Yosemite Gateway Motel
US$166
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Yosemite Gateway Motel
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US$166
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Yosemite Gateway Motel average US$153 in the cheapest month (April) and US$193 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| April | US$153 |
| May | US$166 |
| June | US$193 |
| July | US$192 |
| August | US$186 |
| September | US$174 |
| October | US$166 |
| November | US$178 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$193)
Cheapest: April (~US$153)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a vending machine.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine.
Rooms
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.
Location
With a stay at Yosemite Gateway Motel in Lee Vining, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mono Lake and Mono Lake Committee Information 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.
What's nearby
Mono Lake Committee Information Center(0.1 Miles)
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center(0.8 Miles)
Mono Lake(1.5 Miles)
Lundy Lake(10.6 Miles)
Yosemite National Park(12.6 Miles)
Yosemite Tioga Pass Entrance(12.6 Miles)
June Lake Beach(13.5 Miles)
June Lake Marina(13.8 Miles)
Silver Lake(13.9 Miles)
Gull Lake Marina(14.1 Miles)
June Lake Community Building(14.2 Miles)
June Mountain Ski Area(14.8 Miles)
Obsidian Dome(16.3 Miles)
Double Eagle Resort and Spa(16.6 Miles)
June Mountain(17.9 Miles)
Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)(30.3 Miles)
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)(137.3 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Cycling
Fishing
Horse riding
Location
51340 US Highway 395, Lee Vining, California, United States of America
Mono Lake Committee Information Center (0.1 Miles)
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center (0.8 Miles)
Mono Lake (1.5 Miles)
Lundy Lake (10.6 Miles)
Yosemite National Park (12.6 Miles)
Yosemite Tioga Pass Entrance (12.6 Miles)
Room options
14
Family Room
Room details
3× Large Double Beds
Sleeps 6
495 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingPrivate Bathroom
15
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
323 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingPrivate Bathroom
9
Deluxe Room (Family Suite)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
, 1 Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 6
498 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingSeparate Living Room
19
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingPrivate Bathroom
6
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
301 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingPrivate Bathroom
12
2 Queen Deluxe with a C, Microwave and Refridgeratpr
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningHeatingRefrigerator
Guest reviews of Yosemite Gateway Motel
7.6
Good
Based on 1,006 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
1%
Couple
44%
Family
31%
Group
18%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Yosemite Gateway Motel is a simple roadside stop in Lee Vining with convenient access to Yosemite’s Tioga Pass, offering generally clean rooms and friendly staff in an older, no-frills property set along busy Highway 395.
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What guests think
Yosemite Gateway Motel is a simple roadside stop in Lee Vining with convenient access to Yosemite’s Tioga Pass, offering generally clean rooms and friendly staff in an older, no-frills property set along busy Highway 395.
Many guests praise the Mono Lake views from patios or balconies, and a few note updated bathrooms or refreshed interiors. Common drawbacks include traffic or neighbor noise, lack of air conditioning or loud units, dated fixtures with occasional maintenance issues, and a very light or inconsistent breakfast. Expect a practical overnight base prioritizing location and scenery over modern amenities.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic and dated. Parking is generally convenient but can be tight, there is no elevator for rooms accessed by stairs, and in-room amenities like fridges and microwaves vary by room.
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LAURIE
11 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No air conditioning. Unsafe stairs on lower levels. Cute older motel.
No air conditioning. Unsafe stairs on lower levels. Cute older motel.
10
Mark
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well maintained facility. Right in the middle of town. Great parking.
Well maintained facility. Right in the middle of town. Great parking.
10
Robert
29 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
6
frederique
11 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Oldish style trying to look fresh but still lacking. No mini fridge, no microwave. No bath, just shower. Two out of three windows did not lock, which is unsafe to me considering street level on 395. The doors have not had a coat of paint in 50 years and the wear shows. The walls are so thin, we could hear the guy next door snore all night during the first night and the second night, he was on the phone at 6:30am and I can translate word for word what he said. The mosquito screen door did not shut close, so what is the point having one? Decor is hodgepodge, 50’s trying to be 90’s. This place needs a total update, not just fix one thing and not all of it. And the faucet drip all night…there are MUCH nicer places around for the same price. The area is superb though!!!
Oldish style trying to look fresh but still lacking. No mini fridge, no microwave. No bath, just shower. Two out of three windows did not lock, which is unsafe to me considering street level on 395. The doors have not had a coat of paint in 50 years and the wear shows. The walls are so thin, we could hear the guy next door snore all night during the first night and the second night, he was on the phone at 6:30am and I can translate word for word what he said. The mosquito screen door did not shut close, so what is the point having one? Decor is hodgepodge, 50’s trying to be 90’s. This place needs a total update, not just fix one thing and not all of it. And the faucet drip all night…there are MUCH nicer places around for the same price. The area is superb though!!!
8
Traciann
15 Oct 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
We only stayed 1 night as this was a stopping point on our trip. It is clean and quiet. Has a decent view, which I'm sure looks a lot better when there isn't a storm coming in. Parking is not the easiest as the lots are small and tight. We had a problem with the t.v. but the staff came right down to fix it for us. Overall i would recommend this motel and i would stay here again.
We only stayed 1 night as this was a stopping point on our trip. It is clean and quiet. Has a decent view, which I'm sure looks a lot better when there isn't a storm coming in. Parking is not the easiest as the lots are small and tight. We had a problem with the t.v. but the staff came right down to fix it for us. Overall i would recommend this motel and i would stay here again.
8
Eric
2 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
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 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.
4
ron
7 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
We had to carry luggage down 2 flights of stairs. We requested a ground floor room
We had to carry luggage down 2 flights of stairs. We requested a ground floor room
8
Mary
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cute place, nice location for a night passing thru on a road trip. Cute gift shops walkable. Ate dinner at The Basin Cafe and Breakfast at Nicely’s Restaurant. Loved both, great food!! and walkable. No amenities. Would give 5 stars but we had ants in our shower area. Nice updated bathroom counters/sink. Fridge and microwave. Would stay again for sure!
Cute place, nice location for a night passing thru on a road trip. Cute gift shops walkable. Ate dinner at The Basin Cafe and Breakfast at Nicely’s Restaurant. Loved both, great food!! and walkable. No amenities. Would give 5 stars but we had ants in our shower area. Nice updated bathroom counters/sink. Fridge and microwave. Would stay again for sure!
8
Jennifer
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Renovated bathroom was very nice. Safety of locking sliding glass door not very good at all.
Renovated bathroom was very nice. Safety of locking sliding glass door not very good at all.
8
Pamela
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff at the desk were friendly and helpful. I thought I reserved a room with fridge/microwave. Our initial room (11) we were gives had a fantastic view and was further away from the road, but no fridge/microwave. We were able to be moved to an upgraded room at no additional cost (weekday). Good location overall. Nice shops and restaurants nearby had what we needed. Overall good experience for our group of 4.
Staff at the desk were friendly and helpful. I thought I reserved a room with fridge/microwave. Our initial room (11) we were gives had a fantastic view and was further away from the road, but no fridge/microwave. We were able to be moved to an upgraded room at no additional cost (weekday). Good location overall. Nice shops and restaurants nearby had what we needed. Overall good experience for our group of 4.
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Cleanliness
Generally clean rooms and public areas, with several guests praising housekeeping. A few reports mention pests (ants, mice, cockroaches or spiders) and minor wear.
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Pal
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Elise P Poulson
29 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Patty
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, very clean rooms, comfortable beds and great view of Mono Lake. We had room 12 and it had a nice balcony. Fortunately there was a room fan and two windows to open as the temps were 108 and no AC. The room cooled down at around 10p.m. If you’re looking and needing AC, you may need to stay elsewhere when the temps are high. Otherwise, a nice stay.
Friendly staff, very clean rooms, comfortable beds and great view of Mono Lake. We had room 12 and it had a nice balcony. Fortunately there was a room fan and two windows to open as the temps were 108 and no AC. The room cooled down at around 10p.m. If you’re looking and needing AC, you may need to stay elsewhere when the temps are high. Otherwise, a nice stay.
10
Florence
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was clean. The room had the amenities we wanted when we booked the room. There were dining options across the street from the motel. The staff was helpful.
It was clean. The room had the amenities we wanted when we booked the room. There were dining options across the street from the motel. The staff was helpful.
10
Christopher
16 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, quiet area, scenic
Clean room, quiet area, scenic
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Laura
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room looked much better online than in person. There was no visible view of the lake , the room was quite small and there were mice in the room.
The room looked much better online than in person. There was no visible view of the lake , the room was quite small and there were mice in the room.
10
Robert
29 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
10
Glenn
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great view from our front door, clean room, was a great overnight stay.
Great view from our front door, clean room, was a great overnight stay.
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Jennifer
6 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Cockroaches
Cockroaches
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Mary
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cute place, nice location for a night passing thru on a road trip. Cute gift shops walkable. Ate dinner at The Basin Cafe and Breakfast at Nicely’s Restaurant. Loved both, great food!! and walkable. No amenities. Would give 5 stars but we had ants in our shower area. Nice updated bathroom counters/sink. Fridge and microwave. Would stay again for sure!
Cute place, nice location for a night passing thru on a road trip. Cute gift shops walkable. Ate dinner at The Basin Cafe and Breakfast at Nicely’s Restaurant. Loved both, great food!! and walkable. No amenities. Would give 5 stars but we had ants in our shower area. Nice updated bathroom counters/sink. Fridge and microwave. Would stay again for sure!
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Rooms
Rooms are simple with comfortable beds; some have renovated bathrooms and balconies or patios with Mono Lake views, but layouts and amenities vary. Recurrent drawbacks include traffic or neighbor noise, lack of air conditioning or loud units, weak water pressure, and aging windows or locks.
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Alexandra
11 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed our deck view . Staff was friendly . Our shower drain didn’t work as well as bathroom door. there was no fridge and the over all ambiance was of a 2 star hotel.
Enjoyed our deck view . Staff was friendly . Our shower drain didn’t work as well as bathroom door. there was no fridge and the over all ambiance was of a 2 star hotel.
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Marian
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mostly perfect. Only issue was no air conditioning so it was hot and stuffy at night. They did give us an extra fan
Mostly perfect. Only issue was no air conditioning so it was hot and stuffy at night. They did give us an extra fan
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Jan
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Tiffany
21 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
8
Alexander
14 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was ok, loud a/c, bed was comfortable.
Room was ok, loud a/c, bed was comfortable.
6
frederique
11 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Oldish style trying to look fresh but still lacking. No mini fridge, no microwave. No bath, just shower. Two out of three windows did not lock, which is unsafe to me considering street level on 395. The doors have not had a coat of paint in 50 years and the wear shows. The walls are so thin, we could hear the guy next door snore all night during the first night and the second night, he was on the phone at 6:30am and I can translate word for word what he said. The mosquito screen door did not shut close, so what is the point having one? Decor is hodgepodge, 50’s trying to be 90’s. This place needs a total update, not just fix one thing and not all of it. And the faucet drip all night…there are MUCH nicer places around for the same price. The area is superb though!!!
Oldish style trying to look fresh but still lacking. No mini fridge, no microwave. No bath, just shower. Two out of three windows did not lock, which is unsafe to me considering street level on 395. The doors have not had a coat of paint in 50 years and the wear shows. The walls are so thin, we could hear the guy next door snore all night during the first night and the second night, he was on the phone at 6:30am and I can translate word for word what he said. The mosquito screen door did not shut close, so what is the point having one? Decor is hodgepodge, 50’s trying to be 90’s. This place needs a total update, not just fix one thing and not all of it. And the faucet drip all night…there are MUCH nicer places around for the same price. The area is superb though!!!
8
Patricia
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property is a bit unusual in that some of the rooms have sliding glass doors as the outside wall. It was a bit disconcerting and not as quiet as a regular wall might be at keeping out outside noise. However, the staff were all exceptionally nice and they clearly pay attention to small details around the property and in the rooms.
The property is a bit unusual in that some of the rooms have sliding glass doors as the outside wall. It was a bit disconcerting and not as quiet as a regular wall might be at keeping out outside noise. However, the staff were all exceptionally nice and they clearly pay attention to small details around the property and in the rooms.
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Robert
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was quiet with a nice view of mono lake. The main takeawya was the room had no air conditioning. The room never cooled down even with the fan and windows open. Fairly uncomfortable. In addiition they are in need of new mattresses.
The room was quiet with a nice view of mono lake. The main takeawya was the room had no air conditioning. The room never cooled down even with the fan and windows open. Fairly uncomfortable. In addiition they are in need of new mattresses.
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Stephanie
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Jennifer
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Renovated bathroom was very nice. Safety of locking sliding glass door not very good at all.
Renovated bathroom was very nice. Safety of locking sliding glass door not very good at all.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, and check-in is usually easy. However, desk hours can be limited and responsiveness inconsistent at times.
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James
11 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Front desk staff was excellent! She was very courteous and helped me with a couple of things that I needed that were above and beyond job requirements.
Front desk staff was excellent! She was very courteous and helped me with a couple of things that I needed that were above and beyond job requirements.
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THANH
30 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Bad customer service.. unable to reach out the staffs by phone when you got problem issue with your reservation.
Bad customer service.. unable to reach out the staffs by phone when you got problem issue with your reservation.
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Michael L
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Average order motel, very spotty TV reception, below Average front desk. Great location for restaurants in the town. I will stay across the street next time.
Average order motel, very spotty TV reception, below Average front desk. Great location for restaurants in the town. I will stay across the street next time.
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Eldon
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, comfortable bed and very nice bathroom
Friendly staff, comfortable bed and very nice bathroom
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Robert
29 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
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Robert C
20 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
No one working at the desk until 2pm
No one working at the desk until 2pm
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Traciann
15 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We only stayed 1 night as this was a stopping point on our trip. It is clean and quiet. Has a decent view, which I'm sure looks a lot better when there isn't a storm coming in. Parking is not the easiest as the lots are small and tight. We had a problem with the t.v. but the staff came right down to fix it for us. Overall i would recommend this motel and i would stay here again.
We only stayed 1 night as this was a stopping point on our trip. It is clean and quiet. Has a decent view, which I'm sure looks a lot better when there isn't a storm coming in. Parking is not the easiest as the lots are small and tight. We had a problem with the t.v. but the staff came right down to fix it for us. Overall i would recommend this motel and i would stay here again.
8
Eric
2 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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 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.
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Pamela
4 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff at the desk were friendly and helpful. I thought I reserved a room with fridge/microwave. Our initial room (11) we were gives had a fantastic view and was further away from the road, but no fridge/microwave. We were able to be moved to an upgraded room at no additional cost (weekday). Good location overall. Nice shops and restaurants nearby had what we needed. Overall good experience for our group of 4.
Staff at the desk were friendly and helpful. I thought I reserved a room with fridge/microwave. Our initial room (11) we were gives had a fantastic view and was further away from the road, but no fridge/microwave. We were able to be moved to an upgraded room at no additional cost (weekday). Good location overall. Nice shops and restaurants nearby had what we needed. Overall good experience for our group of 4.
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rebecca
6 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were allowed to change our reservation the night before we were to check in! The view outside of our room towards Nevada was delightful with a balcony. Very clean. Pleasantly surprised, great staff. Love the place.
We were allowed to change our reservation the night before we were to check in! The view outside of our room towards Nevada was delightful with a balcony. Very clean. Pleasantly surprised, great staff. Love the place.
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Location
A convenient base for Mono Lake and Yosemite via Tioga Pass, central in Lee Vining with restaurants and shops within walking distance. Being right on Highway 395 brings easy access but also some traffic noise.
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Elise P Poulson
29 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Richard
11 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This property was amazing! We were near mono lake, mammoth and Yosemite! Such a convenient location and the property itself was quite nice. I’d stay here again!
This property was amazing! We were near mono lake, mammoth and Yosemite! Such a convenient location and the property itself was quite nice. I’d stay here again!
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Will
13 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Mark
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well maintained facility. Right in the middle of town. Great parking.
Well maintained facility. Right in the middle of town. Great parking.
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John
12 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful hotel with views of Mono Lake. Convenience to Yosemite and the Whoa Nellie Deli were the best part of the stay.
Wonderful hotel with views of Mono Lake. Convenience to Yosemite and the Whoa Nellie Deli were the best part of the stay.
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Craig
1 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed 1 night on our way to South. Old school motel with great view of Mono Lake. Room was comfortable; bathroom could use an update but overall clean. Lovely diner across the street that was clean with a great menu. Street noise is obvious in the room so bring a noise machine.
We stayed 1 night on our way to South. Old school motel with great view of Mono Lake. Room was comfortable; bathroom could use an update but overall clean. Lovely diner across the street that was clean with a great menu. Street noise is obvious in the room so bring a noise machine.
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Jennifer
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Robert
29 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
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Ferymie
8 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great view, nice location right off 395
Great view, nice location right off 395
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Courtney
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super convenient and a beautiful view!
Super convenient and a beautiful view!
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Dining
Nearby restaurants and diners are walkable and well liked. On-site breakfast, when offered, is very light and inconsistent, and some guests reported none during their stay.
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Michael
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
In der Nähe des Yosemite gelegen und mit Blick auf den Mono. Einfache Unterkunft zu einem akzeptalen Preis, der sogar noch ein 'continental breakfast' enthält.
In der Nähe des Yosemite gelegen und mit Blick auf den Mono. Einfache Unterkunft zu einem akzeptalen Preis, der sogar noch ein 'continental breakfast' enthält.
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Mike
14 Oct 2024
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poor value for the price. Breakfast was a honey bun in plastic wrap. It was across the street from a restaurant. Heard semi-trucks going through town all night. Wouldn't go back. Mike
poor value for the price. Breakfast was a honey bun in plastic wrap. It was across the street from a restaurant. Heard semi-trucks going through town all night. Wouldn't go back. Mike
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William
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean and nice but old and remodeled. The light switches were confusing and of course there were no usb ports for recharging electronics. Good dining just across the street. Latte Da is 1 block down the street and has GREAT coffee, ladles and cappuccino!
Clean and nice but old and remodeled. The light switches were confusing and of course there were no usb ports for recharging electronics. Good dining just across the street. Latte Da is 1 block down the street and has GREAT coffee, ladles and cappuccino!
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Jane
26 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Sara
24 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice little hotel in a nice little town. Beautiful view. Could do more for breakfast spread.
Nice little hotel in a nice little town. Beautiful view. Could do more for breakfast spread.
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Jennifer
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Samir
23 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Johanna
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wij boekten een kamer met balkon, maar kregen slechts een soort van galerij waar je " gezellig" tussen je buren buiten kon zitten☹. De kamer was zeer gehorig, we konden binnen letterlijk verstaan waar de buren over spraken. Ook lag het aan de doorgaande, luidruchtige weg. En het ontbijt was echt vreselijk: voorverpakte zoete bladerdeegachtige broodjes die grotendeels uit suiker bestonden, koude koffie, waarschijnlijk nog van de avond ervoor. Twee soorten sap, wat schijven watermeloen en wat Activia yoghurtjes. Dit moest je dan mee naar buiten nemen en dan moest je heel behendig zijn om je eigen kamerdeur weer van slot te draaien zodat je daar je karige ontbijtje naar binnen kon werken. Absoluut geen aanrader en dat voor meer dan 180 euro voor 1 nacht😡
Wij boekten een kamer met balkon, maar kregen slechts een soort van galerij waar je " gezellig" tussen je buren buiten kon zitten☹. De kamer was zeer gehorig, we konden binnen letterlijk verstaan waar de buren over spraken. Ook lag het aan de doorgaande, luidruchtige weg. En het ontbijt was echt vreselijk: voorverpakte zoete bladerdeegachtige broodjes die grotendeels uit suiker bestonden, koude koffie, waarschijnlijk nog van de avond ervoor. Twee soorten sap, wat schijven watermeloen en wat Activia yoghurtjes. Dit moest je dan mee naar buiten nemen en dan moest je heel behendig zijn om je eigen kamerdeur weer van slot te draaien zodat je daar je karige ontbijtje naar binnen kon werken. Absoluut geen aanrader en dat voor meer dan 180 euro voor 1 nacht😡
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Simone
12 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ottimo Motel con vista sul Mono Lake con molti servizi nei dintorni, colazione light inclusa e check in-out veloce. Tutto perfetto
Ottimo Motel con vista sul Mono Lake con molti servizi nei dintorni, colazione light inclusa e check in-out veloce. Tutto perfetto
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Susan
4 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a great place to stay, such a surprise, amazing view of lake mono, and to have Nicelys diner across the road a real bonus
What a great place to stay, such a surprise, amazing view of lake mono, and to have Nicelys diner across the road a real bonus
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Jason
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
I would definitely stay here again. It was in a great location for Yosemite, Mammoth, June Lake Loop, Mono Lake, and Bodie. The staff was super friendly.
I would definitely stay here again. It was in a great location for Yosemite, Mammoth, June Lake Loop, Mono Lake, and Bodie. The staff was super friendly.
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Michael
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great views. Walk score to coffee and food decent.
Great views. Walk score to coffee and food decent.
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ken
24 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It was very well kept and had everything we needed. Breakfast and dinner right across the road whether thats bacon and eggs or banana bread from the grocery store bakery.
It was very well kept and had everything we needed. Breakfast and dinner right across the road whether thats bacon and eggs or banana bread from the grocery store bakery.
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Lloyd
23 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and well maintained motel in town. Easy to walk to restaurants . Easy stop before or after a Yosemite visit.
Clean and well maintained motel in town. Easy to walk to restaurants . Easy stop before or after a Yosemite visit.
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Doug
22 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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FAQs about Yosemite Gateway Motel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the property's location in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Lee Vining, just a 1-minute walk from Mono Lake Committee Information Center and 15 minutes by foot from Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. It is 12.6 miles from Yosemite National Park and 28.4 miles from Mammoth Mountain.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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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. The front desk is 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.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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
- Contactless check-out is available.
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