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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 the serene landscaped area to the octagonal gazebo, featuring a wooden bench and metal railing.
Stroll through a serene outdoor oasis featuring a central fountain surrounded by a manicured lawn and unique landscaping.
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.

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 | 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(79 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)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
(21 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
(10 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(77 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.

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool and Access to 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 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
  • 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 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 a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a lazy river, and Access to 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 only serves dinner. 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

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.

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. 844 out of 1905 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 636 out of 1905 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 301 out of 1905 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1905 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1905 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

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

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fnu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse, port townsend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot. Would def stay here again. Very cool to be so close to Yosemite for the early start. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Theodore

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice game room but to cold in there And the hot tub was extremely hot. Other than that we had a nice comfortable suite with a private room for mom and dad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peixue

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge for visiting Yosemite park
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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

2/10 Terrible

Prashant

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old rooms and feel the property is not worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay if you have kids. The heated pool and hot tub were *chefs kiss*
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was quiet and close to park entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Opal

Liked: Staff & service
Liked that it was close to Yosemite Park entrance. Faucet in the bathroom all needs to be replaced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavino

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place surrounded by nice views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Izak

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Lovely spot and just a couple of minor points.

Lovely spot. Only a couple of things that could be improved. Room was lovely. Air conditioner did not seem to respond to my attempts at controlling it. Wifi quite weak.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

yikki

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was comfortable and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupinder

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to el portal side entrance of the yosemite park. Convenient location gives you more time you cab spend at the park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay right near Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025