Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Lee Vining
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Terrace/patio
View from property
Exterior
Bed sheets
View from property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
51340 Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA, 93514
  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mono Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Lee Vining

Yosemite Gateway Motel places you steps from Mono Lake Committee Information Center and within a 15-minute stroll of Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. .This smoke-free motel offers a terrace, a garden and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find express check-out and a vending machine. .With a stay at this Lee Vining motel, you'll be 20.2 km (12.6 mi) from Yosemite National Park.

What's nearby

  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 1 min walk
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 15 min walk
  • Mono Lake - 8 min drive
  • June Mountain Ski Area - 18 min drive
  • June Mountain - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whoa Nellie Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mono Cone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nicely's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latte Da Coffee Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bodie Mike's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Yosemite Gateway Motel

Motel in Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel offers its guests a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. Yosemite Gateway Motel also features express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lee Vining motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Yosemite Gateway Motel offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Seasonal Road Closure Notice: HWY 120 (Tioga Pass) generally closes for the winter from late October through late June. Daily closures can also occur during periods of inclement weather in spring and fall. The Eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park is located 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. Yosemite's Eastern Gate or Tuolumne Meadows is not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. All other Yosemite National Park entrances are open year round. Guests are advised to check local road conditions/closures before travel with the California Department of Transportation at www.dot.ca.gov or by calling 800-427-7623.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 November and 4 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

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

Are there any beaches close to Yosemite Gateway Motel?

The closest beach to Yosemite Gateway Motel is June Lake Beach (18.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

No, Yosemite Gateway Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 836 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 836 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 836 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 836 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 836 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LINDA, CODY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful view of wooded creek in fall colors. Comfortable room across the street from a full-service restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for a girls weekend to chase fall foliage and hike. The location is prime outside of yosemite tioga pass and conveniently located driving to all Eastern Sierra hiking spots. It looks like they recently renovated the room. We stayed in room 17 and it had newer carpets in the room and LVP in the bathroom. Had a mini fridge and microwave that was clean and worked which was nice. The view in the back was gorgeous of Mono Lake. I will definitely be staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
poor value for the price. Breakfast was a honey bun in plastic wrap. It was across the street from a restaurant. Heard semi-trucks going through town all night. Wouldn't go back. Mike

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve passed up this place many times in my travels but decided to try it. Clean and comfortable. Nice areas outside to enjoy the weather and scenery. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel we’ve been staying at for years.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Views not worth the mediocre room
The property is clean but rundown. One lamp didn’t work & slider was difficult to open/lock. For $200 per night I expected a box of Kleenex in room. There are a couple balconies with table & chairs to sit & view Mono Lake which is nice but was right outside our room & had a loud grouo out there one night which made it difficult to sleep. Location is great but view isn’t worth the sub service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane, Saint Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old but kind of cute. The staff were very nice and helpful and the new management's continental breakfast appreciated. Across the street from a deadly gift store and delightful cafe. Loved the view of Mono Lake (which we visited, very very interesting ecotour!) and the stream below. Star off for the iffy plumbing but very clean. Good for Yosemite visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint and quiet. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet, hamburg

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kjell Johan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to access Yosemite from the east. Clean room, free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alexander, Chandler

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok, loud a/c, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located,needs upgrading and a refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

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

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean property, older building but kept up nice. Comfy beds and walkable to food and grocery
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved our view room. It was situated right at the edge of the highway but that side didn't have any windows so we thankfully didn't hear traffic while trying to sleep. Sadly a loud motorcycle and truck parked right near our room's entry left before dawn, waking us up far too early. The only negatives were the ridiculously meager breakfast (better to not offer one at all) and the old shower fixtures etc. We had plenty of hot water and pressure was good too. Mattresses were great! There's a great breakfast option across the street - go there instead!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is clean and the c people in the lobby are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne, covina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice balcony view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024