Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool

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Fishing
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Gazebo
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 10 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ¥35,088
¥40,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 18 - Jul 19

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

Highlights

Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

Highlights

Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
95318, CA, El Portal, 9966 Highway 140

What's nearby

  • El Portal Market - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Tunnel View - 28 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 52 min drive - 51.5 km

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. 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, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, a gift shop, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 210 rooms offer comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Mini fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Bar & Grill
  • Cedar House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Lazy river
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Mini-fridge

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 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
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

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 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Lodge?

As of Jun 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on Jul 18, 2025 start from ¥35,088, 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 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 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.

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Cedar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 801 out of 1851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 617 out of 1851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 300 out of 1851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1851 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Wonderful place to stay! Close to Yosemite and beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice place, close to the national park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

This hotel / lodge js a great place to stay near Yosemite National park. Affordable and clean with fun amenities and a private river beach and picnic area near by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Very Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10

The beds were very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We liked it due to its proximity to Yosemite national park. the place was clean tidy and our stay was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

A little pricey for the quality of the room but the surrounding accommodations and access to the park are great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Third time staying here to go to Yosemite National Park and I highly recommend it! It’s affordable, clean, and just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Grear service and very comfy beds. Love this place so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The scenic view is amazing around the lodge👌👌👌
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Property was perfect for our stay when we went to Yosemite national park. The restaurant on site was also very good!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Perfect location, nice grounds, convenient amenities, good selection of light food items and beverages. Staff is very friendly. The beds are super comfy, loved the cold mini fridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff was super friendly and helpful with information. Will definitely visit this hotel again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great lodging close to Yosemite park, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Clean and easily accessible to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Appreciated the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Had a great stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The grounds were very nice, with a park-like area next to the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very convenient to Yosemite NP.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

I like its location really close to the park installation are great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Good place with all amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

A step from the majestic Yosemite , best place to stay for our trips there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We love this location for its proximity to the national park, friendly staff, incredible grounds and beautiful amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The kids loved the pool, and riverside park across the street. Room was spacious and nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025