Age and kids policy at Tenaya at Yosemite
Tenaya at Yosemite is an all-ages, family-friendly resort with dedicated kids’ facilities (including a zero-entry kids' splash pool). The minimum age to check in is listed as 18 on official listings (some third-party sites report 21), and rollaways/cribs/pack‑n‑plays are available for a per‑stay fee.
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Who can check in
Official property listings show the minimum check-in age as 18; guests are asked to present a photo ID and credit card at the front desk when checking in.
A third-party travel site lists the minimum check-in age as 21. If the minimum age is important for your booking, confirm the policy with the resort or your booking agent before arrival.
- Photo ID and a credit card are required at check-in.
- If you're booking for someone under the stated minimum, plan for an accompanying adult to check in.
| Source | Minimum check-in age |
|---|---|
| Property listing | 18 (photo ID & credit card required) |
| Third-party travel site | 21 (reported) |
Children and family facilities
Tenaya at Yosemite is described consistently as a family-friendly resort and provides facilities aimed at children and families.
On-site family amenities include an indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pools, a zero-entry kids' splash pool with mushroom water features, a wading pool, an arcade/game room, and seasonal outdoor activities and lawn games.
- Zero-entry kids' splash pool (mushroom water features)
- One indoor pool and three outdoor pools (wading pool included)
- Arcade/game room and organized seasonal activities
| Pool type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Indoor pool | Open year-round |
| Outdoor pools | Seasonal; includes wading pool and splash area |
| Zero-entry kids' splash pool | Designed for younger children; mushroom features |
Rooms and bedding for families
Several room types are suitable for families; some offer sofa beds or multiple bedrooms. You can request rollaway beds, cribs, or pack‑n‑plays for an additional per‑stay fee (limited to one per room).
If you need a room with separate sleeping areas, consider the Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms or one of the oversized rooms that list a sofa or sofa bed in the bedding configuration.
- Rollaway beds, cribs, and pack‑n‑plays: $30 per stay, limited to one per room.
- Suites are not pet-friendly (see pet policy); confirm room type when booking if traveling with pets and family.
| Room type | Family-friendly bedding |
|---|---|
| Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | 1 King Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Deluxe Room, with Sofa bed (Oversize) | 1 King Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Premium Room / Deluxe Room | Options with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
Rollaways, cribs and room service for families
Rollaway beds, cribs, and pack‑n‑plays can be requested for a $30 per‑stay charge and are limited to one per room. Request these ahead of arrival to improve availability.
Guests in Lodge Rooms may order room service for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cottages and Waybound Yosemite accommodations can order takeout for pickup from the on-site grill—check with the front desk for current procedures.
- Fee: $30 per stay (one item per room).
- Lodge Rooms: room service available for meals.
- Cottages: takeout/pickup from the on-site grill is available.
| Service | Availability |
|---|---|
| Rollaway / crib / pack‑n‑play | $30 per stay; limited to one per room (request recommended) |
| Room service | Available to Lodge Rooms (meals delivered) |
| Cottage takeout | Cottages and Waybound units may order takeout for pickup |
Dining with kids
Tenaya at Yosemite has multiple on-site dining venues with family-friendly options, including Timberloft Pizzeria (seasonal), Gold Rush Barbecue (outdoor, family-friendly with lawn games), Bearfoot Bar (poolside with a kids' menu) and Jackalope's Bar & Grill (breakfast–dinner).
The resort is a fully cashless property: all on-site dining purchases require a credit or debit card; cash is not accepted anywhere on the property.
- Bearfoot Bar: poolside, seasonal, offers a kids' menu (hours vary seasonally).
- Gold Rush Barbecue: outdoor family dining with lawn games (seasonal hours).
- Reservations are recommended for dinner service during busy periods.
| Venue | Family notes |
|---|---|
| Jackalope's Bar & Grill | Open daily 6:30 AM–10 PM; breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Timberloft Pizzeria | Seasonal brick-oven pizzas; casual family dining |
| Gold Rush Barbecue | Outdoor BBQ with lawn games; seasonal dinner hours |
Pets, safety and pool rules affecting families
Pets are allowed only with prior approval and a one-time non-refundable pet fee (details vary by reservation); service animals are exempt from the fee but must be declared. Housekeeping will not service a room while a declared pet is inside it.
Pools include fenced areas, cabanas for rent, and lifeguard staffing is not stated in the materials provided; parents should supervise children at all times and confirm any posted pool rules on arrival.
- Pet fee: a one-time $125 charge covers up to two dogs (additional fee for a third dog); suites are not pet-friendly and will be reassigned if pets are declared.
- Housekeeping will not service rooms when a declared pet is present.
- Parents are responsible for supervising children at pool and water play areas.
| Topic | What the resort states |
|---|---|
| Pet fee | $125 one-time for up to two dogs (additional fee for a third dog) |
| Service animals | Always welcomed; must be declared at front desk |
| Pool supervision | No lifeguard details in provided materials—supervise children |
