Red Bud Lodge

Motel in El Portal with free parking

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Classic Cabin, 2 Queen Beds | Bed sheets

Traditional Double Room | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Parking included

Explore the area

9484 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

El Portal Market
‪11 min drive‬
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
‪19 min drive‬
Yosemite Valley
‪23 min drive‬
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
‪41 min drive‬

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Room options

Traditional Double Room

Wonderful

301 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Traditional Single Room

Very good

301 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite

320 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

El Portal

Red Bud Lodge places you next to Sierra National Forest and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Merced River. This 10-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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What's nearby

El Portal Market - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles
Yosemite Valley - 23 min drive - 16.2 miles
Tunnel View - 32 min drive - 21.3 miles
Badger Pass Ski Area - 56 min drive - 35.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Canyon Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Cedar House Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Little Bear Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪Cedar Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Bud Lodge

Motel in El Portal with free parking

At Red Bud Lodge, guests have access to barbecue grills. There's free parking if you drive.

31-inch TVs come with satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Parking included
Free WiFi

$248 nightly

Aug 1 - Aug 2

Total includes taxes and fees

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

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

This property doesn't allow pets

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 or credit 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What is there to do around Red Bud Lodge?

This motel is located in El Portal, just steps from Sierra National Forest. Merced River is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Bud Lodge?

As of Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Bud Lodge on Jul 18, 2025 start from $189.0, 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 Red Bud Lodge?

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

Does Red Bud Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Red Bud Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Red Bud Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about Red Bud Lodge?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include kitchenettes and river views in some guestrooms.

Does Red Bud Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Red Bud Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Red Bud Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Red Bud Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Red Bud Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Red Bud Lodge?

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

How far is the airport from Red Bud Lodge?

The closest major airport to Red Bud Lodge is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is 25 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Red Bud Lodge?

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

Red Bud Lodge Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Andre

Traveled with family

Jul 10, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Feb 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Maribel at the lobby was so helpful, she was able to get me checked in little bit earlier then 3. She gave me so much information and whereabouts to all amenities on the properties. This is a cute lodge, across the street is a hidden beach with chairs and tables. Very relaxing and great for pictures.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

peggy

Traveled with family

Jan 5, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old, dated, inadequate facility. A Motel 6.

1. misrepresenting pictures: The Lodge has multiple pictures showing how the rooms look like, but the pictures are not tied to the different types of rooms. I thought our room, 2 queen beds, come with a large kitchen and large fridge. Upon arriving, I realized our room had 2 queen beds, yes, but the "kitchen" was a tiny thing and the fridge was a tiny one too. Nothing like the pictures shown on web. Perhaps I mistakenly believed the full size kitchen picture was what I was getting. It would have been very helpful had the specify that. 2. The toilet in our room had a very very weak flush. We need to flush 3 times for our number 1. Imagine our "other" flushing needs. 3. One of the queen bed's supporting base was off centered, so if 2 people sit on the foot of the bed, the head of the bed would tilt up!! We are skinny people, weighting no more than 150 lbs. each. 4. The heater in our room would keep going constantly, overheating our room even though we kept the temp at 68. It was very uncomfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Oct 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with family

Oct 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Room was nothing fancy, which was expected. But it was clean and enough room for three of us. But the faucet in the bathroom sink sprayed water all over the counter making it virtually unusable. Also, there was no lighting outside the door making it dark and difficult when arriving late. No servicing the room during the day. Check-in was two miles down the road, which also had a pricey but mediocre buffet breakfast. There isn’t much around there at a decent price, so I guess they don’t have to be very good to compete. Probably would look for a better place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with partner

Sep 23, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Partha

Traveled with partner

Sep 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful room (large), cool and comfortable (it was hot outside). Staff was receptive to our needs. Couple of things to note: restaurant options are v limited (have to drive 30 mins). office is 2 miles away

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Aug 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Out of the way. In the foothills before Yosemite. Nice and quiet and not to far from the main gate

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

xiaochun

Traveled with group

Aug 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room is good size, cleanliness could be improved. Check-in/out location is 2.5 miles away from the property.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Traveled with group

Aug 16, 2024

No soap, no regular coffee, only decaf

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group

Aug 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beware

No tv reception and were not told when checking in. Later when we complained, he offered $50 discount per night on accommodation. And he said he emailed Expedia. That was a lie. There was no discount

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

SONIA

Traveled with family

Aug 5, 2024

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

Verified traveler

Aug 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great!....except for the faucet diffusers!

Very clean and comfortable. I withheld one star because... 1. Some of the dishes had dried on food from before. We washed them off ourselves but, yeah. 2. The faucets spray fine streams of high pressure water meaning that it sprays all over but not much water is actually coming out. So it's hard to wash your hands or dishes but the counter and your clothes end up with overspray by the time you are done. I read the reviews about this and, yep, it's annoying. It probably doesn't save water because it takes 3x longer to wash stuff or fill up a glass of water anyway! I wish I brought a small vice grip and a normal diffuser to use, but why would I carry that around with me???! Otherwise would stay there anytime. It was a great close bedroom to explore Yosemite

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family

Aug 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff at this property was wonderful and accommodating. Really appreciated them!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Jul 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Layout and amenities of Red Bud Inn were perfect for us in our journey to Yosemite NP. The staff were very accommodating. The room, bathroom, kitchen were ideally clean and well appointed. I was much better than we expected for our needs. The only draw back is the noise on the highway, which we contributed to with our driving. We may stay here again in the future, if we return to the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Hyeun

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 29, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This property is not clean enough. I don't know when they cleaned the cabinet in the kitchen. And TV did not show any channels. But the room is more spacious than I expected.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Amer, Newcuyama

Jul 17, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with family

Jul 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice for how described

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Jul 15, 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

N/A

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with family

Jul 12, 2024

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