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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 874
SAR 1,011 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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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 )

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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
  • El Capitan - 26 min drive - 26.9 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 a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and a billiards/pool table
  • 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
  • Refrigerators 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
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 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.

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 617 out of 1815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 294 out of 1815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1815 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Esakkiappan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility with a convenient location and access to national park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peixue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge for visiting Yosemite park
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay right near Yosemite National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very serene beautiful place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Octavino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place surrounded by nice views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was quiet and close to park entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay if you have kids. The heated pool and hot tub were *chefs kiss*
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Yosemite National Park. Nice general store and bar and grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot. Would def stay here again. Very cool to be so close to Yosemite for the early start. Comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here whenever I go to Yosemite. Prices are good and it's close to the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suchit Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery. Very close to Yosemite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupinder

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to el portal side entrance of the yosemite park. Convenient location gives you more time you cab spend at the park
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haotian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and cheap
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing river walk next to it! Such a cute area to stay when traveling to yosemite!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Very nice. Great rooms and bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gift shop
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Would definitely stay again next time visiting Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ganymede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to yosemite national park cheap rates and close to Merced river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Opal

Liked: Staff & service
Liked that it was close to Yosemite Park entrance. Faucet in the bathroom all needs to be replaced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Nice rooms and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fnu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mark at front desk did great job helping us. Thanks,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025