Name: River Rock Inn
Address: 4993 Seventh Street, Mariposa, California, United States of America, Mariposa, California, US
Price range: $140–$152 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

At River Rock Inn, guests highlight its central Mariposa location and cozy, vintage character, using it as a convenient base for Yosemite while appreciating walkable dining and a generally straightforward, contactless check‑in process.

Many found rooms comfortable and often spacious, with pleasant outdoor seating and a well‑liked on‑site cafe. Common drawbacks include small showers and hard‑to‑regulate hot water, occasional cleanliness lapses, unreliable Wi‑Fi, and limited staff presence that some felt affected responsiveness and security. Expect a simple, historic stay focused on convenience over full‑service amenities.

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Facilities

On‑site coffee shop and pleasant outdoor seating are highlights, though the cafe is occasionally closed on Sundays or holidays. Parking is generally easy and free, but the lot can fill at night.

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Clay

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We weren’t sure on driving up, but liked the spacious room and quiet. Within easy walking distance of a BBQ place, tap house, and ice cream shop :) Had a very nice patio area to enjoy in the evening, and a coffee shop on site (but not open Sun/Mon). Would definitely stay here again!

8

Alexander

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Suite #1 is nice and spacious. The bed to the right is less creaky. It was difficult to get the water to a comfortable temperature in the shower. When we got back from dinner, the parking lot was full, and no one answered our or messages to help us find a safe place to park.

8

Beth

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were charming, clean and comfortable. Unfortunately the on-site cafe was closed for the holiday weekend so we did not get to have breakfast there.

8

Cam

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close walk to restaurants and shops. Easy no pay parking. Comfortable bed.

8

Sean

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room for the price, easy location for walking to nearby shops and restaurants, but wish the coffee shop was open Sunday morning!

10

James

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A cute little place so close to Yosemite NP in a small town full of character with the best coffee shop right there across the parking lot. A great deal!

8

Helen

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is historic therefore bring your patience. The hotel was built in the 1940s and you can tell by everything being small. What is Really nice is the outside sitting area. Grab a book out of the room and a cappuccino from the coffee shop. If you need handicap accessable then this hotel is not for you. The coffee shop also has light food menu.

8

Mary

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sweet old school motel with hands-off checkin has lots of room and nice furnishings including comfortable bed. Nice outdoor seating. Sink and shower drip.

8

Yvonne

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Central location so that several restaurants and shops are in walking distance. Parking spaces available.

10

Teresa

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute room nice outdoor space

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean and fresh, but several noted cobwebs, dust, and bathrooms needing deeper cleaning or regrouting. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent.

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Nicole

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Couldn’t find our room at first and called the number on the wall for assistance about 3 times and nobody answered. Don’t like having our last name on the outside board for all to see and to know what room we are in. Very unsafe! Room was dirty and cobwebs all over ceiling.

10

Daniel

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean smelled great had heater already running couldn’t expect anymore

10

ROGER

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, vintage motel with exceptionally clean and well maintained rooms. Nice attached cafe on property.

10

Joanne

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a cute little motel! My room was very clean and cosy. Great communication from the property owners. Cute cafe onsite although it wasn’t open during my stay. The town itself is adorable. Lots of great restaurants. I ate at the Bbq place next door which was incredible after a day hiking in Yosemite and I also ate at the farm to table diner. I’d definitely stay here again.

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Qian

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom shower stall is too small and filthy, worse than motel,m

6

Neil Markus

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Decent room and property, could use some updates. Lots of cobwebs in the room, so cleaning could have been better.

4

Lisa

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the area with the cute shops and even a wine tasting room down the street. The bed was comfortable but the area under the bed was full of dust and cobwebs. There was a loud compressor type noise in the area next to our room. It looks like that space is used for storage so not sure what the noise was from. And the bathroom was very small. The shower had a sloped floor that required you to stand in the very middle of the floor where you couldn’t step away from the spray to wash. Also, my 6 foot boyfriend’s head was about 6 inches above the shower head, so taller people don’t fit in this shower. Last but not least, the front door to the outside parking lot would not shut completely without kicking it shut. We would not recommend staying here.

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Magoe

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room needs fresh paint job and detailed cleaning to make it more pleasant to sleep in. Layout of two bed room had odd layout with no divider to allow for privacy in bedrooms. With no ceiling light in the bedroom, the low wattage bedside lamps made it impossible to read anything. Bathroom wall and floor needed deep cleaning and re grouting.Black growth around bathtub molding was present. There was a coffee shop in complex and other eateries within walking distance of inn.

10

Maria

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, bed was super comfy and easy instructions for self check in!

10

SABAREESH

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and helpful staff.

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Rooms

Rooms have a vintage feel and are often spacious with comfortable beds, but showers are small and water temperature can be hard to regulate. Some report dim lighting, noise from plumbing, slow or weak AC/heat, unreliable Wi‑Fi, and occasional TV issues.

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bin

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location, location, location Only 1 hour away from Yosemite National Park, which is unbeatable, but that’s all. The hot water is unstable, it comes and goes, which makes shower impossible. Text to the stuff, been told that he will check next day, but still same issue. WIFI isn’t stable, actually, it doesn’t work during the evening, which is really annoying. Half of the door was covered by bushes, it is difficult to access to the room, definitely needs some trimming.

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Clay

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We weren’t sure on driving up, but liked the spacious room and quiet. Within easy walking distance of a BBQ place, tap house, and ice cream shop :) Had a very nice patio area to enjoy in the evening, and a coffee shop on site (but not open Sun/Mon). Would definitely stay here again!

8

Roshan

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good Location. Old and remodelled with hardly any light to read a book ...very dim. The heater takes a long time to work , still most of the room remains cold.....not recommended in cold season . The beds are comfortable . None of the door locks ( including the main door )work Location : 2 out of 2 Amenities:: 1 out of 2 Cleanliness: 1.5 out of 2 Comfort: 1.25 out of 2 Service /Reception : 1.25 out of 2

8

Robyn

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room and comfortable bed. Shower cubicle small and difficult to get into, toilet also wasn’t secure on the floor and moved around a bit.

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Claude

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic motel, but very convenient, quiet, clean, good A/C. Terribly unreliable WiFi.

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Cam

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close walk to restaurants and shops. Easy no pay parking. Comfortable bed.

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jaycie

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The TV was broken but that wasn’t that big of a deal.

8

Lucien

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older place in town. The AC was lacking but did cool down in the evening.

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krassen

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Laborday weekend Sunday- Monday! Downtown safe all that great! Cons- staff didn’t pick phone calls or return messages. Hot water stopped for shower after 5 min max- noisy room from plumbing piping who knows - old building decently clean with tiny shower. It was a single room! Unfortunately, not a good night rest due to the noise from the pipes and other appliances in the room.

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TOMOKA

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious room, handheld shower head and contactless check in/check out system are very helpful for us.

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Service

Service is largely contactless with self check‑in; many found it smooth and hassle‑free, and staff are described as friendly when reached. However, several guests could not reach anyone by phone or message and some raised security concerns about keys/names left out.

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Paul

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs some work Noone there to check in TV not working Overall fine. Clean

8

Ma Rosevida

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Very hospitable host/caretaker, her name is Lonia. She’s very friendly, welcoming and gave us lots of info as tourist.

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Nicole

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Couldn’t find our room at first and called the number on the wall for assistance about 3 times and nobody answered. Don’t like having our last name on the outside board for all to see and to know what room we are in. Very unsafe! Room was dirty and cobwebs all over ceiling.

10

Danny

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late so never met the staff but hey communicated by message do we were able to check in without an issue. Mariposa is a lovely town and we used it to move on to Yosemite would stay again if I’m back in the area

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Alexander

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Suite #1 is nice and spacious. The bed to the right is less creaky. It was difficult to get the water to a comfortable temperature in the shower. When we got back from dinner, the parking lot was full, and no one answered our or messages to help us find a safe place to park.

10

Jeremy

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Quiet and convenient location.

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Chloe

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfy, with zero issues. Check-in was a bit odd with the key left in the door and assignments via chalkboard, but ended up working very well. Staff was fantastic - polite, courteous, and welcoming.

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krassen

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Laborday weekend Sunday- Monday! Downtown safe all that great! Cons- staff didn’t pick phone calls or return messages. Hot water stopped for shower after 5 min max- noisy room from plumbing piping who knows - old building decently clean with tiny shower. It was a single room! Unfortunately, not a good night rest due to the noise from the pipes and other appliances in the room.

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Dean

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The check in was very strange. We were told to read the Chalk Board and it told us the key was in the door to our room. Several problems with the room. The outside light at our door was not working, so entering the room at night was tricky. The bathroom has several issues: a leaky, dripping shower that could not be stopped, a slow draining sink, and the tank on the toilet is loose (we thought it was going to fall off the bowl). Also, checkout was not explained, so we did what we thought best.

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Theresa

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Never saw staff it was self check in and check out. Everything was fine in the room. It is quite an old hotel so it had a few things that could be fixed. It was clean comfortable and that’s all I needed.

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Location

Central in Mariposa with restaurants and shops an easy walk, and a practical base for visiting Yosemite. Many found it quiet and convenient for short stays.

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Jocelyne

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location and the comfort

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Elizabeth

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved how cute this little inn was. Our room was very comfortable with heat and extra blankets in addition to being in a very walkable location. We just walked for dinner and treats. We loved staying here and felt very comfortable and welcome.

8

Eileen

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mariposa is a cute town and in a great location near Yosemite NP. Great restaurant options in town - we walked to ours. Hotel is older and AC worked slowly

8

Cam

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close walk to restaurants and shops. Easy no pay parking. Comfortable bed.

10

Kevin

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, lots of restaurants and stores walking distance

10

Danielle

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Cute property and walkable to all the little town had to offer.

10

Amy

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to old town but off the main busy street. Walkable to music venue. Very pretty scenery. Beds very comfortable

10

Luis Marcelo J

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good gateway to Yosemite. Fridge and microwave really helped

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Teresa

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just a convenient place to stay to drive to Yosemite, as closer to Yosemite is too expensive.

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Yvonne

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Central location so that several restaurants and shops are in walking distance. Parking spaces available.

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Dining

The on‑site cafe earns strong praise for coffee and breakfast, but it’s sometimes closed on Sundays or holidays and breakfast is not included. There are multiple dining options within a short walk.

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Amy

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was an adorable place to stay. Breakfast and coffee at Stixx is amazing! So quaint

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Clay

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We weren’t sure on driving up, but liked the spacious room and quiet. Within easy walking distance of a BBQ place, tap house, and ice cream shop :) Had a very nice patio area to enjoy in the evening, and a coffee shop on site (but not open Sun/Mon). Would definitely stay here again!

8

Jill

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The perfect place to stay for Yosemite if you want to drive back to a convenient area at night. I did not see one staff member while there - it was self serve check-in and nothing open on site during the Sunday/Monday I was there, which I thought was very odd. But there is plenty around the eat etc. The perfect place to stay for Mariposa activities. Would stay again.

8

Beth

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were charming, clean and comfortable. Unfortunately the on-site cafe was closed for the holiday weekend so we did not get to have breakfast there.

10

Joanne

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a cute little motel! My room was very clean and cosy. Great communication from the property owners. Cute cafe onsite although it wasn’t open during my stay. The town itself is adorable. Lots of great restaurants. I ate at the Bbq place next door which was incredible after a day hiking in Yosemite and I also ate at the farm to table diner. I’d definitely stay here again.

8

Sean

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room for the price, easy location for walking to nearby shops and restaurants, but wish the coffee shop was open Sunday morning!

10

Fabiola

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to rest and easy walking to shops in Mariposa. The coffee shop is amazing because the food is fresh and delicious.

10

Kevin

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, lots of restaurants and stores walking distance

10

James

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A cute little place so close to Yosemite NP in a small town full of character with the best coffee shop right there across the parking lot. A great deal!

8

Tracy

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was odd but excellent to sumply arrive and go into our room with the key left in the door. Breakfast in the morning was incredibly good with excellent service....not free but reasonable.

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Traditional Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room

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Very good

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