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Reviews of Cedar Lodge This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#3 of 3 hotels in El Portal

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1099 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great lodge close to Park entrance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast buffet too expensive

    Location was great, the room was perfectly clean, friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Good location, closeish to Yosemite Valley
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows were super soft and flat.

    Rooms were large and there was a balcony which meant that we had somewhere to sit while the kids slept. The restaurant was great and so was the fire pit.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Clean updated rooms but service can be improved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bedding in the room was very limited, there were no blankets at all. We had to request them from the front desk. Additionally, they don’t clean your rooms. We had asked the front desk to clean our room before leaving for the day since we were with a baby, and they said they would, but we returned to an unclean room.

    The room we received was newly renovated and clean. It even had an electronic fireplace and updated amenities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is quite expensive

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    I'd stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    All good people. Fun bar/grill on property.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    7.0
    Fun and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    10 dollars for a night of wifi is ridiculous. Water in the gift shop was twice as much as in Yosemite park. Pool area didn't have towels. TV picture was bad and with very limited options.

    Good road trip vacation feel, good beds

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No internet and no blankets

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    9.0
    Overall really nice place. I would definitely book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows

    Location, facilities

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay with family or friends, right outside Yosemite National Park.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi is not included and is a bit pricey ($10/day). Food options are a bit limited, but that's the tradeoff for being so close to the park.

    The location is great, right outside of the National Park. The staff was helpful, parking is adequate. The game room is a great space to spend time after getting back from the park and before going to bed, especially in the winter when it gets dark so early.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2023

    7.0
    Very classic resort style hotel. We loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room did not have wi-fi included, that was the only downside.

    Loved the indoor pool and hot tub. Also the game room was great! Loved that they had pool and ping pong, and you didn't have to pay to play the video games. Across the street was a nice area by the river.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2023

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend this place to my friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only inconvenience is that there was only one microwave at the lobby for such a large facility. So if you want your food warm for the whole family, you have to run back and forth multiple times.

    It was a great value with the quality evening time. In November, it’s getting dark early, so parents face a problem: how to keep kiddos entertained without much hassle and expense. In Cedar lodge, they have an indoor pool and a game room with table tennis, board games, and more. Truth be told, I had some hard time trying to keep them outside, as they were eager to go back to the hotel’s game room! And the location is very close to Yosemite national park. Also, I liked the lighting around the outdoor pool and the area next to the river

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilet got clogged in the morning before heading out. Not a lot of time to get fixed. It was inconvenient.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    No wifi included

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    7.0
    It's acceptable if you don't need decent internet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Internet access via WiFi was an extra $10/night. Come on! Speed was sloooooooooow, less than 5 Mb/s.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bad WiFi

    Good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    We had a pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    WI-FI service was poor and tub jets did not work.

    Large tub

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    7.0
    I would probably stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows were uncomfortable. Wish they had better food options.

    Nice hotel. Liked the layout and gift shop

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    6.0
    Nice location but the place was not comfortable or
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    employees were not friendly at all.

    close to the park

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No internet in the room or data connection in the area

    Nice and quiet

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect for what we wanted - a comfortable room about 15 mins from Yosemite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about. It’s a little pricey for what it is, but you are paying for location, and you can’t really argue with that.

    This property is in a great location for Yosemite National Park. The room was clean and comfortable. Food in the bar was absolutely fine. There is a little shop off the reception where you can get simple groceries. Or there is another store about 4 miles up the road towards the park. You can get fuel there too.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No free internet

    The pool area was beautiful. Rooms were big and clean. We could cancel one day of our reservation because our plans changed, without struggle.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    Convenient for Yosemite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom decor was very tired with peeling wallpaper. Coffee machine in the room didn't work. Road noise early in the morning.

    Very convenient for bus travel into Yosemite. Large room with a fridge and ice machines around the site. Indoor and outdoor pools. Microwave available in reception. Good, free WiFi in reception. Free tea and coffee in reception.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel indicated there was Breakfast service but was advised no hot breakfast if required need to drive about 1+ mile to another hotel to get a hot breakfast. Hotspot wifi no working. Must pay for wifi service

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2023

    7.0
    Friendly Staff. The rooms are in need of some TLC. The rooms have small refrigerators which are handy. A small micro
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They had a small Park with a few lighted gazebos.

    Lodge has a great restaurant.

    Stayed in October 2023

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