Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Approximately 9 miles west of the Arch Rock Entrance, the Cedar is a sprawling estab-
lishment with more than 200 adequate rooms, an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and
a couple of restaurants. Balcony rooms are the best of the bunch.
Yosemite View Lodge
MOTEL
( 888-742-4371, 209-379-2681;
www.stayyosemiteviewlodge.com
; 11136 Hwy 140; r $189-269, ste
$329-559; )
Less than 2 miles from the park entrance, Yosemite View Lodge is a big, modern complex
with hot tubs, two restaurants and four pools. All the 336 rooms feature kitchenettes, some
have gas fireplaces and views of the Merced River, and the ground-floor rooms have big
patios. Wi-fi is $10 per day.
The souped-up 'majestic suites' are massive, with opulent bathrooms featuring waterfall
showers and plasma-TV entertainment centers.
Groveland
From the Big Oak Flat entrance, it's 22 miles to Groveland, an adorable town with re-
stored Gold Rush-era buildings and lots of visitor services. About 15 miles east of town,
de; it's signed on the south side of Hwy 120.
Sleeping & Eating
Groveland Hotel
HOTEL
( 800-273-3314, 209-962-4000;
www.groveland.com
;
18767 Main St; r incl breakfast $169-319;
)
The historic Groveland Hotel dates from 1850 and now houses a small bar, an upscale
res-
taurant
(mains $15-27)
and 17 bright, lovingly decorated rooms with wraparound veran-
dahs and resident teddy bears. Breakfast included May through September only.
Hotel Charlotte
HOTEL
(
209-962-6455;
www.hotelcharlotte.com
; 18736 Main St; r incl breakfast $149-225;
)
