The Best Hotels to Book in Mariposa, USA
Mariposa is the gateway town to Yosemite National Park, home to old-fashioned restaurants, vineyards and historical Californian museums. Need somewhere to rest your head? Stay at one of these top hotels, bookable on Culture Trip.
The charming Wild-West town of Mariposa, first settled in 1849, is known as one of California’s Gold Rush towns. The shutter-heavy main street with its shops, restaurants and bars looks like a film set from a Western. Beyond, the town is on the fringes of Yosemite, making it the perfect base for hiking, fly fishing, kayaking and other outdoor adventures. Here are the best hotels in town.
AutoCamp Yosemite
Camping, Glamping
For luxury glamping accommodation, book AutoCamp Yosemite, just 10 minutes’ drive from Mariposa. Here, you can stay in a chic renovated Airstream caravan (complete with a walk-in shower) or a luxurious canvas tent with a proper queen bed. Sleep surrounded by nature, but with luxuries such as private spa-like bathrooms, quality bed linens, plush robes and bath towels. Come nightfall, cozy up by the outdoor fire pit with a craft beer from the on-site general store.
Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway
Inn
This hotel is housed in a pretty white wood-paneled building in the hills near Yosemite National Park. The clue is in the name: it’s a quality inn offering great value for money. The quaint shops and friendly restaurants of Mariposa are within walking distance, plus nearby hiking trails open up vast stretches of natural wilderness. There’s an outdoor pool and hot tub, grab-and-go breakfast is included and it’s pet-free.
Miners Inn
Motel
Mini-suites make the Miners Inn a perfect option for family reunions and hiking trips with friends, featuring deep soaking tubs and a cozy open fireplace. Get set up for a day of outdoor adventures with a free continental breakfast. Upon your return, soak in the outdoor pool and jacuzzi, followed by a hearty dinner at Miners Roadhouse 140, serving oozing cheeseburgers and bowls of fiery chili. Yosemite National Park is 30mi (48km) away.
Mariposa Lodge
Budget Hotel
This single-story, budget-friendly hotel is surrounded by leafy landscaped gardens, in the heart of downtown Mariposa. Inside, rooms are traditional in style with king or double queen beds; some are pet-friendly. While there is no restaurant on site, you’re within easy walking distance of key dining spots including Western-style Charles Street Dinner House (which serves up excellent steak) as well as Sugar Pine Cafe for bacon, eggs and coffee. Yosemite National Park is only a 45-minute drive away.
Yosemite Bed and Breakfast
Bed and Breakfast
Owners Clay and Joy will make you feel at home from the moment your bags hit the wooden floors. Nestled among tall oak trees, this tranquil mountain retreat is lively with the noise of frogs, crickets and hummingbirds. Accommodation comes in clean and comfortable rooms or separate cottages; breakfast is included, served on the terrace overlooking the pretty garden and outdoor pool. Yosemite National Park is only an hour’s drive away.
Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel
Motel
Fancy a taste of Yosemite in the heart of downtown Mariposa? Book this Best Western – it backs onto Mariposa Park, a beautiful shaded spot with a kids’ playground, tennis courts and a skate park. It’s a great spot to let your little ones loose after a long drive. The hotel itself has an outdoor pool for cooling off from the summer heat, plus free breakfast and on-site parking included in your stay.
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