Set just two miles from the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park, Tenaya Lodge is a luxuriously appointed outpost with inspiring views and relaxing amenities. Mingling the wilderness and luxury with seamless grace, Tenaya boasts an endless array of on-site activities, excellent dining, a decadent spa and plush rooms, all at the edge of one of the world’s great playgrounds.

The facilities

Tenaya is a place for the active set, with summer biking and hiking to winter skiing, skaiting and snowshoeing. Swimming, fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding and rafting are all available nearby in Yosemite Valley, as well. Tenaya Lodge offers two heated outdoor pools and a smaller indoor pool, along with four spa hot tubs scattered across the property. A high-end fitness centre and a 10,000 square foot spa offer soothing experiences after long days spent trekking in the woods.

The rooms

Tenaya offers proximity to the sublime beauty of the natural world without all the accompanying discomfort. All feature luxurious bedding, WiFi, flatscreen TVs with Nintendo systems. All of the rooms have forest views, and some suites come with cosy fireplaces and bathrooms with separate soaking tubs.