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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest

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Fishing
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Gazebo

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • El Portal Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪44 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 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 )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Tunnel View - 28 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 52 min drive - 51.5 km

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 hot 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • 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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, 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.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.

Property is also known as

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

Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 861 out of 1947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 650 out of 1947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 1947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1947 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our one night stay was perfect for getting into Yosemite. The Merced River across the street was a highlight for my kids. The size of the room and spacious bathroom was great. My kids loved the sleepover on the sofa bed. We really wanted to stay an extra night but there were no rooms available. The staff was great and convenient restaurant on premises. My kids also like the game room and indoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, hottub, restaurant too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kaushik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good overall. No housekeeping though. We found out later that it has to be requested explicitly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room 168 - Wall paper peeling off near beds. Water issue above? Out door hot tub cold. No housekeeping service during stay of 2 days. Staff helpful, friendly and accommodating when requests made. Close to Yosemite entrance but restaurant closed. Suggest eat at local Yosemite offerings before evening return. Great local bar onsite!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yung-Yeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anupam

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful views, comfortable, great for children
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yiming

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near Yosemite, nice staff! Good heater and there is a refrigerator and microwave in the room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

neli

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Yosemite Cedar Lodge with my family, and it was a great base for our Yosemite adventure! The lodge is located near the Merced River and offers beautiful views. The rooms were spacious, and we appreciated the mini-fridge and coffeemaker. The outdoor pool was a hidden gem, and the picnic area was perfect for a family dinner. The staff were friendly, and the restaurant on site served decent food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room and reasonable upscale. Bar and grill is very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great food!

First room was filthy and not made, trash bins full of trash. They quickly apologized and gave me a new room. The bar n grill was fantastic. Definitely try the Mac n cheese bites!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodging close to Yosemite park, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at Cedar Lodge when traveling to Yosemite. Close proximity to the park, clean rooms, swimming pools, and food options make it my go to choice every time I travel. Will definitely stay at Cedar Lodge again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabesan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A step from the majestic Yosemite , best place to stay for our trips there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahid

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness

False Location Marketing

This average motel is not located in El Portal which would make it a little more assessable to Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant in same parking lot was good and the only option. Room was a little vintage but worked just fine. Perfect location to visit Yosemite. Pool was great and my 9 yr old loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TAO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and very kind staff. Looking forward to staying there in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025