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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest

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Front of property
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub ) | Jetted tub
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, Merced River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(86 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
(18 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
(24 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
(90 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 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
  • 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

  • Merced River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 11 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 31 min drive - 38.3 km
  • The Ahwahnee - 34 min drive - 39.8 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 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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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 (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 970 out of 2127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 688 out of 2127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 324 out of 2127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 2127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2127 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with renovated rooms and all essentials you are looking for. It is very close to Yosemite Park entrance and this place offers everything you're looking for including ameneties like pool, gym, laundry, shops, food and grill, and game rooms. We loved out stay here and will defintely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

wanjun

The
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stef

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and updated. Staff were friendly and helpful. The bed was soft and super comfy. The indoor pool and hot tub were welcome after a day of hiking Yosemite, in November no less! Loved all the carved bears around the property and stuffed bear collection in the lobby. Great gift shop and grocery store. The restaurant and bar was good too. Yummy onion rings and cocktails, good wine and beer! Lovely river, gazebo and beach across the street. Price was right. Best of all, super close to Yosemite (7 miles). This is my new favorite place to stay when visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to Yosemite and the hot tubs and pools were very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

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

10/10 Excellent

Marivel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the spacious deluxe room we reserved, I was not expecting a good size balcony! Very clean, quiet and peaceful! The amenities were a plus! Will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious, and the property felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean rooms. Unfortunately, weak WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Up to date and very clean. Beautiful quiet place and wonderful staff. Awesome gift store as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimin

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: spacious, comfortable room, functional kitchenette (the main reason we chose this place/room) Cons: squishy beds, room/bathroom a bit dated and a little dirty around the edges, no view other than of a cement wall on the other side of the walkway leading to the room. Overall, quite adequate for our needs and a comfortable stay, just no particular charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Lomirs

Idk how it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tran Trong Tan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious with an electric adjustable flame fireplace, friendly & outgoing staff and was just a great place to stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Camy

Very nice room. But
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and updated rooms Amazing ameneties and a picnic place right across the road. Convenience store and bar/grill right there on the property. Two Hot tubs, indoor pool, game room Pet friendly too unlike advertised on the booking page Very conveniently located to access Yosemite. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lower price options and has a great location. It was quiet sleeping and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bediss

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Himanshu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had lot of amenities like small kitchenette, utensils, quite spacious and clean. However, bathroom was very dated, tub and shower were really really old and broken badly. Beds have very old sheets and got completely sunk into it. Have never stayed in such poor conditions in past, so that was not at all good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogie Mae

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were great. We were here off season, October so breakfast was not in a sit down restaurant it was to go stuff. Dinner was in the pub and there was a sister restaurant up the road if you wanted a change. It was very nice and great being close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025