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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Delightful beach hotel with Access to hot tub
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Fishing
Front of property
Property grounds
Gazebo
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The price is AU$1,052
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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About the area

Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Tunnel View - 26 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 47 min drive - 46.8 km

Getting around

  • Fresno, CA (FAT-Fresno Yosemite Intl.) - 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 corner/local shop, a bar and conference space. Active travellers can enjoy fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Cedar House Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with a lazy river, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 210 rooms include comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

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 lift
  • 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 provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 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
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$207.75, including 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 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Cedar Lodge located?

Situated in El Portal, this beach hotel is steps 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1821 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 627 out of 1821 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 304 out of 1821 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1821 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1821 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wanjun

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The location of the lodge is very good. We like the spacious bathroom. The improvement is they now provide free wifi which was not included. The most disappointing thing is the bedsheets were terribly worn out and looked dirty. The bath towers had dark dirty spot of about quarter size. With the price of nearly 150 dollars per night the guests deserve cleaner and newer sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent price and convenient location for me
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

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

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Room was clean the TV channels were not great. One of the TVs didn't work. And the Wifi connection on the other TV was spotty. We weren't there for the TV but would've been nice to be able to watch something after a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

EUNJU, riverside

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seyed Reza

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Cedar Lodge near Yosemite! I visited with family and friends, and it was the perfect base for exploring the beautiful national park. The lodge itself is cozy and well-kept, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready with recommendations or assistance. The amenities were great, and we loved being able to unwind by the hot water pool after a day of hiking. A bonus for Tesla owners: there’s a Tesla Supercharger station only about 6 miles away, which made it super convenient to keep our car charged for all our daily adventures. The location is unbeatable – so close to Yosemite, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and private. Highly recommend Cedar Lodge for anyone planning a Yosemite trip!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Everyone was super friendly. The room was large and very comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jon

Travelled with partner
A base for exploring Yosemite. The rooms weren’t serviced every day which wasn’t a big deal but having to trek to reception for tea bags on a regular basis was a bind. There was a neighbouring restaurant but we didn’t fancy it. Sandwiches from the park sufficed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my family, great place just outside of Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to hole-up for an evening.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is dated, but still felt we got value for our money. Room was clean. Yosemite Valley is about 35 mins away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uncluttered parking. Easy-up-to-your-door spots.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all, I don't give B.S. reviews -- positive or negative. So here goes ... This is the near-perfect property for a Yosemite National Park "base-camp-kinda-place-to-stay". Very clean rooms, very-very comfortable mattress, outstanding/friendly staff, and quite-franky UNDERPRICED. (I paid $116 ... unheard of for these parts). Oh, and it includes a store with REASONABLY priced stuff (example: 1.5l bottle of name-brand spring water was $2.49). A convenient store would charge you $4 .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, especially with it only 30 mins away from the main treks in Yosemite. The only thing was that the restaurant closes early and the breakfast options were very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the property is absolutely beautiful. Sadly we brought our bathing suits. thinking we can go into the indoor or outdoor pool/jacuzzi however, it was all closed and NO advanced notice. really bummed for my kiddos but worked it out. another bummer the suit was not the best. very mid 1800's. My mother ended up getting a one room and it was more suitable and upgraded. other than that we had a great time and staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Panya, Lincoln

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Archit, Emeryville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Excellent views around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient location to Yosemite, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property area unsafe Water in bathtub was dirty brown. No outlet access. Standing water-in the refrigerator. Staff was nice. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

sidney, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place and the workers try hard but I cannot give it a high rating for the simple reason that every single day there was no hot water! Each time I tried to take a shower there was no hot water and I had to call the desk. Then, they had to send somebody to the building to activate the hot water heater in the building. I do not blame the workers. I blame the owner who is obviously so cheap and stingy that he's not willing to spend the money necessary to make the hot water heater work and not keep shutting off. Mind you, after I complain day after day they would get it started again but this happened again and again and the worker told me it's because the hot water heater is defective and keeps shutting off. This is very bad and as far as I'm concerned it's the fault of the owner that's so cheap he doesn't want to spend the money necessary to either replace or at least repair the hot water that kept shutting off every single day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

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

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great, loved the fireplace and the area across the street by the creek
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhiyu

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, good property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venkatesh Rambhau

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was located at a convenient location from Yosemite park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0