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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool

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Fishing
Front of property
Gazebo
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$394
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

Explore the area

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9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • El Portal Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Yosemite Valley
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(85 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 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 )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

El Portal

At Cedar Lodge, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Sierra National Forest and 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from El Portal Market. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Cedar House Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the lazy river, Hot tub, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this El Portal hotel include Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and 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, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 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 its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a lazy river, and Access to 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 metres) 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 members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • 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 features 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 free toiletries and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Bar & Grill
  • Cedar House Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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

  • 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 guest room 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Cedar Lodge?

Yep, Cedar Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on 18 Aug 2025 start from NZ$385.88, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Cedar Lodge?

The closest beach to Cedar Lodge is Cathedral Beach (21.2 km).

Does Cedar Lodge have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Cedar Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9 AM to 10 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Does Cedar Lodge have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What makes Cedar Lodge a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as fireplaces in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cedar Lodge.

Does Cedar Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is available at Cedar Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cedar Lodge?

No, Cedar Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cedar Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cedar Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cedar Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 874 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 655 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1968 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1968 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was fit for purpose, dining in the bistro was very average. Would we recommend eating there. No it was pretty average food and poor service to be honest. The pool and hot tub was a great addition. Would we stay again? Yes but would sort out other arrangements for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fidel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Randall, Athens

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an older motel. The AC was a wall installed type and blows the curtains out and the air to the window.The door didn’t close tightly at the bottom and allowed light from outside to flood the room. I like a very dark room for sleeping and it wasn’t. The shower faucet was a single valve type and was difficult to get to the warm temp, it was either too hot or too cold. The young lady that checked us in after a long drive from Sacramento and a fight in was curtious but not friendly. Felt like she was unconcerned and ready to go home. This was pre regular season. But we were close to Yosemite which was why we came.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Yosemite. Beautiful area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Du, Rosemead

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to park entrance. Not many eating places. We were thankful for a pizza place, bar/grill type restaurant and a mini market that were close. Rooms were clean. Appreciated the mini fridge and coffee maker. Would be extra nice to have a microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Yosemite NP.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The parking was very easy and the property looks nice from the outside. The location, which is really what you're paying for, is ideal as it's on the main road through to Yosemite Valley. We chose to drive into the park (there was an abundance of parkin g in the park, we went in mid May) however the bus stop is just outside. Our room was very dated inside with the sofa and bed being quite hard and uncomfortable. The TVs are from the early 2000s and the kitchen is dated. The aircon/heating worked very well. I would stay again, but only for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, San Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room 315 was lovely. Very modern amenities. I think it was a large suite with a large bathroom and huge tub. Really nice staff and gift shop. I didn't know the Restaurant was not open yet, to have Mother's Day dinner. The bar and grill worked out fine; delicious hamburger and margarita. We walked across the street to the river and sat in the swing. We didn't use the pool. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ravi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is good, property is maintained average, not much options for vegetarian food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne, Citrus Heights

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Indoor pool and spa
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Turki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kaushik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good overall. No housekeeping though. We found out later that it has to be requested explicitly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room 168 - Wall paper peeling off near beds. Water issue above? Out door hot tub cold. No housekeeping service during stay of 2 days. Staff helpful, friendly and accommodating when requests made. Close to Yosemite entrance but restaurant closed. Suggest eat at local Yosemite offerings before evening return. Great local bar onsite!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yung-Yeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anupam

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful views, comfortable, great for children
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yiming

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near Yosemite, nice staff! Good heater and there is a refrigerator and microwave in the room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

neli

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Yosemite Cedar Lodge with my family, and it was a great base for our Yosemite adventure! The lodge is located near the Merced River and offers beautiful views. The rooms were spacious, and we appreciated the mini-fridge and coffeemaker. The outdoor pool was a hidden gem, and the picnic area was perfect for a family dinner. The staff were friendly, and the restaurant on site served decent food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025