Bristlecone Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a quick walk to White Pine Public Museum

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)
Point of interest
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr

Explore the area

Map
700 AVENUE I, Ely, NV, 89301
  • Copper Queen Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ely Renaissance Village
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 20.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ely

At Bristlecone Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of White Pine Public Museum and Nevada Northern National Railway Museum. Highlights at this motel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and a vending machine. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Ely motel include Bristlecone Convention Center and Ely Renaissance Village.

What's nearby

  • Copper Queen Casino - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nevada Northern National Railway Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bristlecone Convention Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Jail House Casino - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ely Renaissance Village - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritas Mexican Res - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taproot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Racks Bar and Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Motel with free breakfast, a quick walk to White Pine Public Museum
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bristlecone Motel also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Ely motel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bristlecone Motel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Bristlecone Motel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bristlecone Motel?

Bristlecone Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bristlecone Motel?

As of 1 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bristlecone Motel on 14 Apr 2025 start from AU$162.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bristlecone Motel?

Yep, Bristlecone Motel has a free self car park.

Does Bristlecone Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bristlecone Motel?

No, Bristlecone Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 867 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Disappounted
Reviews said it was quiet but it’s on a main road & so there was traffic noise all night. Shower had mildew on tile. Chip in toilet. Sink did not drain. The (included) breakfast was cereal (no milk), packaged breakfast bars. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with family
Decent property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious, comfortable room. The staff was genuinely friendly and accommodating. It was nice not to be cramped, like many hotel rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Norman W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bring your own bath soap
Our room was next to a major highway and traffic could be heard all night long. The room was fairly clean and comfortable. Walking distance to dining and shopping. Free parking. Continental breakfast offered. Bring your own bath soap.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, cozy and located next to great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
First room we had was not great but we got moved to a wonderful room that appeared newly renovated. Very charming, and comfortable. Breakfast was packaged sweet buns so unimpressed. And the laundry used very strong scented soap so being sensitive to scents we both had headaches. That was my only complaint and not everyone realizes how much Gain and Fleecy bother others. If not for the laundry soap I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a waste of your money to stay here.
The heaters made a buzzing noise all night. I could not sleep because of it. I thought if I turned on the bathroom fan it would drown the buzzing sound out from the heater. The bathroom fan sounded like a diesel truck. So that did not help. I did not brother the front desk cause they could not change out the heater or the bathroom fan. This hotel needs to be remodeled. Do not stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 4 nights during Thanksgiving weekend. Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
We wanted an inexpensive hotel that is clean and functional and Bristlecone did the job. It's nothing fancy, but it was clean, in good condition, and comfortable. Breakfast is pretty meager, some cereal and packaged muffins, etc. Everything in the room worked well, bed was comfortable, and the heater worked well. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

norman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel Bristlecone Motel
heater in room very quiet and efficient which was nice on a cold night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Heater did not really keep room warm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not too shabby!
Nice room for Ely, especially after a long day driving.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My pillow smelled of stale smoke
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite!
Bristlecone is my stay of choice in Ely ....always clean! The staff is slways friendly! Very good value! My favorite!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, EL CENTRO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's Ely at night on a weekday. Not much going on. Bristlecone is the best place in Ely in my opinion. Mexican restaurant next door is good and rooms don't stink of cigarettes or pot like the other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, EL CENTRO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when traveling to/from family in Elko. If they don't have a vacancy, I push on to Elko/Vegas. My only regret this go was that I arrived late and was put in the room closest to the highway so I had some noise but managed to sleep anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Clarence

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

10/10 Excellent

John, Middleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a problem with Expedia not crediting me on a date conflict. The Bristlecone Motel fixed the problem immediately and were a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024