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Yosemite Gateway Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A view from a balcony overlooking a hilly landscape with a body of water and mountains in the distance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and "NOVACANCY" at the entrance.
A cozy living area with a leather sofa, a fireplace, and a lamp. There are two framed pictures on the wall and a potted plant on the floor.
A staircase with a wooden railing and a light fixture at the top.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $171
$150 nightly
$171 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

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, Mono Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a wardrobe, and a door with a view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a desk, and a mirror. There are two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a television, and a mirror.

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a brown bedspread, white linens, and a red skirt. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds, and a picture on the wall above the beds.

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

  • Lake view
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Deluxe with A/C, Microwave and Refridgeratpr - Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2 Queen Deluxe with A/C, Microwave and Refridgeratpr - Non Smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

Lee Vining

With a stay at Yosemite Gateway Motel in Lee Vining, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Mono Lake Committee Information Center and 15 minutes by foot from Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. .This motel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Yosemite National Park and 29.4 mi (47.4 km) from Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mono Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • June Mountain Ski Area - 26 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • June Mountain - 48 min drive - 23.1 miles

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whoa Nellie Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mono Cone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Basin Cafe, Lee Vining - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nicely's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latte Da Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Yosemite Gateway Motel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine.

Property amenities

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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; 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Yosemite Gateway Hotel Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Motel
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Yosemite Gateway Motel Motel Lee Vining

Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.Everything was clean &staff well prepared.1night stay but will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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good free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for a good night sleep after a long day at the park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of Mono Lake ! Easy access to restaurants. Shower is a little tight but beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely views of Mono Lake. Friendly staff on check-in. Comfortable beds. The tub/shower could use an updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A classic, old-fashioned motel. The room was small, but it was clean and comfortable. The sunrise from the balcony was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a peaceful location with great views of the lake and river as well as literally being in town and minutes away from tioga pass then this is the place for you! I plan to come back here one day!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for the proximity to Tioga. Mono lake is beautiful and we loved exploring down towards mammoth. The motel was small but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We have stayed here before. We had a great view. Restaurant was convenient. The portable ac unit was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Clean place. Comfortable beds. Nice staff. Nice views. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Pretty good!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Girl at front desk was great!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The view of Mono Lake from the motel was very good. Our bathroom door was hard to close. It needs to be adjusted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprisingly quiet for a room right on the highway. Clean, with a nice view of the lake. It’s old but well kept. Tiny shower!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and room was clean. The bed was too soft and it would have been nice to have real milk for the in room coffee instead of creamer. A bit noisy when the big trucks go by .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice place to stay and too see Mono Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Everything was fine - would have appreciated a small refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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1 night stay and chosen for proximity to Yosemite National Park Tioga Pass entrance. Nice welcome and I don't want to do the motel an injustice but it is quite dated. Our room was right on road so it was noisy early in the morning but this isn't a fault of the motel, just an FYI. Good bed and pillows and free parking so it suited our purpose. Did have a balcony view of the countryside at the rear of the room and 2 great dining option across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was it perfect? No. Would I stay there again? Yes. The rooms were clean and had nice views of Mono Lake and was Conveniently located in the center of town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good motel, very small town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff really nice Room was pretty dusty and furniture scraped - but with that said, we had what we needed Was in the family sized room that faces the lake- no light or nightstands by the smaller bed The larger bed was nice The view from the porch was great Looked like they were in the process of working on updgrades so guessing it will visually be nicer in next year. Staff was friendly. Location cant beat- across from Nicelys and close to Tioga Pass
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Nice Motel, good price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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