What's included with your stay and what costs extra
A daily resort fee (included with your room) covers Wi‑Fi, overnight self‑parking, two bottles of water daily, access to the Fitness Room, steam rooms and saunas at Ascent Spa, access to the resort pools and hot tubs, business center access, toll‑free/local calls, a daily newspaper, and rollaways. Most other services—meals, bar drinks, spa treatments, valet, rollaway/crib requests, pet fees, cabana rentals and activity fees—cost extra and the property is fully cashless.
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What the resort fee includes
Tenaya at Yosemite charges a daily resort fee that is included with your room rate. The resort fee covers a set of property amenities rather than meals or drinks.
Included amenities list the essentials guests commonly ask about.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property
- Overnight self‑parking
- Two bottles of water daily
- Full access to the Fitness Room, steam rooms and saunas (Ascent Spa)
- Access to the resort pools, hot tubs and pool areas
- Business center access, toll‑free/local calls and a daily newspaper
- Rollaway availability (the fee for an actual rollaway unit is extra—see Paid extras)
| Amenity | Included? |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| Fitness room / steam / sauna | Yes |
| Resort pools & hot tubs | Yes |
| Meals & drinks at restaurants/bars | No |
Rooms, room service and in‑room extras
Tenaya at Yosemite offers multiple room types (example names: Premium Room, Cottage, Deluxe Room, Suite (Spa), Family Cabin, Deluxe Cabin, Premium Cabin, Cottage (Suite), Premium Room, Patio and Deluxe Room, with Sofa bed (Oversize)). Standard room amenities are part of your accommodation but certain add‑ons cost extra.
Room service and delivery options depend on where you stay: Lodge Rooms can get breakfast, lunch and dinner delivered; guests in the Cottages must order takeout for pickup from the on‑site grill.
- Rollaway beds, cribs and pack‑n‑plays: $30 per stay (limited to one per room)
- Extra bedding or special requests may incur charges—ask front desk at check‑in
- Housekeeping will not service a room while a declared pet is inside
| Service | Availability / Note |
|---|---|
| Room service (Lodge Rooms) | Available for breakfast, lunch, dinner |
| Room service (Cottages) | Takeout for pickup only |
| Rollaway / crib | $30 per stay |
Dining, bars and paying on property
Tenaya has multiple à la carte dining venues (Jackalope's Bar & Grill, Embers, Timberloft Pizzeria, Gold Rush Barbecue, Bearfoot Bar and Parkside Deli). Meals and drinks are not included with your room rate and will be charged separately.
The resort operates as a fully cashless property: all on‑site purchases require a credit or debit card; cash is not accepted anywhere on the property.
- Jackalope's Bar & Grill: open daily 6:30 AM–10 PM (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bearfoot Bar: poolside seasonal bar serving cocktails, beer and wine (daily 12 PM–8 PM)
- Timberloft Pizzeria and Gold Rush Barbecue: seasonal and may have limited hours—check with concierge
- Reservations are recommended for dinner service, especially weekends
| Venue | Style / Typical service |
|---|---|
| Jackalope's Bar & Grill | All‑day grill (breakfast, lunch, dinner) |
| Embers | Seasonal/à la carte (check current status) |
| Bearfoot Bar | Poolside bar (seasonal) |
Pools, cabanas, spa and fitness — what’s included and what’s extra
Access to the resort pools and hot tubs and use of the Fitness Room, steam rooms and saunas at Ascent Spa are included via the resort fee. The property lists one indoor pool and three outdoor pools, including a zero‑entry kids' splash pool and a wading pool.
Spa treatments (massages, facials, body wraps, nail services) and private services such as cabana rentals are extra and require reservations. Ascent Spa operates with posted hours and has 12 treatment rooms; couples treatments are offered but the service cost is billed separately.
- Included: pool and hot tub access, fitness room, steam and sauna
- Extra: spa treatment fees (advance reservations recommended, call Ascent Spa)
- Extra: private cabana rentals at outdoor pools (availability seasonal)
- Poolside food and drinks are charged à la carte at Bearfoot Bar
| Service | Included? |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Yes (resort fee) |
| Fitness Room / steam / sauna | Yes (resort fee) |
| Spa treatments | No (paid separately) |
Parking, shuttles and EV charging
Self‑parking is complimentary and included. Valet parking at The Lodge's porte cochère is available for a surcharge; the property lists separate day‑use and nightly valet rates.
On‑site shuttle service connects the Main Lodge and the Cottages. The resort also offers EV charging: Tesla Superchargers and Level 2 stations are present on property (check current availability and any charging fees with the front desk).
- Complimentary self‑parking: included with stay
- Valet parking: available for an extra fee (property lists day‑use and nightly charges)
- On‑site lodge‑to‑cottage shuttles: provided for guests
- EV charging stations on property (ask front desk about access and costs)
| Transport / Parking | Included? |
|---|---|
| Self‑parking | Yes |
| Valet parking | No (surcharge) |
| Lodge‑to‑Cottage shuttle | Yes |
Pets, kennels and other guest fees
Pets are allowed only with prior approval and in designated pet‑friendly rooms. A one‑time, non‑refundable pet fee of $125 per reservation covers up to two dogs; a third dog is allowed for an additional $25 one‑time fee. Service animals are exempt from the fee but must be declared at check‑in.
Failing to declare a pet at check‑in carries a penalty fee; housekeeping will not service a room while a declared pet is present. Guest kennel services are available on property for an hourly charge.
- Pet fee: $125 one‑time per reservation (up to two dogs); third dog +$25 one‑time
- Service animals: allowed and exempt from pet fee (must be declared)
- Undeclared pet penalty: higher fee applies (different amounts listed for rooms vs suites)
- Guest kennel service: available (property lists $20/hr for one pet)
| Pet item | Policy / Cost |
|---|---|
| Allowed? | Pets allowed with prior approval |
| Pet fee | $125 one‑time (up to two dogs) |
| Kennel service | $20/hr (on‑site) |
Booking, cancellation, taxes and other required charges
Tenaya at Yosemite is cashless; you must use a credit or debit card for on‑site purchases. The property charges a small California Tourism Fee that appears in the total at booking.
Reservation changes inside the property's stated window (within 48 hours of arrival) are subject to availability, rate differences and possible non‑refundability; cancellations within 48 hours of 4:00 PM check‑in may incur charges. Check‑in begins at 4:00 PM and check‑out is until 11:00 AM.
- Check‑in: from 4:00 PM; check‑out: until 11:00 AM
- Daily California Tourism Fee (listed as $0.75) is reflected at booking
- Reservation changes or cancellations within 48 hours of arrival may be non‑refundable or incur charges
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check‑in / Check‑out | Check‑in from 4:00 PM. Check‑out until 11:00 AM. |
| Cash policy | Fully cashless property; cards only |
| Cancellation window | Changes within 48 hours of arrival are subject to availability/fees |
