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Wawona Hotel

2.0 of 5
8308 Wawona Road, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
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Wawona Hotel
3.5 of 5 stars 472 Reviews
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  • Dining room(15)
  • Breakfast buffet(13)
  • Main building(12)
  • Golf course(6)
  • Cell phones(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Would not stay(3)
  • Very good(3)
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corning ne
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW
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a historic hotel with rustic charm that needs updating badly . Yosemite is the crown jewel of the park system ,but this place is showing its age and its staff should be ashamed of how it is run for the price that is charged and the service that they give .A noisy hotel with thin walls and loud closing doors... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

They asked for feedback and this is my comments.... The quality of the rooms available in the hotel is simply not good enough. I do not accept that a "quaint" hotel offers dingy rooms:- 1. not only with no bathroom facilities, but having to endure listening to someone using their "facilities" next door via an adjoining door. This is completely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This hotel was one of the highlights of my trip to Yosemite. There really is nothing better than relaxing in under the giant trees on the property, sipping a glass of wine, and watching the sunset. After dinner everyone would gather in the parlor for drinks and snacks while listening to the piano player. As there are no TVs in... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW
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I don’t want to be harsh about the Wawona because it really is a beautiful hotel. What I will say is that it really does need some time and money spent on bringing it into the 21st Century. I’m not talking flat screen TVs and wet rooms (that would destroy the charm of the place) just new, clean bathrooms (ours... More

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Burraneer
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We stopped over for one night and wish I could have stayed at least another. The hotel is just beautiful. Fantastic lawns with plenty of chairs to sit and watch the world go by! We booked a shared bathroom room and it was great. Bathrooms were excellent. Dinner in their restaurant was really good too. Drinks on the verandah are... More

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Long Beach, CA USA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

This historic hotel is the perfect place to relax after a day of hiking Yosemite. Dinner was fabulous and I discovered a new organic Chardonnay courtesy of the restaurant. Reading on the veranda, watching the bluebirds, and strolling to the sunroom for free wi-fi made for a great stay. Clear cell-phone reception for me although others had connection issues. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Does it get any better than this? The 19th century charm of this place is well preserved and in tact. The lodge and sitting room is a throw back to a bygone era. Imagine sitting around a fire and talking and engaging with other guests about your experiences that day in the park. Or playing a board or card game... More

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Ghent, Belgium
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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people found this review helpful

I read the mixed reviews of guests in this hotel. This is NOT a boutique hotel, it is not adopted to modern comfort, but it breathes history and charm. Let me explain myself, this is a place without TV in the room, almost no mobile phone coverage. We chose a room with our own bathroom, others have common showers/toilets. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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Had a wonderful one night stay at this Classic Hotel. The pure beauty and awe of this Hotel nestled right in the Yosemite valley is a must experience. The staff were all friendly and helpful right from the opening gate. Our room was just what we expected and well kept. We also enjoyed a fabulous dining experience in the main... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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people found this review helpful

We got stuck in Yosemite when a truck crashed at the southern exit, blocking us from our hotel. Wawona, as the southern most lodge within the park, was overwhelmed by walk ins, tired after a long day in the park and hoping to have a place to rest their head opposed to driving three hours around to Oakhurst in the... More

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Address: 8308 Wawona Road, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
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