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Mother Lode Lodge

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Room amenity

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $161
$142 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

Explore the area

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5051 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA, 95338
  • Place, Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariposa Museum and History Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariposa County Visitor Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Mariposa

Mother Lode Lodge is centrally located in Mariposa, a 5-minute walk from Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail and 8 minutes by foot from Mariposa Museum and History Center. .This motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Mariposa County Visitor Center and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from California State Mining and Mineral Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariposa County Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mariposa Cemetery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pony Expresso - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪1850 Brewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Factory - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Mother Lode Lodge

Mother Lode Lodge offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

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
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 1 PM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows no late check-in whatsoever.
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late June, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and 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

Mother Lode Lodge
Mother Lode Lodge Mariposa
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Mother Lodge
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Mother Lode Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 552 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet country charm. The owner was super sweet. Was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Love the easy check in out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. The grounds were very clean. The jacuzzi was awesome. We had an awesome stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting Yosemite National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of Mariposa and very walkable to a shops and few places to eat. Nothing fancy but clean and well-maintained. Recommended for a simple stay in the cool little town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just great for our 2 day mini vacation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A no-contact facility. Nice room, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location for exploring Yosemite. Bed was really comfortable. Enjoyed the pool at end of day after spending day in Yosemite
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel just an hour away from Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything in the town of Mariposa is close by and within walking distance from the hotel. The room was clean and had all the amenities to make it comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice efficient and Helpfulness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean remodeled room. Never saw a staff member the hole time I was there. Love this little old mining town. Best and cheapest place to eat is place called the Hideout Saloon. Exit Mother Lode Lodge and go right. turn right at gas station. Small sign on the left. Down stairs. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sumanth Kumar Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The bed is so bad it was making a squeaking sound every time I move. Couldn’t sleep at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This little boutique motel was a terrific spot to stay on our way to Yosemite. The owners are on site and always working on upgrades and cleanliness. The pool was very large , deep and the perfect temperature for swimming. We would recommend a stay here to anyone. Shops and restaurants are walking distance away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Antoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was close to some excellent dinners and restaurants, which we liked a lot. We did not like the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

LINDA-JOY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NOT at all inviting, dirty and in need of repair.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mollie

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

Sweet little place

Very clean affordable and sweet motel. Room looked recently refurbished and in great condition. The mini fridge and microwave were a big plus. Right in the center of town walkable for stores and restaurants also groceries. Managers super friendly. Family owned vibe. Pool needs painting but still was nice to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

robin neal natasha

Liked: Cleanliness
the property was good and comfortable .. the bathroom space was small ..and the room rate was high .. but that's California i guess .. over good no complains ..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Salvador

Great location! Mariposa is a wonderful city with great food and awesome hospitality. About an hour drive to Yosemite is the only negative thing. It’s an average hotel, window A/C is outdated for hotels and the hotel room gets warm in May. I recommend it if trying to save a few dollars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I had to check myself in so no one could recommend a place to eat. I had not used a lock box to get key before and had a little problem opening it in the dark. The facility was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
A little too far from our destination. The drive in was beautiful but…with kids it’s hard. Also, no breakfast offered. It’s expensive! We need better toiletries and breakfast… room was super hot when we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in a cute little area of town. We got there after the office closed and left before they opened up again, so there was no interaction with staff. They left the key for us in an envelope near the front door. No ice machine, no food, no vending machines.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shinsuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to leave your trash and used towels outside your door but they leave you with whatever you request on the check list they provide.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Mariposa Mother Lode Comment

Older motel in the heart of Mariposa, which is excellent. Had TV problems when arriving and the pillows provided were less than satisfactory. They were very thin & cheap, leaving a kink in my neck. I had to put a blanket under the pillows just to be able to sleep. Could definitely invest in better quality pillows. Overall, clean. Small but in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022