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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • El Portal Market
    6 min drive
  • Canyon Bar & Grill
    1 min walk
  • Mariposa Grove Bus Station
    68 min drive
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    38 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub ) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 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)

  • 450 sq ft
  • 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, (3416)
The price is $311
$274 per night
$311 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2
Yosemite View Lodge

About the neighborhood

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 - 6 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 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 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.

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 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

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
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

Property 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 736 out of 1809 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 622 out of 1809 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 303 out of 1809 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1809 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1809 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Cherie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay close to yosemite. We were disappointed with the breakfast options. The only choice was a breakfast buffet for $23.00 which was limited and the food was not fresh. $50 for marginal food for 2 people was a rip off. The hotel new we had no other choice. There were only two other tables of people eating there so it appeared they became wise to the scam before we could. Bring your own doughnuts!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Conveniently located for access to Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful. The room was basic but no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Nicolas, Stockton

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
AC is too loud
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
About 45 minutes from Yosemite valley. Restaurant on site is a little pricey and whole property is outdated but overall a good location, clean room with cold AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding, the room was dated and needs a deep clean and a microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over the weekend, when it was more crowded. We did not get any hot water. Once people started leave, our room finally had some hot water. We hear people above us quite easily. Place needs some updating but it was nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashutoshanand

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

6/10 Okay

Jun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it’s a nice faculty with pools and game room. The room you get will make a big difference. We got the very end room of the row that faced the side wall a ramp, almost like in an underground basement.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

JU YOUNG, LONDON

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Guest service are friendly and location is reasonable within distance to Yosemite. However Pool restrooms are lock with sign out of service, Room smells like cigarette, toilet keeps water running, and shower needs service. Internet is very bad, I do believe that management needs to invest on making sure all rooms are 100 clean and on good working condition, rather than having 4 associates helping on the front desk. I don’t believe it worth staying here again, I will have to drive maybe another 30 minutes but have a better hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Di

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations with wonderful pool and family environment just outside of Yosemite national Park. Easy access to park and Beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, and the check-in staff were helpful and efficient. The surroundings were quiet and felt safe, and the hotel was conveniently located on the way to Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay with family. They have 3 swimming pools, including one indoor heated pool. Good location near a small supermarket and gas station. Driving to Yosemite valley welcome center takes 30 mins without traffic. The only big issue is internet is very weak and only can be used for two devices at the same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot near Yosemite!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shing-Hwa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Outdoor space is big.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jiro

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024