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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest

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Fishing
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Gazebo
Front of property
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, El Portal Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(84 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 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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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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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

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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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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Deluxe Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

El Portal

On river.At this El Portal hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sierra National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of El Portal Market. Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance is within 9 miles (15 km) and Yosemite Valley is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 7 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 15 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 19 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Tunnel View - 28 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 52 min drive - 32.0 miles

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • Cedar Lodge Restaurant
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Cedar Lodge

Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest
Cedar Lodge offers its guests 3 hot tubs, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. 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 meters) 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.

  • 210 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • 904 sq ft of conference space
  • 84 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1978
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

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

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

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

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

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

Reviews

Cedar Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 929 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 678 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 324 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 2072 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2072 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well kept. First and foremost it was clean and safe. I was able to park right outside my door (as I believe everyone can). Everything in the room functioned well. It was a very large room, so there was no shuffling around the bed. It's not far from the gate at Yosemite, so you can be in the park early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

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

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our one night stay was perfect for getting into Yosemite. The Merced River across the street was a highlight for my kids. The size of the room and spacious bathroom was great. My kids loved the sleepover on the sofa bed. We really wanted to stay an extra night but there were no rooms available. The staff was great and convenient restaurant on premises. My kids also like the game room and indoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire Joy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rakesh Kumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It is a good option if you want to stay outside Yosemite National Park. It is 20 miles away from Park and requires a re-entry if you are planning to visit park for more than a day. During peak season, it takes 30 to 60 mins to just get to the park entrance. At this hotel there are no elevators, no microwave inside rooms, food options are limited and expensive. Overall, I found the hotel and room neat and clean. The hotel has a store, a restaurant and nearest gas station is 7 miles away towards the Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was great. As was the bar and grill. But restaurant not so good. Breakfast expensive and not good for a$21 buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property near an entrance to Yosemite. Clean rooms. The only con is that they do not provide any maid services. If you need more towels, you must call them, etc. This was particularly cumbersome with trash and used towels, as we stayed a number of days. Overall a good experience, and we would recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are great at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a lovely stay at Cedar Lodge. We enjoyed the pool and sitting by the fire outside after a day of hiking. It is conveniently located about 15 minutes from the entrance to Yosemite. The beds were comfortable, and it was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The indoor pool was nice. The property was quite spread out so it was a little ways to the ice machine. We didn’t try thr restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia, Honolulu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to yosemite vally
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, a lot of leasure activities, like swimming pools and game room. Air conditioner is noisy. Room seems old, but comfortable. It had some mosquitos inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access to Yosemite National Park
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Toan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sinh, Issaquah

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The facility is pretty good. The staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and areas were clean and it was peaceful. I didn't like that breakfast was not included. Overpriced at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Facility very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASMINE ELAINE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the nearest to Yosemite Park entrance but reasonable price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025