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Independence Courthouse Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Independence with free parking

Photo gallery for Independence Courthouse Motel

Terrace/patio
Beach/ocean view
Exterior
WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
157 N Edwards Street, Independence, CA, 93526
  • Dehy Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Eastern California Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Manzanar National Historic Site
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Independence

At Independence Courthouse Motel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Dehy Park and Eastern California Museum. .Enjoy access to mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and hunting. Additionally, you'll find barbecues and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Independence motel include Manzanar National Historic Site and Southern Inyo Healthcare District.
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What's nearby

  • Dehy Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eastern California Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manzanar National Historic Site - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Alabama Hills - 25 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Onion Valley Trailhead - 26 min drive - 21.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Aberdeen Resort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Port Of Subs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Still Life Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jenny's Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Independence Courthouse Motel

Motel in Independence with free parking
Independence Courthouse Motel offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Independence motel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Independence Courthouse Motel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hunting
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 300.00 will be collected before check-in.
  • Resort fee: 10 per cent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Internet access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Independence Courthouse Motel?

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

Is parking available at Independence Courthouse Motel?

Yep, Independence Courthouse Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Independence Courthouse Motel?

No, Independence Courthouse Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Independence Courthouse Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Independence Courthouse Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 140 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not good
It is a run down noisy unfriendly motel.

6/10 Okay

dave, grass valley, ca

Liked: Staff & service
satisfactory in all respects
satisfactory, no frills. no breakfast, no pool. clean beds and bathroom. friendly staff.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mikard
Motel is right on busy highway. lots of traffic noise. room was clean but small & crowded. Town is depressed & only found 1 restaurant for dinner & 1 for breakfast. Wouldn't stay there again.

6/10 Okay

Ulf, Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Plan B on the way to Death Valley
We booked fairly late for our night before visiting Death Valley and had limited choice. Old motel with renovated rooms that provide the basics.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Not a fancy place to stay, but everything you need
Small motel, but clean and comfortable, and well-priced

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small Jem in Independence
This small but comfortable room had everything I needed for a quick vacation - TV, wifi, coffee and a hot shower. The room was clean and quiet and the staff was very nice and helpful. The price for the room was very reasonable, especially compared to nearby Lone Pine. I look forward to staying here again.

6/10 Okay

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Rick, Brentwood

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Slept well. Tiny room, but they gave us a free upgrade from the smallest because they weren't very busy mid-week. Had a microwave and fridge, which is good because the town has only two restaurants, and one is a Subway. Good place for a mid-trip overnighter.

8/10 Good

Carrie, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tiny but Clean
Very SMALL rooms but equally clean. Could have put a few more pillows in the room.

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Jan, Cork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect little motel - friendly staff
friendly check in, clean room, the shower could get a new shower head (minor issue) but again all in all, good room, the checkout was also really friendly there was also some confusion the hotel.com app showed the price incl. tax the hotel excl. the tax from his rates and applied them when you check in, but they even offered a refund which I declined (it's not worth the hassle) and I slept so well. If I'm around again I would consider to stay here again. I was really pleasant surprised how clean the place was.

6/10 Okay

Börje

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

6/10 Okay

Cornish Lad, Cornwall, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Basic motel with large clean rooms
Checked in late after a long drive through Death Valley, and nowhere to eat in town except Subway. There is a restaurant within walking distance, but it was closed when we tried it (apparently it has no specific opening times!). Nearest towns with restaurants at least 15 miles away. Suggest you be prepared to travel this distance or eat before you arrive. Rooms above average size I would say for this type of strip motel. Also travelled some way to get breakfast in the morning.

6/10 Okay

Thomas, Redlands

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smalll But Clean
It's an older Mom & Pop style hotel. The rooms are tiny; maybe 12'x12'. The owners were very friendly. The cost was excessive for what you get, but there was a film festival going on in the area, so that is probably why it was higher than what it should normally have been.

6/10 Okay

kelsey, Fort collins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
cute & cozy
The room was small but well kept and owners were very nice and helpful.if you have alot of stuff or are taller it might be too cozy but it was perfect for a one night stay.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Independence Courthouse Motel
This motel should not be on your recommend list. The room smelled of mildew, the room was very small, the bathroom was so small my husband had difficulty moving around, cars are parked two feet from the room window. There was a non stop motor noise through out the night. In addition, we arrived at 7 PM and found no place to eat in the town

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ecnomic
Motel is ok, town is small.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Quality
Overall this was an excellent stay. Owners were very friendly. The family room was very spacious and worth the price. Internet was free but connection was weak - other than that it was great!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hosts were pleasant and friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Polarka, Europe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
This is a nice little place to stay in. The room was quite small but clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

traveller, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly service
As a one night stop was fine. the room although not big had all we needed. the welcome was friendly and we had no issues. There is no where really to eat in Independence so drove back to Lone Pine where there are a selection of restaurants

10/10 Excellent

Davy, Belfast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic motel on the way to Death Valley
Stopped over here on the way from Yosemite to Death Valley. The room was lovely and clean and the owners Ed and Julie were so nice. I would definitely recommend this motel to stay at. Davy Dunwoody

6/10 Okay

Daniel, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Too expensive
Very friendly staff/owners but the price did not match what was on offer.

10/10 Excellent

sledder, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly owners.
We only stayed one night but it was a perfect stop for our road trip. The owners were really nice showed us to our rooms and explained a little about the area. We knew before staying there that Independence was really small and there wasn't anything to do but that was fine. Hotel rooms were standard. Had fridge & microwave TV and AC. Very quiet and perfect for a quick stop over.