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Red Bud Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in El Portal with free parking

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Red Bud Lodge sits surrounded by mountains, offering a genuine cozy retreat from everyday life. Travelers appreciate the calm atmosphere while making use of the property's barbecue grills for outdoor meals with a view.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Traditional Double Room | Bed sheets

Traditional Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
9484 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 9 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 14 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 17 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Tunnel View - 24 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 47 min drive - 36.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Lodge Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Bud Lodge

Motel in the mountains
Red Bud Lodge provides everything you need.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Red Bud Lodge have comforts such as air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 31-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 31-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Cedar Lodge 9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318]
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Cellular phone service, Internet service, and guestroom phones are not available at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel
Red Bud Lodge El Portal
Red Bud Lodge Motel El Portal

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Bud Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Red Bud Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Bud Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Red Bud Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Red Bud Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this motel is steps from Sierra National Forest and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Merced River. Yosemite National Park and El Portal Market are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Red Bud Lodge Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 693 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet property! The pictures don’t do it justice. Clean and homey, and you get access to the pools and gym at the larger Yosemite lodge nearby. It was an easy drive to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and quiet, even has a small kitchenette. You have use of pools at the Main resort and you're close to the Yosemite entrance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Love the set up by the river and the store. Really close to the park. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, recommend and will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property near the Yosemite NP. It is literally 15 minutes by car to NP central entrance. It was clean and beautiful surrounding with mountains and Merced River passing through.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness
The building is obviously old and the room smelled musty. The room was clean and furnished like a standard basic hotel or motel. The office is a mile or more down the road at the hotel and there is no attendant at the lodge, which is only slightly inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CHIHYU

lobby is at the other hotel That is a bit weird. Need to email beforehead so you won't need to run twice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place close to Yosemite. The deck out front was nice to enjoy the evening.It is not fancy but had a huge bathroom, the beds were comfortble and it was clean. I would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little pricey, but the room was great with a kitchenette and stocked with dishes, utensils, coffee. Market for provisions about 12 miles up the road. For the price, slightly above average value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Duke

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First off, I want to say I never do reviews but I had to do this to protect others. There were ants everywhere. They were all over the shower. We had to wash the tub before we could take a shower. There were dead ants on the bottom of our feet. There were black spots on the ceiling. When we pulled out one of the wash clothes, it had a brown stain. In the other room that we had for the night, the AC sounded like there was a shoe in the dryer being knocked around the whole night. The coffee maker also did not work. When we told the staff they said the manager would call us. I have now waited three days and have received no response. Don’t stay here! I still can’t believe I paid over $200 per room for this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I have ever seen in US
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good cabin

Simple. Close to yosemite. Comfortable bed and ok kitchen. Air conditioning was loud
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not have any hot water for both days we stayed there! We called the front desk about it after the first morning, and they said they would "pass the message on". On the 2nd morning, the power went out about 0730 during another cold shower. We again called the front office, but they took a "message" and said they would call us back. However, once the internet also went out, we had no way to call them again or answer any calls because there is no cell service there. The light in the kitchen was broken as well, and it was dark over in that area. The bed mattress was not very comfortable, so I ended up sleeping on the sofa. Once we checked out at the 2nd location (Cedar Lodge), they were not very sympathetic to the problems we had and did not offer any compensation for lack of hot water or power for the last 2 hours we were trying to get ready and pack up! They said that "PG&E must be having a power shut off that they did not tell them about". However, the Cedar Lodge HAD power, so it was clearly not important to them that the Red Bud Lodge was without power, and was getting pretty hot without ac.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
30 minute drive to Yosemite Tunnel View, so this place is convenient. Clean and lovely room with a mini kitchen including microwave and refrigerator. Bathroom is clean and big enough. The view outside the room is also gorgeous, it is a pleasure to wake up every morning and enjoy the creek view and fresh air. Such a good getaway experience. Also, the wifi connection is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

SONIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no room service Staff where not nice at all Saw ants in the room One morning we didn’t have water , had to wait an hour to get the water back . For 305$ per night I was expecting more I will never recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sanh

Liked: Cleanliness

Just sleep !

Just sleep and tv. No phone, no Wi-Fi, no internet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Leticia

the check in office is not on the property I drove about 1 1/2 mile to check in and that was a big problem if you are tired of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Nancy

The room wasn’t that bad, but the road noise is crazy! We also had to check in several miles up the road, was very inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay that is pretty close (8 miles) to Yosemite. The rooms are all on the second floor up an outside steep staircase if that is difficult for you. They have no front desk there so you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge down the street but that was no big deal. The room had a kitchenette of sorts with a hot plate, dishes etc but we didn’t realize that so didn’t take advantage of it. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking lot. And the office is 2 miles far from the room, no wifi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tall ceilings, large beds, nice little kitchen. - Fridge was loud and didn't cool things well. The AC smelled extremely musty so we kept it off to avoid breathing in mold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No cellular sognsl

THERE IS NO WIFI AND NO CELLULAR SIGNAL It is an isolated place in the middle of no where. Travelers must be clearly made aware of that!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Red Bud Lodge Very Isolated.

Fidning the Red Bud Lodge was the first adventure next to no signage you come around a blind corner and the parking lot entry is right there (a gap in the concrete edging into very tiny carpark.).The Red Bud Lodge was clean and large size room with a mini kitchenette. The staircase was very steep to access the room via an external set of stairs. The location has no cell service, no phone in room, there is no onsite manager if anything is required you need to travel about 3 miles to Cedar Lodge who also manage this hotel. Distance to Yoemsite NP is great. The dining options are very limited there is a restaurant at Cedar lodge where we found restaurant staff rude unhelpful and the prices were ridiculous for a hamburger. Please be prepared if staying here to have your own food. The parking is also very limited not enough spaces for all the rooms. Overall I would look at alternative options if going to Yosemite NP.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

THUPDEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and quiet. But it’s far off from Yosemite park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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