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4.2 out of 5

"Excelente location, clean and quiet hotel, love the customer service very friendly …. Love it " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 26 Nov 2023

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Hotel Description

Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest

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).

Dining, lazy river

This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the lazy river and perks like free self parking. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and conveniences like a 24-hour front desk and barbecue grills.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
CA $309* Per night/room 8 Apr. - 9 Apr.

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 3 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Cedar Lodge ratings based on 26 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Cedar Lodge

Everyone (13) Couples (7) Family (5)
5 out of 5
Excelente location, clean and quiet hotel, love the customer service very friendly …. Love it

Posted by on 26 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Oct. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Convenient to Yosemite

Posted by on 29 Aug. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Jul. 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Jul. 2023

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4 out of 5
Quiet pleasant area with a small scenic roadside park across the road.In need of more dining choices.

Posted by on 30 May 2023

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 24 May 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 1 Jan. 2023

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5 out of 5
Love this place. Great location, awesome rooms and surroundings.

Posted by on 3 Nov. 2022

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Property Features

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. Event space at this hotel measures 904 square feet (84 square meters) and includes conference space. Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a vending machine 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
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Lazy river
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Cedar Lodge offers 210 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Change of towels (on request)

Food & Drink

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast for a fee.

Cedar House Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Canyon Bar & Grill - This café serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

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