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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and seasonal outdoor pool

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Fishing
Exterior
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub ) | Jetted tub
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318
  • Place, Merced River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Yosemite Valley
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(86 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Mountain view

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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
(18 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
(24 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(90 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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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)

  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Mountain view

About the neighborhood

El Portal

Cedar Lodge places you next to Sierra National Forest and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like El Portal Market. This 210-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Merced River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Yosemite National Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 11 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Yosemite Visitor Center - 31 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Cedar Lodge

Beach location and seasonal outdoor pool
At Cedar Lodge, guests have access to an indoor pool, 3 hot tubs, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include conference space, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a banquet hall.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include fireplaces, coffee makers, and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is available on request.
3 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property grounds
Yosemite View Lodge
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 3,842 reviews
$200 nightly
The price is $227
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
Yosemite View Lodge

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

What's there to see around Cedar Lodge?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in El Portal based on their ratings, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Sierra National Forest and Merced River. El Portal Market is also within a driving distance of 4.9 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge?

As of Jan 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on Jan 26, 2026 start from $140.0, excluding 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 parking available on site at Cedar Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Cedar Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, Cedar Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cedar Lodge?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and 3 hot tubs. Guests have access between 9 AM and 10 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

What do couples enjoy most about Cedar Lodge?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including a fireplace as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Cedar Lodge?

Yes, guests can enjoy 3 spa tubs at this hotel.

Does Cedar Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cedar Lodge serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge at Cedar House Restaurant.

Will Cedar Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cedar Lodge.

Does Cedar Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Cedar Lodge?

The closest major airport to Cedar Lodge is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is 27.4 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cedar Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Cedar Lodge.

Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 967 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 689 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 322 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 2124 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cozy lode near Yosemite. Cool game room and common area. Three pools including one indoor and one adult only, which is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

eugene

Traveled with partner
Although the room was a no smoking room, it reeked of smoke. The hotel is about 20 minutes from the entrance to Yosemite so that was great. Property is clean and indoor pool is heated. That’s a plus to me
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xinhang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no breakfast option (please ignore). Great location, view was lovely from our room. Perfect stop after a long day of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately we lost power the last day. With no refund,unless they talk to you!So do you contact them?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOMOTAKA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here during our trip to visit Yosemite National Park. The staff were kind and very friendly. The toilet in our room didn’t flush very smoothly, though it never clogged. The shower water pressure was a bit low but still acceptable. Since it was autumn, we didn’t use the pool, but both the indoor and outdoor pools looked spacious and enjoyable for the summer season. The room heating worked well. It would be even more convenient if there were laundry facilities on the hotel grounds. Overall, we had an enjoyable stay here. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saipranay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We especially enjoyed spending time as a family playing ping pong and billiards in the game room—it was a great way to connect and have fun together. The only minor downside was the weak Wi-Fi and limited connectivity (only two devices per room), which mattered since there was no cell signal in the area. But honestly, being in Yosemite, it felt nice to unplug and enjoy a bit of digital detox. Overall, a wonderful stay for families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenji

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. We especially enjoyed spending time as a family playing ping pong and billiards in the game room—it was a great way to connect and have fun together. The only minor downside was the weak Wi-Fi and limited connectivity (only two devices per room), which mattered since there was no cell signal in the area. But honestly, being in Yosemite, it felt nice to unplug and enjoy a bit of digital detox. Overall, a wonderful stay for families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maxim

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacation

The place is convenient driving 20 -39 mins. distance to Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well done, really enjoyed the pool with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde Brix

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time and really liked our room. Clean and comfortable. Tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Eduardo, Mountain View

Wifi doesn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms had no modern conveniences. No streaming TV, no USB charging, no microwave. The bed sheets were thread bared. No coffee, no food. I did sleep good! The jacuzzi was too hot, pool too cold. Maintenance around the property looks terribly put together. We paid a considerable sum for that room and it was not worth it. Oh yea. My Facebook was hacked because of their WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saratha, Pleasanton

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good price. Close to Yosemite valley.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There are not a lot of options if you want to stay close to Yosemite, and I am generally wary of motels with exterior doors (some bad past experiences) but was pleasantly surprised by the Cedar lodge. It is not fancy or modern but was good enough. Hot tub was clean and hot. Restaurant and bar on site was perfect. Convenience store had everything we needed. Rooms were clean and the beds were ok. Best part is the short drive to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

yussef

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, Folsom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Yosemite, fair pricing, comfortable and clean. Stay was nice and bar/diner was convienent and tasty. Will return again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to Yosemite and nice grill and bar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Great access to park wish restaurant was open later.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Fan Foon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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