Yosemite Cedar Lodge is a comfortable riverside hotel located along one of the most convenient routes to Yosemite National Park. Just a short drive from the Arch Rock Entrance and Yosemite Valley, it is an ideal base for exploring Yosemite's waterfalls, granite cliffs, giant sequoias, hiking trails, and breathtaking scenery.
Surrounded by the Sierra National Forest and the beautiful Merced River, the lodge offers a peaceful mountain setting while providing easy access to Yosemite's most famous attractions. After a day of sightseeing, guests can relax in the indoor swimming pool, seasonal outdoor pools, hot tubs, or along the banks of the Merced River.
Many guest rooms feature convenient kitchenettes with a refrigerator, microwave, sink, and dining space, making it easy to prepare simple meals and snacks during your stay. This added flexibility is ideal for families, international travelers, and guests enjoying multi-day visits to Yosemite National Park.
Cedar House Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner daily, while the lounge is the perfect place to unwind with a drink. Guests also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, free self parking, a gift shop, convenience store, and communal fire pits. The property is served by the YARTS public transit system, offering an easy way to visit Yosemite without driving when service is available.
The lodge features around 210 comfortable guest rooms designed for couples, families, and groups. Many rooms include a fireplace, while all accommodations offer complimentary Wi-Fi, cable television, coffee and tea facilities, and modern comforts for a relaxing stay.
Whether you're visiting Yosemite for hiking, photography, wildlife, or a family vacation, Yosemite Cedar Lodge combines a convenient location, thoughtful amenities, and excellent value just outside Yosemite National Park.
"The best hotel near Yosemite. It's located in El Portal, which is about 30 minutes from the most spectacular park in the United States.
The facilities are excellent, the service is unbeatable, and it features an indoor pool and two outdoor pools, a sauna, a restaurant, and a gym.
It's nestled in a valley with rolling hills in the background and a river with a natural beach in front. The surroundings are beautiful.
I want to especially thank the manager for his attentiveness and for the huge favor he did us by picking us up at 1 AM when we had a flat tire about half an hour from the hotel. He came to help us without hesitation."