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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property

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Fishing
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Gazebo
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
(13 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 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.

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

  • 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.

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. 803 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 606 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 294 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1831 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1831 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Very nice. Great rooms and bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZIHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freya A, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find off CA Hwy 140.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here whenever I go to Yosemite. Prices are good and it's close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing river walk next to it! Such a cute area to stay when traveling to yosemite!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Abigail

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

Amazing for couples

I love the room with tub/jacuzzi! The fireplace! Everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ganymede

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to yosemite national park cheap rates and close to Merced river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few short miles from West Entrance. Perfect for YART or driving in yourself. Very limited dining, but overall great property with amenities you need for overnights between park days. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Evan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Indoor pool was great, restaurant was lacking. Nice to have a store in the lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gift shop
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Vikram

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room. It was nice and cosy, and more than what I expected it to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Setul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hemchandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times and like the cleanliness and friendly staff. Nice property. Fireplace wasn't working in one of the rooms but other than that a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025