Just minutes from the Mariposa Grove and Giant Sequoias, it’s well placed for exploring these magnificent Yosemite icons and also offers horse riding, fishing and has its own 9-hole golf course.

Wherever you are at the Wawona Hotel, the chances are your room will open onto the expansive veranda – a grand porch where you can relax on a classic Adirondack chair, take in the views or meet fellow travellers. The traditional rooms and suites are individually decorated with an authentic period décor and to complete the haven, they do not have TVs. Fifty of the rooms have private bathrooms, and the remainder share conveniently located bathrooms. Many rooms without bathrooms connect to rooms with bathrooms, which is ideal for families.

Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool, a few holes of golf on the 9-hole on-course on-site or a run around on the tennis court. Then later, dinner is served in the bright, elegant dining room – and finally, wind down your fun filled day by gathering around the piano for musical performances in the lounge.

With no telephones or televisions, this lodge is a perfect opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the sights and sounds of Yosemite National Park. All the rooms have a ceiling fan.

• Yosemite Valley
• Glacier Point
• Tunnel View
• Half Dome
• Tioga Pass