What They Say About Us

Beautiful place and area. Every detail of design of this hotel is amazing. Deers are walking around, pears are falling from trees, great place to rest. Be aware of the distance to the Yosemite Valley (1h20min). Also would be nice to have some veggies or plain yogurt for the breakfast (sth healthy), but I know it's american style of breakfast. All in all we didn't want to leave this place.

We really loved our stay here. The hotel is super charming — cozy, warm, and uniquely decorated with lots of cute details. You can tell everything was done with care. The common areas are so inviting, and we loved the lovely front yard with the fire pit. Our room was very clean, and the king bed was incredibly comfy. We had a room facing the back with a small private porch, which made it extra peaceful. I did notice a few small spiderwebs here and there (no spiders, thankfully!), but it was a really minor issue — I only picked up on it because I have a bit of arachnophobia. Breakfast was totally fine (I honestly don’t get the negative comments — it was enough for us), and the staff were all super nice and friendly. Overall, we were really happy with our stay and would definitely come back. The only downside is that, even though it’s been recently renovated, the walls aren’t very soundproof — if you’re on the lower floor, you can hear footsteps amd conversations from above. So just a heads-up, and if you’re on the top floor, please be kind to the guests below :) Highly recommend this place if you’re visiting Yosemite.

A Truly Exceptional Stay: Sierra Sky Ranch Sets the Bar for Hospitality ​I recently had the immense pleasure of staying at the Sierra Sky Ranch, and after decades of traveling and experiencing countless hotels across the globe, I can honestly say that this boutique hotel offers the best customer service I have ever encountered, bar none. ​The moment I arrived, I was impressed by the historical charm of this 150-year-old property. While the ranch’s history is captivating, it’s the people who make this place truly stand out. Every single staff member I interacted with was incredibly friendly, super nice, and genuinely warm. They didn’t just process me; they took time to explain everything about the hotel, from the amenities available to the unique history of the location, making me feel instantly welcomed and valued. ​This level of dedication was demonstrated in small but crucial ways. For example, upon receiving my key card, a staff member proactively walked all the way to my room with me to make sure the door key worked perfectly on the first try. This kind of proactive service and attention to detail—making sure the guest is settled immediately—is a rare and remarkable trait. They were so personable that they even happily let me take a picture with them—a true sign of their open and welcoming spirit. Every staff member I met here was friendly and super nice. ​Beyond the extraordinary staff, the accommodations were equally fantastic. The room was very clean and exceptionally comfortable, making for a truly relaxing and great experience. The atmosphere is peaceful—there was no noise whatsoever, and the air was wonderfully fresh, with absolutely no trace of any smoke or unpleasant odors. ​Sierra Sky Ranch is more than just a place to book a room; it’s a restorative experience defined by historic elegance and unparalleled hospitality. For the spotless cleanliness, the comfortable rooms, and the absolutely superb staff, I highly recommend this hotel. It’s a great place to book and a standard-setter for customer care.

What a charming and enchanting boutique hotel! It's quaint and rustic, yet still offers wonderful amenities. The lobby is filled with pieces of its history, and with the fireplace crackling, it felt like the perfect place to curl up with a good book and a glass of wine. Each evening, we looked forward to returning to enjoy the outdoor campfire with other guests and S'mores--such a special touch. The front desk staff were incredibly welcoming; they even walked us to our room and made sure we had all the information we needed about breakfast and morning coffee. You can tell they truly care about the details. The continental breakfast was surprisingly delightful, with a nice balance of fruit, protein, and carbs--and the coffee was genuinely good! It made for a perfect start before heading into the park to hike. The location is ideal too--only about 20 minutes from the South gate of Yosemite. The rooms are on the cozy side, but they had everything we needed. They were very clean, comfortable and inviting. Honestly, the only downside was having to leave and fly home. This place feels like a little special secret, and I absolutely cannot wait to return!

This place is amazing. We have stayed twice now and it does not disappoint! The staff are so kind and attentive. The property and rooms are beautiful and clean. We will definitely be coming back!

This is the first time I’ve ever reviewed a hotel but me and my fiancée absolutely loved our stay here. The room was great, the staff was extremely kind and helpful, and we loved the pear tree and the board games. If we are ever back in the area we will 100% stay here.

This hotel was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. It would be nice to have waffles on the breakfast buffet but the food that was offered was very good and everything was fresh.

Wouldn’t stay there again. Rooms far too small for amount charged.

Location was great, not too far of a drive to the Yosemite park gates, rooms were super cozy and modern. All amenities were functioning properly, and easy to use as well as professionally presented. The 24 hr check in capability was also a huge plus! I also really enjoyed learning about the history of the hotel as a cattle ranch. Overall a great experience!

We stayed here a couple of months ago and it was very relaxing. Nice getaway, friendly people, all in all very nice trip. The balconys and fireplaces are awesome.

Rooms are very small but still i would give 5 stars....its beautiful location, nice decor, good amenities.

Room was nice, no food, other than breakfast and Pool was shut down, even though it was in the 90's

Romantic lodge nestled in the mountains. Short drive to Yosemite southern gate.

Un angolo perfetto per una notte di relax, architettura e atmosfera tipiche dell'entroterra californiano. Lettoni enormi contortoveli, ambienti curatissimi e affascinanti sia all'interno delle camere che all'esterno. Piacevole e rilassante.

Wonderful hotel, enjoyed the serenity in the hotel & grounds! Hotel staff were friendly, offering advice about restaurants in the area. Ascend should be proud of the staff that work there.

Updated and very clean. Beautiful grounds. Very friendly staff. Good continental breakfast. Only 30 minutes to south gate. Would definitely recommend.

Sierra Sky Ranch is beautiful! Very well decorated and in a convenient location near to Oakhurst proper but very close to the south gate to Yosemite. Very comfortable room. The continental breakfast is perfect for a grab-and-go on your way to the park. My only complaints are that the double beds are pretty small to fit two adults in and that there's a lot of morning noise with people leaving early (6 a.m.) for the trails.

Overall good stay. Clean. Would like to see a coffee maker and safe in the room. Noticed noise with wood floors in the hallway. No refrigerator in the room.

Sierra Sky Ranch ser ikke ud af meget, men man skal ikke lade sig narre af det ydre. Hotellet byder nemlig på autentisk stemning fra det øjeblik du sætter foden indenfor.|Desværre for stedet er værelserne simpelthen for små til at tilbyde king-size senge. Vi have stort set ingen gulvplads efter vi åbnede kufferterne og der var ingen skabe eller bøjler til at hænge skjorter og jakker. Det trækker selvfølgelig ned.|Morgenmaden er simpel (meget), men med fin mulighed for at blive mæt. Personalet er afslappet og venligt. Kan varmt anbefales til et ophold i området.

This was a lovely hotel with a good location and very good service. The rooms were modern, especially the bathrooms. We were disappointed that the pool was closed (We were told that the pool maintenance person hadn't started yet), the restaurant was not open yet (so we had to find places to eat dinner in town), and room walls were very "thin" (meaning that we could easily hear other guests conversations and movements). For the price per night stay, we were not expecting these issues.