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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property

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

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

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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)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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 )

  • 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
  • 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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 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)

  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Parking included
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The price is NZ$670
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 58 min drive - 54.0 km

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬18 min walk

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.

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.

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.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a lazy river, and a hot tub. 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. 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.

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

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. 794 out of 1834 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 613 out of 1834 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 296 out of 1834 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1834 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1834 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

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

6/10 Okay

Nidhi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so great experience with no hot water and the cleanliness bar being low.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

fe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very unpleasant stay

There was mold in the sink. No toilet paper holder. The shower water fluctuated from extreme cold to scalding hot. No microwave like pictures show. Lady at front desk was very unfriendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I appreciated how Cedar Lodge was more affordable, and that it was a reasonable drive from the El Portal entrance of Yosemite National Park! The rooms were kept very clean and neat. We also appreciated how they have a Store onsite that is well stocked with food, drinks, and souvenirs! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is very friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The game room was fun and we appreciated the lounge and gift shop on site. There is a YART stop in the parking lot. The little picnic area across the street that is cute and comfy. I felt safe in a space with little nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025