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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
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Gazebo
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 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
(15 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)

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(83 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

El Portal

Located in El Portal, Cedar Lodge is on a river, a 1-minute drive from Sierra National Forest and 6 minutes from El Portal Market. .This beach hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Yosemite Valley.

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Tunnel View - 28 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 52 min drive - 51.5 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
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Cedar Lodge

Beach location and indoor pool
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.

3 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 210 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
You can enjoy a meal at Cedar House Restaurant serving the guests of Cedar Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in El Portal? This hotel has facilities measuring 904 square feet (84 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
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.

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
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Bar & Grill
  • Cedar House Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to 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. 911 out of 2040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 667 out of 2040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 322 out of 2040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2040 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

6/10 Okay

nick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine in general, service in the Canyon Bar/Restaurant was below abysmal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property with indoor and outdoor pool and jacuzzi. We had a problem with phone reception sometimes but the whole Yosemite valley has a huge problem with reception. We also had a problem leaving my wallet at their front desk. They couldn’t open the safe for a half an hour. No apology or anything else offered to compensate from the inconvenience from the male black manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No internet service and poor water pressure and overcrowded parking lot, but the only good things was that the bed was firmer than expected and the outlet to the river access. Also no hair dryer was in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Adequate and safe
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paras

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Around 20-30 mins from Yosemite falls, but nice location near by Merced river and quite place with lot of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Domenica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, nice grounds, convenient amenities, good selection of light food items and beverages. Staff is very friendly. The beds are super comfy, loved the cold mini fridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Boyu

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad room quality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay outside the park ! You can save $100 a night staying there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Feces would drop onto the toilet seat from ?ceiling or some other area daily. Sheets and floors were dirty. Very responsive housekeeping that came immediately to remedy the situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying here to go to Yosemite National Park and I highly recommend it! It’s affordable, clean, and just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Close to Yosemite

A mom and pop place that seems to be trying to improve. Upon arrival, toilet did not work, 1 pillow per bed, 1 was moldy, no working ice machines. They were prompt with fixing toilet and pillows. Gave them a 3 for the room was clean. Best part of this place is how near it it is to Yosemite and the easy drive to Fresno Airport.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the towel rack was loose and handle on torliet was falling off
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Expensive, and no breakfast or coffee. After paying $300 for a room to sleep for a couple hours, in the morning there was no fresh fruit or oatmeal to fuel up on, plus they charge $3 for a cup of nasty looking coffee—no thanks! Won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
WiFi is a disaster. Unusable. And no cell service here (V***zon).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay close to yosemite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Average, food is terrible!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like too much..the pool is excelent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armen, Panorama City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean but very dated. The AC worked well but had some unpleasant smells particularly in the morning. Smoke alarm went off in the night several times, front desk did come to remove it after we called. The outlets were very loose and did not hold our charger plugs and need replaced. We spent most of our time in the park and did not use the pool or spa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025