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Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
40644 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (Formerly Shilo Inn Yosemite Southgate Hotel)
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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“Would stay again!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012 via mobile

Good location, amazing spacious, clean and comfortable rooms. loved the free breakfast!
Staff were really friendly. Lots of restaurants near by and local cinema was only $8 per person. We went on the discover Yosemite tour which picked up right outside the hotel.
Would definitely recommend!

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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December 13, 2012
Dear Livvy:

Thank you for your awesome review. We work hard every day to make sure folks who are visiting one of our country's crown jewels in...
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“A great stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

I am so grateful for excellent customer service from Ashley, Norma, Shaila, Deb & Keith during my stay. The rooms so spacious and clean, the organic soaps & shampoos made the room further glean. Recycle bins would be a plus and 0 stryrofoam would complete this winning team.
Thank you for a safe, comfortable stay!

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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YosemiteSouthgate, Owner at Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites, responded to this review
December 13, 2012
Hi Kim:

Thank you for your awesome review. Keith and Deb say hello and were thrilled to see their names called out! We work hard every day to make sure folks who are visiting one of our country's crown jewels in Yosemite have a great place to stay. The Southgate Hotel & Suites is only 14 miles from the Park Entrance and we also have some of the largest rooms in the area. We think you'll be excited by all of the changes we have and will continue to make at this hotel. We are working on those recycle bins in our effort to go green! We also can't believe the local trash collector doesn't recycle--it's a travesty we know! We're working on it though!

We look forward to hosting you again. Next time you book, book directly on our website at yosemitesouthgate .com for the lowest rates. See you again soon!
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“Comfortable rooms, nice stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2012

We stayed for two nights to explore Yosemite, we arrived after a long day of driving and were pleasantly surprised by the spacious comfortable rooms. Everything was lovely and clean and comfortable here. Breakfast was fine, little bit of an odd set up, with some items in the lobby and the rest in an old room, but no complaints, it was a bonus to have a breakfast included! The coffee in the lobby all day was also useful. Yosemite village is a longer drive then we had expected from the hotel, just because of the windy roads with a low speed limit, but a lot of it is spectacular scenery so I thought it was ok,

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Arnhem, Netherlands
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“Big rooms, little bit old fashioned”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

It is a little bit old fashioned, but it didn´t disturb us. The rooms were spacious with a small kitchen table top, separate sink from the bathroom.
Also we had actual keys, instead of keycards. Our airconditioning was really noisy.
Breakfast was in an old hotelroom. It was good, but we missed the cheese and turkey or ham. We liked the free 24hr coffee in the lobby.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“An Absolute Haven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

My wife and I arrived at this hotel after a terrible experience in Hotel Astoria in San Francisco. We were desperately hoping that this hotel would turn out to be different and had our hopes answered from the first step into the lobby.

The lobby was spacious, clean and comfortable. The night staff, Norma, was extremely helpful in getting us settled in.

The room was Heaven after our nightmare in San Francisco. Large, spacious and very clean. Bathtub, microwave oven, cable tv, and big enough to have a kitchen and living room in the room!! Internet Wi-Fi connection was strong and fast.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic too. Cereal, wafers, muffins, toast, eggs, fruits, juices, coffee, tea all available for your selection. There is even a coin operated laundry room for guest to wash their clothes without leaving the comfort of the Hotel.

There was a fitness room and pool which we didn't get to use as it was too cold outside for swimming and we were too sore from hiking to exercise anymore.

The only downside would be the location. Located just outside the south gate of Yosemite, the 1 hour plus drive into the park on winding roads was fine during the day but a daunting drive back as it gets dark.

Still, the service and facilities make up for any hassles on the drive. Would definitely recommend this hotel for anybody looking for accommodation around Yosemite.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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YosemiteSouthgate, Owner at Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites, responded to this review
December 13, 2012
Dear Shamus:

Thank you for your gracious review. We are trying very hard to make Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites the place to stay when visiting Yosemite from Southern California. We are actually one of the closest hotels to Yosemite, only 14 miles away. We are thrilled that you had a wonderful stay. It means alot to us because it reminds us who we are working so hard for: folks like you who are traveling to see one of our country's crown jewels in Yosemite.

We look forward to hosting you again. Next time you book, book directly on our website at yosemitesouthgate .com for the lowest rates. We look forward to hosting you again in the near future when you visit Yosemite National Park.
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Also Known As:
Shilo Hotel
Shilo Hotel Oakhurst
Shilo Inn Oakhurst
Oakhurst Shilo Inn
Address: 40644 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 (Formerly Shilo Inn Yosemite Southgate Hotel)
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Region: United States > California > Oakhurst
Amenities:
Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Business Hotels in Oakhurst
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Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Shilo Inn - Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites is located in Oakhurst, California only minutes away from the south gate entrance to Yosemite National Park on Highway 41. The Yosemite Southgate Hotel offers some of the most spacious suite type rooms located nearby Yosemite. With interior corridors and an elevator and ample parking for tour buses, The Southgate Hotel offers a perfect place to stay for groups of all sizes and types. Located minutes from Bass Lake, the Yosemite Southgate Hotel is the perfect hotel to stay at when visiting Yosemite. ... more   less 
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