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Cedar Lodge

Property class: 2

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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 3 hot tubs. The on-site restaurant, Cedar House Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 767
AED 889 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep

Room options

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two wall-mounted paintings of mountains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(97 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two wall-mounted paintings of mountains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(112 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with two beds, each with a green bedspread and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and two wall-mounted paintings of mountains.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a rug.

Deluxe Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard 2 Queen Beds

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in El Portal, Cedar Lodge is in a rural area and on a river. El Portal Market is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sierra National Forest and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. Yosemite Valley is another place to visit that comes recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing. Visit our El Portal travel guide
Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered bridge over a calm river, surrounded by tall evergreen trees and a rocky mountain backdrop.
    Merced River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A tunnel with orange lighting, a stone wall, and a road leading into it.
    Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance
    15 min drive - 17.0 km
  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff with a clear blue sky above.
    Yosemite Valley
    19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • A rugged mountain landscape with prominent rock formations and a valley.
    Yosemite Visitor Center
    41 min drive - 38.3 km
  • A mountain lodge with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
    The Ahwahnee
    44 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The River Restaurant and Lounge
    8 min drive

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 3 hot tubs. 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, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a banquet hall
    • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
    • 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

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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
  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Lodge on 1 September 2026 start from AED 767, 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?

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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