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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Guests enjoy poolside relaxation and fishing adventures near Sierra National Forest, where natural beauty and warm hospitality create memorable outdoor experiences.

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Cedar Lodge, near El Portal Market, offers amenities like a grocery store, bar, and restaurant. Relax in the spa tub or by the seasonal outdoor pool. The indoor pool has a lazy river, and the attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$231
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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
(86 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • 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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(90 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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 try out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing. Visit our El Portal travel guide
Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • Took this picture next to the campground in Yosemite valley. Beautiful swimming hole with gorgeous surroundings. Perfect for a nice day trip with the family or camping overnight with friends. #GreatOutdoors
    Merced River
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yosemite
    Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Yosemite Valley featuring mountains and a waterfall
    Yosemite Valley
    23 min drive - 20.6 km
  • stunning view at glacier point!
    Yosemite Visitor Center
    48 min drive - 38.0 km
  • The Ahwahnee
    51 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.)
    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

Hotel near Sierra National Forest
Located close to El Portal Market, Cedar Lodge provides a corner/local shop, a bar and conference space. Active travellers can enjoy fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 3 hot tubs. 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, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 210 rooms include comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Mini fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping and phones

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Cots (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cedar Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge?

As of 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on 19 Mar 2026 start from AU$231, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Cedar Lodge located?

Situated in El Portal, this beach hotel is steps 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.

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Reviews

Cedar Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 977 out of 2135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 688 out of 2135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 324 out of 2135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 2135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 2135 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and just fine. Staff was warm and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious rooms, nice location, many picnic tables, close to river.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Yosemite and had convenient food options along with activities to keep the kids entertained.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay. Great location and nice room with a ton of amenities. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and big. Nice fireplace. Restaurant on site. Close to the national park. Beautiful nature around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Cute diner for dinner but breakfast ended early everyday
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient, close to the entrance for Yosemite. The night shift staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and check out were quick and easy. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Up to date and very clean. Beautiful quiet place and wonderful staff. Awesome gift store as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to Yosemite and nice grill and bar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tran Trong Tan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sri harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location nice staff and clean rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay near Yosemite. Our family enjoyed our time here this past summer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious, and the property felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with renovated rooms and all essentials you are looking for. It is very close to Yosemite Park entrance and this place offers everything you're looking for including ameneties like pool, gym, laundry, shops, food and grill, and game rooms. We loved out stay here and will defintely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Convenient as they are located real close to the park entrance and they are very affordable to stay! Want to stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but we had a great experience. We were all very pleased to find that the indoor pool was very warm. The jacuzzi very very hot and wonderful. We enjoyed browsing the gift shop and doing the river walk across the street. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Great access to park wish restaurant was open later.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lower price options and has a great location. It was quiet sleeping and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well done, really enjoyed the pool with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small room, but the location is superb, it is inside the national park near the waterfalls.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025