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Red Bud Lodge

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free parking at this El Portal motel

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A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, wooden door, and a window with a geometric pattern.
A cozy log cabin interior with a wooden sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A wooden interior with a stone wall, a wooden door, a mirror, and a small table with chairs.
A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a quilted bedspread.

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
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a tapestry.

Traditional Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Single Room

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

About the neighborhood

El Portal

In El Portal .Within a 5-minute walk of this El Portal motel, you'll find Sierra National Forest and Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Merced River is within half a mile (1 km) and Yosemite National Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Merced River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 23 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 45 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • The Ahwahnee - 48 min drive - 27.9 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

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Bud Lodge?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Bud Lodge on Oct 27, 2026 start from $246, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Red Bud Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Bud Lodge.

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. 189 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 751 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, good value close to entry to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic time there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Red Bud Lodge is right off the road, 13 miles from Yosemite. It is a sister property of the bigger hotel 3 miles north. The people at the front desk at the sister property could be friendlier, but whatever. Red Bud lodge is clean, the beds were comfortable and they give you a lot of towels. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We did not stay ! We were moved to Cedar Lodge which was a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The main office is at cedar lodge. Other than that, it is a nice quiet place with kitchen. It takes about 40mins to national park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well prepared. Modern enough for the type of property. Check in was at another property but service was the same. Very quiet even with road out the front.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing Fancy but gets the job done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Yosemite, our family enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good lodge for visiting the Yosemite National Park !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, recommend and will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

This property is close to Yosemite National Park entrance. Our room smelled really bad, like stale urine. Before you book you should know check in is off-site, 3 miles up the road along with the pool/amenities. There is no room service. There is no cell service here. It does have a kitchenette which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a small, older hotel with only a few rooms. The amenities such as the pool are 2 miles away at The Cedar Lodge. That is where you go to get your keys. Expedia says you can only check in between 3-6 but that's not correct. Staff is at the Cedar Lodge later than that. We were only a few miles from the gate, so that was very convenient. The room was comfortable. We had wanted a downstairs room, but there were only a few of those. There was no one to help with out bags because there's no staff at the hotel. We would have loved to stay at the Cedar Lodge, but this was the last room available in our price range when we booked, and it served it's purpose. The kitchenette was great to have!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and quiet. But it’s far off from Yosemite park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet property! The pictures don’t do it justice. Clean and homey, and you get access to the pools and gym at the larger Yosemite lodge nearby. It was an easy drive to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Totally outdated decor. Cutlery seemed sourced from the Dollar Store. Sufficient accommodation for $100/night, but ridiculous for $330/night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and accommodating staff. Easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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