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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • 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 | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette) | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
(82 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 on-site 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 features 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 free toiletries and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers 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.

Our customers tell us that 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 such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (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
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools or soak in the 3 hot tubs
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, conference space and convenience store
  • Guests like the bar and restaurant
  • 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 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 metres) 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 only serves dinner. 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.
  • Cots (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. 901 out of 2021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 664 out of 2021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 317 out of 2021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 2021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2021 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

Joe

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room backing to woods with frig/freezer. Lots of cute touches like patios with tables, strung white lights, several pools ( hot tub was broken when we were there, which was disappointing after 2 days of walking in San francisco and then hiking in yosimete). River across the street where you could wade or view from swings. Also restaurant and market on site which is convenient since nothing nearby. 15 minutes from arch rock gate was fantastic. River and mountain views were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location close to the park. Nice facility with multiple pools. Restaurant and Bar onsite. Well stocked gift shop/camp store.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yicheng

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and value. But the wifi is unusable despite having good signal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vimala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lu

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yanjie

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

8/10 Good

Artur

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
very good I like the place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay! Close to Yosemite and beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel / lodge js a great place to stay near Yosemite National park. Affordable and clean with fun amenities and a private river beach and picnic area near by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenic view is amazing around the lodge👌👌👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked it due to its proximity to Yosemite national park. the place was clean tidy and our stay was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shobhit

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, close to the national park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very spacious, but had a mildew-like smell in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable. Bathroom was roomy. Store in the office was convenient when the local grocery was closed. Complaints: renovations were evident with wall anchors still visible, difficult to get the right temperature in the shower, bathrooms at main pool were closed, and sink had water saver that apparently made cleaning a razor while shaving quite difficult. Location was absolutely gorgeous and a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience given the price and the proximity to the nearest Yosemite park entrance (very close to Yosemite falls and Yosemite Valley). Ample parking is available, which was great! There’s also a pool, and free coffee (as long as you bring your own cup). The lobby also has basic groceries and snacks to purchase which is great for hikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grear service and very comfy beds. Love this place so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
We stayed at Cedar Lodge for 2 nights. What I like the most is that they have a nice store with groceries, and souvenirs. I didn’t like the poor light in my room 305. I would like to suggest that the light bulbs to change for a day light option. The sink in the bathroom is broken. Bring your own pillow. To be more comfortable On the good side. The rooms are large and spacious. Internet barely works. One more suggestion will be that the 3 lamp shades are damage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025