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Cedar Lodge

9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318, United States, Highway 140

Cedar Lodge, located just a 5-minute drive from Yosemite National Park, offers comfortable accommodations with both indoor and outdoor pools, plus an onsite restaurant.

Cedar Lodge welcomes guests with both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, and is conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from the entrance of Yosemite National Park. For dinner, the Cedar House Restaurant and Canyon Bar & Grill serves American cuisine every evening.

Each air-conditioned room provides a comfortable retreat with a TV, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. Every room also includes an en suite bathroom and is decorated with period wood furnishings and colorful accents.

Exploring the area is easy from Cedar Lodge, with Half Dome, a popular destination for rock climbing and hiking within Yosemite National Park, located 21 miles away. For winter sports enthusiasts, Badger Pass Ski Area is a 30-minute drive.

Spa facilities at this hotel

Pool 1 - indoor Free!

  • Open all year

Pool 2 - outdoor Free!

  • Seasonal

Wellness

  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa and wellness centre

Guest reviews· 8.1/10 (2,272)

Cedar Lodge consistently earns high praise for its exceptionally convenient location, particularly for visitors to Yosemite National Park. Guests frequently highlight the hotel's proximity to the park entrance, with many noting the availability of a bus service directly into Yosemite, making it an ideal base for exploration. The accommodations themselves are generally well-received, described as comfortable, clean, and often newly renovated. The inclusion of amenities like refrigerators and microwaves in rooms is a recurrent positive, contributing to guests' self-sufficiency during their stay.

Beyond the rooms, Cedar Lodge offers a range of on-site facilities that enhance the guest experience. The presence of pools, a spa and wellness center, and a coffee house are frequently mentioned, providing options for relaxation and refreshment after a day of sightseeing. The hotel also appears to cater to diverse needs, with specific mentions of facilities for disabled guests. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive about location and amenities, some mentions about "accessibility restrictions within the Yosemite area" suggest that while the hotel is well-located, guests should be aware of potential site-specific limitations within the park itself.

What guests rated

Cleanliness
8.4
Staff
8.5
Location
9.0
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.5
Wi-Fi
6.8
Breakfast
7.9

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area