Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property

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Fishing
Front of property
Property grounds
Gazebo
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.2 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
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

  • 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.

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.

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, Cedar Lodge provides a lazy river and a hot tub. 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.

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 transportation

  • 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
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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
  • Refrigerator

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 625 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 300 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1841 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

thi?n

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Bhavana Sanjeevini

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Turlock

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property for visiting Yosemite. Have stayed here several times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

FERNANDO

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was there for 10 days visiting Yosemite and environs. Very friendly helpful staff. No microwave in room. Did have small refrigerator with very small freezer. My wife suggested buying and using an electric fry pan which saved gobs of money over restaurant eating, especially on breakfast ($20 per person buffet at nearby restaurant), even with substantially higher tourist grocery prices. Room was otherwise comfortable and clean. They brought over trash bags and picked up trash on call. There was a microwave in the office, which we used to warm coffee.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beomsoon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DEBASISH, Coppell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the west entrance to Yesomite. Good rooms, restaurant, store with gifts and supplies. Good location and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Even put out something for not slipping on the ice overall excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Y

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything is ok but the toilet in our room is really loud when flushing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
It was much better than expected, it is a basic hotel but you have all you need. clean and good service and even a better location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yaretzi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy beds and good staff service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room on top of ours was very noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room walls have this rust brownish/orange color running down from the walls in certain areas. The Murphy pull out bed is ok, it sits on two small legs. So if you weigh over 250lbs, be careful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

WenJeng, Kennett Square

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Many services are not available due to low season. Area is pretty quiet not much around here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Clare

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very quiet and cozy. Staff friendly and helpful. Good food at bar grill. Good gift shop/market. Great location to Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Wanjun

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The location of the lodge is very good. We like the spacious bathroom. The improvement is they now provide free wifi which was not included. The most disappointing thing is the bedsheets were terribly worn out and looked dirty. The bath towers had dark dirty spot of about quarter size. With the price of nearly 150 dollars per night the guests deserve cleaner and newer sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent price and convenient location for me
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jae Hwan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Room was clean the TV channels were not great. One of the TVs didn't work. And the Wifi connection on the other TV was spotty. We weren't there for the TV but would've been nice to be able to watch something after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

EUNJU, riverside

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024