Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Delightful beach hotel with a spa tub

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Cedar Lodge

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Front of property
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Bathroom sink
Property grounds

Overview of Cedar Lodge

8.0

Very Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Popular LocationCanyon Bar & Grill1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCedar House Restaurant1 min walk
  • Popular LocationEl Portal Market6 min drive
  • Popular LocationYosemite National Park8 min drive

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

cleanliness

Highlights

Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

cleanliness

Highlights

Private spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing.

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
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 47 min drive

Getting around

  • 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1739 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 642 out of 1739 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 290 out of 1739 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1739 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1739 reviews" "

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
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place overall
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Junuk

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angelena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for our weekend at Yosemite. The staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Great staff. Great dinner. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sarka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just outside yosemite park and not far from all of the waterfalls i wanted to see
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aditya

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