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Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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51340 Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA, 93514
  • Place, Mono Lake Committee Information Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Yosemite Gateway Motel

Along with express check-in, this smoke-free motel has express check-out and a garden. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Yosemite Gateway Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Yosemite Gateway Motel, you're just a quick walk from Mono Lake Committee Information Center.
  • Amenities include a terrace and a vending machine
  • Steps from Mono Lake Committee Information Center and 15 minutes by foot from Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center
Yosemite Gateway Motel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. Yosemite Gateway Motel also features express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lee Vining motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Seasonal Road Closure Notice: HWY 120 (Tioga Pass) generally closes for the winter from late October through late June. Daily closures can also occur during periods of inclement weather in spring and fall. The Eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park is located 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. Yosemite's Eastern Gate or Tuolumne Meadows is not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. All other Yosemite National Park entrances are open year round. Guests are advised to check local road conditions/closures before travel with the California Department of Transportation at www.dot.ca.gov or by calling 800-427-7623.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 15 and April 4.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. 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.

Property is also known as

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Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 930 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 930 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 930 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 930 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 930 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weixing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and too see Mono Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfortable bed and very nice bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our front door, clean room, was a great overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel, very small town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Motel, good price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet area, scenic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous scenery and awesome location! Clean hotel and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel with views of Mono Lake. Convenience to Yosemite and the Whoa Nellie Deli were the best part of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Amenities
Super convenient and a beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot! Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute, quiet and romantic place. Right at the edge of Yosemite park. The wife and I loved it. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Veniamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good view on the Mono Lake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely QUIET little motel. The rooms face Mono Lake and the wall on the hwy has no windows, so VERY QUIET. Clean, great TV movies too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a bit outdated property, but it was in a good shape, the cleaning staff is doing a great job to maintain the rooms. It was clean and cozy, perfect for our one night stay. It has a little patio looking to Lake Mono.
Little surprise from the cleaning staff
Another surprise from the cleaning staff
View from the patio
View from our patio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Well maintained facility. Right in the middle of town. Great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel to overnight at while on a long road trip. The room was clean and surprisingly well appointed. Wish the water pressure in the shower was better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view is best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice room and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in Lee Vining. Walkable dining and market. With convenient access to Tioga pass and the Yosemite high country. And the beauty of Mono lake and Eastern Sierra.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little place

Great little place. Very friendly staff. Only down fall is parking can be tight. Other than that, my father and I had an enjoyable two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our family really enjoyed this place since you have a lot options to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Amenities
Great stay at the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sejal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved View from Motel and Town was very convenient to Yosemite National Park. I would recommend this Motel to everyone visiting with Family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023