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Red Bud Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in El Portal with free parking

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Porch
Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds
Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds
Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds
Traditional Double Room | Private kitchenette

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$329
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Explore the area

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9484 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, El Portal Market
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the area

El Portal

At Red Bud Lodge you'll be steps from Sierra National Forest and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Merced River. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this El Portal motel include Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley.
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What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 23 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Tunnel View - 32 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 56 min drive - 56.6 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Bud Lodge

Motel in El Portal with free parking
Red Bud Lodge offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • BBQ grill(s)
Red Bud Lodge offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 31-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Cedar Lodge 9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 or credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel
Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel El Portal

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Red Bud Lodge?

Yep, Red Bud Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Bud Lodge?

As of 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Bud Lodge on 28 Oct 2025 start from AU$329.36, 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 Red Bud Lodge?

The closest beach to Red Bud Lodge is Cathedral Beach (24.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Bud Lodge?

No, Red Bud Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Red Bud Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Red Bud Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Red Bud Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 693 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Erlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is three miles west from the main property and has no services. Check in, pool, restaurant is 3 miles away at the main lodge area. Right on the highway by not too noisy. The air conditioner was finicky, thank goodness for the ceiling fan as it was 100 degrees out. Our room was clean, but furnishings were old. WiFi didn’t work, and no cell service in the canyon. I would choose the main Cedar Lodge location to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good lodge for visiting the Yosemite National Park !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rinku

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room took 4 hrs to cool as AC was off when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen, Mission Viejo

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chaochen

You have to check-in and out at the Cedar lodge, which is another 5 minutes drive. No breakfast provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The bed was horrible, the shower pressure horrible, no water pressure, coffee pot was broken. Otherwise the property was okay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Diego

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The building is obviously old and the room smelled musty. The room was clean and furnished like a standard basic hotel or motel. The office is a mile or more down the road at the hotel and there is no attendant at the lodge, which is only slightly inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yunhua

Liked: Staff & service
The AC is very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to check it out somewhere else about two miles away. The price includes the daily housekeeping service, but there is no service. The air conditioner is old, so it's noisy when it's working Nobody can take care of the trash bins outside the door. Animals come and devour the trash, making a mess.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and accommodating staff. Easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, recommend and will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Yosemite, our family enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hnin Pwint

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CHIHYU

Travelled with family
lobby is at the other hotel That is a bit weird. Need to email beforehead so you won't need to run twice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Akop

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Maribel at the lobby was so helpful, she was able to get me checked in little bit earlier then 3. She gave me so much information and whereabouts to all amenities on the properties. This is a cute lodge, across the street is a hidden beach with chairs and tables. Very relaxing and great for pictures.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

peggy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old, dated, inadequate facility. A Motel 6.

1. misrepresenting pictures: The Lodge has multiple pictures showing how the rooms look like, but the pictures are not tied to the different types of rooms. I thought our room, 2 queen beds, come with a large kitchen and large fridge. Upon arriving, I realized our room had 2 queen beds, yes, but the "kitchen" was a tiny thing and the fridge was a tiny one too. Nothing like the pictures shown on web. Perhaps I mistakenly believed the full size kitchen picture was what I was getting. It would have been very helpful had the specify that. 2. The toilet in our room had a very very weak flush. We need to flush 3 times for our number 1. Imagine our "other" flushing needs. 3. One of the queen bed's supporting base was off centered, so if 2 people sit on the foot of the bed, the head of the bed would tilt up!! We are skinny people, weighting no more than 150 lbs. each. 4. The heater in our room would keep going constantly, overheating our room even though we kept the temp at 68. It was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was nothing fancy, which was expected. But it was clean and enough room for three of us. But the faucet in the bathroom sink sprayed water all over the counter making it virtually unusable. Also, there was no lighting outside the door making it dark and difficult when arriving late. No servicing the room during the day. Check-in was two miles down the road, which also had a pricey but mediocre buffet breakfast. There isn’t much around there at a decent price, so I guess they don’t have to be very good to compete. Probably would look for a better place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little pricey, but the room was great with a kitchenette and stocked with dishes, utensils, coffee. Market for provisions about 12 miles up the road. For the price, slightly above average value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Partha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room (large), cool and comfortable (it was hot outside). Staff was receptive to our needs. Couple of things to note: restaurant options are v limited (have to drive 30 mins). office is 2 miles away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Out of the way. In the foothills before Yosemite. Nice and quiet and not to far from the main gate
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024