Lee Vining Motel
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About this property
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Amenities
This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Location
With a stay at Lee Vining 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 (20.3 km) from Yosemite National Park and 29.5 mi (47.5 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(12.7 Miles)
June Lake Beach(13.5 Miles)
June Lake Marina(13.9 Miles)
Silver Lake(13.9 Miles)
Gull Lake Marina(14.1 Miles)
June Lake Community Building(14.2 Miles)
June Mountain Ski Area(14.9 Miles)
Double Eagle Resort and Spa(15.4 Miles)
June Mountain(18 Miles)
Lembert Dome(19.2 Miles)
Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)(30.4 Miles)
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)(161 Miles)
Location
Lee Vining, California
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 (12.7 Miles)
Room options
12
Senior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
301 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
4
Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
15
Deluxe House
Room details
3× Large Double Beds
Sleeps 6
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
1 Single Queen Next to the Street
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
11
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
320 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
19
Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
172 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
10
Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 4
285 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
214 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Comfort Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
427 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Microwave
Guest reviews of Lee Vining Motel
8.9
Fabulous
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What guests think
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Lee Vining Motel offers simple, recently renovated rooms that many guests find very clean and comfortable, with convenient access to Yosemite and Mono Lake, but its highway-side location and self-service check-in model won't suit everyone.
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Lee Vining Motel offers simple, recently renovated rooms that many guests find very clean and comfortable, with convenient access to Yosemite and Mono Lake, but its highway-side location and self-service check-in model won't suit everyone.
Traffic noise is a frequent complaint, especially in rooms nearest US 395, though back rooms are reported quieter and earplugs are provided. Many appreciate the cleanliness and refurbishments, but summer stays can be uncomfortable without air conditioning and parking can feel tight. Service is largely contactless; when staff are reached, reports of friendliness mix with occasional confusion or slow resolution. Best suited to a practical overnight between park days.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic: small property with limited parking and no air conditioning; rooms commonly include a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, and earplugs are provided due to road noise. Some guests also note heating quirks.
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Leslie A
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is very convenient to Yosemite and the lakes. The view of Mono Lake across the highway is truly wonderful in the late afternoon/evening. The October Super Moon over the lake was spectacular. The updates to this vintage motel are fine, the shower works well, and it is very well maintained and clean. Check in was fine though I never saw a human being. It is, however, the noisiest place I have ever experienced. The noise from the cars zooming by on US 395 sounds like jet planes taking off. There are earplugs on the nightstand next to the bed which is always a bad sign.
The location is very convenient to Yosemite and the lakes. The view of Mono Lake across the highway is truly wonderful in the late afternoon/evening. The October Super Moon over the lake was spectacular. The updates to this vintage motel are fine, the shower works well, and it is very well maintained and clean. Check in was fine though I never saw a human being. It is, however, the noisiest place I have ever experienced. The noise from the cars zooming by on US 395 sounds like jet planes taking off. There are earplugs on the nightstand next to the bed which is always a bad sign.
8
Kimberly
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property has a lot to offer despite its outside appearance and some oddities with check in. There is no onsite office. Our room key was on a clip board in an envelope with our name on it tagged to the side of the building with other folks in the same location. The room however was very clean and looks like it had a recent make over. It had a nice counter area with a refrigerator and microwave. It was in a quiet location within easy walking of the local shops and the Mono Lake Association. The area was quiet and felt safe. There are no amenities that I am aware of but given other options in the area this one worked for us. My partner did not love the TV choices and was a bit frustrated by the lack of channels.
This property has a lot to offer despite its outside appearance and some oddities with check in. There is no onsite office. Our room key was on a clip board in an envelope with our name on it tagged to the side of the building with other folks in the same location. The room however was very clean and looks like it had a recent make over. It had a nice counter area with a refrigerator and microwave. It was in a quiet location within easy walking of the local shops and the Mono Lake Association. The area was quiet and felt safe. There are no amenities that I am aware of but given other options in the area this one worked for us. My partner did not love the TV choices and was a bit frustrated by the lack of channels.
6
Olivia
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The motel overall was a nice place to stay. It was very clean and has been renovated. The road noise was significant especially since our windows needed to remain open since there was no air conditioning. Our stay was in the middle of July and our room was upwards of 80 degrees when we arrived and very stuffy. It only got worse after showering as there was no bathroom fan. I am 8 months pregnant and we had our one year old with us. After being in the park all day, we were looking forward to a comfortable evening to relax and were surprised to find no air conditioning. It felt much better outside than it did in our room.
The motel overall was a nice place to stay. It was very clean and has been renovated. The road noise was significant especially since our windows needed to remain open since there was no air conditioning. Our stay was in the middle of July and our room was upwards of 80 degrees when we arrived and very stuffy. It only got worse after showering as there was no bathroom fan. I am 8 months pregnant and we had our one year old with us. After being in the park all day, we were looking forward to a comfortable evening to relax and were surprised to find no air conditioning. It felt much better outside than it did in our room.
10
Shalin
27 Oct 2024
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Spacious rooms. Clean, well maintained and good room amenities. Really nice drip coffee maker in room. Dislikes: Next to a noisy busy road with trucks all night. Amazing coffee machine but the cheap plastic cups provided can melt if you put hot drink in them.
Spacious rooms. Clean, well maintained and good room amenities. Really nice drip coffee maker in room. Dislikes: Next to a noisy busy road with trucks all night. Amazing coffee machine but the cheap plastic cups provided can melt if you put hot drink in them.
6
Shari
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is very small; seven rooms and six parking spots. It worked out for me because I was always able to find a spot to park. The room is spacious and so is the bathroom. The refrigerator worked great. And there was housekeeping service daily, which I did not expect since Covid and most properties no longer do that daily service. Downside: it would have been nice to know ahead of time that none of the rooms have air conditioning. There was a ceiling fan above the bed and a desk fan on the desk, but it's 2025 and I didn't realize there were still motel properties without AC. Leaving your window open all night means you'll listen to the semi trucks roaring through town all night long.
The property is very small; seven rooms and six parking spots. It worked out for me because I was always able to find a spot to park. The room is spacious and so is the bathroom. The refrigerator worked great. And there was housekeeping service daily, which I did not expect since Covid and most properties no longer do that daily service. Downside: it would have been nice to know ahead of time that none of the rooms have air conditioning. There was a ceiling fan above the bed and a desk fan on the desk, but it's 2025 and I didn't realize there were still motel properties without AC. Leaving your window open all night means you'll listen to the semi trucks roaring through town all night long.
8
David
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Older motel but well maintained. Comfortable room with microwave, mini fridge, and coffee maker. Earplugs were also provided because the motel is right on the highway. All the arrangements were made electronically so I never made human contact with anyone, but everything went well and we had no issues (there was a way to contact someone if needed). The only shortcoming for this location is parking; we ended up parking in front in what ordinarily would have been the place to park while checking in; it turns out that is a parking space now.
Older motel but well maintained. Comfortable room with microwave, mini fridge, and coffee maker. Earplugs were also provided because the motel is right on the highway. All the arrangements were made electronically so I never made human contact with anyone, but everything went well and we had no issues (there was a way to contact someone if needed). The only shortcoming for this location is parking; we ended up parking in front in what ordinarily would have been the place to park while checking in; it turns out that is a parking space now.
10
Kelly
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Motel was acceptable but a bit expensive for the lack of amenities. Looks updated. Bed was comfortable. Bit odd with the wall heater not working but there was a portable A/C heater unit. Cute touches in room.
Motel was acceptable but a bit expensive for the lack of amenities. Looks updated. Bed was comfortable. Bit odd with the wall heater not working but there was a portable A/C heater unit. Cute touches in room.
8
Michael
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. Bed comfortable. If you stay here, two things: (1) Ask for room #7 or #8 if traffic noise bothers you. (2) Motek is NOT air conditioned. We stayed onwme night. Outside was in 90's at check ib. A room fan is only cooling option. Fortunately since Lee Vining is in mountains, ambient temp dropped quickly after sunset (into high 50's). Still, room windows had to stay open. This motel is like what America considered normal in the 1950s. Staff were friendly .
Room was clean. Bed comfortable. If you stay here, two things: (1) Ask for room #7 or #8 if traffic noise bothers you. (2) Motek is NOT air conditioned. We stayed onwme night. Outside was in 90's at check ib. A room fan is only cooling option. Fortunately since Lee Vining is in mountains, ambient temp dropped quickly after sunset (into high 50's). Still, room windows had to stay open. This motel is like what America considered normal in the 1950s. Staff were friendly .
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Abhinaav
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property is fine if you are looking a quick overnight stay on 395 next to Yosemite park exit. The pictures show common areas and coffee and other amenities which is truly not available. The room was not air conditioned and also did not have a ceiling fan; the provided tower fan didn’t serve the purpose on a hot summer night.
The property is fine if you are looking a quick overnight stay on 395 next to Yosemite park exit. The pictures show common areas and coffee and other amenities which is truly not available. The room was not air conditioned and also did not have a ceiling fan; the provided tower fan didn’t serve the purpose on a hot summer night.
8
Susan
2 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
No A/C! It was super hot when we stayed end of May. Also no hot water in the morning shower. Microwave didn’t work either. It’s a pretty well maintained older property on highway 395 so road noise could be an issue if light sleeper.
No A/C! It was super hot when we stayed end of May. Also no hot water in the morning shower. Microwave didn’t work either. It’s a pretty well maintained older property on highway 395 so road noise could be an issue if light sleeper.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently praise very clean, well-maintained, recently renovated rooms. A few note strong cleaning fragrances or isolated lapses.
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Timothy
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean newly remodeled room and extra large TV.
Clean newly remodeled room and extra large TV.
8
Peggy
29 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, newly renovated.
Very clean, newly renovated.
6
Lisa
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not clean as advertised
Not clean as advertised
8
Matthew
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cleanest motel we’ve stayed in. Excellent place to stay before going to Yosemite.
Cleanest motel we’ve stayed in. Excellent place to stay before going to Yosemite.
6
Marna
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a modest little motel, still being remodeled. It's right on 395 so lots of trucks coming by early in the morning. The room was fine and the bathroom good. The cleaning products they use have a very strong smell and lingered throughout the night. Glad it was clean but the smell gave me a headache. If you want cheap and don't mind traffic and cleaning products, it's a fine place to stay.
This is a modest little motel, still being remodeled. It's right on 395 so lots of trucks coming by early in the morning. The room was fine and the bathroom good. The cleaning products they use have a very strong smell and lingered throughout the night. Glad it was clean but the smell gave me a headache. If you want cheap and don't mind traffic and cleaning products, it's a fine place to stay.
10
Robert
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Older facility but very well maintained and very clean.
Older facility but very well maintained and very clean.
8
Carol
9 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was super clean and cute. (Thank you Maria.) The beds were comfortable. The sink is not in the bathroom which is a little uncomfortable with brushing your teeth with friends. The worst thing about our stay was no heat!!! And it was down in the 40's with rain. We froze. The pilot light had not been lit yet we guessed. And being right on the highway it is super loud with traffic. They do have ear plugs if needed. I am sure the few hotels on that highway are like that.
This hotel was super clean and cute. (Thank you Maria.) The beds were comfortable. The sink is not in the bathroom which is a little uncomfortable with brushing your teeth with friends. The worst thing about our stay was no heat!!! And it was down in the 40's with rain. We froze. The pilot light had not been lit yet we guessed. And being right on the highway it is super loud with traffic. They do have ear plugs if needed. I am sure the few hotels on that highway are like that.
10
sunanda
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well maintained property. Very clean.
Very well maintained property. Very clean.
10
Simone
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
recently renovated, everthing perfectly clean with cute details, very comfortable beds, nice extra blankets and a good heating, coffee and tea, cups and glasses not only plastics, check in simple and friendly, everything fine
recently renovated, everthing perfectly clean with cute details, very comfortable beds, nice extra blankets and a good heating, coffee and tea, cups and glasses not only plastics, check in simple and friendly, everything fine
10
Anna
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cleen and comfortable.
Cleen and comfortable.
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Rooms
Interiors are recently updated with comfortable beds and practical touches, though room sizes vary from small to spacious. Highway-facing rooms can be noisy, while back rooms are quieter; some mention very firm mattresses or light leakage.
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Kimberly
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property has a lot to offer despite its outside appearance and some oddities with check in. There is no onsite office. Our room key was on a clip board in an envelope with our name on it tagged to the side of the building with other folks in the same location. The room however was very clean and looks like it had a recent make over. It had a nice counter area with a refrigerator and microwave. It was in a quiet location within easy walking of the local shops and the Mono Lake Association. The area was quiet and felt safe. There are no amenities that I am aware of but given other options in the area this one worked for us. My partner did not love the TV choices and was a bit frustrated by the lack of channels.
This property has a lot to offer despite its outside appearance and some oddities with check in. There is no onsite office. Our room key was on a clip board in an envelope with our name on it tagged to the side of the building with other folks in the same location. The room however was very clean and looks like it had a recent make over. It had a nice counter area with a refrigerator and microwave. It was in a quiet location within easy walking of the local shops and the Mono Lake Association. The area was quiet and felt safe. There are no amenities that I am aware of but given other options in the area this one worked for us. My partner did not love the TV choices and was a bit frustrated by the lack of channels.
8
Terry
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean & recently renovated, although small. It had easy access to amenities in town & the Tioga Pass into Yosemite.
Room was clean & recently renovated, although small. It had easy access to amenities in town & the Tioga Pass into Yosemite.
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Holly M
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was WONDERFUL! Nice large room with comfortable beds. Parking was the only downside. We had to park on the street, but it was still close to the room. You can hear the truck noise but it wasn't bad. Would definitely stay there again.
The room was WONDERFUL! Nice large room with comfortable beds. Parking was the only downside. We had to park on the street, but it was still close to the room. You can hear the truck noise but it wasn't bad. Would definitely stay there again.
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Shalin
27 Oct 2024
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Spacious rooms. Clean, well maintained and good room amenities. Really nice drip coffee maker in room. Dislikes: Next to a noisy busy road with trucks all night. Amazing coffee machine but the cheap plastic cups provided can melt if you put hot drink in them.
Spacious rooms. Clean, well maintained and good room amenities. Really nice drip coffee maker in room. Dislikes: Next to a noisy busy road with trucks all night. Amazing coffee machine but the cheap plastic cups provided can melt if you put hot drink in them.
8
Lisa
16 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in a king comfort room and it was beautifully remodeled and very spacious. However, the mattress was extra firm which may be a bit hard for some travelers as it was for us. There was also a very heavy scent of fragranced fabric softener in the bedding which caused some difficulties with our allergies and asthma. We would recommend that management avoid the use of scented laundry detergent/fabric softener, and consider installing blackout curtains, as the light outside the window comes through the blinds and lights the entire room all night. With a couple of adjustments, this hotel has the potential to be a lovely stay at this price point.
We stayed in a king comfort room and it was beautifully remodeled and very spacious. However, the mattress was extra firm which may be a bit hard for some travelers as it was for us. There was also a very heavy scent of fragranced fabric softener in the bedding which caused some difficulties with our allergies and asthma. We would recommend that management avoid the use of scented laundry detergent/fabric softener, and consider installing blackout curtains, as the light outside the window comes through the blinds and lights the entire room all night. With a couple of adjustments, this hotel has the potential to be a lovely stay at this price point.
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Barbara
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very nice, good quality, clean. The bed comfortable, the bathroom and shower spacious. Our room was in the back, a bit away from the main street noise.
The room was very nice, good quality, clean. The bed comfortable, the bathroom and shower spacious. Our room was in the back, a bit away from the main street noise.
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Jeffrey
23 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Newly renovated. Still needed the door to be redone so it wouldn’t drag on the new carpet and fit well in the frame. Nice beds and shower. It was quieter than expected as it is on the highway. No noise from other rooms
Newly renovated. Still needed the door to be redone so it wouldn’t drag on the new carpet and fit well in the frame. Nice beds and shower. It was quieter than expected as it is on the highway. No noise from other rooms
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Jamie
10 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room with overwhelming smell of lemon fragrance. Very bright lights outside room at night. WiFi wasn’t working.
Room with overwhelming smell of lemon fragrance. Very bright lights outside room at night. WiFi wasn’t working.
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Willem
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room with good facilities. The only downside was that my room was right next to the highway.
Nice room with good facilities. The only downside was that my room was right next to the highway.
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Louie
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
You know I really want to give this Motel a better rating. It was quaint, clean, room had everything we needed, My only issue was the bed was really REALLY FIRM! If you love super firm you will love this place. There’s no staff or check in. Your key is at the entrance to the property on a bulletin board with your name on it in an envelope with your receipt and everything you need to know. I just could get a good nights sleep because the bed was so firm. So, I personally have to give it the rating I did, but with a detailed explanation so you know it’s not because of a problem, just my preference. Thanks!
You know I really want to give this Motel a better rating. It was quaint, clean, room had everything we needed, My only issue was the bed was really REALLY FIRM! If you love super firm you will love this place. There’s no staff or check in. Your key is at the entrance to the property on a bulletin board with your name on it in an envelope with your receipt and everything you need to know. I just could get a good nights sleep because the bed was so firm. So, I personally have to give it the rating I did, but with a detailed explanation so you know it’s not because of a problem, just my preference. Thanks!
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Service
Mostly self-serve check-in/out with keys left in envelopes; many found it easy, while others found it confusing or insecure. When staff are contacted, they are often friendly and helpful, though problem resolution can be slow.
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Sandra
24 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My room's door was 6 inches from the public sidewalk, adjacent to a busy highway, and it did not even close properly. No air-conditioning, no front desk (place is owned by the same people as another motel down the street, so you have to go there for help, which they are unwilling to give). They just put your key on a outdoor wall with your name on it; thatls check in. Not safe!! Don't stay here!!
My room's door was 6 inches from the public sidewalk, adjacent to a busy highway, and it did not even close properly. No air-conditioning, no front desk (place is owned by the same people as another motel down the street, so you have to go there for help, which they are unwilling to give). They just put your key on a outdoor wall with your name on it; thatls check in. Not safe!! Don't stay here!!
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frederique
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff let us check in early and that was a godsend! Really nice people, effective, quick and so pleasant. We have tried two other places in Lee Vining and were frankly disappointed by both. This place has been renovated and is clean and well kept. It's not a place that has tried to make new with old stuff like we often see. It was a complete overhaul. So it feels good.
The staff let us check in early and that was a godsend! Really nice people, effective, quick and so pleasant. We have tried two other places in Lee Vining and were frankly disappointed by both. This place has been renovated and is clean and well kept. It's not a place that has tried to make new with old stuff like we often see. It was a complete overhaul. So it feels good.
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Candace
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property has a total of 7 rooms. No one was there to greet us. An envelope with our last name was on the bulletin board with instructions and our key. There was a phone number in case we had any questions. The room was really nice (especially the bathroom). The whole experience was interesting!
The property has a total of 7 rooms. No one was there to greet us. An envelope with our last name was on the bulletin board with instructions and our key. There was a phone number in case we had any questions. The room was really nice (especially the bathroom). The whole experience was interesting!
8
Zsuzsanna
23 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property was actually good, but my low rating is because we have been overcharged. If it was rectified without me having to continually hound them, i would not have given such a poor rating, but it is now 2 weeks later, and im still waiting for a correct refund! We have had our visa charged 3 times for a 1 night stay, and they have refunded us for 1 night. Simple maths - they need to refund us for 1 more night. Their response is that they have refunded us. Yes you have - for ONE night. PLEASE REFUND US FOR ONE MORE NIGHT!!! This property was not worth us paying 2 nights charge for one night 😞 and they've tarnished the rest of my holiday by me having to continually chase this mistake up. Like i said, if they rectified the problem quickly, it would not have been a problem, but at this stage, I've written numerous times and have now got expedia investigating and am looking at who i should report it to next....so it definitely was not worth staying here for the ongoing problems i am experiencing
The property was actually good, but my low rating is because we have been overcharged. If it was rectified without me having to continually hound them, i would not have given such a poor rating, but it is now 2 weeks later, and im still waiting for a correct refund! We have had our visa charged 3 times for a 1 night stay, and they have refunded us for 1 night. Simple maths - they need to refund us for 1 more night. Their response is that they have refunded us. Yes you have - for ONE night. PLEASE REFUND US FOR ONE MORE NIGHT!!! This property was not worth us paying 2 nights charge for one night 😞 and they've tarnished the rest of my holiday by me having to continually chase this mistake up. Like i said, if they rectified the problem quickly, it would not have been a problem, but at this stage, I've written numerous times and have now got expedia investigating and am looking at who i should report it to next....so it definitely was not worth staying here for the ongoing problems i am experiencing
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Rebecca
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in/out was a little weird. We never interacted with anyone for our one night stay. Key with instructions were in an envelope with my name on it on a clipboard. So anyone could have taken any envelope. Drop off was putting a key in an unsecured mailbox. The location was the best part of the stay with convenience to Yosemite. If you’re just looking to rest your head for the night, it will do the job.
Check in/out was a little weird. We never interacted with anyone for our one night stay. Key with instructions were in an envelope with my name on it on a clipboard. So anyone could have taken any envelope. Drop off was putting a key in an unsecured mailbox. The location was the best part of the stay with convenience to Yosemite. If you’re just looking to rest your head for the night, it will do the job.
10
Sue
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Last minute booking which was very much appreciated. Polite and friendly lady on arrival. Clean room, comfortable in a good spot after Yosemite. Good places to eat locally.
Last minute booking which was very much appreciated. Polite and friendly lady on arrival. Clean room, comfortable in a good spot after Yosemite. Good places to eat locally.
10
Simone
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
recently renovated, everthing perfectly clean with cute details, very comfortable beds, nice extra blankets and a good heating, coffee and tea, cups and glasses not only plastics, check in simple and friendly, everything fine
recently renovated, everthing perfectly clean with cute details, very comfortable beds, nice extra blankets and a good heating, coffee and tea, cups and glasses not only plastics, check in simple and friendly, everything fine
8
Margaret
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was clean, and had a comfortable bed. This room was a great deal among more pricey options. If you are visiting Yosemite, you won't be in the room much anyway, so all you need is cleanliness and safety. There was a noisy neighbor, and I had to wait until morning to have staff talk to him.Service is not immediate, so if there is a problem in the middle of the night, it's going to have to wait until morning.
The room was clean, and had a comfortable bed. This room was a great deal among more pricey options. If you are visiting Yosemite, you won't be in the room much anyway, so all you need is cleanliness and safety. There was a noisy neighbor, and I had to wait until morning to have staff talk to him.Service is not immediate, so if there is a problem in the middle of the night, it's going to have to wait until morning.
10
Chao
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very quiet. Check in a bit confusing as no staff on site.
Clean room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very quiet. Check in a bit confusing as no staff on site.
10
Kristin
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking, late night key retrieval very convenient.
Parking, late night key retrieval very convenient.
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Location
Very convenient for Yosemite/Tioga Pass and Mono Lake, with shops and eateries within walking distance. Being right on US 395 brings notable road noise.
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Leslie A
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is very convenient to Yosemite and the lakes. The view of Mono Lake across the highway is truly wonderful in the late afternoon/evening. The October Super Moon over the lake was spectacular. The updates to this vintage motel are fine, the shower works well, and it is very well maintained and clean. Check in was fine though I never saw a human being. It is, however, the noisiest place I have ever experienced. The noise from the cars zooming by on US 395 sounds like jet planes taking off. There are earplugs on the nightstand next to the bed which is always a bad sign.
The location is very convenient to Yosemite and the lakes. The view of Mono Lake across the highway is truly wonderful in the late afternoon/evening. The October Super Moon over the lake was spectacular. The updates to this vintage motel are fine, the shower works well, and it is very well maintained and clean. Check in was fine though I never saw a human being. It is, however, the noisiest place I have ever experienced. The noise from the cars zooming by on US 395 sounds like jet planes taking off. There are earplugs on the nightstand next to the bed which is always a bad sign.
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David
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean room. Close to Yosemite.
Nice clean room. Close to Yosemite.
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Kelley
4 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location to enter Yosemite from the East.
Perfect location to enter Yosemite from the East.
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Lynn C
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was quaint and perfect for a couple. Bathroom had been remodeled. We ate at Bodie Mike’s, which was one block down. It was good with great service. Area was nice and overlooked Mono lake.
Room was quaint and perfect for a couple. Bathroom had been remodeled. We ate at Bodie Mike’s, which was one block down. It was good with great service. Area was nice and overlooked Mono lake.
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stephen
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Its close to Yosemite National park. Town is very walkable and has gift shops also. I like the A/C was already on to keep the room cool when I arrived. I liked the TV channel options. refrig and microwave were very convenient for my breakfast.
Its close to Yosemite National park. Town is very walkable and has gift shops also. I like the A/C was already on to keep the room cool when I arrived. I liked the TV channel options. refrig and microwave were very convenient for my breakfast.
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Carolyn
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location to Yosemite if not staying in the park. Parking is tight for large vehicles. Several dining options to choose from. Gas is expensive so fill up before you get there.
Great location to Yosemite if not staying in the park. Parking is tight for large vehicles. Several dining options to choose from. Gas is expensive so fill up before you get there.
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Jan
16 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and clean!
Great location and clean!
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henry
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
our room number one was Very noisy: motel is very close to the highway and so lots of traffic noises which did not decreased very much even in the late night in early morning hours.
our room number one was Very noisy: motel is very close to the highway and so lots of traffic noises which did not decreased very much even in the late night in early morning hours.
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Mark
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good value for money. Renovated rooms, central location.
Good value for money. Renovated rooms, central location.
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Uemyoung
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location was great.
The location was great.
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Dining
No on-site dining, but guests point to nearby cafes and restaurants in town. Some rooms have kitchenettes for simple meals.
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Jared
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay! Located conveniently outside Yosemite. Room was very comfortable and was all we needed for our short stay. Nice restaurants in the area. Rooms are located right by the road so there will be a bit of road noise at night. Only real complaint was the shower had no hot water. Other than that it was a good place to stay for the night.
Great stay! Located conveniently outside Yosemite. Room was very comfortable and was all we needed for our short stay. Nice restaurants in the area. Rooms are located right by the road so there will be a bit of road noise at night. Only real complaint was the shower had no hot water. Other than that it was a good place to stay for the night.
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mary kay
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a small motel right off 395 in Lee Vining. The rooms were recently redone. It is not fancey but very clean, warm and convenient. I appreciated the small coffee maker so I could make more than just one cup before I left in the morning. And the fridge had a small freezer so I could refreeze my ice packs. I would stay there again.
This is a small motel right off 395 in Lee Vining. The rooms were recently redone. It is not fancey but very clean, warm and convenient. I appreciated the small coffee maker so I could make more than just one cup before I left in the morning. And the fridge had a small freezer so I could refreeze my ice packs. I would stay there again.
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Kodi
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Better than expected! Was a good stopover point in our travels, we booked a room without much in the way of cooking and there’s not many good options nearby for groceries or to eat out- but that’s expected in such a quiet area. Would stay again
Better than expected! Was a good stopover point in our travels, we booked a room without much in the way of cooking and there’s not many good options nearby for groceries or to eat out- but that’s expected in such a quiet area. Would stay again
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Lynn C
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was quaint and perfect for a couple. Bathroom had been remodeled. We ate at Bodie Mike’s, which was one block down. It was good with great service. Area was nice and overlooked Mono lake.
Room was quaint and perfect for a couple. Bathroom had been remodeled. We ate at Bodie Mike’s, which was one block down. It was good with great service. Area was nice and overlooked Mono lake.
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stephen
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Its close to Yosemite National park. Town is very walkable and has gift shops also. I like the A/C was already on to keep the room cool when I arrived. I liked the TV channel options. refrig and microwave were very convenient for my breakfast.
Its close to Yosemite National park. Town is very walkable and has gift shops also. I like the A/C was already on to keep the room cool when I arrived. I liked the TV channel options. refrig and microwave were very convenient for my breakfast.
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Carolyn
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location to Yosemite if not staying in the park. Parking is tight for large vehicles. Several dining options to choose from. Gas is expensive so fill up before you get there.
Great location to Yosemite if not staying in the park. Parking is tight for large vehicles. Several dining options to choose from. Gas is expensive so fill up before you get there.
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Chris
30 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room. Didn’t have high expectations with it being a hotel in a very small, isolated town but this far exceeded my expectations. The room was very clean, cozy, and in a great spot right next to a cute cafe. Definitely recommend staying here!
Great room. Didn’t have high expectations with it being a hotel in a very small, isolated town but this far exceeded my expectations. The room was very clean, cozy, and in a great spot right next to a cute cafe. Definitely recommend staying here!
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Sue
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Last minute booking which was very much appreciated. Polite and friendly lady on arrival. Clean room, comfortable in a good spot after Yosemite. Good places to eat locally.
Last minute booking which was very much appreciated. Polite and friendly lady on arrival. Clean room, comfortable in a good spot after Yosemite. Good places to eat locally.
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Hong
22 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I booked two rooms online at same price, when I check in, the office lady told me one is family room, that one is bigger with kitchen, then she upgraded the other regular room to a larger room for us without charge, appreciate alot to her, my friends and I had a pleasant stay. We cooked dinner as it was raining hardly outside, and we had yummy breakfast at a caffee next door, room is clean, comfortable beds, parking is convinent at front of our rooms, walk distance to Mono Lake.
I booked two rooms online at same price, when I check in, the office lady told me one is family room, that one is bigger with kitchen, then she upgraded the other regular room to a larger room for us without charge, appreciate alot to her, my friends and I had a pleasant stay. We cooked dinner as it was raining hardly outside, and we had yummy breakfast at a caffee next door, room is clean, comfortable beds, parking is convinent at front of our rooms, walk distance to Mono Lake.
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Paul T
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place to stay with good restaurants nearby.
Nice place to stay with good restaurants nearby.
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John
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Easy key pick up and drop off perfect for visiting Yosemite
Easy key pick up and drop off perfect for visiting Yosemite
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Michele
20 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms although they smelled like mold. The towels did not small good either. It was SO noisy all night with road traffic, and since you cannot close the windows due to the in-window air conditioner there is nothing you could do. Too much money for a bad nights rest.
Clean rooms although they smelled like mold. The towels did not small good either. It was SO noisy all night with road traffic, and since you cannot close the windows due to the in-window air conditioner there is nothing you could do. Too much money for a bad nights rest.
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Andria
16 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, comfortable room. Great location close to Yosemite east entrance. Market a block away with good breakfast burritos and sandwiches. Room had a refrigerator with freezer, microwave, coffee maker. Only negative- we were in Room 1 which is a little small and is right on the road. We heard trucks all night. there is a large window that needs black out curtains. So it got very bright very early. I'm sure the other rooms are better! And the price was great for the location. I would stay here again.
Clean, comfortable room. Great location close to Yosemite east entrance. Market a block away with good breakfast burritos and sandwiches. Room had a refrigerator with freezer, microwave, coffee maker. Only negative- we were in Room 1 which is a little small and is right on the road. We heard trucks all night. there is a large window that needs black out curtains. So it got very bright very early. I'm sure the other rooms are better! And the price was great for the location. I would stay here again.
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Richard
15 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was tidy, spacious, comfortable bed. The bathroom was also specious. It had however a faint odor of urine which suggests cleaning around the toilet was insufficient. Water pressure in shower was weak but of course it had a water saving fixture and it’s understandable. There was a ceiling fan over the bed but the variable switch did not operate properly so it was either full speed or off. There was a floor standing A/C unit which provided much needed very nice cold air. However it was noisy and kept us awake.between the A/C and the rapidly spinning fan we kept cool but barely slept through the noise. The place had been freshly painted and clearly effort was made to make it pleasant; E for effort. But at $200 a night; it is an unqualified NO. My compliments to the photographer……
The room was tidy, spacious, comfortable bed. The bathroom was also specious. It had however a faint odor of urine which suggests cleaning around the toilet was insufficient. Water pressure in shower was weak but of course it had a water saving fixture and it’s understandable. There was a ceiling fan over the bed but the variable switch did not operate properly so it was either full speed or off. There was a floor standing A/C unit which provided much needed very nice cold air. However it was noisy and kept us awake.between the A/C and the rapidly spinning fan we kept cool but barely slept through the noise. The place had been freshly painted and clearly effort was made to make it pleasant; E for effort. But at $200 a night; it is an unqualified NO. My compliments to the photographer……
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Mark
15 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room and kitchen were nice with obvious up-grades. The only complaint was the tv didn't work with the remote at all.
The room and kitchen were nice with obvious up-grades. The only complaint was the tv didn't work with the remote at all.
FAQs about Lee Vining Motel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self parking is available onsite.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 00:00, and check-out is at 11:30. 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 steps from the Mono Lake Committee Information Center and a 3-minute drive from the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. It is approximately 12.6 miles from Yosemite National Park and 29.5 miles from Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-12-01: 139.544911359787USD
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There is no front desk at this property. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 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 and cash
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Free wi-fi