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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property

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Enjoy a serene riverside setting with a clear view of the water's edge, surrounded by lush trees and shrubs.
Stroll through a serene outdoor oasis featuring a central fountain surrounded by a manicured lawn and unique landscaping.
Stroll through the serene landscaped area to the octagonal gazebo, featuring a wooden bench and metal railing.
Two single beds with dark headboards and green bedding, complemented by beige curtains and wall-mounted lamps.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain backdrop.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Relax in a serene space with a large bed, bedside tables, and a modern ceiling fan.

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, dresser, 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with dark headboards and green bedding, complemented by beige curtains and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and wall-mounted mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, framed mountain view, and comfortable seating area.

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a cozy space with a comfortable bed, bedside tables, and a convenient mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Two single beds with dark headboards and green bedding, complemented by beige curtains and wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Two single beds with dark headboards and green bedding, complemented by beige curtains and wall-mounted lamps.

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

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About this property

Cedar Lodge

Beach location and indoor pool
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Cedar Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sierra National Forest. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast offered for a fee
  • Splash around at the lazy river or swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, conference space, and convenience store
  • Guests like the restaurant and bar
  • Steps from Sierra National Forest and 6 minutes by car from El Portal Market
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
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.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Bar & Grill
  • Cedar House Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 904 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g., directions). For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 1946 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 650 out of 1946 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 1946 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1946 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1946 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

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

Ted

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Yosemite. Great facilities. Indoor heated pool and hot tub and outdoor hot tub. Restaurant and bar on premises. Fully stocked convenience store in the lobby open until 11:00. 24 hour brewed coffee. Great staff - very responsive. Orlando is a very gracious manager. Friendly and took great care of us. We stayed in Room with 3 Queen beds with 6 adults. Worked great. We will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean….
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this location for its proximity to the national park, friendly staff, incredible grounds and beautiful amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Edward

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

Never again

The air conditioners were all extremely loud and were grinding. My room smelt strongly like mold. The bathroom sink didn’t drain and there was stains on the tub.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esakkiappan, Fremont

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility with a convenient location and access to national park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

6/10 Okay

Jing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025