Evergreen Lodge Yosemite, MercedEvergreen Lodge Yosemite in Merced, United States has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 20 hotels we score in Merced. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1.Evergreen Lodge is a mountain resort on 20 forested acres near Groveland, California, about a mile from Yosemite National Park's western entrance and the Hetch Hetchy area, and bordered by Stanislaus National Forest. Guests stay in rustic private cabins with modern comforts, and shared facilities include a saltwater pool, Jacuzzi, poolside bar, restaurant, grocery store and terrace. Hiking and biking trails start nearby, with ecotours and snowshoeing on offer seasonally. Founded in 1921 and run as a certified B Corp, it suits families and outdoor travellers who want a base for the park. Note that it sits outside the park boundary, so daily driving through the entrance is required.What stands out

Rustic cabins with modern amenities

Saltwater pool and Jacuzzi

Family friendly with kids' activities

Trails and tours from the door

Watch out for

Outside the park, so driving is needed

Remote location near Groveland

Better-scored in Merced

Hilton Garden Inn Merced, Merced: 4.1 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $146 a night. Hilton Garden Inn Merced is a new-build hotel at 1001 S Coffee Street, just off Campus Parkway and State Route 99 in Merced, California.

El Capitan Hotel, Merced: 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $144 a night. El Capitan Hotel is a boutique hotel in downtown Merced, California, in the Central Valley on the route towards Yosemite.