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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 NZ$405
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(87 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 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
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
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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.
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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
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬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 vending machine, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • 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

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 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on 13 Oct 2025 start from NZ$396.74, 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

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 904 out of 2031 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 666 out of 2031 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 321 out of 2031 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2031 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 2031 reviews

Reviews

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

Aradhya

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

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

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

8/10 Good

Nirav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closeness to park, eating option, WiFi
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamlesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the property location and room size.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Narayan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Yosemite was a very convenient option for visiting the park
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a very nice place, quit and comfortable. the staff is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hui ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was pleasant, the rooms and whole place was better than I expected. The pool was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and pretty close to Yosemite!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

akhilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, nice friendly staff, beautiful location with a beach across the facility made it an amazing experience. Well equipped with swimming pool/spa / shops / restraunt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Vescio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, clean, convenient. WiFi was rough though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Convenient to the park. Very lean!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

pablo the gamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at the Cedar Lodge. Its an excellent place to rest. Wonderful views, very peaceful. Thank you Cedar Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean rooms, nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet area, pretty outdoor accommodations, clean room, let us check in a little early! We stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laimi

Liked: Amenities
It is a very nice place to stay for Yosemite. Big and clean room, decent restaurants and the river across the hotel was perfect. Will go back again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

VINOD KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views are great from this property and close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service
Everything about this hotel is old, but the rooms are large, comfortable, and well equipped. We enjoyed the jacuzzi and two lovely pools.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anindita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location close to park entrance. Great views of the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliffe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable. Food and drinks at the affiliated restaurant were convenient and good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025