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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest

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Fishing
Property grounds
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Gazebo
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • El Portal Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Yosemite National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 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)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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 )

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

  • 42 sq m
  • 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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Exterior

Yosemite View Lodge

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (3368)
The price is CA $227
per night
CA $265 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Yosemite View Lodge

About the area

El Portal

On river.At this El Portal hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sierra National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of El Portal Market. Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance is within 9 miles (15 km) and Yosemite Valley is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 6 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive
  • El Capitan - 26 min drive
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 47 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Cedar Lodge

Beach hotel near Sierra National Forest
Cedar Lodge offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a lazy river, and a hot tub. 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 meters) 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 is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • 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 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 complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fireplace
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 guestroom 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

Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 625 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 304 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1835 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jae Hwan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Room was clean the TV channels were not great. One of the TVs didn't work. And the Wifi connection on the other TV was spotty. We weren't there for the TV but would've been nice to be able to watch something after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

EUNJU, riverside

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seyed Reza

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Cedar Lodge near Yosemite! I visited with family and friends, and it was the perfect base for exploring the beautiful national park. The lodge itself is cozy and well-kept, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready with recommendations or assistance. The amenities were great, and we loved being able to unwind by the hot water pool after a day of hiking. A bonus for Tesla owners: there’s a Tesla Supercharger station only about 6 miles away, which made it super convenient to keep our car charged for all our daily adventures. The location is unbeatable – so close to Yosemite, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private. Highly recommend Cedar Lodge for anyone planning a Yosemite trip!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Everyone was super friendly. The room was large and very comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jon

Travelled with partner
A base for exploring Yosemite. The rooms weren’t serviced every day which wasn’t a big deal but having to trek to reception for tea bags on a regular basis was a bind. There was a neighbouring restaurant but we didn’t fancy it. Sandwiches from the park sufficed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my family, great place just outside of Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to hole-up for an evening.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is dated, but still felt we got value for our money. Room was clean. Yosemite Valley is about 35 mins away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncluttered parking. Easy-up-to-your-door spots.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, I don't give B.S. reviews -- positive or negative. So here goes ... This is the near-perfect property for a Yosemite National Park "base-camp-kinda-place-to-stay". Very clean rooms, very-very comfortable mattress, outstanding/friendly staff, and quite-franky UNDERPRICED. (I paid $116 ... unheard of for these parts). Oh, and it includes a store with REASONABLY priced stuff (example: 1.5l bottle of name-brand spring water was $2.49). A convenient store would charge you $4 .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, especially with it only 30 mins away from the main treks in Yosemite. The only thing was that the restaurant closes early and the breakfast options were very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the property is absolutely beautiful. Sadly we brought our bathing suits. thinking we can go into the indoor or outdoor pool/jacuzzi however, it was all closed and NO advanced notice. really bummed for my kiddos but worked it out. another bummer the suit was not the best. very mid 1800's. My mother ended up getting a one room and it was more suitable and upgraded. other than that we had a great time and staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dmytro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable stay
Pros: amazing look, clean room, game room Cons: safety - open area for wildlife, jakuzzi declared, but doesn’t work, breakfast - not much options
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Panya, Lincoln

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Archit, Emeryville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Excellent views around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient location to Yosemite, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property area unsafe Water in bathtub was dirty brown. No outlet access. Standing water-in the refrigerator. Staff was nice. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

sidney, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place and the workers try hard but I cannot give it a high rating for the simple reason that every single day there was no hot water! Each time I tried to take a shower there was no hot water and I had to call the desk. Then, they had to send somebody to the building to activate the hot water heater in the building. I do not blame the workers. I blame the owner who is obviously so cheap and stingy that he's not willing to spend the money necessary to make the hot water heater work and not keep shutting off. Mind you, after I complain day after day they would get it started again but this happened again and again and the worker told me it's because the hot water heater is defective and keeps shutting off. This is very bad and as far as I'm concerned it's the fault of the owner that's so cheap he doesn't want to spend the money necessary to either replace or at least repair the hot water that kept shutting off every single day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great, loved the fireplace and the area across the street by the creek
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhiyu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, good property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venkatesh Rambhau

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was located at a convenient location from Yosemite park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024