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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool

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Fishing
Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub ) | Jetted bathtub
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan

Explore the area

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9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, Merced River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪34 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
(85 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
(90 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
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
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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

  • Merced River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yosemite National Park - 8 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 11 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 31 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • Cedar Lodge Restaurant
  • ‪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 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 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge?

As of 7 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on 9 Jan 2026 start from AU$225.94, 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.

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. 967 out of 2123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 689 out of 2123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 321 out of 2123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 2123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 2123 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

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had issue with the restaurant closing before the time and we were in there at 820 and they easily could have said if you want to eat you need to order and they didn’t even after they saw us get menus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tirupa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No review
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
AC in the room didn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna, Salisbury

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel/motel is in a greatlocation and the staff was friendly and helpful.but the rooms urgently need updating: New carpeting, drapes, wall coverings, and especially new bedding (the sheet were rough). The wifi also needs work,and the road sign makes it look like a strip mall. The property has great potential and could charge much more for the rooms if it invested in a complete interior remodel. The front exterior is OK but the back facades need some more visual interest and less of a motel vibe. As is, at leastbring your own sheets!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel very close to yosemite park. Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

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

Would return

Rooms were as expected, Shout out to Tony we checked in very late and he was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JATINDER

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Oscar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast should be included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location — close to everything we needed. We were given a renovated room that was clean and comfortable, and the beds were especially good. The only downside was that the price felt a little high for the overall quality of the room. Still, we enjoyed our stay and appreciated the convenience and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Janeen, Bethlehem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older facility, convenient to Yosemite village, very limited dining options, little store has decent prices, bed very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael, Santa Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Convenient as they are located real close to the park entrance and they are very affordable to stay! Want to stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Saurabh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfy, great bath products
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay near Yosemite. Our family enjoyed our time here this past summer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was way nicer than we expected. They have 4 pools, a restaurant, and a bar/grill. It was nicer than the Bally’s we stayed at in Lake Tahoe. It was super clean, and the chairs were nice sitting type, instead of conference chairs. We even had a balcony that overlooked the creek. Only 2 “cons” 1) showerhead was at chin level (I’m 5’11”), and 2) the toilet was an old style small round type, instead of the bigger oval bowl. We highly recommend the Cedar lodge if you’re going to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

sujata

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty, the air conditioners in both the bedroom and the living room were noisy and couldn’t be used as a result. One of the two stoves didn’t work. The shower had weak water pressure and was set too low for tall people. The beds in the living room were terrible, and you could feel the springs underneath the mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin itself is good and clean, however, the hot and cold water in the shower is hard to control.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Imelda, Elk Grove

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small room, but the location is superb, it is inside the national park near the waterfalls.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jiade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and easy access to the NP. Priced OK.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025