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Top 5 Cheap Hotels in El Portal at a glance

1. Cedar Lodge — 2-star hotel in El Portal. Guest rating: 8.4/10 — Very Good.
2. Yosemite View Lodge — 2.5-star hotel in El Portal. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.
3. Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages — 1-star hotel in El Portal. Guest rating: 8.0/10 — Very Good.
4. Red Bud Lodge — 2-star hotel in El Portal. Guest rating: 7.2/10 — Good.
5. Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel — 2.5-star hotel in Mariposa. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.

Cheap Hotels in El Portal

A river with a sandy bank and trees in the background.

A beachside ceremony setup with rows of chairs and a floral arch.

A large bear sculpture with a child, set against a building with a stone wall and a grassy area with rocks.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a green bedspread, two chairs, a table, and two bedside lamps.

1. Cedar Lodge

El Portal

$224

$260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A river with a rocky riverbank, a tree, and outdoor furniture with an umbrella.

A hotel with a pool, surrounded by a rocky riverbed and mountains.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and a large window with blinds.

A concrete pathway alongside a river with trees and rocks.

2. Yosemite View Lodge

El Portal

$350

$402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A tent with a wooden deck, two chairs, and a table.

A small, single-story cabin with a wooden staircase leading to a door, surrounded by trees.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

A wooden deck with a pathway leading to a white building surrounded by trees and a mountain in the background.

3. Indian Flat RV Park - Tent Cabins & Cottages

El Portal

$180

$204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A rustic log cabin with a stone chimney, wooden door, and a window with a geometric pattern.

A cozy log cabin interior with a wooden sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A wooden interior with a stone wall, a wooden door, a mirror, and a small table with chairs.

A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

4. Red Bud Lodge

El Portal

$255

$289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A reception area with a desk, chairs, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is the Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station.

A spacious living area with a large window, comfortable seating, a coffee station, and a mural of a forest scene.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

5. Best Western Plus Yosemite Way Station Motel

Mariposa

$169

$192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hot tub with two people sitting back-to-back.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees.

A pathway through a wooded area with trees displaying autumn foliage.

A staircase leading to a building surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

6. Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort

Midpines

$149

$169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A wooden sign for River Rock Inn with the year 4993.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A building with a sign reading "RiverRock Inn" and a parking lot in front.

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with striped bedding, a bedside table, a lamp, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

7. River Rock Inn

Mariposa

$119

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

8. Quality Inn Yosemite Valley Gateway

Mariposa

$125

$142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A corridor with stone walls, a small plant, and a door at the end.

A hotel room with a bed, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a small garden.

A building with a sign reading "Miners Inn." It features a brick facade, multiple windows, and a small garden area with a picnic table.

9. Miners Inn

Mariposa

$146

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a ceiling fan.

A residential area with houses, a white picket fence, and a garage.

A Mariposa Lodge sign with amenities listed, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

10. Mariposa Lodge

Mariposa

$123

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings and cars.

A room with a door, a window, a small refrigerator, and a display rack with books.

A small room with a window, a wooden shelf with magazines, a black refrigerator, and a fire extinguisher.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a brown leather chair, a white sofa, and a window with a view of trees.

11. The Yosemite Inn

Mariposa

$141

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A campground with multiple tents set up among tall trees, connected by a paved path.

A tent with a bed, a chair, and a small table with a device.

A snowy landscape with a clear reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and a prominent mountain.

A public restroom with multiple lockers, sinks, and a mirror.

12. Curry Village

Yosemite National Park

$162

$200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.

A two-story lodge with a pool, outdoor seating, and a bar area.

A forested campsite with wooden cabins, a paved walkway, and picnic tables.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, plaid furniture, and a large window.

13. Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Groveland

$191

$215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A rustic stone building with a sign reading "Yosemite National Park".

A hotel with a patio area, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "The Monarch Boutique Hotel."

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a wooden floor, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted poster.

14. The Monarch Inn

Mariposa

$133

$151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A Mother Lode Lodge with a pool, a vacant sign, and a sign for Macirosa Fruit & Nut Company.

A two-story building with a balcony, a flagpole, and a tree with red leaves.

A swimming pool with a white fence and green foliage in the background.

A compact hotel room with a wooden desk, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

15. Mother Lode Lodge

Mariposa

$109

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with bottles, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a chair, a table with a plant, a lamp, and a view of mountains.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by trees and string lights.

A wooden directional signpost with arrows pointing to 'Yosemite - 12 MI', 'Restaurant', 'Front Desk', and 'General Store'.

16. Yosemite Westgate Lodge

Groveland

$175

$213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern wooden house with a large glass door, a wooden deck, and a small cart.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern lounge area with a central fireplace, wooden seating, and a hanging chair.

A modern house with a pool, wooden steps, and a view of tall trees.

17. AutoCamp Yosemite

Mariposa

$193

$259 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a microwave, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, a blue chair, and a tiled deck.

18. Buck Meadows Lodge

Groveland

$153

$174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and hills.

A kitchen with a large window, wooden shelves, and a kettle on the counter.

A room with a large window offering a view of a hilly landscape, a sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden table, and a black chair.

A road with a series of lights leading up a hill, a tree, and a clear night sky.

19. Wildhaven Yosemite Glamping

Mariposa

$149

$170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A two-story house with a porch, arched windows, and a chimney.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered porch with a railing, a bench, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A covered porch with white railings, a wooden floor, and a view of a forested hillside.

20. 5th Street Inn

Mariposa

$140

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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Top landmarks in El Portal

El Portal Market

8.2/10 (603 reviews)

El Portal Market is in the heart of El Portal, so why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you'd also like to explore some of the parks in El Portal, Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance is nearby.

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Briceburg Information Center

7.8/10 (200 reviews)

Briceburg Information Center is worth a visit when in central Briceburg.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap hotels in El Portal?

For a cheap hotel in El Portal with glowing reviews, consider Cedar Lodge, which features free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant.

Are there any cheap motels in El Portal?

If you're eager to find a budget-friendly place to stay in El Portal, consider booking a motel. Take a look at Red Bud Lodge where you can enjoy in-room a microwave and free parking.

What are the best cheap things to do in El Portal?

Sightseeing doesn't mean you have to blow the budget. For some things to do in El Portal, enjoy the outdoors at Yosemite National Park or Sierra National Forest. Don't forget to plan a visit to Merced River.