In a hillside woodland setting close to the entrance to Yosemite National Park, Rush Creek Lodge offers warm, friendly service and a wealth of activities. You can hire a bike, enjoy a yoga class, relax by the pool or play a game of bumper pool! Enjoy the fresh California cuisine at the lodge’s two restaurants — both with al fresco seating for the warmer days. Choose between the rustic yet stylish Restaurant with its wood-burning oven and open kitchen, or the more casual Tavern with its big screen TVs, signature cocktails and evening music. There's also daily activities, from wildlife talks and kids crafts to beer tasting - and the lodge's nightly tradition of complimentary s'mores by the fire pit.
Amenities
Bar
Swimming Pool
Hot tub
Families
Games Room
Near National Park
Restaurant
Where is it
Situated half a mile from Yosemite’s Highway 120 west entrance.
Hotel information
143 rooms, suites and villas. All with air-conditoning, complimentary WiFi, iPod docking station and Alexa device, mini-fridge, coffee maker and tea-making facilities, hairdryer, safe and iron. Please note that rooms have games and radio streaming, they do not have TVs. Lodge Rooms have a private deck with forest or sunset views and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Two Bedroom Villas are spread throughout the hillside and forest and have 1 king-size master bedroom and 2 twin beds in the second bedroom (or 2 bedrooms with king-size beds), plus a sitting area with a queen-size sofa bed and fireplace, sleeping maximum 6 adults.
Restaurant (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Tavern (open for lunch, dinner and late night snacks). Pool bar (planned to open May–Oct for drinks, lunches and barbecue dinners). Outdoor heated saltwater pool. 2 hot tubs (one adults-only). Massage studio*. Yoga*. Games room* with shuffleboard, bumper pool and table football. Table tennis. Daily activities* and excursions* (vary by month). Kids playground. Fire pit. General store and gift shop. Complimentary WiFi. Self-serve laundry facilities*.
*Denotes local charge
Based on 1696 reviews
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Much needed relaxing getaway
Dec 8, 2024Courtney D
Best girls trip ever. The villas are adorable and so cozy with the fireplace. The views are gorgeous we loved the creek that ran through the property. The spa was amazing we were all so relaxed afterwards it was much needed! All the staff were so nice and friendly as well.
Very cosy place to stay
Nov 18, 2024El3ieCheadle, United Kingdom
We chose to stay here due to its location within Yosemite and we booked a 2 bedroom lodge as we were sharing with friends.
What an absolute delightful place. The room was equipped with microwave, coffee machine ,fridge, lovely gas fire and balcony overlooking the grounds.
The rooms were spacious and the bathroom was modern and bright.
We didnt…
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We chose to stay here due to its location within Yosemite and we booked a 2 bedroom lodge as we were sharing with friends.
What an absolute delightful place. The room was equipped with microwave, coffee machine ,fridge, lovely gas fire and balcony overlooking the grounds.
The rooms were spacious and the bathroom was modern and bright.
We didnt use any housekeeping facilities but for two nights it was ok.
There are firepits in the main grounds and we were offered smores to toast which made our stay cosy after dark and then we got talking to other guests.
The bar area and restaurant were great and the food was good, we ate there only one evening.
There is a games room, with pool table and other activities for kids and teenagers.
We could not fault this place and would certainly recommend it . The location is very good for discovering the park.
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Luxuriously cozy Yosemite getaway
Nov 18, 2024AeTravelreviewUnited States
Whether or not I planned a solo trip or a getaway with my love, the stay at Rush Creek has always been restorative and inspiring. The lodge and spa offers balance for a rigorous work week or outdoor workout in the majestic Yosemite National Park.
Great service
Nov 14, 2024Robert O
Absolutely beautiful place very relaxing, was disappointed with biscuit and gravy breakfast I paid 53 dollars for my wife and I and we couldn't even eat it biscuit was like hockey pucks look forward to trying something different tomorrow morning 😊
Amazing Stay
Nov 6, 2024Marisol A
We had an amazing time the location and the lodge were spectacular. We didn’t want to leave! We had a 1 and 4 year old with us and they had plenty of things to do. Can’t wait to be back everyone was friendly and the outdoor/indoor activities were great.