Motel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to White Pine Public Museum
This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Bristlecone Motel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Bristlecone Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Copper Queen Casino. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
8 minutes by foot from White Pine Public Museum and a 2-minute drive from Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
Pets welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bristlecone Motel also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.
This Ely motel is smoke free.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Playground
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Alcohol isn't served at Bristlecone Motel.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Bristlecone Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
437
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
357
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
124
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
49
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
35
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
George
8 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
George
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
William
Travelled with partner
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The only problem we had is they say, on Expedia, that there is a laundry but there is NOT! That's the main reason we picked it. If we had known it didn't have one we would have chosen a different place.
Good value at the Bristlecone. Rooms are that updated laminent flooring but the beds are a bit old and could use a refresh. Staff was very friendly and accomodating.
Reception was unmannedn and closed during our whole stay, a signed said it would only be open from 07.00am-07.00 pm. no breakfast as everything was unmanned
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Catherine
19 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Best of the non chains in town
Overall, it was a good one night stay. The room was very large, tile floors were great for dogs. Location was great. & of all the non-chain hotels in town, this one was definitely a top pick. The floor was a bit dirty, The door did not meet the floor so there was probably a 1/2 inch gap at the base, but I would come back. Overall fine stay. And a bargain.
Catherine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
David
Travelled with family
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
David
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Carl
18 Jul 2025
It’s a basic motel. Office is closed 7:00 pm until 7:00 AM
We were so impressed with Bristlecone Motel. Super clean and very comfortable beds. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this Motel for a stay in Ely.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Carl
16 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was good, on the main road. The room was basic but clean. On the downside the office is only open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 pm. So if you need assistance you have to call someone to come back to the motel.
Check-in staff member was very friendly and helpful which was greatly appreciated after a long day of driving. The bed was comfortable, the hair dryer did not work. As with any older motel the walls are not soundproof and we could hear the upstairs room using the bathroom and walking around in their room. Breakfast included is always appreciated. At this location they were out of orange juice with no sign it was out and the bananas were overripe with black peels. There was coffee and hot tea, two different cereal choices with the milk sitting in the carton at the front desk, granola bars, pastries in bags and bagged muffins. No waffles or anything hot. Again better breakfast than none at all but ranked in the bottom 2 of the 4 motels on our trip. Not much to do in Ely and the casinos with machines only were dead with very few people in the three we visited. We choose this motel after looking at others in the area on hwy 50 that looked run down even though they had high reviews.
Cindy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Jess
14 Jul 2025
No warning that office closed at 9, nobody contacted us when reservations had been made for several days, showed up to locked doors, nobody answered the phone, had to go get another hotel room
Property is basic but very clean. Has microwave in room. Breakfast was ok as an additional add on. Property owner is making an attempt to give the outside a facelift. Very nice property for the money. I will be staying there again.
We have stayed at The Bristlecone before. It’s a nice hotel. The beds are comfortable. But most important, affordable while not lacking on cleanliness.
Older hotel, but clean and comfortable. Was filled up the night we stayed. Accepts pets with a reasonable fee. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast is pretty basic. Cereal, muffins, and breakfast bars. Not really more than that. Would stay again if I come back this way.