BEST WESTERN PLUS YOSEMITE GATEWAY INN, Oakhurst

Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn - Hillside hotel near Yosemite's south entrance

Located 15 miles south of Yosemite National Park's entrance in Oakhurst, CA, this hotel is built into a hillside on 7 acres of oak trees and native plants. The property is 80 km from Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The hotel features a full-service restaurant (Oakhurst Grill & Whiskey 41 Lounge) serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Facilities include year-round indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, both with whirlpools, a fitness center with cardio equipment and weights, and two BBQ areas. Two event spaces can accommodate up to 100 guests with AV equipment available. The hotel offers a pet-friendly policy (80 lb limit, $20/day fee) with a designated pet-free building for guests with allergies. A business center with computers is open daily from 6AM to 11PM.

Additional perks of the hotel

Located on main road to Yosemite, spread over 7 acres with mountain views

On-site breakfast includes eggs, meat, biscuits, gravy, waffles, pancakes, and fruit

Laundry facilities with same-day dry cleaning service (drop-off by 8AM)

Banquet hall and 80-person meeting room with customizable catering options

Proximity to Bass Lake recreation area for swimming and picnicking

12 miles from Chukchansi Casino offering slots and table games

Room Options

Accommodations include 1 Queen rooms, 2 Queen rooms with balconies, 1 King rooms with balconies, and larger family suites with up to 4 queen beds. Mobility accessible rooms feature tub access. Rooms are positioned away from the main road, with some offering private balconies or patios with mountain views. The hotel has an entire building designated as pet-free for guests with allergies.

Other conveniences

Air conditioning and heating

Tea and coffee making facilities

Flat-screen TVs with HBO, CNN, ESPN, and cable channels

Refrigerators and microwaves

Free toiletries in en-suite bathrooms

AM/FM alarm clocks