What’s included with a room and what costs extra
Rooms at The Ahwahnee include your booked guest room (Classic Room, Mountain View; Classic Cottage; Standard Room; Standard Cabin; or Prime View Room), free Mountain Wi‑Fi for light browsing, access to the year‑round heated outdoor pool (for registered guests only), and 24‑hour front‑desk service. Meals, valet/self‑parking validation, babysitting, and some services (for example, childcare surcharge, certain activities or rentals) are extra.
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What comes with every room
Every reservation includes the room type you booked (Classic Room, Mountain View; Classic Cottage; Standard Room; Standard Cabin; or Prime View Room), access to Mountain Wi‑Fi for email and light browsing, and guest access to the heated outdoor pool when open. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to assist with requests.
Rooms also include basic in‑room amenities and access to safe‑deposit boxes at the front desk. The property is wheelchair accessible and provides accessible features in public areas and the pool.
- Free Mountain Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth; not for streaming)
- Year‑round heated outdoor pool access for registered guests (9:00 AM–dusk, weather permitting)
- 24‑hour front desk and safe‑deposit box access
- Wheelchair‑accessible public facilities and pool hoist
| Room type | Bed options | Included basics |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Room, Mountain View | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds | Wi‑Fi, pool access, front‑desk service |
| Classic Cottage | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds | Wi‑Fi, pool access, front‑desk service |
| Standard Room / Standard Cabin / Prime View Room | King or Double configurations (see room listing) | Wi‑Fi, pool access, front‑desk service |
Dining — what's included and what costs extra
The Ahwahnee does not include meals in room rates. The property has The Ahwahnee Dining Room (a la carte breakfast and lunch; prix fixe dinner) and The Ahwahnee Bar (cocktails and light dining), but food and drinks are charged separately.
Afternoon Tea Time is offered daily from 4:00–5:00 PM for hotel guests only, but the tea service itself is a hotel amenity that may be part of a paid offering—check on arrival or with reservations.
- The Ahwahnee Dining Room: breakfast, lunch, prix‑fixe dinner (separate charge)
- The Ahwahnee Bar: cocktails & light dining (separate charge)
- Afternoon Tea Time (daily 4:00–5:00 PM) is offered for hotel guests—confirm any fees or reservation requirements
| Venue | Hours (typical) | Included with room? |
|---|---|---|
| The Ahwahnee Dining Room | Breakfast 7:00–10:00 AM; Lunch ~11:00 AM–2:00 PM; Dinner ~5:30–9:00 PM | No — meals charged separately |
| The Ahwahnee Bar | 11:30 AM–10:00 PM | No — drinks/food charged separately |
Parking, transportation and extra fees
The Ahwahnee normally offers both self‑park and valet parking; during seismic upgrade construction the property may be valet‑only. Six electric‑vehicle chargers are available on site but are accessible only through valet parking. Parking validation is provided only with a purchase from the Sweet Shop, Gift Shop, Bar, or Dining Room.
Shuttle and regional transport connections are separate: a free Yosemite Valley shuttle stops in front of the hotel, and YARTS/other regional services run into Yosemite Valley for an extra fee.
- Self‑park and valet (normal operations)
- EV chargers available via valet (six chargers)
- Parking validation requires a qualifying on‑site purchase
- Free Valley shuttle stop in front of the hotel (shuttle fare/seasonal services separate)
| Service | Included with room? |
|---|---|
| Self‑park | May be included as part of stay depending on property operations (check at booking) |
| Valet parking | Usually available but may be charged or required during certain projects |
| EV charging | Charger access via valet (extra arrangements likely required) |
On‑site facilities and paid extras
Included amenities for guests are limited to those listed above; the hotel does not list an on‑site spa or fitness center among its amenities. The Sweet Shop and Gift Shop are on site and have their own hours.
Paid extras available at or near the hotel can include babysitting/childcare (surcharge), specialty tours, horseback riding, equipment rentals, and guided Glacier Point bus tours—these are not included with the room rate.
- No on‑site spa is listed (the Ahwahnee does not have a spa)
- Gift Shop hours: typically 9:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sweet Shop 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Babysitting/childcare is available for a surcharge
- Outdoor activities (horseback riding, guided tours, rentals) generally cost extra
| Facility / Service | Included? |
|---|---|
| Spa | No (not listed) |
| Fitness center | No fitness center is listed among amenities |
| Gift Shop / Sweet Shop | On site (purchases extra) |
Pool access and rules
The Ahwahnee’s heated outdoor pool is for registered hotel guests only and requires a room key to open the locked gate. The pool is available year‑round from 9:00 AM to dusk, weather permitting, but may be closed overnight or for maintenance or weather/chemical issues.
If pool access is essential to your stay, ask the front desk about current hours and any temporary closures during renovation or maintenance.
- Pool hours: 9:00 AM–dusk (weather permitting)
- Access requires a room key (exclusive to registered guests)
- Pool may close for maintenance, weather, or overnight padlocking
| Pool feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Heated outdoor pool | Year‑round access when open; guest exclusive |
| Accessibility | Pool hoist and accessible features available |
| Closure possibilities | May be padlocked overnight or closed for repairs/chemicals |
Booking, deposits and check‑in/out
A deposit of 100% of the first night is required at time of booking when paying by credit or debit card; if paying by check or money order different timing applies. Check‑in begins at 4:00 PM and check‑out is at 11:00 AM; the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day.
The minimum age to check in and book a room is 18. For questions about deposits, cancellations, or specific charges, contact the hotel or your booking agent.
- Deposit: 100% of first night required for card payments
- Check‑in: 4:00 PM • Check‑out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check‑in age: 18
- Front desk: staffed 24 hours
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Deposit | 100% of first night for card payments |
| Check‑in/out | Check‑in 4:00 PM • Check‑out 11:00 AM |
| Age requirement | At least 18 to check in |
