Cedar Lodge in El Portal, California

Cedar Lodge offers an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor swimming pool, both open to guests year-round. The hot tub and spa facilities, including a spa lounge and wellness centre, provide recovery after long hikes. A game room with billiards, a private beach area on the Merced River, and BBQ facilities with picnic areas are available on the property.

Two restaurants operate on site: Cedar House Restaurant and Canyon Bar & Grill, both open for dinner daily. A coffee house, snack bar, and vending machines offer quick bites, while the minimarket stocks groceries and souvenirs. The bar serves wine, champagne, and kids' meals are available from a kid-friendly buffet.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities, with en suite bathrooms. Period wood furnishings and colourful accents are found in every room. Allergy-free rooms, family rooms, and designated smoking areas are available, and the property is accessible for guests with disabilities.

The lodge is a 5-minute drive to the Arch Rock entrance of Yosemite National Park, with Half Dome 21 miles away. Fishing, hiking, and live sport events are accessible nearby, and Badger Pass Ski Area is a 30-minute drive. Free parking, street parking, and accessible parking are provided, and a shuttle service is available.

Guests can bring pets, as the hotel allows animals on the property. Family rooms and a kid-friendly buffet with kids' meals cater to children. Amenities include a minimarket, outdoor furniture, picnic area, and a private beach area along the Merced River, with barbecues and corn hole games.

Location: 5 minutes from Yosemite National Park entrance

Pools: Indoor + outdoor swimming pools & hot tub

Dining: 2 on-site restaurants (Cedar House & Canyon Bar & Grill)

Wellness: Spa & wellness centre with spa lounge

Recreation: Game room, billiards, private beach, BBQ area

Family: Family rooms, kid-friendly buffet, kids' meals

Pets: Pets allowed on property