Wawona Hotel

8308 Wawona Road

Yosemite National Park, CA US

Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a relaxed environment and the gracious charm of a bygone era. The hotel is located seven miles from the park's south entrance and cradled between the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees and the Yosemite Valley.

Room Information

Wawona Hotel room without bath

"Verandas to spare" -Most of the hotel's 104 guestrooms open onto the Wawona's signature verandas and are reminiscent of European-style hotel rooms. Housed in six buildings, the rooms are furnished in period pieces and antiques. Rooms are served by central restroom and shower facilities. All rooms offer daily maid service, but there are no telephones or televisions. Sleeps 2.

Directions

-FAT- Fresno: N

TAKE HWY 41 NORTH TO YOSEMITE.

From the East: W

AKE US 395 SOUTH TO LEE VINING. AT LEE VINING. TAKE HWY 120EAST. **CLOSED IN WINTER.**

From the North: S

FROM RTE 99 SOUTH, TAKE THE CA120 E/YOSEMITE AVE EXIT TOWARDS SONORA AND PROCEED TO THE BIG OAK FLAT ENTRANCE.

From the West: E

FROM MERCED, TAKE HWY 140 TO YOSEMITE

Restaurants

Wawona Dining Room

The Wawona's main dining room offers exceptional food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Turn-of-the-century dÃ©cor and panoramic views of the Yosemite sunset complement the wonderful meals for a great dining experience.

Area Attractions

Fresno, CA

94 mi S

Yosemite, CA

0 mi N

Fish Camp, CA

2 mi S

Merced, CA

80 mi E

Los Angeles, CA

292 mi S

San Francisco, CA

192 mi W

Sacramento, CA

179 mi N

Sequoia, CA

137 mi S

Reno, NV

214 mi N

Las Vegas, NV

464 mi S

Lake Tahoe, NV

188 mi N

Napa, CA

209 mi W

Bakersfield, CA

283 mi S

Recreation

On-Site Recreation

Yosemite National Park offers numerous recreational opportunities, including swimming, hiking, fly-fishing, horseback riding, rafting, camping, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, down hill skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, photography walks, bus tours, golfing, biking, art classes, rock climbing, valley shuttle, interpretive services including hotel tours, evening programs, and children programs.