With a stay at Bristlecone Motel in Big Pine, you'll be 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Keough's Hot Springs and 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. .This motel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Bishop Country Club Golf Course and 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Canal Walks.
Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 14 min drive - 17.5 miles
Northern Inyo Hospital - 16 min drive - 18.6 miles
Little Lakes Valley Trail - 18 min drive - 19.3 miles
Bishop City Park - 18 min drive - 19.3 miles
Getting around
Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Copper Top BBQ - 5 min walk
Brewed Awakening - 1 min walk
Hugo’s Bbq - 2 min walk
Dick's Smoke Wagon - 2 min walk
subway - 4 min walk
About this property
Bristlecone Motel
Mountain motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Keough's Hot Springs
Bristlecone Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Big Pine motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In the mountains
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.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 May. 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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
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Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
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Bristlecone Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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It was a quaint no frills stay. My husband and I are backpackers and needed a place to stay before we started the trail in the morning. Staff was incredibly friendly. Room was clean although the bed a tad lumpy. All in all, we enjoyed our stay. We will stay again next time we visit the Eastern Sierras.
Ben
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Josh
Oct 22, 2025
Easy parking, good for a last minute stop, comfy bed. Loud traffic from highway
This place was pretty nice for an older, renovated, classic motel. It wasn’t fancy, but it was clean and fine for a night or two. It is located right on the main highway. Parking was easy. You check in at the Chevron next door. There is a good sized market there for a gas station and the staff was friendly. If you are hiking at Big Pines Lakes, this is a great place to stay. The only downside was the bed, which was very uncomfortable and I didn’t get the best nights sleep.
The nighttime temperature on October 15th was 32 degrees. When starting to get in bed, we turned on the room heater. It didn't work. Being late at night and not wanting to pack up to move to another room, we endured a miserable, cold night. The heater should be periodically checked and obviously was not. We should have a free accommodation at a different lodging or a refund.
The room was a bit outdated, but we appreciated the simple and budget-friendly option in this great location close to tons of hiking and other outdoor recreation opportunities. The staff were great - even though they are busy running the gas station, the person who checked us in was quick and efficient.
I didn’t stay. (Female solo traveler) the room was off-site in an alley behind the main hotel. It felt very unsafe. Once inside the carpets were very stained, the room smelled off and again locks felt insecure and unsafe. 3 men worked the front desk and would’ve all been aware that I was alone. As the desk person walked me to the room (because again, it’s off-site) he’d even commented that the owner was back there all the time and I’d “be safe”. I think even they are aware that space would make a solo traveler very uncomfortable. This particular apartment needs additional disclaimers to be rented to the general public.
The motel accommodated for a late checkin through the Chevron station. We checked in at 9:30pm with no problems. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was comfortable.
This is a great place to stay, clean, quiet and you can park right next to your room. Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the WiFi is really bad, I got 1 bar at best