Name: Yosemite Cedar Lodge
Address: 9966 Highway 140, El Portal, 95318, US

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Omar

The rooms were clean, I really liked that they were split into three areas. Bedroom, bathroom, and living room. It gives you some breathing space if you're with family. The walls were a bit thin, we could hear our neighbors talking and watching TV at times, but they went to bed early which was good.

The game room was a lot of fun, they had a few ping pong tables, a pool table, and a pac-man game.

It's 20-30 minutes from the Yosemite park, so the location is decent, though I'd recommend stocking up on supplies before you get to this area, there aren't many shops around. The ones that are in the area are a tad pricey.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

jason

The staff were very friendly and check in was easy and smooth. What I didn’t like is the room. The toilet seat were old and stains, the bed sheets were so thin that probably could see through. There were hair on the bed sheets. The room needs major updating. Otherwise the room was good. It was good size.

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Jeffry

Nice average 3-star style motel. Great if you want to be close to Yosemite but can't be in it. River access is nice, and they have a couple of swimming pools too. Food options are limited to the on-site restaurant and bar. Food was fine, but a little pricey.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Samuel

Super convenient location!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2026

Karen

Location was good.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

ayman

Clean room

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Rudi

Tu estaba de 1,000 estrellas 🌟 muy bien

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Richard

No included breakfast. Good location, convenient to Yosemite. No outside food service.

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Anil

The property is extremely poorly maintained and does not appear to have been properly cared for. Several basic items in the room were either broken or in poor condition. For example, the ceiling fan did not work, the air conditioning struggled to keep the room comfortable despite temperatures being in the 90s outside, the door knobs were loose and felt like they were about to fall off, and the carpet/flooring was worn, dirty, and in need of replacement. Several room lights were also not functioning. These were just a few of the many issues we encountered.

The overall experience was far below what you would expect from a property charging over $300 per night. Only one towel per person was provided, there was no room service, and there were virtually no amenities available. The bed was old, uncomfortable, and extremely saggy. We also noticed multiple bug bites during our stay, raising serious concerns about the cleanliness and condition of the bedding.

The staff was not particularly welcoming or helpful. Even simple details were overlooked—for example, coffee was available in the lobby, but there were no cups provided for guests to use.

Given the poor maintenance, lack of amenities, uncomfortable accommodations, cleanliness concerns, and the high nightly rate, this property was a major disappointment. I would strongly recommend avoiding this property unless significant improvements are made.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Krishnaditya

Pros: 2 restaurants on site, spacious rooms
Cons: about 25 minutes from park enteance

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2026

Vera

Room was comfortable, but dated. Sink splattered water everywhere and shower head was at kid height. No lotion or conditioner provided. The AC was not running upon arrival on 95 degree day - very hot and unpleasant and took hours for room to cool down

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Arunkumar

Everything was good

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Nathan

Staff were not receptive to the needs of my party

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

JEFFREY

Location was great for day trips to Yosemite and the surrounding hikes. Room was large and sort of updated so it worked well for our family. Pools, river access and having a small store onsite were some great perks.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Nguyen

Great stay! We used Cedar Lodge as a resting place for our Half Dome hike. Great staff and location!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Karen

Staff was friendly and professional.
We found a dental floss pick and multiple hairs in the sheets of one of the beds (like you pull back the sheet to go to bed and there it is), so kinda grossed out about that.
A/C system smelled very old and musty.
We love that they have a game room and multiple pools that are opened pretty late (10pm), making it a decent option for kids, or tired hikers that want to unwind at the end of the day.
Nice proximity to the El Portal Yosemite entrance, allows you to beat the crowds.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Angela

Liked the proximity to park. No caffeinated coffee was provided in rooms. Had to purchase a cup in the lobby. Restaurant needs a few healthier meals added to menu. Pool was nice for end of day of being in the park. Check in and out was easy.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Aung Khin

Should be breakfast included.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Rui

The kids like the indoor pool

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Steven

Beautiful location. Great bar. Love Yosemite.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

juan

Muy bonito hotel, limpio 😊

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Siddharth

We loved the stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Ravinder

I liked the river and it was well maintained

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Nicholas

When we first got there we were happy with the place. It was clean and nice, but the trouble started soon after that. The staff (except one girl at the front desk) was terrible, it was like they were upset I had questions or wanted to purchase something from them. The breakfast in the morning was just a buffet which was ridiculously overpriced and terrible. Honestly bring your own or buy something overpriced yogurts at the shop. The grill for dinner was much better, but overall at that point we were super disappointed.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Carie

Pools and hot tubs were great. Easy drive to Yosemite.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Karen

It was a pleasant stay for my group! The room was big enough for the four of us and all of our hiking gears. Not too far from the national park and very drivable. Loved the hot tub and the lobby gift shop for all of the last minute essentials.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Dixie

It was convenient because we were going to Yosemite. The breakfast buffet was too expensive so we ate somewhere else.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Alejandro

Nice location and setting. Wish the breakfast was included or more affordable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Ashley

Nice spot. Check out the river / beach access across the street.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Takuya

none

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Luis

I know it might be a very circumstantial situation but the entire hotel was with out power. Power outage is understandable but not for as long as it was endured. Ended up canceling our holiday weekend and driving back an hour and half to stay at a different hotel. Very inconvenient.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Colleen

Can’t beat the location but the staff was very “laid back”. The restaurant opened 40 minutes late with no explanation and you could get “free” coffee in the lobby but only if you brought a cup from your room. If not, you had to pay 😆 All in all though it had great character, lots of outdoor areas to enjoy and an on-site restaurant all very close to the park entrance. Would stay again even with the short comings.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Kiran Suresh

The hotel lost power ( No internet, no TV, No light in the room and 80 degrees outside) and we were asked to find alternate arrangements on the 4th July weekend. While I understand that this was not something they were responsible for but the courtesy of making sure that the customers are communicated and comfortable by making alternate arrangements was missing. The staff was handling the situation with no manager and instructing people that they can leave and will get a refund so that the hotel does not have to deal with demands. When such things happen that is when the the real service protocols come forth and service shines. When the sail is good everyone fares

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Kamilla

We really liked the outdoor pools and the whole resort was cool.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

DeAnza

The rooms seemed like they were clean. The pool and the hot tubs were nice. Great access to Yosemite National Park. It was quite expensive for an older hotel but worth it if you are visiting Yosemite.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Karapet

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had a wonderful stay at Cedar Lodge! Everything was really good from start to finish. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the property was well maintained. The location is beautiful and makes it easy to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

ruicong

Good place for Yosemite stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

kulvinder

it was very nice experience, other than clean property and nice surroundings
Staff was very supportive in refunding for a day as there was electricity outage in the entire valley so we couldn’t stay there and leave

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Ashok

It is very old remodeled hotel. Great location with good amenities.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Prakyath

The stay at Cedar lodge was good. The lodge offers good amenities for the price and location. The only downside was the food. It was just ok for the price.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

BETTY

The staff at the front desk was friendly. However, the housekeeping really needs more work. When we arrived the first night, our room was completed not made - towels were on the floor, bed wasn't made, trash was full - it was obviously that housekeeping forgot to clean the room even though it was marked clean in their system. We were lucky enough to get another room as it was past midnight at this point. Our new room was fine, except the shower gel was empty. We asked for it the next morning but when we got back in the evening it was still empty. Besides that, the location is good with close proximity to the Yosemite national park and it's quiet at night.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Yogesh

The room was good but small.
Mcrowave was at the front desk, we had to request water cups but they would provide an option to buy rather than giving free cups.
There was no cellular signal but the wifi provided was bad. We couldn’t prepare the trip.
Coffee was also mediocre.
TV did not have good reception and good quality (grainy) either to watch some of FIFA games.
Although it was closer to the park compared to other hotels, this location doesn’t have other shops or gas stations near by.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Allison

We chose this location due to the proximity to Yosemite. We prefer to stay in the park, but everything was already full when we looked into reservations. This was a great alternate. It was only about 15 minutes from the Western entrance and was easy to find. It was right across from the river with private acess, which we did not use, but did go visit one night. The room was clean and very spacious. The bed was comfortable, although the sheets were very thin and not soft. In fact, we didn't have a fitted sheet, so my husband found himself tangled a bit in them the first night. It's not a particularly fancy motel, but we knew that when we booked it. It provided for us all that we needed. Even with what seemed to be a large number of people staying at the motel, it was still quiet for us at night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Greg

The room was bigger than expected.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Gabriela

This was the best spot to stay for my sister, her two elementary school age kids, and myself on our way to Yosemite. The little park by the river across the street was so lovely and not crowded at all; the indoor and outdoor pool options were great; the food was a little pricey for what it was, but good enough for a one night stay; the “game room” was disappointing for the 10 year old, but OVERALL a very convenient place and we’ll for sure be back.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Paige

Great location for staying outside of Yosemite. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was ok. The room had a distinct smell that wasn’t pleasant. The linens were stained. We spent very little time in our room so it was ok for us.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Brian

Perfect for what we needed. Room was clean and spacious for the 6 of us.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Robert

One of the finest motels we've stayed at. Relatively close to Yosemite national Park. Fantastic amenities. Nice restaurant. Great scenery. River just across the road. I would highly recommend this motel to anyone.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Christian

great stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Bianca

Excellent place to stay for families visiting Yosemite. The mini beach on the Merced River was a real treat!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Christina

We had good experiences at the lodge. My kids enjoy the game room and their pool. We enjoy walking through their well maintain and design landscaping, especially the bird houses they put around the trees. They also have a picnic area near the lake where the kids get to play in the water. One improvement they need to make is improving the WiFi connection. Otherwise, highly recommend booking again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Aswin Kumar

location was good as it is 15 min from the Arch Rock entrance. The night lamp didn't work, no microwave owen. We booked a deluxe room but it looked like a standard room. Nothing felt deluxe about it.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Tom

The room was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful. They have a convenience shop which came in handy considering there are not a lot of options nearby. The restaurant was decent. Satellite tv reception was poor on all channels both days we were there.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Rita

Cedar Lodge is very close to the entrance of Yosemite. The pool was awesome and the restaurant was good. It was the perfect spot for a trip to our favorite National Park!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Marcelino

We liked the location near Yosemite but the staff were ‘cold’ seemingly distracted while servicing you the rooms were outdated with broken sink drains and dilapidated refrigerator our room location was at the most isolated and ‘sketchy’ place on property despite early booking and the dining restaurant was expensive yet the food was not worthy of the price if I had to we would stay there again just for the night.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Ben

Failed to clean our room after our request. Restaurant have very limited selections. Staff not very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Claudine

My go to hotel when visiting Yosemite. Love the location, quiet, has a restaurant onsite with many options and overall a wonderful stay each and every time.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Jessi

Outdated, but it was what I expected. Helpful staff and clean. Great access to Yosemite!

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Guy

Only drawback was parking. Besides that, it was great.👍

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

José

We started a trip to Yosemite National Park and decided to stay at this hotel. We never expected to have such a horrible experience. The bed was completely covered with hair, including the pillows. It was obvious that the sheets had not been changed. Disgusting. This has never happened to me at any other hotel.
This was completely unacceptable and very disappointing. I would not recommend this hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Guadalupe

We visited Yosemite Park, and the hotel was 25 minutes away from the park, so it was very convenient. The restaurant had only one person working there (it seemed they were short-staffed), but even so, the woman who was there did her best and served us kindly. The sofa bed is terrible—very uncomfortable, and there were no extra sheets or blankets. Cleanliness was okay. For one night, it wasn't bad.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

sebastien

This hotel is old and not well maintained. The room was globally clean but you can quickly spot some dirt on the walls, especially in the bathroom.
The bed was old and not confortable.

It doesn’t worth the price of the room. This hotel is only interesting because it’s not far from the Yosemite entrance.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Mario

I am in El Portal regularly doing work for the National Parks Service, Yosemite. Every time I stay at this hotel, it seems to be improved. The rooms are nicer with clean updated bathrooms and the good beds. There are several buildings and the company has been updated them one at a time. I've stayed in half the buildings and the half that I've stayed in have updated rooms. Each update seems a bit nicer than the last. I will continue to stay at this hotel when in El Portal. Now if they could just improve the food options...

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Fausto

Nice to stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Carmela

The staff was very friendly and helpful!

Friends

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Rakshya

Room wasn't clean and def not worth the price they charged for a non long weekend.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Shane

Clean, mostly functional, great pools, play room. Good for the money

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Lisa

The lodge was Great! Right across from the river and not too far from Yosemite park. About 30 minutes into the valley, beautiful drive along the river. It’s We just stayed there for 5 nights. The lodge is well maintained and clean. I like that they don’t do housekeeping service unless you request it. When we asked for things they brought them right away. The pool is refreshing too after a hot day in the park. The breakfast is a buffet for $24 so we skipped that. Wish they had a free continental breakfast. We just bought some instant oatmeal and ate that before our hikes. Some conditioner in the shower would be nice too. Otherwise we were happy with the lodge.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Sherrie

This place was AMAZING My grandkids and I had a great time. We will definitely be back

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Kevin

We arrived right at check in at 4pm from a long road trip but the room wasn't ready yet as it was still being cleaned. However, they were kind enough to offer us an upgrade and on the first floor to get settled. That was very generous. The room was totally fine and comfortable. The pools were nice. I thought the two restaurants on site were a little overpriced when there are no other options nearby but it is what it is. I would stay there again next time I make a trip to Yosemite.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Dana

We has a great stay at Cedar Lodge. Swimming pool and fire pit was really nice. River/park across street was really cute and a nice place to relax. Staff were so, so helpful and really made the stay great.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Deseree

It was good experience at Cedar Lodge friendly staff

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2026

Waseem

Poor quality. No soap at the sink. Towels were very poor quality.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Kaaren

Beautiful property, I was impressed with all the extra pools' and hot tubs, and the hot tub was nice and hot, not just warm like most hotels, it was the perfect temperature to soak in after hiking all day in Yosemite. I would definitely stay there again!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Robert

Staff was great. Location to park great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Cynthia

Hotel was very close to the entrance of Yosemite. Room was huge and comfortable. Hotel had a ton of outdoor space to hang out, including a nice outdoor and indoor pool. There are not a lot of places to eat in the area so it was nice that the hotel had a couple restaurants. The only downside was that our building did not have an elevator so hauling our luggage to our room was a little challenging.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

julianne

Food could be better. Great location for yosemite.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Marcia

Good!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Maria

Nice hotel, 30 minutes away from Yosemite. However, there are no good restaurants around. The hotel offers a buffet breakfast for $23 per person, not appetizing at all. We had breakfast at the park at the Yosemite Cedar hotel (Starbucks)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Aaron

Convenient location very close to the National Park. The staff was very friendly and helpful with anything we needed.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

George

Dining options somewhat limited but acceptable. Closeness to Yosemite a big plus.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Mark

Good location to the park. Good food in the restaurants. Beautiful river across the street. Pool areas were beautiful and well maintained. Room was clean and staff was great. After checking out all the other options in the area I know we made the right decision choosing Cedar Lodge.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Sonal

No frills stay about 8miles from the park entrance. The room looked recently updated and very clean. There’s a store just off of the front desk that sells snacks and beer /wine. There’s a cute picnic area just across the street that’s river front. We spent a few evenings there star gazing. Not all ice machines work, so make sure to ask which one is working. The ac and internet were both a bit inconsistent. Didn’t bother us too much as we spent the days at the park and opened the window at night to let in the cool air. However, with the window open you tend to hear the constant reverse beeping of the maintenance cart. We didn’t use the pools but it looked like people who did enjoyed them. A great way to experience Yosemite without breaking the bank to stay inside and not camping!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

Eric

No breakfast really available.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jun 2026

Ashraful

Not interested

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Martin

It was a comfortable stay, a nice walk to the river and small sandy beach. Excellent

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

ivan

Needs better the real maintenance and cleaning pools and rooms more often. Our toilet handle was broken and was not fixed in the 2 days we stayed. Pool coating was coming apart with the same trash in the 2 days we stayed

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

David

Power outage without backup generator. Hair dryer broken. Internet not working.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

scott

The place is close to Yosemite, that is why you stay there. It probably would have been better if the power didn't go out. When you get wiped out from a hike earlier in the day, it helps to have power. Otherwise, it is a good place to stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

GEORGE

the on site restaurant is convenient and its close to Yosemite

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Damian

Great place to stay!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Xunxie

Good location for visiting Yosemite park

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Angela

It was clean, the beds were comfortable. Having a restaurant and market on-site was great.

Family

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

am

Cleaning issue, room wasn't clean and well maintained.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Kimberly

If you stay more than one day-keep your in room coffee cup. Rinse it and keep it!!! went to front desk and they wouldn’t give a cup behind their counter. Said we could buy a paper cup for 3.50 each at the gift shop.. or bring the cup in our room. They don’t provide room service unless you call. I guess if you don’t keep your coffee cup from the day before, you can call housekeeping and maybe they will show up with a cup. And we only had one washcloth for two people for two nights.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Heather

The staff were all very helpful. The room was a
good size and clean. The beds were comfortable.
A bar and grill plus a restaurant. The dinner was adequate. The 2 pools were lovely, as was the jacuzzi and fire pit area. There is a lovely shaded riverside park area, with seating and a bath leading down to a nice small riverside beach area.
The hotel as a large reception with comfortable seating a small well stocked convenience shop off the lobby. All in all a nice place to stay and conveniently located to the west entrance to Yosemite.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Sopharith

The room is clean, staffs are friendly but breakfast is not included.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Scott

We spent two nights at the Cedar Lodge. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the room was very clean. The only complaint was the bed was a little soft in the middle. We slept fine but it could have been a little better. Overall, I liked the place and would stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Cynthia

Very close to the NP entrance.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

James

Quite a ways from the park, would call it “just OK”. A bit pricy for this. Staff was very nice. Dining wasn’t very good

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