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Red Bud Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this El Portal motel

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Porch
Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds
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Porch
Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9484 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, Merced River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, El Portal Market
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Portal

In El Portal .At this El Portal motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sierra National Forest and 3 miles (5 km) of Merced River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market.
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What's nearby

  • Merced River - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • El Portal Market - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Yosemite National Park - 14 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 23 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Bud Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this El Portal motel
Red Bud Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • BBQ grill(s)
Red Bud Lodge offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Premium satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 31-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Cedar Lodge 9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 or credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Cellular phone service, Internet service, and guestroom phones are not available at this property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel
Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel El Portal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Bud Lodge to the airport?

Red Bud Lodge is 25 mi (35-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Bud Lodge?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Bud Lodge on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $355, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Red Bud Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Bud Lodge.

How close is Red Bud Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 18.8 mi (33-min drive) from Cathedral Beach.

Does Red Bud Lodge offer free breakfast?

Red Bud Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Red Bud Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Red Bud Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Red Bud Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Red Bud Lodge have a pool?

Red Bud Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Red Bud Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Red Bud Lodge to downtown El Portal?

Red Bud Lodge is 5.8 mi away from El Portal.

Red Bud Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 709 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pastor Joe

Great staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jan Boris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Totally outdated decor. Cutlery seemed sourced from the Dollar Store. Sufficient accommodation for $100/night, but ridiculous for $330/night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good lodge for visiting the Yosemite National Park !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Yosemite, our family enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, recommend and will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Acela

Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

THUPDEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and quiet. But it’s far off from Yosemite park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and quiet, even has a small kitchenette. You have use of pools at the Main resort and you're close to the Yosemite entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet property! The pictures don’t do it justice. Clean and homey, and you get access to the pools and gym at the larger Yosemite lodge nearby. It was an easy drive to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Love the set up by the river and the store. Really close to the park. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and accommodating staff. Easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Cabin air worked fine. Kitchenette well stocked. No room service, but front desk provided extra coffee, etc as needed. Quiet. Great location near Yosemite National Park. Great view.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property near the Yosemite NP. It is literally 15 minutes by car to NP central entrance. It was clean and beautiful surrounding with mountains and Merced River passing through.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Red Bud was a good choice for Yosemite vacation.

Location was excellent. No hand soap or hair conditioner. Beds were old and worn out but sheets and covers were clean. Counter service was excellent and maintenance, when directed was spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent stay outside entrance to the park! Double room was quiet with WiFi and TV. Refrigerator and microwave included as well. Not much else by the lodge but overall very pleased with the stay! Also one trailhead starting above the lodge which was a simple hiking option without heading into the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pablo the gamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Quieter
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only issue was that, to check in, we had to drive back ~2 miles, to a nearby lodge (no office at the location) (we were coming from east/Yosemite and tired!). It would be nice to let customer know before hand (eg email that before hand the day before).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
If you are looking for a cheap, quiet place to sleep just out of Yosemite it's not bad. The room was very basic but also very clean. There are no ammenities at the location but you are allowed to use the facilities (pool, etc) at the resort 3 miles away. Also, that is where you check in because, again, there are no facilities other than the block of rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Yosemite park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chaochen

You have to check-in and out at the Cedar lodge, which is another 5 minutes drive. No breakfast provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place close to Yosemite. The deck out front was nice to enjoy the evening.It is not fancy but had a huge bathroom, the beds were comfortble and it was clean. I would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rajendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vasiliy

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly very nice motel near the park. But there's no front desk at the building itself. You have to check in 3 miles down the road. Which is not convenient. Also bathroom faucet was terrible. Otherwise very spacious and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025