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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool

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

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 - queen
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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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 - queen
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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 2059 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 676 out of 2059 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 323 out of 2059 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2059 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2059 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Satoshi

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
there is no wifi in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRIET

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clise to Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyla

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a nice small park area across the street with access to the river. Very relaxing but perhaps needs a cross walk across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yasuo

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, beautiful river with evening lighting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

hong, euless

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was great. Just perfect for our family and what we needed. The outdoor pool we used was very nice--apparently there are 2 on the property PLUS an indoor one! The Game Room was pretty cool. Nice to have a bigger space to hang out in. Overall, a really good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

2 night stay

It was OK. Nothing to rave about. I had to ask for soap for the bathroom and there was a problem with the TV that I had to get somebody out to fix( and it took me asking twice for that). Food in the restaurant was average. There was a good choice of food at the breakfast buffet but better to arrive earlier than we did when the hot stuff had been lying around too long.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocco

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful location and the rooms were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Perfect Location!

Cedar Lodge is a perfect stop for families visiting Yosemite. You are pretty close to the park's entrance. There is a restaurant and mini grocery store on site. There are Tesla chargers down the road. Room was comfy and scenery was beautiful. A perfect stop!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

joaquin

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

10/10 Excellent

Sagar

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was the prefect location for getting into Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, hottub, restaurant too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

CHETANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms, check in was easy, lots of parking, the restaurant had both self serve and seating (quite pricey) options, food was good, the hotel has indoor and outdoor pool, Merced river picnic area across the street. This hotel is 30 min from Yosemite Valley, which is so convenient. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the cabins which was great. Walking distance to a small market and several restaurants. Convient access to Yosemite's east entrance station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishore

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Location Well equipped (if dated) kitchenette Cons: Very dingy and dated Dead bugs and dirty floors when first arrived (they did come to clean after I called) Black mold in the shower, bathroom ceiling, and tub jets
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mackenzie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cedar lodge gave us a ground floor room as our cases are heavy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nivedita, MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025