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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool

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

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

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
(85 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • 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
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
(88 reviews)

Highlights

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing.
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Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

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 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 front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop 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 grounds

Yosemite View Lodge

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 3,747 reviews
The price is AU$432
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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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
  • 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
  • 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

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
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 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on 28 Oct 2025 start from AU$253.02, 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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Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 948 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 695 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 327 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 2114 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Heather

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

8/10 Good

Sagrika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located close to Yosemite national park .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

Aparajith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clear room, 30min from park, good staff
Stayed 2 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

10/10 Excellent

Saratha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good price. Close to Yosemite valley.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfy, great bath products
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no breakfast option (please ignore). Great location, view was lovely from our room. Perfect stop after a long day of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to spend good nights
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit dated, but was overall clean and comfortable. The pool and hot tub was nice too and the river across the road is peaceful and pristine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Yosemite, fair pricing, comfortable and clean. Stay was nice and bar/diner was convienent and tasty. Will return again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and ready to assist us in anything we needed. The lodge is welcoming and cozy. The rooms were clean and equipped with a mini fridge and coffee maker.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern hotel with beautiful rooms and a nice casino.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aradhya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here.. took the YARDS bus into the park for the day.. be mindful of the schedule to get back because we got stranded.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for visiting Yosemite. Staff was nice, rooms were not bad. I love an older hotel that you can back right up to your room! Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jiade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located and easy access to the NP. Priced OK.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JATINDER

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older facility, convenient to Yosemite village, very limited dining options, little store has decent prices, bed very uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super gym and pool area, good food in the bar nearby, central to NP
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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