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Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Lee Vining

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Terrace/patio
Parking
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View from property
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 498 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is CA $222
CA $264 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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About the area

Map
51340 Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mono Lake - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • June Mountain Ski Area - 18 min drive - 23.9 km
  • June Mountain - 34 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whoa Nellie Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mono Cone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nicely's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latte Da Coffee Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bodie Mike's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Yosemite Gateway Motel

Property highlights
Yosemite Gateway Motel provides amenities like a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yosemite Gateway Motel located?

Situated in Lee Vining, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mono Lake Committee Information Center and Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. Mono Lake and Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Navi, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for a girls weekend to chase fall foliage and hike. The location is prime outside of yosemite tioga pass and conveniently located driving to all Eastern Sierra hiking spots. It looks like they recently renovated the room. We stayed in room 17 and it had newer carpets in the room and LVP in the bathroom. Had a mini fridge and microwave that was clean and worked which was nice. The view in the back was gorgeous of Mono Lake. I will definitely be staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve passed up this place many times in my travels but decided to try it. Clean and comfortable. Nice areas outside to enjoy the weather and scenery. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel we’ve been staying at for years.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jane, Saint Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old but kind of cute. The staff were very nice and helpful and the new management's continental breakfast appreciated. Across the street from a deadly gift store and delightful cafe. Loved the view of Mono Lake (which we visited, very very interesting ecotour!) and the stream below. Star off for the iffy plumbing but very clean. Good for Yosemite visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander, Chandler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok, loud a/c, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located,needs upgrading and a refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean property, older building but kept up nice. Comfy beds and walkable to food and grocery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved our view room. It was situated right at the edge of the highway but that side didn't have any windows so we thankfully didn't hear traffic while trying to sleep. Sadly a loud motorcycle and truck parked right near our room's entry left before dawn, waking us up far too early. The only negatives were the ridiculously meager breakfast (better to not offer one at all) and the old shower fixtures etc. We had plenty of hot water and pressure was good too. Mattresses were great! There's a great breakfast option across the street - go there instead!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view from the windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samir

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property and good location
Good location. Updated property. They have initiated a light breakfast that needs to be further refined but since we were not expecting it at the time of arrival it was a nice small surprise. Most members of our group in fact did not use the breakfast and went across the street for more robust options for breakfast food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We reserved room less than an hour before check in and the hotel had our reservation. But the room assigned to us was already occupied. Staff gave us a better room, so we're not complaining. Something is wrong with the system.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Close to Yosemite.
Lovely view from the room. Very nice check in experience. Room was clean and spacious. No Air conditioning but the temperature was pleasant and we left the door open with the screen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

liza

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location in a great place
It was fine great location. A basic motel that has been cleaned up. Cantal breakfast was not worth eating. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Flora Ramey, Soda Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was old with some updated features. Bed was comfortable but the room was hot with no A/C. We left the window open and used the fan on high but one window did not open so the air circulation capability was low. We did not sleep well and the motel is on the main street so we could hear traffic with the window open. The patio was shared with the room next door so we did not feel comfortable leaving the door open so air could circulate with strangers able to access the room. We also killed 2 spiders in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this motel for a quick night. Primarily used as a stopping point between Reno and Yosemite Park. It was perfect for my needs and check-in/check-out was quick and easy. Parking was a bit tight if you have a truck/SUV, but otherwise it’s fine. Front desk staff was very friendly and got me sorted right away when I arrived. The bed was alright and the bathroom had everything except for body wash. For me, since I was only staying a few hours to sleep before heading into Yosemite, it was perfect. There is a diner across the street that stays open late so that’s nice. There are some gas stations in the area as well if you need to prepare for the long drive into the park. Plan to explore more of the park in the future and will be back as it served all of my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise P Poulson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was a great location to enter on the east side of Yosemite. It had a great family room! Room was clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I guess most use this as a transit place to stay after or befor visit to Yosemite. Up front we did not expect much from teh accomonsation but is was surprisingly good; very clean , great staff and a very nice surpise is the complimentary continental breakfast with good coffe, yogurt and fresh fruit that is better than breakfasts at other locations. very nice to sit outside in the morning. The photo's do not do justice to the accomodation. In real life it's nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel in a nice little town. Beautiful view. Could do more for breakfast spread.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024