Tenaya Lodge, MercedTenaya Lodge in Merced, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 20 hotels we score in Merced. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.4.Tenaya Lodge is a resort situated on 27 forested acres near the South Entrance of Yosemite National Park. The property features 302 rooms, including two-bedroom cabins with modern interiors. It suits families and couples looking for outdoor activities, offering seasonal indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and an arcade. Guests can access the site via State Highway 41, with YARTS bus service available on certain routes. The lodge provides views of alpine meadows and wilderness. While the location is convenient for park access and the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, dining costs and additional service charges can be high.What stands out

Spacious rooms and cabins

Variety of on-site activities

Helpful and efficient staff

Clean and well-maintained facilities

Watch out for

High food prices

Frequent extra charges

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