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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool

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Fishing
Property grounds
Front of property
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

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 450 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Tunnel View - 26 min drive - 26.3 km
  • El Capitan - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Cedar Lodge

Hotel near Sierra National Forest
Located close to El Portal Market, Cedar Lodge provides a grocery/convenience store, a bar, and conference space. Active travelers can enjoy fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Cedar House Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with a lazy river, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 210 rooms offer comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cedar Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge?

As of Apr 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on May 1, 2025 start from CA $323.92, excluding 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.

Is Cedar Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cedar Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cedar Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cedar Lodge located?

Situated in El Portal, this beach hotel is steps from Sierra National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of El Portal Market and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Yosemite Valley is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) away.

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Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 756 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 625 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 296 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1824 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1824 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Wonderful place to stay right near Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Very serene beautiful place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavino

Great place surrounded by nice views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

was quiet and close to park entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Perfect stay if you have kids. The heated pool and hot tub were *chefs kiss*
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Very convenient to Yosemite National Park. Nice general store and bar and grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

I stay here whenever I go to Yosemite. Prices are good and it's close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glade

Beautiful scenery. Very close to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suchit Raj

Nice place and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupinder

Close to el portal side entrance of the yosemite park. Convenient location gives you more time you cab spend at the park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haotian

Great and cheap
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J

Beautiful property with amazing river walk next to it! Such a cute area to stay when traveling to yosemite!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Very nice. Great rooms and bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Opal

Liked that it was close to Yosemite Park entrance. Faucet in the bathroom all needs to be replaced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Great gift shop
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ganymede

Close to yosemite national park cheap rates and close to Merced river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Very friendly staff. Would definitely stay again next time visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Nice rooms and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICK

Mark at front desk did great job helping us. Thanks,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Love to stay at this hotel convenient and close to National Park!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Was great 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Staff was super friendly and very helpful, will definitely stay here again when visiting Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Hemchandra

Have stayed here a few times and like the cleanliness and friendly staff. Nice property. Fireplace wasn't working in one of the rooms but other than that a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michell

A few short miles from West Entrance. Perfect for YART or driving in yourself. Very limited dining, but overall great property with amenities you need for overnights between park days. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025