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Red Bud Lodge

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this El Portal motel

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Traditional Double Room | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Bed sheets
Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Bed sheets
Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9484 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, Merced River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, El Portal Market
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Double Room | Bed sheets

Traditional Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

El Portal

In El Portal .At this El Portal motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sierra National Forest and 3 miles (5 km) of Merced River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market.
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What's nearby

  • Merced River - 3 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • El Portal Market - 9 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Yosemite National Park - 10 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Merced River Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 14 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Bud Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this El Portal motel
Red Bud Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • BBQ grill(s)
Red Bud Lodge offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Premium satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 31-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Cedar Lodge 9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets 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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Cellular phone service, Internet service, and guestroom phones are not available at this property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel
Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel El Portal

Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Bud Lodge to the airport?

Red Bud Lodge is 25 mi (35-min drive) away from the Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Red Bud Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Bud Lodge.

How close is Red Bud Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 18.8 mi (33-min drive) from Cathedral Beach.

Does Red Bud Lodge offer free breakfast?

Red Bud Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Red Bud Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Red Bud Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Red Bud Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Red Bud Lodge have a pool?

Red Bud Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Red Bud Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Red Bud Lodge to downtown El Portal?

Red Bud Lodge is 5.8 mi away from El Portal.

Red Bud Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 697 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

ben

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like anything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Red Bud was a good choice for Yosemite vacation.

Location was excellent. No hand soap or hair conditioner. Beds were old and worn out but sheets and covers were clean. Counter service was excellent and maintenance, when directed was spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and quiet, even has a small kitchenette. You have use of pools at the Main resort and you're close to the Yosemite entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Faina

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to leave in the middle of the night. Someone was banging on our door and yelling. On this night the lodge has only one other guest. We had no cell service and there was no landline to call anyone. We did not feel safe since the lock was an old fashioned chain lock.We drove to Oakhurst and rented a room. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Love the set up by the river and the store. Really close to the park. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
If you are looking for a cheap, quiet place to sleep just out of Yosemite it's not bad. The room was very basic but also very clean. There are no ammenities at the location but you are allowed to use the facilities (pool, etc) at the resort 3 miles away. Also, that is where you check in because, again, there are no facilities other than the block of rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheyla

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

8/10 Good

Nolan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent stay outside entrance to the park! Double room was quiet with WiFi and TV. Refrigerator and microwave included as well. Not much else by the lodge but overall very pleased with the stay! Also one trailhead starting above the lodge which was a simple hiking option without heading into the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not have any hot water for both days we stayed there! We called the front desk about it after the first morning, and they said they would "pass the message on". On the 2nd morning, the power went out about 0730 during another cold shower. We again called the front office, but they took a "message" and said they would call us back. However, once the internet also went out, we had no way to call them again or answer any calls because there is no cell service there. The light in the kitchen was broken as well, and it was dark over in that area. The bed mattress was not very comfortable, so I ended up sleeping on the sofa. Once we checked out at the 2nd location (Cedar Lodge), they were not very sympathetic to the problems we had and did not offer any compensation for lack of hot water or power for the last 2 hours we were trying to get ready and pack up! They said that "PG&E must be having a power shut off that they did not tell them about". However, the Cedar Lodge HAD power, so it was clearly not important to them that the Red Bud Lodge was without power, and was getting pretty hot without ac.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sean, San Diego

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

shetal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had issues with ants in the bathroom and sheets did not smell the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pablo the gamer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Quieter
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sergiy, Naperville

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hair found on the pillow and sheet, indicating they are not freshly changed since last customer. No complaints about other aspects.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alisa

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

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025