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Cedar Lodge

2.0 star property
Beach location and indoor pool

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Cedar Lodge, near El Portal Market, offers amenities like a grocery store, bar, and restaurant. Relax in the spa tub or by the seasonal outdoor pool. The indoor pool has a lazy river, and the attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 493
AED 577 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(85 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(89 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA, 95318

What's nearby

  • Merced River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 11 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 14 min drive - 21.0 km
  • The Ahwahnee - 34 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Badger Pass Ski Area - 40 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The River Restaurant and Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • Cedar Lodge Restaurant
  • ‪Parkside Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pink Palace - ‬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 vending machine
  • A billiards/pool table, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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 grounds
Yosemite View Lodge
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 3,811 reviews
The price is AED 978
AED 1,128 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
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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
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?

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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Reviews

Cedar Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 960 out of 2117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 688 out of 2117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 325 out of 2117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 2117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 2117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i stay at cedar lodge frequently. the staff is the best and the rooms are great. love the place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Up to date and very clean. Beautiful quiet place and wonderful staff. Awesome gift store as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with renovated rooms and all essentials you are looking for. It is very close to Yosemite Park entrance and this place offers everything you're looking for including ameneties like pool, gym, laundry, shops, food and grill, and game rooms. We loved out stay here and will defintely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious, and the property felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tran Trong Tan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price good location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lower price options and has a great location. It was quiet sleeping and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay near Yosemite. Our family enjoyed our time here this past summer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Great access to park wish restaurant was open later.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sagrika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located close to Yosemite national park .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. Convenient as they are located real close to the park entrance and they are very affordable to stay! Want to stay there again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sri harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location nice staff and clean rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to spend good nights
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfy, great bath products
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aparajith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clear room, 30min from park, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chetan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and updated rooms Amazing ameneties and a picnic place right across the road. Convenience store and bar/grill right there on the property. Two Hot tubs, indoor pool, game room Pet friendly too unlike advertised on the booking page Very conveniently located to access Yosemite. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious with an electric adjustable flame fireplace, friendly & outgoing staff and was just a great place to stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aradhya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, hotel clean, they have a walking area next to the river that was very nice. The only thing thay didnt work was the Tav
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Imelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small room, but the location is superb, it is inside the national park near the waterfalls.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saratha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good price. Close to Yosemite valley.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very modern hotel with beautiful rooms and a nice casino.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit dated, but was overall clean and comfortable. The pool and hot tub was nice too and the river across the road is peaceful and pristine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025