mattresses perhaps. All in all, great visit and close to drop into Yosemite. Stayed 1 night in Oct 20224/5 Good
Traveled with family Oct 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel room is very clean and spacious. Location of hotel is convenient to groceries, bank, and local restaurants. The hotel’s included breakfast is very good. You get a rustic in the woods type of feeling at this hotel surrounded by mountain views. Staff is very friendly and accomodating. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with family Oct 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities,
property conditions & facilities Love the property. Very busy when we stayed and there was no view like the last time we stayed here. We'll stay here next trip to Yosemite. Stayed 1 night in Oct 20224/5 Good
Traveled with partner Oct 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean,
spacious, quiet rooms in a park like setting. Conveniently located, easy to find. Free breakfast. Stayed 1 night in Oct 20225/5 Excellent
Traveled with partner Oct 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The owner has her own paintings in the lobby and in all the rooms. Absolutely beautiful. Stayed 1 night in Oct
20225/5
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Traveled with family Oct 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved it’s location on the hillside with tall trees and shielded from the noise of the street. Nice restaurant, great salmon Stayed 1 night in Sep 20225/5 Excellent