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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$371
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar

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
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪51 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
(86 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 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)
  • 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
(25 reviews)
  • 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
(91 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

  • 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

  • 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 Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 23 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 48 min drive - 38.0 km
  • The Ahwahnee - 51 min drive - 39.4 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on 27 Mar 2026 start from AU$371, 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. 983 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 689 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 325 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 2144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2144 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi was spotty but overall pretty good place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms, nice location, many picnic tables, close to river.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Moonmock

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, and it had its own convenient store! Which was perfect for loading up on water and snacks for hiking or exploring. Everything around it was very eco-friendly to persevere the natural area that it resides in. It was perfect because it was right on the way to Yosemite National Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yipeng

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siddharth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goood breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking was fast and welcoming. Room is clean and neat. Small refrig is a nice help. Heating works well, although a bit noisy. Shower is powerful and gets hot water very fast. The only complaint is the mattress is too soft. Overall it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhanu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

micher

Room was a little smelly, dull. Not a super pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Leonardo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Basel

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fengsuo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel, Portland

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Kingsburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome. Not our first stay. The room we had was remodeled beautifully. The 2 person spa tub was wonderful. The grounds, as always, are beautiful. The area across the street is inviting and serene. We'll be back next year. Also,Yosemite is so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, hotel clean, they have a walking area next to the river that was very nice. The only thing thay didnt work was the Tav
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stay at cedar lodge frequently. the staff is the best and the rooms are great. love the place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with renovated rooms and all essentials you are looking for. It is very close to Yosemite Park entrance and this place offers everything you're looking for including ameneties like pool, gym, laundry, shops, food and grill, and game rooms. We loved out stay here and will defintely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025