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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 drapes, 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
$299
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 drapes, 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 drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub ) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

  • 452 sq ft
  • 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 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Cedar Lodge

El Portal hotel steps from Sierra National Forest
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.

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.

Cedar Lodge features 3 hot tubs, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 904 square feet (84 square meters) include conference space. This beach hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Cedar Lodge is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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. 889 out of 2005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 662 out of 2005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 315 out of 2005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 2005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2005 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

8/10 Good

Natalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The refrigerator was not working when we got there. Which made it a bit inconvenient since it was hot. Once we called maintenance they took care of it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating and had helpful recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I liked the store, recreation room, pools, and the little walk path/seating area across the road. All the staff were very kind. Good location, easy access to Yosemite. The toilet handle had to be held down to get it to flush, and our last day there the a/c wasn't working properly. The beds were a little hard for my liking.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meng-Jen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sheng

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yesenia

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUTA, Hillsboro

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geovanni

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like its location really close to the park installation are great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place with all amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Traveled with family
It was very good stay, room was clean and smelling good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Good base if you can’t stay in the park
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love Cedar Lodge so much! It's very cozy, quiet, and full of life! I love the hidden beach by the river and the bbq spots. Thank you so much for your excellent hospitality, I'll for sure be back and stay longer in the future! Highly recommend to anyone who's looking for staying in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ajay, merrick

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at the Cedar Lodge on a stop over heading to Yosemite. The location was great and good amenities. Huge store in the lobby. Only complaint was that the wifi didn't work. I followed instructions but when I entered my credentials, the page just kept loading.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John F

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and in need of updates
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Himani

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo jr

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to Yosemite Valley and cheaper than any other hotel in the area. Our room is clean as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene, Lacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious room, big tub, big refrigerator and great pool & hot tub outside. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Enjoy!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The kids loved the pool, and riverside park across the street. Room was spacious and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second time staying at Cedar Lodge and we are so pleased we did. For us it’s all about the location and how near it is to the entrance of Yosemite National Park, and only 25 mins from Tunnel View. Sure there things this hotel could improve on, but in reality it has everything you need, from its location, to its shop on site, its 3 pools, how quiet it is and I’m sure we’ll return here again at some point.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This area does not have cell phone signals hence WiFi is important. During my visit WiFi was not working at all.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025