What's included at Wawona Hotel and what costs extra
Wawona Hotel's room rate covers lodging only; included basics are free self parking, 24-hour front-desk service, and complimentary Wi‑Fi in shared areas (Sun Room and Golf Shop). Meals, golf/tennis fees, and other activity or event charges are extra; note the property is currently closed for a National Park Service condition assessment and is not accepting reservations.
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Current status — reservations and reopening
The Wawona Hotel has been closed since December 2, 2024 for a National Park Service condition assessment following a roof project. The property is not accepting reservations while the assessment is ongoing.
Before planning a trip, check official park/concessioner notices for reopening updates — reopening dates have not been announced.
What the room rate includes
Standard inclusions with a paid room night are lodging in one of the hotel's guestrooms, free on-site self/guest parking, and access to common-area services such as the 24-hour front desk.
Complimentary wireless internet is available, but only in shared locations (the Sun Room and the Golf Shop), not inside guest rooms.
- Free self/guest parking on site
- 24-hour staffed front desk
- Wi‑Fi in Sun Room and Golf Shop (shared areas only)
- Access to hotel grounds and public spaces (lobby, dining room when open, veranda)
Room types and bathrooms
The hotel has 104 guestrooms across six historic buildings. Exact room inventory includes 50 rooms with private baths and 54 rooms with shared or central bathrooms.
Guest rooms do not include televisions or telephones, reflecting the property's historic character.
- Room (; beds: 1 Queen Bed) — listed room type in hotel materials
- 50 guestrooms with private bathrooms
- 54 guestrooms with shared/central bathrooms
| Feature | Included with room |
|---|---|
| Private bath (some rooms) | Yes (50 rooms) |
| Shared/central bath | Yes (54 rooms) |
| In-room TV/phone | No |
Dining, bar and what's extra
Meals are not included in room rates. The Wawona Hotel Dining Room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seasonally and charges per meal; the hotel has historically recommended reservations for dinner and run seasonal barbecue nights and holiday menus.
The Lounge/piano bar offers evening drinks and live piano music on a limited schedule; drinks and dining items are charged separately from the room.
- Dining Room: breakfast, lunch, dinner (seasonal) — surcharge applies
- Bar/Lounge: cocktails and evening piano music — beverages charged
- Specials: Saturday summer BBQs and holiday dinners have been separately priced
| Service | Typical payment |
|---|---|
| Dining room meals | Guest pays (not included in rate) |
| Bar and lounge drinks | Guest pays |
| Event catering (weddings, banquets) | Contracted/paid separately |
Recreation and activity fees
Some recreational amenities on or near property are seasonal and may carry fees. The hotel lists a seasonal outdoor swimming pool (typically open June–September), tennis courts, and an on-site nine-hole golf course; these are not automatically part of the room price.
Exact fees and availability (club/court rentals, golf green fees, pool access rules) can vary by season and were not consistently published across sources, so confirm current rates with the hotel or concessioner when the property reopens.
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool — available in summer months (typically June–September)
- Nine-hole golf course — seasonal; clubs and carts have been available for rent (fees extra)
- Outdoor tennis court — court fees may apply for non-hotel users
- Horseback riding and other excursions are offered nearby by independent operators and require separate payment
| Activity | Included? |
|---|---|
| Pool (seasonal) | Access for guests when open; check availability — not guaranteed to be free of additional rules |
| Golf | Seasonal and typically requires green/cart/club fees |
| Tennis | Court usage may require a fee |
Weddings, meetings and event charges
Event spaces such as the Sunroom (indoor reception space with French doors to the Veranda) and the outdoor wedding lawn are offered for weddings and meetings, and event services (rental, catering, staff) are charged separately from guest rooms.
The Sunroom is listed with indoor/outdoor capacity up to 80 guests and the property has multiple meeting spaces totaling over 5,500 sq. ft.; packages and catering are contracted and priced independently.
- Sunroom venue: indoor reception space, up to 80 guests — rental and catering fees apply
- Six meeting/event spaces available (total ~5,572 sq. ft.) — fees vary by room and group size
- On-site catering for events is available but is not included in standard room rates
| Event item | Paid separately? |
|---|---|
| Venue rental (Sunroom/wedding lawn) | Yes |
| Event catering and bar | Yes |
| Guest room block for events | Rooms booked/paid per standard room rates |
Policies, payments and accessibility
The hotel accepts major credit and debit cards and cash; a deposit or card for incidentals and government ID may be required at check-in. An adult 18+ must assume liability for the booking as a standard check-in instruction.
The hotel is smoke-free and offers wheelchair access to the dining room, lobby and restrooms, with designated accessible parking on the north side; the property does not have elevator service.
- Payment: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover (per booking sites) and cash accepted
- Pet policy: no pets except service animals complying with ADA Title III
- Accessibility: public spaces accessible; no elevators in historic buildings
