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 - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
Tunnel View - 26 min drive - 26.3 km
Badger Pass Ski Area - 47 min drive - 46.8 km
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
Delightful beach hotel with a spa tub
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.
An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river.
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 refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a lazy river, and a spa tub. 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.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee
1 restaurant
1 bar
Restaurants on site
Cedar House Restaurant
Canyon Bar & Grill
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Fishing
Indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
A hot tub
Family friendly
Corner/local shop
Indoor pool
Lazy river
Fridge
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Corner/local shop
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of towels (on request)
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Conference space (904 square feet)
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Braille signage
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch TV
TV channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Fridge
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For more details, 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
Cedar Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1821 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 304 out of 1821 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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2 - Terrible
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Melanie
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
This place is good location, but we could not get their WiFi working for us, we couldn’t use my phone and internet connection at all, this is the only complaint we have. Cleanness is not very good, but it’s ok for one night stay.
Close to the Merced River. Close to the west entrance to Yosemite National Park. Beautiful area. Clean facilities. The bathroom walls need some repair. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Property was clean and the room was ok. No cell service and wifi wouldn't keep. TV channels limited. Good to have refrigerator. Great store with lots of items you might need. Worst part is no microwave, no real complimentary stuff (no coffee tea if forgot to bring your own mug), and only a $22 breakfast buffet extra. Plan ahead for breakfast. Very close to tunnel entrance to Yosemite is great. River access across the street is great. AC works. Nice enough place.
Awesome hotel with all amenities. There is a fantastic mountain river to swim in and 3 different pools (1 indoor). If you are visiting Yosemite, this is the place to stay
Very nice property with great grounds; the outside tables, river access, etc. were excellent. The restaurant was not great, though, with poor service and food was cold when it reached the table. If you want to eat on property, use the Bar & Grill, where the service was excellent, and, while not as many choices, the food was better