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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest

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

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
  • Place, El Portal Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(84 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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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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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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 and Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • Cedar Lodge Restaurant
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Cedar Lodge

Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest
Cedar Lodge offers its guests 3 hot tubs, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. 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.

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Yosemite View Lodge

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  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 3,599 reviews
The price is CA $436
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includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Fenced pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • 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
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • 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

Reviews

Cedar Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 923 out of 2056 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 679 out of 2056 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 317 out of 2056 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2056 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2056 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well kept. First and foremost it was clean and safe. I was able to park right outside my door (as I believe everyone can). Everything in the room functioned well. It was a very large room, so there was no shuffling around the bed. It's not far from the gate at Yosemite, so you can be in the park early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Jesus

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harshdeep Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to stay. 10 min from Yosemite. Great quit place in the Hills.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hongju

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just OK
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Subramanian

Travelled with group
A decent property on the way to Yosemite's El Portal entrance. OK room. Had to walk to the office to access a microwave which was inconvenient. Nice pool and hot tub, one covered and one open. Nice location across the Merced river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Room comfort
Ok to stay one night at this outdated motel Mattress is worn, I had to sleep in the middle to feel somewhat firmer. TV signal was weak so reception was going in and out Breakfast at restaurant is buffet only, $21.99 per person, nothing to rave about Will not stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

It was great. Hotel needs some maintenance and upgrades but overall it was clean and confortable. Food options need to be improved and enhanced since it is mostly fast food. I am diabetic and most options were not healthy choices and the menu had little options, though they had some salad, but meats were breaded, and other options were hambergers or similar type of food. For a night is kind of ok to eat anything available but we booked 2 nights so we ended up eating fast food for the complete stay of 2 days. We complemented with snaks from the store they have but it is expensive for a family of 5. We also arrived the 1st day near the check in time at 3 pm, hungry, but the restaurant opens at 5 pm and there is no other place to eat nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Himabindu

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is good morning experience for our group. We had 5 families stayed on july 4th weekend. It is very convenient to enter Yosemite from Cedar Lodge. It has good dining option on the lodge. Staff is friendly while checking in and checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

EMERSON

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and needs to be refresh. The only positive is that it’s close to Yosemite. Restaurant was good. The rooms are old and not updated. Overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len, SLC

A big room so we didn’t crowd each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shyne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is decent enough and bad of a drive to Yosemite park. The only downside is the internet connection is very slow and during night no internet available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice, clean, nice employees, calm environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there 1 night on our road trip around the state and it checked all the boxes we needed it to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar personnel was a little forward with comments and seemed like we should have known. was just trying to get information but seemed a little short at first.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ka Ming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great fro family trip

Liked the staffs, environment, the room and the amenities, nearby the river and close to the Yosemite west entrance. Poor wifi, no phone signal, old chairs, bad TV graphics.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ammar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Maintenence, cleanliness, amenities were all average at best. There could be some improvements made to clean the property up and update amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The room was hot and stuffy upon arrival, it took time to cool the room down, not all rooms have fridge and microwave. We liked the proximity to Yosemite- it was a short drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suresh Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to stay close to park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire Joy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rakesh Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It is a good option if you want to stay outside Yosemite National Park. It is 20 miles away from Park and requires a re-entry if you are planning to visit park for more than a day. During peak season, it takes 30 to 60 mins to just get to the park entrance. At this hotel there are no elevators, no microwave inside rooms, food options are limited and expensive. Overall, I found the hotel and room neat and clean. The hotel has a store, a restaurant and nearest gas station is 7 miles away towards the Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025