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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Guests enjoy poolside relaxation and fishing adventures near Sierra National Forest, where natural beauty and warm hospitality create memorable outdoor experiences.

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Fishing - Cedar Lodge (El Portal)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub ) | Jetted tub - Cedar Lodge (El Portal)
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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(92 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(105 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

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 check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing. Visit our El Portal travel guide
Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • winter reflection of the trees in yosemite national park
    Merced River
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yosemite
    Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    15 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Yosemite Valley
    Yosemite Valley
    19 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Yosemite Visitor Center
    Yosemite Visitor Center
    41 min drive - 23.8 miles
  • The famous historical Ahwahnee hotel
    The Ahwahnee
    44 min drive - 24.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)
    127 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cedar Lodge Restaurant
  • The River Restaurant and Lounge
    8 min drive
  • Parkside Pizza
    8 min drive
  • The Pink Palace
    8 min drive

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoking not allowed

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 (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • 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 available

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM

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–10 PM.

Is Cedar Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1047 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 687 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 337 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 2226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 2226 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the on site restaurant is convenient and its close to Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location very close to the National Park. The staff was very friendly and helpful with anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xunxie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location for visiting Yosemite park
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, close to the park, great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, the beds were comfortable. Having a restaurant and market on-site was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a comfortable stay, a nice walk to the river and small sandy beach. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cute little run down motel but great location near park
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful placement near yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to the park. Good food in the restaurants. Beautiful river across the street. Pool areas were beautiful and well maintained. Room was clean and staff was great. After checking out all the other options in the area I know we made the right decision choosing Cedar Lodge.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room but the restraint food was awful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and aesthetically pleasing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avraham

Clean room, staff was nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No breakfast really available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was cold, but dinner was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sopharith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, staffs are friendly but breakfast is not included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our free upgrade was great and a surprise. The pooland hot tubs were fantastic. Everything was very clean and the gift store had a great variety. The Canyon Grill next door was very average and wasnt that good but made due since it was the only eating place near by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very helpful. The room was a good size and clean. The beds were comfortable. A bar and grill plus a restaurant. The dinner was adequate. The 2 pools were lovely, as was the jacuzzi and fire pit area. There is a lovely shaded riverside park area, with seating and a bath leading down to a nice small riverside beach area. The hotel as a large reception with comfortable seating a small well stocked convenience shop off the lobby. All in all a nice place to stay and conveniently located to the west entrance to Yosemite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For where the location is, right by Yosemite.. it's very convinient. Close to gas stations as well, the hotel itself has a snack shack. Better than camping to me!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay, very clean, nice and polite staff. Would definitely recommend to anyone who comes to visit Sequoia or for business.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located a short drive from the Yosemite Valley. But the room smelled of mold and there was mold on the bathroom ceiling. The air-conditioner also smelled odd. It bothered people's allergies. Would look for another place to stay on a future trip to Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best place we’ve stayed! Very clean. The amenities were off the hook! So many to choose from between the multiple pools and the game room. The air conditioner was the best we’ve ever experienced kept the room very cold just the way we like it. Perfect location for fishing and barbecue! The towels were great. The Jacuzzi was perfect in the room. That is so helpful. Nice pool tables games inside swimming pool heated outside pool lit up at night all kinds of lights. We will definitely be going back here and recommend anybody who’s going to Yosemite or loves the mountains to pick this place?
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The overall facility was excellent, staff was excellent, indoor pool was excellent, game room was great, wish i could have caught a fish on the river but the week was so enjoyable. Highly recommend this location and will be returning.
Over all view
The opposite view
Jacuzzi was really warm a plus in book for the old bones
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent place to stay on your way to Yosemite National Park. One reason for this is the distance to the Yosemite entrance gate, but the other reason is the YARTS shuttle picks up right in front of the hotel. The room was comfortable and had a cool electric fire with rocks on the wall. It has several swimming oools and hot tubs. The jets were not functioning very well in one of the hot tubs... but the pool environment is very well maintained. Hotel guests can access free wi-fi. Note that they don't clean your room every night but you can request towel replacements and paper goods from them. Orlando at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. Thanks again for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and the staff responded promptly upon my request, very friendly. Bed slept well. Not my first time staying here and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026