Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn - Oakhurst

Hillside hotel 24 km from Yosemite's southern entrance with indoor and outdoor pools

Amenities & Pools

Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn Oakhurst has two swimming pools - one indoor and one outdoor - both heated and open year-round. Guests can use the hot tub and the fitness centre after a day of hiking. The hotel also offers a business centre with fax and photocopying services and meeting spaces that accommodate up to 100 guests.

Dining

The on-site Yosemite Gateway Restaurant opens for dinner and serves traditional American cuisine, including steak, pasta, and seafood entrees. Each morning, the hotel provides a complimentary hot breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, fresh fruit, and oatmeal. Guest reviews praise the breakfast variety and the restaurant's service, with many noting the murals painted by the original owner throughout the property.

Rooms & Accommodations

Guest rooms at the Yosemite Gateway Inn are located in several small buildings spread across a hillside, with many offering balconies and scenic views of the Sierra Nevada. Each air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV with HBO film channels and ESPN sports channels, a work desk, and a coffee machine. The hotel also offers diverse room types, including family suites that accommodate larger groups, and rooms are decorated with original artwork by the owner's wife.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits 24 km (24 km) from Yosemite National Park's southern entrance, making it a convenient base for park exploration. Sierra Meadows Ranch Golf Course is 10 km away, and Bass Lake is 15 minutes' drive from the property. Guests can also cycle, hike, or visit Chukchansi Casino, all within a short drive of Best Western Oakhurst.

Family & Pet-Friendly Stays

Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn welcomes pets and offers specific pet-free accommodations for guests with allergies. Families have access to the indoor and outdoor pools, a sun terrace with BBQ facilities, and a playground area across the road where deer are often seen. The hotel's full-service restaurant also functions as a local event venue, and the grounds include a waterfall and picnic area.

• Location: 24 km from Yosemite National Park's southern entrance
• Rooms: Spacious balconies with scenic Sierra Nevada views
• Dining: On-site Yosemite Gateway Restaurant serving steak, pasta, and seafood
• Amenities: Indoor and outdoor heated pools open year-round
• Family: Pet-friendly with dedicated pet-free rooms and family suites