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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (with kitchenette)
Room with view
452 square feet
1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Other room types
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
398 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (with sofa sleeper)
Room with view
450 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms
452 square feet
3 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed ( Spa Tub )
452 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Spa Tub and kitchenette)
452 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
398 square feet
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Delightful beach hotel with a spa tub

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

Located in El Portal, Cedar Lodge is on a river, a 1-minute drive from Sierra National Forest and 6 minutes from El Portal Market. This beach hotel is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Yosemite Valley.

Make yourself at home in one of the 210 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans.

Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a lazy river, and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

You can enjoy a meal at Cedar House Restaurant serving the guests of Cedar Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in El Portal? This hotel has facilities measuring 904 square feet (84 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, Cedar Lodge provides a lazy river and a spa tub. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 904 square feet (84 square meters) include conference space. This beach hotel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Cedar Lodge is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Lazy river
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1978
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 84
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 904
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Banquet hall
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 210
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 6
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Lazy river
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Cedar Lodge offers 210 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels. This El Portal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

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.

Nearby Things to Do

An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Contactless check-out is available.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

The seasonal outdoor pool closes in October.

Contactless check-out is available.

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