Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
Yosemite Valley - 23 min drive - 26.0 km
Tunnel View - 32 min drive - 34.3 km
Badger Pass Ski Area - 56 min drive - 56.6 km
Getting around
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 35 min drive
Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 124 min drive
Restaurants
Cedar Lodge Restaurant - 3 min drive
About this property
Red Bud Lodge
At Red Bud Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yosemite National Park.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Cedar Lodge 9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Room amenities
Be entertained
31-inch TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware, dishes and utensils
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Cellular phone service, Internet service, and guestroom phones are not available at this property.
Also known as
Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud Lodge
Red Bud El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel
Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel El Portal
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Red Bud Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Red Bud Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Bud Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Red Bud Lodge like?
Red Bud Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Sierra National Forest.
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Red Bud Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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Mountain
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
7 Aug 2025
Hair found on the pillow and sheet, indicating they are not freshly changed since last customer. No complaints about other aspects.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
1 Jul 2025
You have to check it out somewhere else about two miles away.
The price includes the daily housekeeping service, but there is no service.
The air conditioner is old, so it's noisy when it's working
Nobody can take care of the trash bins outside the door. Animals come and devour the trash, making a mess.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2024
The staff at this property was wonderful and accommodating. Really appreciated them!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2024
This was a nice place close to Yosemite. The deck out front was nice to enjoy the evening.It is not fancy but had a huge bathroom, the beds were comfortble and it was clean. I would stay there again
Aaron
Aaron, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Sept 2024
A little pricey, but the room was great with a kitchenette and stocked with dishes, utensils, coffee. Market for provisions about 12 miles up the road. For the price, slightly above average value.
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 Oct 2022
Close to Yosemite park
Bonnie
Bonnie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Jul 2024
Nice for how described
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Aug 2023
Good place
rajendra
rajendra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
Clean and quiet:)
Evelyn
Evelyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2024
It was much better than imagined
Cecilia
Cecilia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Jun 2024
Every thing you needed for a comfortable stay. Was a nice quietspot ,nice view out window of mountain. A fry pan would have been nice to use on the electric burner. We would stay again!
Lawrence G.
Lawrence G., 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
The room is very nice and warm, it is very nice there is microwave!
RIKA
RIKA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2022
Custumer service was amazing, the hotel was a walking distance from the river. It was great.
Marine
Marine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 Aug 2024
Out of the way. In the foothills before Yosemite. Nice and quiet and not to far from the main gate
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2023
Good location, On hi way 140, 20 minutes from Yosemite entrance. The room was clean.
AMIT
AMIT, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2022
Nice two bed room located right off the main road. Perfect location just a short drive from the Arch entrance to Yosemite National Park. Red Bud has access to the amenities of Cedar Lodge (check in location) just down the road. Would stay here again and I recommend as a budget hotel.
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
19 May 2024
Worst hotel I have ever seen in US
Amit
Amit, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sept 2024
Beautiful room (large), cool and comfortable (it was hot outside). Staff was receptive to our needs.
Couple of things to note: restaurant options are v limited (have to drive 30 mins).
office is 2 miles away
Partha
Partha, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Layout and amenities of Red Bud Inn were perfect for us in our journey to Yosemite NP. The staff were very accommodating. The room, bathroom, kitchen were ideally clean and well appointed. I was much better than we expected for our needs. The only draw back is the noise on the highway, which we contributed to with our driving. We may stay here again in the future, if we return to the area.
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Jul 2023
Good cabin
Simple. Close to yosemite. Comfortable bed and ok kitchen. Air conditioning was loud
Mikael
Mikael, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Jul 2023
The property manager and his assistant were excellent to work with!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!
edwin
edwin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 May 2023
Check in and out process was super easy, staff at Cedar Lodge were very friendly. The Wi-Fi is actually superb which was a great surprise (it’s also free). Location is right on main road but secluded enough and a short 20 min from park entrance. Inside is very clean and well kept with plenty of cooking supplies, including a stove top and toaster among other things. Would definitely recommend.
Seth
Seth, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
18 Jun 2023
I needed a place to stay at the west of Yosemite valley. This place was fine, clean and tidy. However, for the price (much more expensive than a room in Oakhurst at the south), and that the check-in was in a different place 2.5 miles east, it felt over-priced for what was on offer.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jun 2023
30 minute drive to Yosemite Tunnel View, so this place is convenient. Clean and lovely room with a mini kitchen including microwave and refrigerator. Bathroom is clean and big enough. The view outside the room is also gorgeous, it is a pleasure to wake up every morning and enjoy the creek view and fresh air. Such a good getaway experience. Also, the wifi connection is good.