Red Bud Lodge
$206
/ night
Avg. for September
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$206
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Red Bud Lodge average $170 in January, the cheapest month, and $269 in November, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $170 |
| February | $182 |
| March | $181 |
| April | $264 |
| May | $259 |
| June | $253 |
| July | $208 |
| August | $209 |
| September | $206 |
| October | $191 |
| November | $269 |
| December | $232 |
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About this property
When you stay at Red Bud Lodge in El Portal, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. This motel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Yosemite Valley and 0.1 mi (...
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Red Bud Lodge in El Portal, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance. This motel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Yosemite Valley and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sierra National Forest.
What's nearby
Sierra National Forest(0.1 miles)
Merced River(0.1 miles)
El Portal Market(7.3 miles)
Yosemite National Park(8.5 miles)
Merced River Recreation Area(9.3 miles)
Briceburg Information Center(9.4 miles)
Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance(10.6 miles)
Yosemite Valley(12.6 miles)
Tunnel View(18.6 miles)
Mariposa County Visitor Center(20.9 miles)
Mariposa Cemetery(21 miles)
Mariposa Museum and History Center(21.2 miles)
Mariposa County Courthouse(21.4 miles)
Telegraph Hill(21.5 miles)
Butterfly Creek Winery(22 miles)
Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)(25 miles)
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)(91.2 miles)
Barbecue Grill (s)
Parking (Self) (free)
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Location
9484 Highway 140, El Portal, California, United States of America
Sierra National Forest (0.1 miles)
Merced River (0.1 miles)
El Portal Market (7.3 miles)
Yosemite National Park (8.5 miles)
Merced River Recreation Area (9.3 miles)
Briceburg Information Center (9.4 miles)
Room options
Traditional Single Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
301 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingRefrigerator
4
Traditional Double Room
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
301 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingRefrigerator
Guest reviews of Red Bud Lodge
8
Very good
Based on 734 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
2%
Couple
29%
Family
46%
Group
21%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Red Bud Lodge offers basic, quiet rooms near Yosemite, with many guests appreciating the spacious layouts and kitchenettes, but repeated comments note off site check in several miles away and limited on site amenities.
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What guests think
Red Bud Lodge offers basic, quiet rooms near Yosemite, with many guests appreciating the spacious layouts and kitchenettes, but repeated comments note off site check in several miles away and limited on site amenities.
Cleanliness is often praised, but reports of ants, musty odors, stained linens, and maintenance problems like weak water pressure or inconsistent hot water appear across multiple stays. The location is convenient for park access yet remote, with patchy connectivity (some note strong Wi Fi, others none), occasional highway noise, and few nearby dining choices. Expect a simple base for visiting Yosemite rather than a full service lodge.
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Facilities
On site amenities are minimal and there is no front desk; check in and access to facilities like the pool are at Cedar Lodge a few miles away. Parking can be tight, and there is no onsite breakfast or restaurant.
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Chaochen
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You have to check-in and out at the Cedar lodge, which is another 5 minutes drive. No breakfast provided.
You have to check-in and out at the Cedar lodge, which is another 5 minutes drive. No breakfast provided.
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Erlene
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property is three miles west from the main property and has no services. Check in, pool, restaurant is 3 miles away at the main lodge area. Right on the highway by not too noisy. The air conditioner was finicky, thank goodness for the ceiling fan as it was 100 degrees out. Our room was clean, but furnishings were old. WiFi didn’t work, and no cell service in the canyon. I would choose the main Cedar Lodge location to stay at.
This property is three miles west from the main property and has no services. Check in, pool, restaurant is 3 miles away at the main lodge area. Right on the highway by not too noisy. The air conditioner was finicky, thank goodness for the ceiling fan as it was 100 degrees out. Our room was clean, but furnishings were old. WiFi didn’t work, and no cell service in the canyon. I would choose the main Cedar Lodge location to stay at.
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Vasiliy
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Mostly very nice motel near the park. But there's no front desk at the building itself. You have to check in 3 miles down the road. Which is not convenient. Also bathroom faucet was terrible. Otherwise very spacious and clean room.
Mostly very nice motel near the park. But there's no front desk at the building itself. You have to check in 3 miles down the road. Which is not convenient. Also bathroom faucet was terrible. Otherwise very spacious and clean room.
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Jacob
Jul 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Location is good but having to drive up the road to check in and use there facilities was not ideal. Beds were not comfortable
Location is good but having to drive up the road to check in and use there facilities was not ideal. Beds were not comfortable
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Omid
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The only issue was that, to check in, we had to drive back ~2 miles, to a nearby lodge (no office at the location) (we were coming from east/Yosemite and tired!). It would be nice to let customer know before hand (eg email that before hand the day before).
The only issue was that, to check in, we had to drive back ~2 miles, to a nearby lodge (no office at the location) (we were coming from east/Yosemite and tired!). It would be nice to let customer know before hand (eg email that before hand the day before).
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Jill
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to stay that is pretty close (8 miles) to Yosemite. The rooms are all on the second floor up an outside steep staircase if that is difficult for you. They have no front desk there so you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge down the street but that was no big deal. The room had a kitchenette of sorts with a hot plate, dishes etc but we didn’t realize that so didn’t take advantage of it. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Nice place to stay that is pretty close (8 miles) to Yosemite. The rooms are all on the second floor up an outside steep staircase if that is difficult for you. They have no front desk there so you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge down the street but that was no big deal. The room had a kitchenette of sorts with a hot plate, dishes etc but we didn’t realize that so didn’t take advantage of it. Friendly staff. Clean room.
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Kishan
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
To check in we had to go to cedar lodge which is 2.5 miles away from red bud lodge. Moreover, the parking was full at the red bud lodge, so we were asked to park beside the road which was not safe at all. Apart from that the room was clean and all appliances were working.
To check in we had to go to cedar lodge which is 2.5 miles away from red bud lodge. Moreover, the parking was full at the red bud lodge, so we were asked to park beside the road which was not safe at all. Apart from that the room was clean and all appliances were working.
10
Linda
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The place was clean and quiet, even has a small kitchenette. You have use of pools at the Main resort and you're close to the Yosemite entrance
The place was clean and quiet, even has a small kitchenette. You have use of pools at the Main resort and you're close to the Yosemite entrance
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Kevin
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
If you are looking for a cheap, quiet place to sleep just out of Yosemite it's not bad. The room was very basic but also very clean. There are no ammenities at the location but you are allowed to use the facilities (pool, etc) at the resort 3 miles away. Also, that is where you check in because, again, there are no facilities other than the block of rooms.
If you are looking for a cheap, quiet place to sleep just out of Yosemite it's not bad. The room was very basic but also very clean. There are no ammenities at the location but you are allowed to use the facilities (pool, etc) at the resort 3 miles away. Also, that is where you check in because, again, there are no facilities other than the block of rooms.
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Leticia
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
the check in office is not on the property I drove about 1 1/2 mile to check in and that was a big problem if you are tired of driving.
the check in office is not on the property I drove about 1 1/2 mile to check in and that was a big problem if you are tired of driving.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms clean, but feedback is inconsistent: sightings of ants, musty smells, stained linens, and missing toiletries were reported, and housekeeping is limited or not provided during short stays.
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shetal
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Had issues with ants in the bathroom and sheets did not smell the best.
Had issues with ants in the bathroom and sheets did not smell the best.
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Duke
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First off, I want to say I never do reviews but I had to do this to protect others. There were ants everywhere. They were all over the shower. We had to wash the tub before we could take a shower. There were dead ants on the bottom of our feet. There were black spots on the ceiling. When we pulled out one of the wash clothes, it had a brown stain. In the other room that we had for the night, the AC sounded like there was a shoe in the dryer being knocked around the whole night. The coffee maker also did not work. When we told the staff they said the manager would call us. I have now waited three days and have received no response. Don’t stay here! I still can’t believe I paid over $200 per room for this place.
First off, I want to say I never do reviews but I had to do this to protect others. There were ants everywhere. They were all over the shower. We had to wash the tub before we could take a shower. There were dead ants on the bottom of our feet. There were black spots on the ceiling. When we pulled out one of the wash clothes, it had a brown stain. In the other room that we had for the night, the AC sounded like there was a shoe in the dryer being knocked around the whole night. The coffee maker also did not work. When we told the staff they said the manager would call us. I have now waited three days and have received no response. Don’t stay here! I still can’t believe I paid over $200 per room for this place.
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Caroline
Jun 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I needed a place to stay at the west of Yosemite valley. This place was fine, clean and tidy. However, for the price (much more expensive than a room in Oakhurst at the south), and that the check-in was in a different place 2.5 miles east, it felt over-priced for what was on offer.
I needed a place to stay at the west of Yosemite valley. This place was fine, clean and tidy. However, for the price (much more expensive than a room in Oakhurst at the south), and that the check-in was in a different place 2.5 miles east, it felt over-priced for what was on offer.
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Hyeun
Jul 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is not clean enough. I don't know when they cleaned the cabinet in the kitchen. And TV did not show any channels. But the room is more spacious than I expected.
This property is not clean enough. I don't know when they cleaned the cabinet in the kitchen. And TV did not show any channels. But the room is more spacious than I expected.
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Vasiliy
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Mostly very nice motel near the park. But there's no front desk at the building itself. You have to check in 3 miles down the road. Which is not convenient. Also bathroom faucet was terrible. Otherwise very spacious and clean room.
Mostly very nice motel near the park. But there's no front desk at the building itself. You have to check in 3 miles down the road. Which is not convenient. Also bathroom faucet was terrible. Otherwise very spacious and clean room.
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Charles
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Cabin air worked fine. Kitchenette well stocked. No room service, but front desk provided extra coffee, etc as needed. Quiet. Great location near Yosemite National Park. Great view.
Cabin air worked fine. Kitchenette well stocked. No room service, but front desk provided extra coffee, etc as needed. Quiet. Great location near Yosemite National Park. Great view.
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CHEN
Oct 17, 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
One of the bed is not clean, we found out other people’s hairs on the pillows and Bed sheets. We can hear people movement from next door, such as flushing toilet, water heater for shower.
One of the bed is not clean, we found out other people’s hairs on the pillows and Bed sheets. We can hear people movement from next door, such as flushing toilet, water heater for shower.
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THUPDEN
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The place is clean and quiet. But it’s far off from Yosemite park.
The place is clean and quiet. But it’s far off from Yosemite park.
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Kishan
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
To check in we had to go to cedar lodge which is 2.5 miles away from red bud lodge. Moreover, the parking was full at the red bud lodge, so we were asked to park beside the road which was not safe at all. Apart from that the room was clean and all appliances were working.
To check in we had to go to cedar lodge which is 2.5 miles away from red bud lodge. Moreover, the parking was full at the red bud lodge, so we were asked to park beside the road which was not safe at all. Apart from that the room was clean and all appliances were working.
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Andre
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The building is obviously old and the room smelled musty. The room was clean and furnished like a standard basic hotel or motel. The office is a mile or more down the road at the hotel and there is no attendant at the lodge, which is only slightly inconvenient.
The building is obviously old and the room smelled musty. The room was clean and furnished like a standard basic hotel or motel. The office is a mile or more down the road at the hotel and there is no attendant at the lodge, which is only slightly inconvenient.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic but often spacious, some with kitchenettes; several mention noisy or musty AC, highway noise, steep exterior stairs, and issues like weak water pressure or no hot water. Wi Fi reliability varies from excellent to unavailable.
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Roger
Aug 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious room and a full kitchen, including a full sized refrigerator. Fantastic location just outside the park. The place was clean and the area was relatively quiet. However, if you're a light sleeper like I am, you may want to bring ear plugs because the air conditioner is kind of loud. And if you plan to sleep late, the cars speeding by the highway are also pretty loud. Finally, you may also want to bring an eye mask because (at least in our room) there's a light right outside the door that tour can't turn off (the light from it comes through the high windows which have no blinds.) Recommend you buy water or bring your own since the tap water here has a sulfur smell and doesn't taste very good. I've seen a lot of reviews on here complaining about the fact that you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge hotel a few minute drive down the road. We didn't find that to be a problem. The market there was super convenient and we had dinner at the restaurant (food was just ok). IMPORTANT NOTE: check in (only at the Cedar Lodge) is only from 4 pm - 6 pm,a very tight window!
Spacious room and a full kitchen, including a full sized refrigerator. Fantastic location just outside the park. The place was clean and the area was relatively quiet. However, if you're a light sleeper like I am, you may want to bring ear plugs because the air conditioner is kind of loud. And if you plan to sleep late, the cars speeding by the highway are also pretty loud. Finally, you may also want to bring an eye mask because (at least in our room) there's a light right outside the door that tour can't turn off (the light from it comes through the high windows which have no blinds.) Recommend you buy water or bring your own since the tap water here has a sulfur smell and doesn't taste very good. I've seen a lot of reviews on here complaining about the fact that you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge hotel a few minute drive down the road. We didn't find that to be a problem. The market there was super convenient and we had dinner at the restaurant (food was just ok). IMPORTANT NOTE: check in (only at the Cedar Lodge) is only from 4 pm - 6 pm,a very tight window!
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Nolan
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Decent stay outside entrance to the park! Double room was quiet with WiFi and TV. Refrigerator and microwave included as well. Not much else by the lodge but overall very pleased with the stay! Also one trailhead starting above the lodge which was a simple hiking option without heading into the park.
Decent stay outside entrance to the park! Double room was quiet with WiFi and TV. Refrigerator and microwave included as well. Not much else by the lodge but overall very pleased with the stay! Also one trailhead starting above the lodge which was a simple hiking option without heading into the park.
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Yunhua
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The AC is very noisy
The AC is very noisy
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Erlene
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property is three miles west from the main property and has no services. Check in, pool, restaurant is 3 miles away at the main lodge area. Right on the highway by not too noisy. The air conditioner was finicky, thank goodness for the ceiling fan as it was 100 degrees out. Our room was clean, but furnishings were old. WiFi didn’t work, and no cell service in the canyon. I would choose the main Cedar Lodge location to stay at.
This property is three miles west from the main property and has no services. Check in, pool, restaurant is 3 miles away at the main lodge area. Right on the highway by not too noisy. The air conditioner was finicky, thank goodness for the ceiling fan as it was 100 degrees out. Our room was clean, but furnishings were old. WiFi didn’t work, and no cell service in the canyon. I would choose the main Cedar Lodge location to stay at.
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Vasiliy
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Mostly very nice motel near the park. But there's no front desk at the building itself. You have to check in 3 miles down the road. Which is not convenient. Also bathroom faucet was terrible. Otherwise very spacious and clean room.
Mostly very nice motel near the park. But there's no front desk at the building itself. You have to check in 3 miles down the road. Which is not convenient. Also bathroom faucet was terrible. Otherwise very spacious and clean room.
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Omar
Aug 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Tall ceilings, large beds, nice little kitchen. - Fridge was loud and didn't cool things well. The AC smelled extremely musty so we kept it off to avoid breathing in mold.
Tall ceilings, large beds, nice little kitchen. - Fridge was loud and didn't cool things well. The AC smelled extremely musty so we kept it off to avoid breathing in mold.
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Kristine
Jun 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Red Bud is quirky but comfortable and very close to the Yosemite Park entrance. Much quieter than other nearby lodges, comfortable beds. Water pressure in bathroom uneven and you have to carry luggage up stairs. Beautiful scenery.
Red Bud is quirky but comfortable and very close to the Yosemite Park entrance. Much quieter than other nearby lodges, comfortable beds. Water pressure in bathroom uneven and you have to carry luggage up stairs. Beautiful scenery.
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Nancy
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room wasn’t that bad, but the road noise is crazy! We also had to check in several miles up the road, was very inconvenient.
The room wasn’t that bad, but the road noise is crazy! We also had to check in several miles up the road, was very inconvenient.
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Jill
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to stay that is pretty close (8 miles) to Yosemite. The rooms are all on the second floor up an outside steep staircase if that is difficult for you. They have no front desk there so you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge down the street but that was no big deal. The room had a kitchenette of sorts with a hot plate, dishes etc but we didn’t realize that so didn’t take advantage of it. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Nice place to stay that is pretty close (8 miles) to Yosemite. The rooms are all on the second floor up an outside steep staircase if that is difficult for you. They have no front desk there so you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge down the street but that was no big deal. The room had a kitchenette of sorts with a hot plate, dishes etc but we didn’t realize that so didn’t take advantage of it. Friendly staff. Clean room.
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Barbara
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We did not have any hot water for both days we stayed there! We called the front desk about it after the first morning, and they said they would "pass the message on". On the 2nd morning, the power went out about 0730 during another cold shower. We again called the front office, but they took a "message" and said they would call us back. However, once the internet also went out, we had no way to call them again or answer any calls because there is no cell service there. The light in the kitchen was broken as well, and it was dark over in that area. The bed mattress was not very comfortable, so I ended up sleeping on the sofa. Once we checked out at the 2nd location (Cedar Lodge), they were not very sympathetic to the problems we had and did not offer any compensation for lack of hot water or power for the last 2 hours we were trying to get ready and pack up! They said that "PG&E must be having a power shut off that they did not tell them about". However, the Cedar Lodge HAD power, so it was clearly not important to them that the Red Bud Lodge was without power, and was getting pretty hot without ac.
We did not have any hot water for both days we stayed there! We called the front desk about it after the first morning, and they said they would "pass the message on". On the 2nd morning, the power went out about 0730 during another cold shower. We again called the front office, but they took a "message" and said they would call us back. However, once the internet also went out, we had no way to call them again or answer any calls because there is no cell service there. The light in the kitchen was broken as well, and it was dark over in that area. The bed mattress was not very comfortable, so I ended up sleeping on the sofa. Once we checked out at the 2nd location (Cedar Lodge), they were not very sympathetic to the problems we had and did not offer any compensation for lack of hot water or power for the last 2 hours we were trying to get ready and pack up! They said that "PG&E must be having a power shut off that they did not tell them about". However, the Cedar Lodge HAD power, so it was clearly not important to them that the Red Bud Lodge was without power, and was getting pretty hot without ac.
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Service
Staff at Cedar Lodge are frequently described as friendly and accommodating, and check in generally works despite being offsite. However, there is no onsite staff and responses to problems can be slow or unsympathetic.
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Peter
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was nothing fancy, which was expected. But it was clean and enough room for three of us. But the faucet in the bathroom sink sprayed water all over the counter making it virtually unusable. Also, there was no lighting outside the door making it dark and difficult when arriving late. No servicing the room during the day. Check-in was two miles down the road, which also had a pricey but mediocre buffet breakfast. There isn’t much around there at a decent price, so I guess they don’t have to be very good to compete. Probably would look for a better place.
Room was nothing fancy, which was expected. But it was clean and enough room for three of us. But the faucet in the bathroom sink sprayed water all over the counter making it virtually unusable. Also, there was no lighting outside the door making it dark and difficult when arriving late. No servicing the room during the day. Check-in was two miles down the road, which also had a pricey but mediocre buffet breakfast. There isn’t much around there at a decent price, so I guess they don’t have to be very good to compete. Probably would look for a better place.
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jim
Jun 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I arrived later afternoon on a Monday. NO ONE was on property to check us in! There was a hand written sign that said to check in 2 miles up the road. NEVER HAVE HAD THIS EVER HAPPENED BEFORE! I drove 5 miles up the road to a hotel with a different name, waited in line for 20 mins to ask about our hotel. They indicated that they work for both hotels and could help us. Thank Goodness, they let us stay at their hotel instead of heading back to a desolate area with no signs or evidence of life. Worst ever!! Don't go here!!
I arrived later afternoon on a Monday. NO ONE was on property to check us in! There was a hand written sign that said to check in 2 miles up the road. NEVER HAVE HAD THIS EVER HAPPENED BEFORE! I drove 5 miles up the road to a hotel with a different name, waited in line for 20 mins to ask about our hotel. They indicated that they work for both hotels and could help us. Thank Goodness, they let us stay at their hotel instead of heading back to a desolate area with no signs or evidence of life. Worst ever!! Don't go here!!
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SONIA
Aug 5, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
There was no room service Staff where not nice at all Saw ants in the room One morning we didn’t have water , had to wait an hour to get the water back . For 305$ per night I was expecting more I will never recommend this place
There was no room service Staff where not nice at all Saw ants in the room One morning we didn’t have water , had to wait an hour to get the water back . For 305$ per night I was expecting more I will never recommend this place
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Catherine
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Layout and amenities of Red Bud Inn were perfect for us in our journey to Yosemite NP. The staff were very accommodating. The room, bathroom, kitchen were ideally clean and well appointed. I was much better than we expected for our needs. The only draw back is the noise on the highway, which we contributed to with our driving. We may stay here again in the future, if we return to the area.
Layout and amenities of Red Bud Inn were perfect for us in our journey to Yosemite NP. The staff were very accommodating. The room, bathroom, kitchen were ideally clean and well appointed. I was much better than we expected for our needs. The only draw back is the noise on the highway, which we contributed to with our driving. We may stay here again in the future, if we return to the area.
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edwin
Jul 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property manager and his assistant were excellent to work with!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!
The property manager and his assistant were excellent to work with!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!
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Jennifer
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff at this property was wonderful and accommodating. Really appreciated them!
The staff at this property was wonderful and accommodating. Really appreciated them!
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Julie
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Maribel at the lobby was so helpful, she was able to get me checked in little bit earlier then 3. She gave me so much information and whereabouts to all amenities on the properties. This is a cute lodge, across the street is a hidden beach with chairs and tables. Very relaxing and great for pictures.
Maribel at the lobby was so helpful, she was able to get me checked in little bit earlier then 3. She gave me so much information and whereabouts to all amenities on the properties. This is a cute lodge, across the street is a hidden beach with chairs and tables. Very relaxing and great for pictures.
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Seth
May 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Check in and out process was super easy, staff at Cedar Lodge were very friendly. The Wi-Fi is actually superb which was a great surprise (it’s also free). Location is right on main road but secluded enough and a short 20 min from park entrance. Inside is very clean and well kept with plenty of cooking supplies, including a stove top and toaster among other things. Would definitely recommend.
Check in and out process was super easy, staff at Cedar Lodge were very friendly. The Wi-Fi is actually superb which was a great surprise (it’s also free). Location is right on main road but secluded enough and a short 20 min from park entrance. Inside is very clean and well kept with plenty of cooking supplies, including a stove top and toaster among other things. Would definitely recommend.
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Barbara
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We did not have any hot water for both days we stayed there! We called the front desk about it after the first morning, and they said they would "pass the message on". On the 2nd morning, the power went out about 0730 during another cold shower. We again called the front office, but they took a "message" and said they would call us back. However, once the internet also went out, we had no way to call them again or answer any calls because there is no cell service there. The light in the kitchen was broken as well, and it was dark over in that area. The bed mattress was not very comfortable, so I ended up sleeping on the sofa. Once we checked out at the 2nd location (Cedar Lodge), they were not very sympathetic to the problems we had and did not offer any compensation for lack of hot water or power for the last 2 hours we were trying to get ready and pack up! They said that "PG&E must be having a power shut off that they did not tell them about". However, the Cedar Lodge HAD power, so it was clearly not important to them that the Red Bud Lodge was without power, and was getting pretty hot without ac.
We did not have any hot water for both days we stayed there! We called the front desk about it after the first morning, and they said they would "pass the message on". On the 2nd morning, the power went out about 0730 during another cold shower. We again called the front office, but they took a "message" and said they would call us back. However, once the internet also went out, we had no way to call them again or answer any calls because there is no cell service there. The light in the kitchen was broken as well, and it was dark over in that area. The bed mattress was not very comfortable, so I ended up sleeping on the sofa. Once we checked out at the 2nd location (Cedar Lodge), they were not very sympathetic to the problems we had and did not offer any compensation for lack of hot water or power for the last 2 hours we were trying to get ready and pack up! They said that "PG&E must be having a power shut off that they did not tell them about". However, the Cedar Lodge HAD power, so it was clearly not important to them that the Red Bud Lodge was without power, and was getting pretty hot without ac.
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Maria
Jun 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very helpful and accommodating staff. Easy check in
Very helpful and accommodating staff. Easy check in
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Location
Very convenient to Yosemite along Highway 140, with river and mountain scenery. The area is remote with little cell service and some traffic noise.
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Khalil
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great spot near a bridge where 2 rivers come together. Walk across the street to have coffee on the river. Unfortunately the nights we stayed construction on the bridge started after 9pm. Otherwise lovely spot and place.
Great spot near a bridge where 2 rivers come together. Walk across the street to have coffee on the river. Unfortunately the nights we stayed construction on the bridge started after 9pm. Otherwise lovely spot and place.
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Eren
Sep 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Love the set up by the river and the store. Really close to the park. I would stay here again.
The room was very nice, the bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Love the set up by the river and the store. Really close to the park. I would stay here again.
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Erlene
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property is three miles west from the main property and has no services. Check in, pool, restaurant is 3 miles away at the main lodge area. Right on the highway by not too noisy. The air conditioner was finicky, thank goodness for the ceiling fan as it was 100 degrees out. Our room was clean, but furnishings were old. WiFi didn’t work, and no cell service in the canyon. I would choose the main Cedar Lodge location to stay at.
This property is three miles west from the main property and has no services. Check in, pool, restaurant is 3 miles away at the main lodge area. Right on the highway by not too noisy. The air conditioner was finicky, thank goodness for the ceiling fan as it was 100 degrees out. Our room was clean, but furnishings were old. WiFi didn’t work, and no cell service in the canyon. I would choose the main Cedar Lodge location to stay at.
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Sanjay
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good property near the Yosemite NP. It is literally 15 minutes by car to NP central entrance. It was clean and beautiful surrounding with mountains and Merced River passing through.
Good property near the Yosemite NP. It is literally 15 minutes by car to NP central entrance. It was clean and beautiful surrounding with mountains and Merced River passing through.
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AMIT
Jul 17, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location, On hi way 140, 20 minutes from Yosemite entrance. The room was clean.
Good location, On hi way 140, 20 minutes from Yosemite entrance. The room was clean.
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Nicole
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Fidning the Red Bud Lodge was the first adventure next to no signage you come around a blind corner and the parking lot entry is right there (a gap in the concrete edging into very tiny carpark.).The Red Bud Lodge was clean and large size room with a mini kitchenette. The staircase was very steep to access the room via an external set of stairs. The location has no cell service, no phone in room, there is no onsite manager if anything is required you need to travel about 3 miles to Cedar Lodge who also manage this hotel. Distance to Yoemsite NP is great. The dining options are very limited there is a restaurant at Cedar lodge where we found restaurant staff rude unhelpful and the prices were ridiculous for a hamburger. Please be prepared if staying here to have your own food. The parking is also very limited not enough spaces for all the rooms. Overall I would look at alternative options if going to Yosemite NP.
Fidning the Red Bud Lodge was the first adventure next to no signage you come around a blind corner and the parking lot entry is right there (a gap in the concrete edging into very tiny carpark.).The Red Bud Lodge was clean and large size room with a mini kitchenette. The staircase was very steep to access the room via an external set of stairs. The location has no cell service, no phone in room, there is no onsite manager if anything is required you need to travel about 3 miles to Cedar Lodge who also manage this hotel. Distance to Yoemsite NP is great. The dining options are very limited there is a restaurant at Cedar lodge where we found restaurant staff rude unhelpful and the prices were ridiculous for a hamburger. Please be prepared if staying here to have your own food. The parking is also very limited not enough spaces for all the rooms. Overall I would look at alternative options if going to Yosemite NP.
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Seth
May 10, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Check in and out process was super easy, staff at Cedar Lodge were very friendly. The Wi-Fi is actually superb which was a great surprise (it’s also free). Location is right on main road but secluded enough and a short 20 min from park entrance. Inside is very clean and well kept with plenty of cooking supplies, including a stove top and toaster among other things. Would definitely recommend.
Check in and out process was super easy, staff at Cedar Lodge were very friendly. The Wi-Fi is actually superb which was a great surprise (it’s also free). Location is right on main road but secluded enough and a short 20 min from park entrance. Inside is very clean and well kept with plenty of cooking supplies, including a stove top and toaster among other things. Would definitely recommend.
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Jill
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to stay that is pretty close (8 miles) to Yosemite. The rooms are all on the second floor up an outside steep staircase if that is difficult for you. They have no front desk there so you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge down the street but that was no big deal. The room had a kitchenette of sorts with a hot plate, dishes etc but we didn’t realize that so didn’t take advantage of it. Friendly staff. Clean room.
Nice place to stay that is pretty close (8 miles) to Yosemite. The rooms are all on the second floor up an outside steep staircase if that is difficult for you. They have no front desk there so you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge down the street but that was no big deal. The room had a kitchenette of sorts with a hot plate, dishes etc but we didn’t realize that so didn’t take advantage of it. Friendly staff. Clean room.
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Steve
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Out of the way. In the foothills before Yosemite. Nice and quiet and not to far from the main gate
Out of the way. In the foothills before Yosemite. Nice and quiet and not to far from the main gate
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Anthony
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good lodge for visiting the Yosemite National Park !
Very good lodge for visiting the Yosemite National Park !
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Dining
Dining options nearby are limited; the Cedar Lodge restaurant is described as mediocre or expensive, and breakfast is not provided onsite. Many guests rely on the market or bringing supplies.
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Peter
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was nothing fancy, which was expected. But it was clean and enough room for three of us. But the faucet in the bathroom sink sprayed water all over the counter making it virtually unusable. Also, there was no lighting outside the door making it dark and difficult when arriving late. No servicing the room during the day. Check-in was two miles down the road, which also had a pricey but mediocre buffet breakfast. There isn’t much around there at a decent price, so I guess they don’t have to be very good to compete. Probably would look for a better place.
Room was nothing fancy, which was expected. But it was clean and enough room for three of us. But the faucet in the bathroom sink sprayed water all over the counter making it virtually unusable. Also, there was no lighting outside the door making it dark and difficult when arriving late. No servicing the room during the day. Check-in was two miles down the road, which also had a pricey but mediocre buffet breakfast. There isn’t much around there at a decent price, so I guess they don’t have to be very good to compete. Probably would look for a better place.
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Roger
Aug 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Spacious room and a full kitchen, including a full sized refrigerator. Fantastic location just outside the park. The place was clean and the area was relatively quiet. However, if you're a light sleeper like I am, you may want to bring ear plugs because the air conditioner is kind of loud. And if you plan to sleep late, the cars speeding by the highway are also pretty loud. Finally, you may also want to bring an eye mask because (at least in our room) there's a light right outside the door that tour can't turn off (the light from it comes through the high windows which have no blinds.) Recommend you buy water or bring your own since the tap water here has a sulfur smell and doesn't taste very good. I've seen a lot of reviews on here complaining about the fact that you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge hotel a few minute drive down the road. We didn't find that to be a problem. The market there was super convenient and we had dinner at the restaurant (food was just ok). IMPORTANT NOTE: check in (only at the Cedar Lodge) is only from 4 pm - 6 pm,a very tight window!
Spacious room and a full kitchen, including a full sized refrigerator. Fantastic location just outside the park. The place was clean and the area was relatively quiet. However, if you're a light sleeper like I am, you may want to bring ear plugs because the air conditioner is kind of loud. And if you plan to sleep late, the cars speeding by the highway are also pretty loud. Finally, you may also want to bring an eye mask because (at least in our room) there's a light right outside the door that tour can't turn off (the light from it comes through the high windows which have no blinds.) Recommend you buy water or bring your own since the tap water here has a sulfur smell and doesn't taste very good. I've seen a lot of reviews on here complaining about the fact that you have to check in at the Cedar Lodge hotel a few minute drive down the road. We didn't find that to be a problem. The market there was super convenient and we had dinner at the restaurant (food was just ok). IMPORTANT NOTE: check in (only at the Cedar Lodge) is only from 4 pm - 6 pm,a very tight window!
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Partha
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful room (large), cool and comfortable (it was hot outside). Staff was receptive to our needs. Couple of things to note: restaurant options are v limited (have to drive 30 mins). office is 2 miles away
Beautiful room (large), cool and comfortable (it was hot outside). Staff was receptive to our needs. Couple of things to note: restaurant options are v limited (have to drive 30 mins). office is 2 miles away
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Eric
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
A little pricey, but the room was great with a kitchenette and stocked with dishes, utensils, coffee. Market for provisions about 12 miles up the road. For the price, slightly above average value.
A little pricey, but the room was great with a kitchenette and stocked with dishes, utensils, coffee. Market for provisions about 12 miles up the road. For the price, slightly above average value.
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Chaochen
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You have to check-in and out at the Cedar lodge, which is another 5 minutes drive. No breakfast provided.
You have to check-in and out at the Cedar lodge, which is another 5 minutes drive. No breakfast provided.
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Nicole
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Fidning the Red Bud Lodge was the first adventure next to no signage you come around a blind corner and the parking lot entry is right there (a gap in the concrete edging into very tiny carpark.).The Red Bud Lodge was clean and large size room with a mini kitchenette. The staircase was very steep to access the room via an external set of stairs. The location has no cell service, no phone in room, there is no onsite manager if anything is required you need to travel about 3 miles to Cedar Lodge who also manage this hotel. Distance to Yoemsite NP is great. The dining options are very limited there is a restaurant at Cedar lodge where we found restaurant staff rude unhelpful and the prices were ridiculous for a hamburger. Please be prepared if staying here to have your own food. The parking is also very limited not enough spaces for all the rooms. Overall I would look at alternative options if going to Yosemite NP.
Fidning the Red Bud Lodge was the first adventure next to no signage you come around a blind corner and the parking lot entry is right there (a gap in the concrete edging into very tiny carpark.).The Red Bud Lodge was clean and large size room with a mini kitchenette. The staircase was very steep to access the room via an external set of stairs. The location has no cell service, no phone in room, there is no onsite manager if anything is required you need to travel about 3 miles to Cedar Lodge who also manage this hotel. Distance to Yoemsite NP is great. The dining options are very limited there is a restaurant at Cedar lodge where we found restaurant staff rude unhelpful and the prices were ridiculous for a hamburger. Please be prepared if staying here to have your own food. The parking is also very limited not enough spaces for all the rooms. Overall I would look at alternative options if going to Yosemite NP.
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Mark
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
We found this room to be ideal for our stay in Yosemite. Huge hotel room with comfortable beds, a giant bathroom, and the kitchenette that made preparing a quick breakfast before leaving for the park very easy. There are closer properties to the park entrance, but we saved nearly $60 per night by staying here and would not change a thing.
We found this room to be ideal for our stay in Yosemite. Huge hotel room with comfortable beds, a giant bathroom, and the kitchenette that made preparing a quick breakfast before leaving for the park very easy. There are closer properties to the park entrance, but we saved nearly $60 per night by staying here and would not change a thing.
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Marianne
Aug 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Yes. Simple but clean and neat. A/C, fridge and microwave in room. Coffee maker too. 22 steps to get up to our level. No elevator. Nice porch with table and chairs. Check in at Cedar Lodge went well!
Yes. Simple but clean and neat. A/C, fridge and microwave in room. Coffee maker too. 22 steps to get up to our level. No elevator. Nice porch with table and chairs. Check in at Cedar Lodge went well!
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Abbasali
Aug 9, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed here for two nights during our Yosemite trip and had a great experience. Even though it’s a 1-star motel, the room was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed, including a small kitchen that made it feel more like an Airbnb. It’s about 30 miles from the Yosemite entrance and was a great value for the price. Highly recommended!
We stayed here for two nights during our Yosemite trip and had a great experience. Even though it’s a 1-star motel, the room was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed, including a small kitchen that made it feel more like an Airbnb. It’s about 30 miles from the Yosemite entrance and was a great value for the price. Highly recommended!
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Alexis
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is perfect but besides that this motel made me and my friend pretty mad. Calling the staff takes forever and in person they aren't that great either, AND our room was infested with ants which ruined some of the food we brought. The pool at Cedar Lodge was nice but besides that this hotel sucks.
The location is perfect but besides that this motel made me and my friend pretty mad. Calling the staff takes forever and in person they aren't that great either, AND our room was infested with ants which ruined some of the food we brought. The pool at Cedar Lodge was nice but besides that this hotel sucks.
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Manuel
Jul 1, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel is owned by hotel 2 miles away. No front desk or amenities at this one. We had ants which were taken care of after calling the other property and them sending someone to spray and clean. You are paying for the location, not the nice room. Know before you go.
Hotel is owned by hotel 2 miles away. No front desk or amenities at this one. We had ants which were taken care of after calling the other property and them sending someone to spray and clean. You are paying for the location, not the nice room. Know before you go.
FAQs about Red Bud Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property is not wheelchair accessible, and specific accessibility features are not detailed.
Where is the property located in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located in El Portal, within a 15-minute drive of Yosemite National Park and Sierra National Forest. It is approximately 12.6 miles from Yosemite Valley and 22 miles from Yosemite Visitor Center.
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There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Cedar Lodge 9966 Highway 140, El Portal, CA 95318]. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Cellular phone service, Internet service, and guestroom phones are not available at this property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Contactless check-out is available.
Popular amenities
Barbecue Grill (s)
Parking (Self) (free)
Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Barbecue Grill (s)
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)