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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Delightful beach hotel with a spa tub

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Fishing
Front of property
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)
Bathroom sink
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Popular LocationEl Portal Market6 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance12 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Valley15 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Highlights

Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Highlights

Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Jetted bathtub
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 450 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

El Portal

Located in El Portal, Cedar Lodge is in a rural area and on a river. El Portal Market is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra National Forest and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Yosemite Valley is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing.
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What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 6 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 26 min drive
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 52 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

Hotel near Sierra National Forest
Located close to El Portal Market, Cedar Lodge provides a grocery/convenience store, a bar, and conference space. Active travelers can enjoy fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. The on-site restaurant, Cedar House Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with a lazy river, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak well of the bar, overall value, and pool
Room features
All 210 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and phones

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Bar & Grill
  • Cedar House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • 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
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 outdoor pool closes in October

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

Does Cedar Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access starts at 9 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on May 15, 2024 start from CA $294.08, excluding 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.

Is Cedar Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cedar Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cedar Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cedar Lodge located?

Situated in El Portal, this beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of El Portal Market and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Yosemite Valley is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) away.

Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 1706 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 620 out of 1706 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 282 out of 1706 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 1706 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1706 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Turlock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dated but very clean. I always stay here when possible.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rupinder

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to the park and had late dining until 9 pm options available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel, Oroville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access close to Yosemite Village. Great amenities, beautiful landscaping, convenience store and restaurant/ bar on premises.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room felt a bit dated, but it was clean and the beds comfortable. Exterior property has lots of character, trees, and wood carvings. Its proximity to Yosemit, the surrounding hills and the Merced River across the road (with a cool little park and "hidden beach" area) make it a great location. "Breakfast" options were limited and just okay. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zihao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joann

Travelled with group
Likes the indoor pool and hot tub. Breakfast sandwiches were convenient Sofa sleeper was uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great way to see Yosemite without having to get difficult reservations in the valley itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Alon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024