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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest

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Fishing
Front of property
BBQ/picnic area
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Bathroom sink
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Popular LocationEl Portal Market6 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance12 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Valley15 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

8.6/10 Very good
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8/10 Good
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

8.1/10 Very good
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

7.6/10 Good
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.1/10 Good
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

7.8/10 Good
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8/10 Good
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior
Yosemite View Lodge
Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (3334)
The price is CA $478
per night
CA $543 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jun - 19 Jun
Yosemite View Lodge

About the area

El Portal

On river.At this El Portal hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sierra National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of El Portal Market. Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance is within 9 miles (15 km) and Yosemite Valley is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 6 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 26 min drive
  • El Capitan - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Cedar Lodge

Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest
Cedar Lodge offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a lazy river, and a spa tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 904 square feet (84 square meters) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Cedar Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This El Portal hotel is smoke free.

  • 210 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 904 sq ft of conference space
  • 84 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cedar Lodge offers 210 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels.

This El Portal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late June, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • The outdoor pool closes for the season in October.

Property is also known as

Cedar Lodge El Portal
Cedar Lodge Hotel
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Cedar Lodge Yosemite
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Cedar Lodge El Portal
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Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1723 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 625 out of 1723 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 275 out of 1723 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1723 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1723 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jami, Ocean Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

BRIDGET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angelena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for our weekend at Yosemite. The staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
It was an amazing experience staying in Cedar lodge, we and family will definitely come back there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Great staff. Great dinner. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sarka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just outside yosemite park and not far from all of the waterfalls i wanted to see
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic. The property and room were immaculate. Check-in was easy and the team was very kind. The rokm was spacious, clean, had extra pillows and extra blankets and a large frig. The beds are comfortsblr, the couch was also comfortsble and didnt need ro be pulled out into the bed. Just a really nicely-appointed rokma d space that you can't help but enjoy. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK
No free Wifi. no breakfast coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024