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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Delightful beach hotel with Access to hot tub
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
May 2024
June 2024

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Fishing
Front of property
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is NZ$399
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June

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Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Popular LocationEl Portal Market6 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance12 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite Valley15 min drive
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Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
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)

8.6/10 Very good

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8/10 Good

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

8.1/10 Very good

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

7.6/10 Good

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.1/10 Good

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

7.7/10 Good

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • 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)

8/10 Good

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

El Portal

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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What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 6 min drive
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive
  • Tunnel View - 26 min drive
  • El Capitan - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 127 min drive

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

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 hot tub. 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, with a lazy river, 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 good marks for the bar, overall value and pool
Room features
All 210 rooms include comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Bar & Grill
  • Cedar House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • 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
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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.

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:

  • 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 outdoor pool closes in October

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 starts at 9 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge?

As of 30 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on 2 Jun 2024 start from NZ$398.54, 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) 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.

Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 1706 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 620 out of 1706 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 273 out of 1706 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1706 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1706 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronny, Palm Desert

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Absolutely not not disapointed! I would give it a 4 star rating instead of the 2 on the internet. Price quality is 👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely! The scenery was amazing and the lodge rooms were large and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a trip to Yosemite
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was fine. A bit far away from activities but everything in the area is a bit of a distance. Staff was great. WiFi connection terrible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is close to Yosemite. Staff was friendly. We went Memorial weekend- felt like it had opened up after long winter as our room smelled musty. The hotel is old, and beds are old, tv and most amenities are old. So if you want a 5 star four seasons “fancy” place, you won’t get it. But a safe decent hotel near Yosemite with friendly staff, then it’s great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond my expectation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Portal was our base lodging while at Yosemite. We highly recommend. The location is THE best for YNP. It is a an older type lodge but clean and nostalgic. We loved the “ beach” across the road. It’s actually a pathway around Merced River that’s beautiful. Gazebos, benches, white lights. I’d advertise that for sure. The negative is the bar/ grill on site. Open in evenings. The burgers were good but high of course. The door going in was dirty. The option for breakfast is fast takes from their store or $22 buffet down the road at a sister property. There’s no competition so I’m sure why.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anil

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place definitely needs to be updated. The rooms are old and outdated and smell a little musty, but the convenience to Yosemite makes up for it. Staff were very nice. There’s a peaceful spot to sit by the Merced river to relax. There are dining options as well but we didn’t try them. Being 30 minutes to Yosemite Valley is why we chose this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024