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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
Property grounds
Front of property
Gazebo

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • El Portal Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Yosemite National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪38 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)

  • 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

  • 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 )

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • 42 sq m
  • 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)

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

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  • Parking included
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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 restaurant and bar
  • 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.

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.

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 764 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 624 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 302 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1838 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1838 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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Seyed Reza

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Cedar Lodge near Yosemite! I visited with family and friends, and it was the perfect base for exploring the beautiful national park. The lodge itself is cozy and well-kept, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready with recommendations or assistance. The amenities were great, and we loved being able to unwind by the hot water pool after a day of hiking. A bonus for Tesla owners: there’s a Tesla Supercharger station only about 6 miles away, which made it super convenient to keep our car charged for all our daily adventures. The location is unbeatable – so close to Yosemite, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private. Highly recommend Cedar Lodge for anyone planning a Yosemite trip!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Everyone was super friendly. The room was large and very comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jon

Travelled with partner
A base for exploring Yosemite. The rooms weren’t serviced every day which wasn’t a big deal but having to trek to reception for tea bags on a regular basis was a bind. There was a neighbouring restaurant but we didn’t fancy it. Sandwiches from the park sufficed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my family, great place just outside of Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to hole-up for an evening.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is dated, but still felt we got value for our money. Room was clean. Yosemite Valley is about 35 mins away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncluttered parking. Easy-up-to-your-door spots.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, I don't give B.S. reviews -- positive or negative. So here goes ... This is the near-perfect property for a Yosemite National Park "base-camp-kinda-place-to-stay". Very clean rooms, very-very comfortable mattress, outstanding/friendly staff, and quite-franky UNDERPRICED. (I paid $116 ... unheard of for these parts). Oh, and it includes a store with REASONABLY priced stuff (example: 1.5l bottle of name-brand spring water was $2.49). A convenient store would charge you $4 .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, especially with it only 30 mins away from the main treks in Yosemite. The only thing was that the restaurant closes early and the breakfast options were very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

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

4/10 Poor

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the property is absolutely beautiful. Sadly we brought our bathing suits. thinking we can go into the indoor or outdoor pool/jacuzzi however, it was all closed and NO advanced notice. really bummed for my kiddos but worked it out. another bummer the suit was not the best. very mid 1800's. My mother ended up getting a one room and it was more suitable and upgraded. other than that we had a great time and staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dmytro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable stay
Pros: amazing look, clean room, game room Cons: safety - open area for wildlife, jakuzzi declared, but doesn’t work, breakfast - not much options
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Panya, Lincoln

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Archit, Emeryville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Excellent views around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient location to Yosemite, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property area unsafe Water in bathtub was dirty brown. No outlet access. Standing water-in the refrigerator. Staff was nice. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024