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Red Bud Lodge

United States United States , Yosemite - CA
EL PORTAL, 9484 Highway 140
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7.2 Very good 719 Reviews
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Useful information about Red Bud Lodge before you book

With a stay at Red Bud Lodge in El Portal, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and Yosemite National Park. This motel is 12.

5 mi (20. 1 km) from Yosemite Valley and 18.

6 mi (30 km) from Tunnel View. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment.

Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.


When you stay at Red Bud Lodge in El Portal, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. This motel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Yosemite Valley and 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Yosemite Falls.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment.

Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dining services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Cedar Lodge 9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318]. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
    • 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
    • Cellular phone service, Internet service, and guestroom phones are not available at this property.
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Sierra National Forest 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Merced River 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
El Portal Market 11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Yosemite National Park 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Merced River Recreation Area 15 km / 9.3 mi
Briceburg Information Center 15.2 km / 9.4 mi
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Yosemite Valley 20.2 km / 12.6 mi
Bridalveil Fall 27.6 km / 17.1 mi
Tunnel View 30 km / 18.6 mi
Cathedral Beach 30.2 km / 18.8 mi
Cathedral Beach Picnic Area 30.2 km / 18.8 mi
El Capitan 30.6 km / 19 mi
Ribbon Fall 31.4 km / 19.5 mi
El Capitan Meadow 31.9 km / 19.8 mi

Facilities

Total number of rooms
Motel
Wheelchair-accessible
Car park
24-hour reception
Check-in hour
Check-out hour
Wi-fi
Grill/BBQ
Non-smoking establishment
Minimum check-in age
Meal plans

Available board options

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room options

  • SINGLE TWO QUEEN BEDS SINGLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS SGL.2Q
    SINGLE TWO QUEEN BEDS
    No room image available

    SINGLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0

    Limited room details from hotel
    Room overview
    Room type SINGLE
    View / characteristic TWO QUEEN BEDS
    Room code SGL.2Q
    Occupancy Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Facilities

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    SINGLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

    SINGLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS

    SINGLE TWO QUEEN BEDS
    SINGLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    No room photos available.

  • DOUBLE STANDARD DOUBLE • STANDARD DBL.ST-11
    DOUBLE STANDARD
    No room image available

    DOUBLE • STANDARD

    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

    Limited room details from hotel
    Room overview
    Room type DOUBLE
    View / characteristic STANDARD
    Room code DBL.ST-11
    Occupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Facilities

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    DOUBLE STANDARD

    DOUBLE • STANDARD

    DOUBLE STANDARD
    DOUBLE • STANDARD
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3

    No detailed facility list available for this room.

    No room photos available.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Red Bud Lodge

7.2
Very good
719 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.8 /10
Service
7.0 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
7.2 /10
Location
6.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.2 /10
Amenities
6.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2026
eric
Yes
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Robert
Clean and good breakfast
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
German
Everything was excellent
6/10
Pleasant
16 Feb 2026
Jan Boris
Very clean. Totally outdated decor. Cutlery seemed sourced from the Dollar Store. Sufficient accommodation for $100/night, but ridiculous for $330/night.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2025
Pastor Joe
Great staff very friendly
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
Omid
The only issue was that, to check in, we had to drive back ~2 miles, to a nearby lodge (no office at the location) (we were coming from east/Yosemite and tired!). It would be nice to let customer know before hand (eg email that before hand the day before).
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
Nathan
Beautiful quiet property! The pictures don’t do it justice. Clean and homey, and you get access to the pools and gym at the larger Yosemite lodge nearby. It was an easy drive to Yosemite.
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
THUPDEN
The place is clean and quiet. But it’s far off from Yosemite park.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2025
Vasiliy
Mostly very nice motel near the park. But there's no front desk at the building itself. You have to check in 3 miles down the road. Which is not convenient. Also bathroom faucet was terrible. Otherwise very spacious and clean room.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Charles
Cabin air worked fine. Kitchenette well stocked. No room service, but front desk provided extra coffee, etc as needed.
Quiet. Great location near Yosemite National Park. Great view.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Mark
Convenient, clean
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
19 Sep 2025
ben
Didn't like anything
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2025
Ross

Red Bud was a good choice for Yosemite vacation.

Location was excellent. No hand soap or hair conditioner. Beds were old and worn out but sheets and covers were clean. Counter service was excellent and maintenance, when directed was spot on.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2025
Linda
The place was clean and quiet, even has a small kitchenette. You have use of pools at the Main resort and you're close to the Yosemite entrance
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
05 Sep 2025
Verified traveler
We had to leave in the middle of the night. Someone was banging on our door and yelling. On this night the lodge has only one other guest. We had no cell service and there was no landline to call anyone. We did not feel safe since the lock was an old fashioned chain lock.We drove to Oakhurst and rented a room. Would not recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
Eren
The room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Love the set up by the river and the store. Really close to the park. I would stay here again.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2025
Kevin
If you are looking for a cheap, quiet place to sleep just out of Yosemite it's not bad. The room was very basic but also very clean. There are no ammenities at the location but you are allowed to use the facilities (pool, etc) at the resort 3 miles away. Also, that is where you check in because, again, there are no facilities other than the block of rooms.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2025
Nolan
Decent stay outside entrance to the park! Double room was quiet with WiFi and TV. Refrigerator and microwave included as well. Not much else by the lodge but overall very pleased with the stay! Also one trailhead starting above the lodge which was a simple hiking option without heading into the park.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2025
Barbara
We did not have any hot water for both days we stayed there! We called the front desk about it after the first morning, and they said they would \"pass the message on\". On the 2nd morning, the power went out about 0730 during another cold shower. We again called the front office, but they took a \"message\" and said they would call us back. However, once the internet also went out, we had no way to call them again or answer any calls because there is no cell service there. The light in the kitchen was broken as well, and it was dark over in that area. The bed mattress was not very comfortable, so I ended up sleeping on the sofa. Once we checked out at the 2nd location (Cedar Lodge), they were not very sympathetic to the problems we had and did not offer any compensation for lack of hot water or power for the last 2 hours we were trying to get ready and pack up! They said that \"PG&E must be having a power shut off that they did not tell them about\". However, the Cedar Lodge HAD power, so it was clearly not important to them that the Red Bud Lodge was without power, and was getting pretty hot without ac.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2025
Sean
Decent.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
16 Aug 2025
shetal
Had issues with ants in the bathroom and sheets did not smell the best.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2025
pablo the gamer
Quieter
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
Hair found on the pillow and sheet, indicating they are not freshly changed since last customer. No complaints about other aspects.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
01 Aug 2025
Duke
First off, I want to say I never do reviews but I had to do this to protect others. There were ants everywhere. They were all over the shower. We had to wash the tub before we could take a shower. There were dead ants on the bottom of our feet. There were black spots on the ceiling. When we pulled out one of the wash clothes, it had a brown stain. In the other room that we had for the night, the AC sounded like there was a shoe in the dryer being knocked around the whole night. The coffee maker also did not work. When we told the staff they said the manager would call us. I have now waited three days and have received no response. Don’t stay here! I still can’t believe I paid over $200 per room for this place.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2025
Sanjay
Good property near the Yosemite NP. It is literally 15 minutes by car to NP central entrance. It was clean and beautiful surrounding with mountains and Merced River passing through.
4/10
Poor
22 Jul 2025
Erlene
This property is three miles west from the main property and has no services. Check in, pool, restaurant is 3 miles away at the main lodge area. Right on the highway by not too noisy. The air conditioner was finicky, thank goodness for the ceiling fan as it was 100 degrees out. Our room was clean, but furnishings were old. WiFi didn’t work, and no cell service in the canyon. I would choose the main Cedar Lodge location to stay at.
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Anthony
Very good lodge for visiting the Yosemite National Park !
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Rinku
The room took 4 hrs to cool as AC was off when we arrived.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2025
Chaochen
You have to check-in and out at the Cedar lodge, which is another 5 minutes drive. No breakfast provided.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2025
Victoria
The bed was horrible,
the shower pressure horrible, no water pressure, coffee pot was broken. Otherwise the property was okay
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jul 2025
Andre
The building is obviously old and the room smelled musty. The room was clean and furnished like a standard basic hotel or motel. The office is a mile or more down the road at the hotel and there is no attendant at the lodge, which is only slightly inconvenient.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jul 2025
Yunhua
The AC is very noisy
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
You have to check it out somewhere else about two miles away.
The price includes the daily housekeeping service, but there is no service.
The air conditioner is old, so it's noisy when it's working
Nobody can take care of the trash bins outside the door. Animals come and devour the trash, making a mess.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2025
Maria
Very helpful and accommodating staff. Easy check in
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2025
Robin
Enjoyed our stay, recommend and will stay again in the future.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2025
Kirsten
Very convenient to Yosemite, our family enjoyed our stay here.
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2025
CHIHYU
lobby is at the other hotel
That is a bit weird.
Need to email beforehead so you won't need to run twice
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
Julie
Maribel at the lobby was so helpful, she was able to get me checked in little bit earlier then 3. She gave me so much information and whereabouts to all amenities on the properties.
This is a cute lodge, across the street is a hidden beach with chairs and tables. Very relaxing and great for pictures.
4/10
Poor
05 Jan 2025
peggy

Old, dated, inadequate facility. A Motel 6.

1. misrepresenting pictures: The Lodge has multiple pictures showing how the rooms look like, but the pictures are not tied to the different types of rooms. I thought our room, 2 queen beds, come with a large kitchen and large fridge. Upon arriving, I realized our room had 2 queen beds, yes, but the \"kitchen\" was a tiny thing and the fridge was a tiny one too. Nothing like the pictures shown on web. Perhaps I mistakenly believed the full size kitchen picture was what I was getting. It would have been very helpful had the specify that. 2. The toilet in our room had a very very weak flush. We need to flush 3 times for our number 1. Imagine our \"other\" flushing needs. 3. One of the queen bed's supporting base was off centered, so if 2 people sit on the foot of the bed, the head of the bed would tilt up!! We are skinny people, weighting no more than 150 lbs. each. 4. The heater in our room would keep going constantly, overheating our room even though we kept the temp at 68. It was very uncomfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Oct 2024
Peter
Room was nothing fancy, which was expected. But it was clean and enough room for three of us. But the faucet in the bathroom sink sprayed water all over the counter making it virtually unusable. Also, there was no lighting outside the door making it dark and difficult when arriving late. No servicing the room during the day. Check-in was two miles down the road, which also had a pricey but mediocre buffet breakfast. There isn’t much around there at a decent price, so I guess they don’t have to be very good to compete. Probably would look for a better place.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2024
Eric
A little pricey, but the room was great with a kitchenette and stocked with dishes, utensils, coffee. Market for provisions about 12 miles up the road. For the price, slightly above average value.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Partha
Beautiful room (large), cool and comfortable (it was hot outside). Staff was receptive to our needs.
Couple of things to note: restaurant options are v limited (have to drive 30 mins).
office is 2 miles away
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2024
Steve
Out of the way. In the foothills before Yosemite. Nice and quiet and not to far from the main gate
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2024
xiaochun
Room is good size, cleanliness could be improved. Check-in/out location is 2.5 miles away from the property.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
16 Aug 2024
Dawn
No soap, no regular coffee, only decaf
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
06 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Beware

No tv reception and were not told when checking in. Later when we complained, he offered $50 discount per night on accommodation. And he said he emailed Expedia. That was a lie. There was no discount
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
05 Aug 2024
SONIA
There was no room service
Staff where not nice at all
Saw ants in the room
One morning we didn’t have water , had to wait an hour to get the water back .
For 305$ per night I was expecting more
I will never recommend this place
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

Great!....except for the faucet diffusers!

Very clean and comfortable. I withheld one star because... 1. Some of the dishes had dried on food from before. We washed them off ourselves but, yeah. 2. The faucets spray fine streams of high pressure water meaning that it sprays all over but not much water is actually coming out. So it's hard to wash your hands or dishes but the counter and your clothes end up with overspray by the time you are done. I read the reviews about this and, yep, it's annoying. It probably doesn't save water because it takes 3x longer to wash stuff or fill up a glass of water anyway! I wish I brought a small vice grip and a normal diffuser to use, but why would I carry that around with me???! Otherwise would stay there anytime. It was a great close bedroom to explore Yosemite
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2024
Jennifer
The staff at this property was wonderful and accommodating. Really appreciated them!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Catherine
Layout and amenities of Red Bud Inn were perfect for us in our journey to Yosemite NP. The staff were very accommodating. The room, bathroom, kitchen were ideally clean and well appointed. I was much better than we expected for our needs. The only draw back is the noise on the highway, which we contributed to with our driving. We may stay here again in the future, if we return to the area.
4/10
Poor
28 Jul 2024
Hyeun
This property is not clean enough. I don't know when they cleaned the cabinet in the kitchen. And TV did not show any channels. But the room is more spacious than I expected.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2024
Heather
Nice for how described
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
14 Jul 2024
Fernando
N/A
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2024
Nicole

Red Bud Lodge Very Isolated.

Fidning the Red Bud Lodge was the first adventure next to no signage you come around a blind corner and the parking lot entry is right there (a gap in the concrete edging into very tiny carpark.).The Red Bud Lodge was clean and large size room with a mini kitchenette. The staircase was very steep to access the room via an external set of stairs. The location has no cell service, no phone in room, there is no onsite manager if anything is required you need to travel about 3 miles to Cedar Lodge who also manage this hotel. Distance to Yoemsite NP is great. The dining options are very limited there is a restaurant at Cedar lodge where we found restaurant staff rude unhelpful and the prices were ridiculous for a hamburger.
Please be prepared if staying here to have your own food. The parking is also very limited not enough spaces for all the rooms. Overall I would look at alternative options if going to Yosemite NP.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Cecilia
It was much better than imagined
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
09 Jun 2024
Dustin
Theres alot of things that made our stay very complicated. Such as no wifi, and only 2 channels on the TV. There was only hot water coming out of the sink. The shower water was also not that cold. No cleaning service or staff.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2024
Lawrence G.
Every thing you needed for a comfortable stay. Was a nice quietspot ,nice view out window of mountain. A fry pan would have been nice to use on the electric burner. We would stay again!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Jill
Nice place to stay that is pretty close (8 miles) to Yosemite. The rooms are all on the second floor up an outside steep staircase if that is difficult for you. They have no front desk there so you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge down the street but that was no big deal. The room had a kitchenette of sorts with a hot plate, dishes etc but we didn’t realize that so didn’t take advantage of it. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jun 2024
Khalil
Great spot near a bridge where 2 rivers come together. Walk across the street to have coffee on the river. Unfortunately the nights we stayed construction on the bridge started after 9pm. Otherwise lovely spot and place.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2024
Aaron
This was a nice place close to Yosemite. The deck out front was nice to enjoy the evening.It is not fancy but had a huge bathroom, the beds were comfortble and it was clean. I would stay there again
2/10
Poor
19 May 2024
Amit
Worst hotel I have ever seen in US
2/10
Poor
15 May 2024
Rutu
Worst hotel experience, and that too at such exorbitant rates.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2024
Evelyn
Clean and quiet:)
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
RIKA
The room is very nice and warm, it is very nice there is microwave!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2024
yuanhua
kitchen
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2024
Leticia
the check in office is not on the property I drove about 1 1/2 mile to check in and that was a big problem if you are tired of driving.
2/10
Poor
03 Oct 2023
Varduhi
Needed a last minute hotel and booked this without realizing it was a 1-star hotel, which was priced way to high for the rating and quality.
1) Dirty: as we entered, saw hair in the bathroom floor, sink and tub. The toilet had brown stains on the rim. When opened the bed to get in, found a chunk of hair on the pillow.
2) Linens: they stored lots of linens in the room dresser, so if someone touches them or slightly uses them and puts them back, they likely do not get washed between bookings. Also, because all 6 drawers were full of supplies, there was nowhere to store our belongings. No other drawers anywhere. The bed cover and base also had holes.
3) Old room, holes in the walls, dusty bed. Perhaps okay for the 1-star rating, but definitely not ok for the price they charge.
4) There is no staff on the premises and there is no phone in the room. If you need any supplies, you have to drive 2 miles to their main location with staff and ask what you need. We went to pick up a box of tissues and on our way back to our hotel, we got stuck on the road closure at 7:30pm because the hotel didn't even tell us that due to road work, they close the one lane street for 30 -60 minutes at a time. 4) did not warn us of the road closures. Because we got stuck the first night, we ended up canceling all of our evening plans for the remainder of our stay out of fear that the road may close and we wouldn't be able to get to our hotel when we wanted to. Would not stay here again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2023
Kishan
To check in we had to go to cedar lodge which is 2.5 miles away from red bud lodge. Moreover, the parking was full at the red bud lodge, so we were asked to park beside the road which was not safe at all. Apart from that the room was clean and all appliances were working.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
21 Aug 2023
Omar
Tall ceilings, large beds, nice little kitchen.
- Fridge was loud and didn't cool things well. The AC smelled extremely musty so we kept it off to avoid breathing in mold.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2023
rajendra
Good place
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2023
Roger

Big room closer to Yosemite National Park

Spacious room and a full kitchen, including a full sized refrigerator.
Fantastic location just outside the park. The place was clean and the area was relatively quiet.
However, if you're a light sleeper like I am, you may want to bring ear plugs because the air conditioner is kind of loud. And if you plan to sleep late, the cars speeding by the highway are also pretty loud. Finally, you may also want to bring an eye mask because (at least in our room) there's a light right outside the door that tour can't turn off (the light from it comes through the high windows which have no blinds.)
Recommend you buy water or bring your own since the tap water here has a sulfur smell and doesn't taste very good.
I've seen a lot of reviews on here complaining about the fact that you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge hotel a few minute drive down the road. We didn't find that to be a problem. The market there was super convenient and we had dinner at the restaurant (food was just ok).
IMPORTANT NOTE: check in (only at the Cedar Lodge) is only from 4 pm - 6 pm,a very tight window!
Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2023
Stephanie
The property looked closed and abandoned when we drove up, especially with the keep out sign in the parking lot.

We had to check in at a location 3 miles away and there was no staff or any amenities onsite. The room was acceptable but not worth the daily rate.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2023
edwin
The property manager and his assistant were excellent to work with!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2023
Jacob
Location is good but having to drive up the road to check in and use there facilities was not ideal. Beds were not comfortable
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023
AMIT
Good location, On hi way 140, 20 minutes from Yosemite entrance. The room was clean.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2023
Mikael

Good cabin

Simple. Close to yosemite. Comfortable bed and ok kitchen. Air conditioning was loud
Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2023
jim
I arrived later afternoon on a Monday. NO ONE was on property to check us in! There was a hand written sign that said to check in 2 miles up the road. NEVER HAVE HAD THIS EVER HAPPENED BEFORE! I drove 5 miles up the road to a hotel with a different name, waited in line for 20 mins to ask about our hotel. They indicated that they work for both hotels and could help us. Thank Goodness, they let us stay at their hotel instead of heading back to a desolate area with no signs or evidence of life. Worst ever!! Don't go here!!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2023
Kristine
Red Bud is quirky but comfortable and very close to the Yosemite Park entrance. Much quieter than other nearby lodges, comfortable beds. Water pressure in bathroom uneven and you have to carry luggage up stairs. Beautiful scenery.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
26 Jun 2023
Nancy
The room wasn’t that bad, but the road noise is crazy! We also had to check in several miles up the road, was very inconvenient.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2023
Elena Cardenas
Loved the pillows and bed. I also liked that our room had a microwave and a mini refrigerator. Will likely stay here again!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jun 2023
Caroline
I needed a place to stay at the west of Yosemite valley. This place was fine, clean and tidy. However, for the price (much more expensive than a room in Oakhurst at the south), and that the check-in was in a different place 2.5 miles east, it felt over-priced for what was on offer.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2023
Verified traveler

Close to park without the crowds! Stay here!

Would stay again!! This was the perfect accommodation for our trip to Yosemite. We had a full kitchen (complete with an oven!), which was so nice to be able to make all our meals. There is a small grocery store in El Portal which has decent prices and (surprisingly) a good number of options (ie. GF pizza). There is also a larger grocery store in Merced appx 30 min away that we hit on our way in. The room we had was the upper unit on a small out-building. We had vaulted ceilings, bathroom was decent (with plenty of towels) and kitchen was somewhat adequately stocked. We did bring some supplies of our own - cutting board, hot water boiler, etc. Check in is down the road (toward the park) at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. Wifi was good, since there is no service there. TV worked, though we didn't use it. There is also a really lovely hike (Hites Cove) that is just to the side of the Lodge. It was quite perfect to be able to escape the crowds of the park with only a 35 min drive into the park. Other nice amenities - just up the road is a Tesla Supercharger (about 10 min outside of the park), and a small restaurant attached to the hotel that supplies that. The only pitfalls are that our room was quite outdated, lacked some basic supplies (ie. cutting board), and it is just off the road, so there is quite a bit of road noise. Bonus - there's an AC unit AND once the road noise dies down, the rapids are a lovely background noise.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2023
Kevin
Quiet and comfortable
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2023
Yanning
30 minute drive to Yosemite Tunnel View, so this place is convenient. Clean and lovely room with a mini kitchen including microwave and refrigerator. Bathroom is clean and big enough. The view outside the room is also gorgeous, it is a pleasure to wake up every morning and enjoy the creek view and fresh air. Such a good getaway experience. Also, the wifi connection is good.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2023
Seth
Check in and out process was super easy, staff at Cedar Lodge were very friendly. The Wi-Fi is actually superb which was a great surprise (it’s also free). Location is right on main road but secluded enough and a short 20 min from park entrance. Inside is very clean and well kept with plenty of cooking supplies, including a stove top and toaster among other things. Would definitely recommend.
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2022
Paul
It is a cool space and you check in up the road maybe 2 miles away. The Expedia reservations accept Discover but ended up needing to put a different card down for the trip at the hotel because they did not accept Discover or Amex. Nice space, cool to have a full kitchen at an affordable rate. We will come back!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2022
Michael

No cellular sognsl

THERE IS NO WIFI AND NO CELLULAR SIGNAL
It is an isolated place in the middle of no where. Travelers must be clearly made aware of that!!!!!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2022
CHEN

So-so stay

One of the bed is not clean, we found out other people’s hairs on the pillows and
Bed sheets. We can hear people movement from next door, such as flushing toilet, water heater for shower.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2022
Victor
Not enough parking lot. And the office is 2 miles far from the room, no wifi
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2022
Sanh

Just sleep !

Just sleep and tv.
No phone, no Wi-Fi, no internet.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2022
Bonnie
Close to Yosemite park
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2022
Ron

Stay

The room I was in had a noisy AC and the worst was hair on the pillow and multiple hair left in the sink and shower and soap dish. Other than that a nice room. I was also no wifi or internet at this hotel. I was also not informed of the need to go to another Hotel to check in 2 miles further down the road. If I had known, I would have booked there!
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
28 Aug 2022
Emilia
The place is very clean spacious it has kitchens and big refrigerator which is great for a trip to the mountains we cook there. But the air conditioning makes a lot of noise it was hard to sleep, shower has little water and is very hot, it is difficult to take shower, TV does not have good programming.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2022
Adam
The room is large. The kitchen is equipped with everything, including plates and pots.
Away from the hustle and bustle
Leisure
4/10
Poor
06 Aug 2022
Pranav
You reach at the property late evening or night to find out that there is no front desk. Just a board saying check in is at another hotel 2 miles away. This is very inconvenient. Plus there is no communication from the hotel beforehand providing these \"special\" \"wierd\" check in instructions.
In general the room was ok, clean. But anything you might need assistance with, you would need to drive 2 miles and ask them. Coz there is no mobile reception, qnd the wifi is spotty.
My hot plate was not working. We ended up not cooking at all, rather than go back 2 miles and complain about it. So, if you love to be on your own, solving your own problems yourselves without the help from the front desk, this is the perfect property for you!
Just imagine, after checking in, if your key doesn't work ... what would you do?
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2022
Megan
Nice two bed room located right off the main road. Perfect location just a short drive from the Arch entrance to Yosemite National Park. Red Bud has access to the amenities of Cedar Lodge (check in location) just down the road. Would stay here again and I recommend as a budget hotel.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2022
Craig
perfect quiet sanctuary near the entrance to Yosemite. there were WiFi issues but the technician created a temporary account on the home server for us and it worked well. Friendly staff, nice stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2022
Marine
Custumer service was amazing, the hotel was a walking distance from the river. It was great.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2022
Robert
Restaurant hours limited and menu poor and expensive. No internet workout paying and no TV cause it was firestick and no internet unless you paid f itt it. No cell service. Room was good
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
10 Jul 2022
Sudhind
Checkin had to be done at other property which was 2 miles down. I was given a room which already was allocated. I walked in on a sleeping person. This was unsafe for me and family as well as other person. I stepped out immediately and the person did not even realize. At night 10.30 pm I had to go back 2 miles down and ask for another room. The person at counter did not even apologize. There was no wifi. So basically no connectivity and no support staff
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Yosemite Cedar Lodge
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EL PORTAL, 9966 Highway 140

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Nestled in El Portal, California, on the shores of Lake Tahoe, this hotel offers convenient access to Yosemite National Park, just 10 km from the entrance. The hotel boasts charming architecture, elegant interiors, and comfortable guest rooms perfect for relaxation.

Guests can start their day with a delightful breakfast before exploring the surrounding area. Please note: From May 20th to September 30th, 2022, reservations are required to enter the park between 6 am and 4 pm in your personal vehicle.

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Yosemite Cedar Lodge

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Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
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MIDPINES, Hwy 140 6979A

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Nestled on a forested mountainside, our unique lodge features restored sugar pine cabins from a historic scout camp and newer stilted hillside cabins with private rooms. Each room boasts a distinct blend of vintage and modern furnishings, creating a fresh discovery with every visit.

The on-site June Bug Cafe is a local favorite, renowned for its delicious vegan and vegetarian dishes alongside classic American comfort food. Please note that parking may be a short walk from your cabin.

Pets are not permitted. From May 20th to September 30th, 2022, vehicle access to the park requires reservations between 6 AM and 4 PM.

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Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

MIDPINES, Hwy 140 6979A | Show on Google

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Yosemite View Lodge
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EL PORTAL, 11136 Highway 140

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This comfortable, well-equipped lodge is located in El Portal overlooking the Merced River. It is just 4 km from the western entrance to the famous Yosemite National Park.

Renovated in 2004, the hotel consists of several buildings with a total of 278 rooms. The main building houses the reception area with a safe, cloakroom, newspaper stand and lift access.

Further facilities include a cosy bar and an inviting restaurant. The tastefully fitted rooms all come with an en-suite bathroom, a well-equipped kitchenette and a balcony or terrace.

The air conditioning and heating are individually regulated. Depending on the season, guests can make use of the two outdoor swimming pools.

The hotel also has a small indoor swimming pool with several hot tubs. Breakfast is served every morning.

Dinner can be taken as a set menu.

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Yosemite View Lodge

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~ 11.14 km from Red Bud Lodge

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Autocamp Yosemite
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MARIPOSA, 6323 Ca 140

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'Nestled at the edge of Sierra National Forest, AutoCamp Yosemite offers 102 uniquely furnished guestrooms, each featuring a private balcony or patio, a refrigerator, and an LCD TV. Enjoy the comfort of a memory foam bed with Egyptian cotton sheets and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Start your day with a to-go breakfast (available for a fee), take a dip in the outdoor pool, or relax on the terrace. This lodge also provides concierge services, gift shops, and a 24-hour front desk with coffee and tea available.

Free self-parking is available onsite. The Mariposa County Visitor Center is a short drive away.

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Autocamp Yosemite

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Rush Creek Lodge & Spa At Yosemite
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Groveland, 34001 Highway 120

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Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 hot tubs, a sauna, and a fitness center.

This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Rush Creek Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge.

Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.

This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 143 guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed.

Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and smart speakers are provided for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.

1 mile and kilometer. Yosemite National Park - 1.

2 km / 0. 8 mi- Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 2.

4 km / 1. 5 mi- Big Oak Flat Information Center - 2.

5 km / 1. 6 mi- Merced Grove Trailhead - 9.

1 km / 5. 6 mi- Yosemite Hetch Hetchy Entrance - 14.

8 km / 9. 2 mi- Tuolumne River - 14.

9 km / 9. 2 mi- Rainbow Pool - 15 km / 9.

3 mi- Yosemite Valley - 25. 4 km / 15.

8 mi- Hetch Hetchy Reservoir - 26. 2 km / 16.

3 mi- Wapama Falls at Hetch Hetchy - 27. 2 km / 16.

9 mi- Bridalveil Fall - 33. 4 km / 20.

7 mi- Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 37. 9 km / 23.

5 mi- Yosemite Falls - 41. 8 km / 26 mi- El Portal Market - 43.

1 km / 26. 8 mi- El Capitan - 45.

7 km / 28. 4 mi.

The nearest airports are: Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 84. 1 km / 52.

3 mi San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 259.

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Rush Creek Lodge & Spa At Yosemite

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Under Canvas Yosemite

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Yosemite Inn
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MARIPOSA, 5180 Jones St Highway 140

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Enjoy convenient amenities at The Yosemite Inn, including complimentary Wi-Fi and a vending machine. A 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in the common area are also available.

Free self-parking is provided on-site. Each of the 27 air-conditioned rooms features a refrigerator, microwave, and a flat-screen TV with cable programming.

Private bathrooms include a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and a hairdryer. Desks, coffee/tea makers, and phones with free local calls are also provided.

Located in Mariposa's historical district, The Yosemite Inn is steps from the Mariposa County Visitor Center and a 5-minute walk to the Mariposa Museum and History Center. It's also conveniently close to Windows on the World Books and Art (0.

8 mi) and Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail (0. 9 mi).

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Yosemite Inn

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Miners Inn
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Miners Inn

MARIPOSA, 5181 Highway 49 North

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The hotel is located in the historical town of Mriposa, just 40 minutes from Yosemite National Park and minutes from the California Mining and Mineral Museum. It is nestled in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foot Hills, and additional local attractions include Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad (around 55 minutes' drive), E and J Gallo Winery (around 80 minutes' drive) and Sequoia National Park (around 210 minutes' drive).

An airport shuttle service is available to guests free of charge (must be booked in advance). This 78-room standard motel has an Old West mining theme.

Just 30 minutes from Yosemite National Park, the hotel is a great starting base from which to explore the area. Guests are welcomed in a large reception area with 24-hour check-out service.

Additional facilities at this establishment include a hotel safe, a newspaper stand and Internet access. Those arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the hotel car park free of charge.

All rooms are en suite with a private bathroom. Additional amenities include either a king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, a coffee maker, refrigerator, private telephone line, Internet access and a TV with satellite/cable channels (including free HBO).

Individually regulated air conditioning and heating features in all rooms as standard. The hotel has a well-stocked gift and wine shop as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and hot tub.

The excellent on-site restaurant serves up a free continental breakfast, and also offers lunch and dinner. There is also a lounge with live entertainment 4 nights a week.

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Miners Inn

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Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include a reception hall and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable television is provided for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer.

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2 mi- Windows on the World Books and Art - 0. 4 km / 0.

2 mi- Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 0. 5 km / 0.

3 mi- Mariposa Museum and History Center - 0. 5 km / 0.

3 mi- Mariposa County Visitor Center - 0. 9 km / 0.

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The Monarch

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Mariposa Lodge
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MARIPOSA, 5052 Highway 140

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Located in Mariposa's historic district, the Mariposa Lodge offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and microwaves. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and free parking.

A short walk from the motel are attractions like Windows on the World Books and Art and the Mariposa County Courthouse. Yosemite National Park is 30 miles away.

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Mariposa Lodge

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