Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is a full-service resort nestled into the Sierra National Forest. It’s just 2 miles from Yosemite National Park’s South Gate. That puts it only minutes from the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite offers several different types of lodging options. You’ll find hotel rooms and spacious modern suites in the main lodge. That keeps you close to services and amenities like restaurants, pools, and other activities. The cottage rooms are a short walk from the main lodge. These rooms have private entrances, outdoor sitting areas, and fireplaces. For even more privacy, try an Explorer Cabin at Tenaya Lodge. These two-bedroom cabins offer a more secluded experience with a comfortable living room and a private deck.
As part of the resort experience, you can also take advantage of many fun activities and services associated with the four-diamond lodge.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Tours offers a tour service that guarantees entry into the national park. Tour vans have a convertible roof so you’ll get plenty of fresh air and an unobstructed view. You can join a traditional guided tour or book a custom private tour. There is also a Yosemite shuttle service with transportation into Yosemite Valley so you can explore the park on your own terms.
There are also many options to enjoy nature from the convenience of the resort itself.
- Cool off and have some fun in one of Tenaya Lodge’s four swimming pools. There are three outdoor swimming pools, including a kid’s pool with water features and an adults-only relaxation pool. There is also an indoor swimming pool for year-round enjoyment.
- Sit back and unwind in one of four hot-tubs, including two that are adults-only. Or sign up for a massage or spa treatment at Ascent Spa.
- Learning to shoot a bow and arrow hits the bulls-eye for fun experiences every single time. Everyone age five and up will enjoy a 30-minute session on the archery range.
- You can rent fat tire or electric-assist bicycles to explore the area right around Tenaya Lodge. Cruise through pine-scented forests, and see if you can discover the “back way” into the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias through the Sierra National Forest. Bikes are not allowed in the national park, but it’s easy to park your bike at the border and make the short walk from there to the Grizzly Giant tree.
- Kids (and kids at heart) will love rock climbing on the outdoor artificial climbing wall. It’s a safe and convenient way to get a taste of what it would be like to climb a big Yosemite cliff, like El Capitan.
- Little ones can test their balance and sense of adventure on the Kids’ Adventure Course through a variety of elements like bridges, swinging logs, and rope obstacles.
- Plus there are great trails in the area for hiking or horseback riding. Enjoy a guided nature walk or ask about how to get to a quiet waterfall just behind the resort.
In the winter, Tenaya Lodge continues to shine with activities like ice skating, snowshoeing, and sledding all starting right at the lodge. And you’ve never seen anything like Tenaya Lodge’s line-up of remarkable festivities during the winter holiday season.
