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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, near Sierra National Forest

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and lazy river
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The price is $132
includes taxes & fees
$116 per night
Dec 12 - Dec 13

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 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 )

Highlights

Fireplace
Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Tunnel View - 26 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 47 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 38 min drive
  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 127 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Cedar Lodge is a great choice for your beach stay in El Portal, putting you near activities like kayaking. The indoor pool and lazy river provide plenty of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a spa tub. Cedar House Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 210 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Lazy river
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Conference space (904 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 6 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1978
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • An indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Spa tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Fireplace

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 there a pool at Cedar Lodge?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 10 PM.
Are pets allowed at Cedar Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cedar Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cedar Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Cedar Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Cedar Lodge also has a lazy river and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Cedar Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cedar House Restaurant.
What's the area around Cedar Lodge like?
Cedar Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Sierra National Forest and 5 minutes' walk from Merced River. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Very quiet and cozy. Staff friendly and helpful. Good food at bar grill. Good gift shop/market. Great location to Yosemite.
Clare, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jae Hwan, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Affordable stay
Pros: amazing look, clean room, game room Cons: safety - open area for wildlife, jakuzzi declared, but doesn’t work, breakfast - not much options
Dmytro, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kateland, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Gateway to Yosemite
Large quiet clean rooms. Lots of amenities. No breakfast but onsite restaurants.. not impressed with tv channels but not really there for tv.
Andrew, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

absolutely zero reception or wifi, like not even in the lobby barley. they offer wifi it doesn’t work everything else was wonderful though
Ariel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Overall rating
The room was clean. However, these rooms do not come cheap so I was amazed that they don't offer wash cloths, and apparently can't afford to install toliet paper holders, it just sits on the counter. My daughter was in another room and had to pack all her stuff back up and move to a different room when she had no hot water. Restaurant is only open 3 hours for breakfast and 3 hours for dinner. I do not know if they offered lunch service. Staff was quite pleasant, which helped when dealing with the issues.
Tracy, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Briana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location outside of the National Park
Good location and price for a hotel outside of Yosemite National Park. Clean and spacious room with outside parking right in front of your room (if have a room downstairs). After a hot day of hiking and sightseeing, it was great to have a swim one of the outdoor pools (just get a towel from the front desk), but the indoor pool looked a bit old and dirty on the bottom. The Canyon Bar and Grill is right next door and offered a good selection of food which I ate at both nights I stayed at the lodge. The only downside was that I could hear every time my upstairs neighbour was walking around. The lodge's 'beach' area across the road was a nice surprise and lovely and cold for the feet after walking all day.
Bridget, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Yosemite area
A night before visiting Yosemite, a nice hotel, rooms are not big, no ventilation, shower is old, shower head is for short people, eating options are very limited and expensive
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mike, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mingzhe, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Ben, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Experience, no service with unfriendly staff.
I do not recommend this hotel. Unfriendly staff. There were many Mosquitoes/flies in room and bathroom. Dirty bathroom. No service at all. Expensive for such a hotel.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Big surprise
This was a great choice for a Hotel. It sits just a few miles from the Yosemite entrance very easy drive to the park. I was impressed with the general store, gift shop, bar and grill, plus they had three different pools. Great outdoor sitting areas to lounge. This will be my first choice if I go back to Yosemite.
Dan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great access to Yosemite; decent room and accommodations; biggest complaint was little access to electrical outlets and those we could find wouldn’t hold the electric cord in it…it made it very difficult to charge our phones (even their own lamp cord wouldn’t stay in the socket!) The grounds are very nice with a lovely riverside area right across the street. We would definitely stay here again.
Deborah, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Kelvin, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best choice we made
Great location close to the yosemite park. We loved all the facilities and the place was super lovely. The staff were great and helpfull.
lihi, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Nigel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good alternative to visit Yosemite NP.
It is a good place to stay for visiting Yosemite NP as we did. We used this place for the second time and would do it again.
Hanspeter, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Good location close to the Yosemite park entrance, staff was nice, there was someone even during the early AM hours when I left for hikes The only downside is I couldn't get hot water which was a real bummer
Ted, 2-night trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"The bed and AC were great, and we enjoyed having a pool and restaurant available."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM