Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 38 min drive
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 127 min drive
Area shuttle (surcharge)
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
Cedar Lodge is a great choice for your beach stay in El Portal, putting you near activities like kayaking. The indoor pool and lazy river provide plenty of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a spa tub. Cedar House Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the pool and helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
210 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Lazy river
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Pool table
Fishing
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Working away
Conference space (904 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
6 buildings/towers
Built in 1978
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
An indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lazy river
Spa tub
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Fireplace
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Cedar House Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Canyon Bar & Grill - This café serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May to October
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Is there a pool at Cedar Lodge?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 10 PM.
Are pets allowed at Cedar Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cedar Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cedar Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Cedar Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as fishing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Cedar Lodge also has a lazy river and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Cedar Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cedar House Restaurant.
What's the area around Cedar Lodge like?
Cedar Lodge is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Sierra National Forest and 5 minutes' walk from Merced River. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Cedar Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8,2
Very good
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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 Exceptional
17 January 2025
Samantha
Samantha, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
09 January 2025
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
06 January 2025
YUNYI
YUNYI, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
06 January 2025
Inhwan
Inhwan, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
06 January 2025
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 December 2024
Great location, well kept
Great location to Yosemite NP. Well kept accomodation and couldn’t fault.
Kelly
Kelly, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 December 2024
Cedar Lodge is Great!
It’s a nice hotel, perfectly meets my needs, I return year after year to visit with my family!
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 December 2024
FERNANDO
FERNANDO, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2024
Beomsoon
Beomsoon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
07 December 2024
Even put out something for not slipping on the ice overall excellent
alan
alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
03 December 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 December 2024
Great hotel
It was much better than expected, it is a basic hotel but you have all you need. clean and good service and even a better location!
Alejandra
Alejandra, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 November 2024
Very quiet and cozy. Staff friendly and helpful. Good food at bar grill. Good gift shop/market. Great location to Yosemite.
Clare
Clare, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Jae Hwan
Jae Hwan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
04 November 2024
Affordable stay
Pros: amazing look, clean room, game room
Cons: safety - open area for wildlife, jakuzzi declared, but doesn’t work, breakfast - not much options
Dmytro
Dmytro, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Kateland
Kateland, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
Gateway to Yosemite
Large quiet clean rooms. Lots of amenities. No breakfast but onsite restaurants.. not impressed with tv channels but not really there for tv.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 October 2024
absolutely zero reception or wifi, like not even in the lobby barley. they offer wifi it doesn’t work
everything else was wonderful though
Ariel
Ariel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 October 2024
Overall rating
The room was clean. However, these rooms do not come cheap so I was amazed that they don't offer wash cloths, and apparently can't afford to install toliet paper holders, it just sits on the counter. My daughter was in another room and had to pack all her stuff back up and move to a different room when she had no hot water.
Restaurant is only open 3 hours for breakfast and 3 hours for dinner. I do not know if they offered lunch service.
Staff was quite pleasant, which helped when dealing with the issues.
Tracy
Tracy, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 October 2024
Briana
Briana, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2024
Very nice property, the price is unbeatable. Would stay here again.