Hounds Tooth Inn

It is a great small and cousy hotel near Yosemite NP. Nice staff and good breakfast. It provides everything you need for a short stay and a good rest. We would stay here again.

The rooms are a bit small and the bathroom could be updated.

Cosy, comfortable and spacious B&B half an hour's drive from Yosemite southern gate - and 90 minutes from Yosemite Village, a much cheaper option than some park accomodation if not camping. Also minutes from Lake Bass and gourmet Elderberry House restaurant. Staff super knowledgeable and helpful with planning Yosemite visits.

We had a wonderful three days at the Hounds Tooth Inn. The facility had a great comfortable, low-key vibe. Tammy and Melinda were friendly and very helpful. And in addition to a great room, the breakfast was tasty, the evening wine tasting was enjoyable, and the location was very close to not only Yosemite, but Bass Lake and the cool Yosemite Jazz Train.

We had a pleasant stay at the Inn in room 5, the queen suite. The staff were lovely and the location was ideal for travelling into Yosemite (30 mins to the south gates). Parking was great. The bath was very much needed after long walks (it’s a standard bath, not jacuzzi). there were a couple of things that could improve: - the breakfast. On bookings.com there were beautiful pictures of fresh mixed berries, yoghurt with toppings, selection of pastries, which is why we paid extra to add it to our booking. In reality none of these things were available and after the first night we stopped going. The food looked and tasted prepackaged and microwaved as other reviewers commented. I would not pay extra for the breakfast and instead get some pastries from local bakery Bee’s and groceries from Raleys. For this I feel falsely advertised. - the room. Despite it being a queen suite it’s directly above the kitchen and reception/communal area. Every morning I was woken up to smells of fried eggs and sausages, which was unpleasant and intense. Due to the room being above the reception/communal area you can hear doors slamming and people talking. Bear this in mind when booking this type of room. - cleanliness. The first day the bins were taken out, but the bed not made. The rest of the days were fine but dirt was left on the shower floor for the entire stay. - the lighting!! All the lights were SO bright and so white, it was so hard to relax. The bulbs could be changed to something dimmer and warmer to create better ambiance? - exposed nails next to the bathtub which my partner caught his foot on - TV was placed literally near the ceiling, which made it hard to watch I think overall it was a pleasant stay but they could do with managing expectations a little so that they don’t attract reviews like this one (and many others) where travellers were disappointed they didn’t get what was advertised. If they were more truthful, for example not calling themselves a “luxury” hotel but instead a really lovely down to earth B&B, and made little improvements to their breakfast, then it would easily be a 5 star.

The staff was excellent the room was really nice

Spacious room with fireplace. Caring staff.

Special artisanal breads are always appreciated at breakfast..

The property was clean and beautiful. The room was comfortable and our room was kept very cool. Breakfast was great. I felt very comfortable and relaxed. It was a quiet environment!

There was no elevator and that was the only drawback. We are pushing 70 and hubby has a heart condition. I have a problem walking. However, we plan to make another visit but will make sure we get a room on 1st floor.

Perfect location and accommodation experience for our base to Yosemite

The location was perfect for visiting Yosemite, but wanting staying outside of the park. Stores and restaurants are just a short drive from the hotel. We truly enjoyed the quiet, peaceful and non-chain atmosphere of Hounds Tooth. Delicious custom-made breakfast as well!

The coffee machine in the room didn’t work, but coffee was available in the reception area.