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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property

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Fishing
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
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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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)
  • 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
(16 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
(23 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(88 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 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)

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

El Portal

Located in El Portal, Cedar Lodge is on a river, a 1-minute drive from Sierra National Forest and 6 minutes from El Portal Market. .This beach hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from 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 Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 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 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.

3 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 210 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
You can enjoy a meal at Cedar House Restaurant serving the guests of Cedar Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in El Portal? This hotel has facilities measuring 904 square feet (84 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Cedar House Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Canyon Bar & Grill - This café serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to 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

Reviews

Cedar Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 944 out of 2103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 693 out of 2103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 324 out of 2103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 2103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 2103 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Santoshi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Gross

Pretty gross. Hairs left all over bed sheets on both beds. Did you wash the sheets?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Expensive for what you get

Older motel in decent condition. The bed was comfortable, but the pillows were abysmal. In room coffee was undrinkable. Very limited amenities. Room was clean enough, but showed its age. Premium rates, due to proximity to Yosemite, are otherwise unwarranted. Probably wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was terrible and expensive. The room was dirty, and the blanket had holes in it. The carpet was dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Yosemite Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

maribel

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jingxuan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The lodge is located OUTSIDE of the Yosemite Park area and does NOT waive the reservation required. It's also a very old motel with limited wifi access, which was tough because there was no cellular coverage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Great rooms located very close to park enterance! Very nice people working. Resturants and store conveniently located on property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliffe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness
It's an older property, but was probably fancy when it first opened. It was clean and as advertised, but outdated. Water pressure was amazing, borderline too much pressure! At check in they failed to tell us daily maid service was upon request. Really bummed we cam back from a dirty day at yosemite to a not cleaned room. Beds werent super comfy, we opted to leave a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good place to use as base to Yosemite

Plus: Great location. Fast check in and checkout. Good convenience store to get items for the hikes. Rooms were large and clean. All employees are very nice and provide a great service. Negatives: no service whatsoever during a two night stay. Breakfast is not good at all and starts late (as most of the hikers leave early to Yosemite).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Félix Wilfredo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las camas son cómodas para dormir, es silencioso y tienes restaurante y bar cerca
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Elohim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The girl who checked us in was rude. I felt like I was interrupting her conversation checking in and she was annoyed she had to do her job. Did not smile at all, voice was monotone the entire time. Once we got to our room it smelled like BO, the room was extremely hot. AC extremely loud like I’ve seen other reviews stated. Room itself very outdated except for the mirror next to bathroom seemed newer. One of our beds was very loud and squeaky. Toilet was very slow to flush. Now for the part where it really grossed me out, whoever cleaned our room did not do a good job because there was someone’s bra hanging in the shower. When I went to grab it to throw away there was a beetle hiding in it. The bathroom window was open and no screen covering it so I’m assuming that’s where all the bugs were coming from, there was also what looked to be an old wasp nest in the crevice where the window slides. Our room itself was completely on the opposite side of where the gym and nice pool was. What I’m gathering is that our side was the more run down/older side so I can’t speak for the other side. The indoor pool seemed dirty, we ended up using the outdoor pool only. We had dinner there one night, food was ok, the people who worked there were attentive to filling water and asking if we needed anything. As far as location the location from the Yosemite National park was great. You get what you pay for. There’s not many options for places outside the park unless you’re willing to drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa, West Norwood

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yosemite is full of highs and lows and this is the same at Cedar Lodge. The pool and the location save it from pitiful reviews. The reception staff perform a thankless task (I heard two different customers complaining at reception and I’d imagine they take a lot of negativity due to the way they interact with you when you are not complaining- they are on the defensive when you say hi) but whoever owns this place needs to do some spending to fix the rooms. This review is not about the staff it’s about the standard of the room versus location. If you are thinking about camping or staying in the park in a lodge on a roll matt you will be more comfortable! We booked 2 Queen Beds (spa tub and kitchenette) for three nights. The beds are done. They collapsed as you lay down and were the squeakiest mattresses I’ve ever heard - the sound registered on my Apple Watch! The pillows smell and the linen is old and bobbly. The hot tub (not requested but booked due to availability of rooms) was last used in 1989 - brown sludgy bits came out when we ran a bath for the kids. The hot rings in the kitchen do not heat - don’t expect to be able to prepare a meal in this room! We were a family of four yet we had three spoons, three forks, three bowls - this may be a basic case of staff not caring/morale being low I guess but how can you miss this? The air con is decent, the pool is great for the kids, and as I said, the location is exceptional- just need to fix the basics!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rakesh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average hotel

The location of the hotel was great but everything else was average. The sheets , towels and rooms overall are old. They need to upgrade for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

RUBEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent option to spend more than a day
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This property is rustic, 2nd closest to El Portal Yosemite. Property was dated, but clean with lots of parking and swimming/picnic areas. Restaurant had breakfast buffet but not really worth $25 pp. Overall a nice overnight sleep and back to Yosemite.
Look for the bears!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to ride the Yarts shuttle system into Yosemite. Older hotel, but clean. Nice pool. Restaurant on site pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Yumito

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

María

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice personal, clean, close to the park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana

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

Not the greatest.

We stayed in a junior suite just overnight for over $300. The room we stayed in was in pretty poor condition. The air conditioner was so loud we needed ear plugs and the room was way too hot to not have it on. The king sized bed was as hard as the floor. The pull out couch bed did not have much of a mattress, just steel springs. The Murphy bed was semi comfortable. Towels and linens need refreshed. It did have a working fridge. I did not complain to staff on site as it was already late and we were exhausted from having spent the day hiking yosemite. The restaurant at the hotel had buffet only breakfast for over $20 per person. Gift shop was cute though. Would not stay again. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room looks like it has not been decorated since the 70s. Smelly and grimy. All of the food options are absolutely awful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025