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.
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 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 grocery/convenience store, a bar, and conference space. Active travelers can enjoy fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Cedar House Restaurant, the onsite restaurant.
Additional perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with a lazy river, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a front-desk safe
A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and barbecue grills
Guest reviews speak well of the bar, overall value, and pool
Room features
All 210 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning. Guest reviews say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
32-inch TVs with cable channels
Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and phones
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
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
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Canyon Bar & Grill
Cedar House Restaurant
Things to do
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 elevator
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
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 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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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 elevators
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–10 PM.
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?
Check-out 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1739 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
639
Rating 8 - Good. 642 out of 1739 reviews" "
8 - Good
642
Rating 6 - Okay. 290 out of 1739 reviews" "
6 - Okay
290
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1739 reviews" "
4 - Poor
113
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1739 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
55
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Rajeshwari
Traveled with family
Mar 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We did not get hot water at all during our stay, the water from bathroom sink came out like a sprinkler splashing water on the floor and surrounding areas. I did not feel like going into the bathroom during my stay. Also, we did not get cleaning service (we had not posted Do not disturb sign on the door). Room was clean and we liked the game room facility.
Everything was fantastic. The property and room were immaculate. Check-in was easy and the team was very kind. The rokm was spacious, clean, had extra pillows and extra blankets and a large frig. The beds are comfortsblr, the couch was also comfortsble and didnt need ro be pulled out into the bed. Just a really nicely-appointed rokma d space that you can't help but enjoy. Highly recommended!