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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool

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

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 curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

El Portal

At Cedar Lodge, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Sierra National Forest and 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from El Portal Market. Highlights at this beach hotel include 3 hot tubs, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Cedar House Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this El Portal hotel include Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and Yosemite Valley.

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Tunnel View - 28 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 52 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 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 location and indoor pool
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 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.

  • 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 members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • 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 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.

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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 transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Bar & Grill
  • Cedar House Restaurant

Things to do

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

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

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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • 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

  • No lift

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
  • 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

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

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 guest room 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Cedar Lodge?

Yep, Cedar Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Cedar Lodge?

The closest beach to Cedar Lodge is Cathedral Beach (21.2 km).

Does Cedar Lodge have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Cedar Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9 AM to 10 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

What makes Cedar Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as fireplaces in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cedar Lodge.

Does Cedar Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available at Cedar Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cedar Lodge?

No, Cedar Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cedar Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cedar Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cedar Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 920 out of 2049 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 677 out of 2049 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 316 out of 2049 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 2049 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2049 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there 1 night on our road trip around the state and it checked all the boxes we needed it to.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar personnel was a little forward with comments and seemed like we should have known. was just trying to get information but seemed a little short at first.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ka Ming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great fro family trip

Liked the staffs, environment, the room and the amenities, nearby the river and close to the Yosemite west entrance. Poor wifi, no phone signal, old chairs, bad TV graphics.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ammar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Maintenence, cleanliness, amenities were all average at best. There could be some improvements made to clean the property up and update amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The room was hot and stuffy upon arrival, it took time to cool the room down, not all rooms have fridge and microwave. We liked the proximity to Yosemite- it was a short drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suresh Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to stay close to park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire Joy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rakesh Kumar

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Melanie

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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