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Compare Half Dome Village vs. Peer Yosemite Natl Pk Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across Yosemite Natl Pk.
Half Dome Village vs. Peer Yosemite Natl Pk Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Dome Village (Current) | Yosemite Natl Pk, CA | 502 | 33,000 sq. ft. | 11,880 sq. ft. | 16 |
| Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Ctr | Chula Vista, CA | 1,600 | 277,732 sq. ft. | 140,049 sq. ft. | 28 |
| Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | San Diego, CA | 1,360 | 277,055 sq. ft. | 35,631 sq. ft. | 84 |
| Pechanga Resort & Casino | Temecula, CA | 568 | 274,500 sq. ft. | 22,000 sq. ft. | 2 |
| Anaheim Marriott | Anaheim, CA | 1,030 | 203,323 sq. ft. | 25,636 sq. ft. | 22 |
| La Quinta Resort & Club | La Quinta, CA | 718 | 190,000 sq. ft. | 16,940 sq. ft. | 5 |
| Hilton Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | 1,574 | 150,000 sq. ft. | 28,542 sq. ft. | 88 |
Half Dome Village — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
502 Total Keys · Up to 211 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
33,000 Sq. Ft. Total · 16 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 301–1,251 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
11,880 Sq. Ft. · 1,251 Theater · 880 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 59 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
Yosemite Natl Pk Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving Yosemite Natl Pk Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
HUB (Yosemite Natl Pk Primary Commercial Airport) · 9.5 mi (15 mins off-peak / 26–36 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$239/nt Group Block vs. $389/nt Peak Rack · 14.5% Yosemite Natl Pk Municipal & State Lodging Tax
Mandatory $30/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $206/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 24% Service + 8% Tax (+33.9% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.