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Cedar Lodge

2.0 of 5
9966 Highway 140, PO Box C, El Portal, CA 95318
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in El Portal
3.5 of 5 stars 670 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Yosemite National park(10)
  • Outdoor pool(7)
  • First nights(6)
  • Very good(5)
  • Merced river(5)
  • Breakfast buffet(4)
  • Arch Rock entrance(3)
  • Flat screen TV(3)
  • Clean and comfortable(3)
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TripSF_go
San Francisco, California
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012 NEW

I had to book this hotel because of a confusion created by Expedia. So had to settle for this because of number of guests. This hotel is an average one. Dont choose this hotel unless you dont have any choice. The front office guy was like "Ok, you booked so what?". I had booked for 2 queen bed but I... More

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shethju
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Went on the day of superbowl. Got for $80. Includes sleeping for 4 adults. Absolutely loved the lodging. Recommend it. More

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TRavelBug232323
Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
35 reviews
26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
3
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Was skeptical initially, as there were very few options inside the park. But was pleasantly happy at the end. Me , wife, and 2 kids were very comfortable. Had a clean bathroom, area to hang clothes separately, and the best part is the all natural view right outside our backyard door. We took pictures of birds, squirrels, etc amidst forest... More

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cedar002, General Manager at Cedar Lodge, responded to this review
7 February 2012

Thank you for the lovely comment. Thanks Colleen More

Hernan S
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Contributor
15 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Clearly, the best thing about this Motel is that is located a few miles outside the Yosemite National Park. The room itself was not bad, it was clean and big. The shower was good and the bed confortable enough. The worst thing about it was the service. People in the frontdesk was very unfriendly. Also, the staff that served breakfast... More

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cedar002, General Manager at Cedar Lodge, responded to this review
6 February 2012

I am sorry, the front desk was not as helpful as we should have been. We hope to have you stay again and I promise we will be of more help. Thanks Colleen More

luv2travel1978
California
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Ceder Lodge is a great little motel for the money. The room is clean and if they would just update their bedding, it would be wonderful. The pillows are tiny and the old fashioned bedspread need to be replaced. The bed was comfortable. They have an indoor pool and spa which was great to get into after we hiked and... More

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cedar002, General Manager at Cedar Lodge, responded to this review
4 February 2012

Thank you for your review. We look forward to your return visit. Thanks Colleen More

europe_tour05
malaysia
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11 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Enjoyed our stay in this lodge a lot. Gave us a whole new experience that we always see on tv, but can't get in Malaysia. My cousin and uncle love watching people fishing at the river across the street. My aunt and mom had a frenzy collecting the rosemary grown on the grounds. The distance did not bother us, as... More

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RosaTraveler
Palo Alto, California
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed one night on our weekend trip to Yosemite. It's a little further than anticipated, especially driving back in the dark on the windy roads. At my speed, it's 30 minutes to the Valley and hiking. We didn't stay, but passed by the Yosemite View Lodge, which is probably 10 minutes closer to the park. The room is basic-coffee... More

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shuphee
Dublin, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I got the room online for $72 which was a fabulous value for a huge clean room with two double beds. The bathroom was spotless and included a separate washroom and space for hanging clothes. The room was very quite and felt secure as it was my first time staying in a motel style accommodation. There was also an indoor... More

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NickyInBoston
Boston, Massachusetts
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20 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

Just to orient you - After leaving Mariposa, you'll find Cedar Lodge on the right side of the road, about 22 miles on, in the town of El Portal. It's literally at the roadside, you can't miss it, and is located 8 miles outside of the park. From the hotel to the actual toll gate of the park, it's about... More

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alibmoss
Watford, United Kingdom
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

We stayed in November 2011 for 3 nights while exploring Yosemite. This is motel style accomodation and the rooms are a little dated but it depends on your expectations. The room was clean, spacious and warm (we were glad it warmed up as there was plenty of snow outside!). There was a pool and spa but we did not use... More

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  • Cedar Lodge Yosemite
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  • Cedar El Portal
Address: 9966 Highway 140, PO Box C, El Portal, CA 95318

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