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 location is good, close to the park entrance. A ticket to the park costs $100 per person + $35 for a car, just to see the valley. About the hotel: there was a small queue at reception during check-in (even though we arrived at 10 PM). There's free parking near the building, and a pool, but we didn't use it. There's coffee and tea at reception, but no cups. About the room: it's not worth the money. The room smelled strongly of dampness, and the bedding wasn't entirely clean. I had to sleep in my clothes (thankfully it was only one night). There were hairs, and it felt like either the laundry service was very poor because the towels weren't fresh either, or they just considered the bed clean after the previous guests checked out and didn't change it. And this was a Deluxe room, which is completely inaccurate. Otherwise, it was okay, but I wouldn't stay here again. The coffee machine had mold; I wanted to have coffee in the morning, but it smelled so unpleasant. I opened it, and there was mold inside."