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Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel in Independence with free parking

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Exterior
Family Room | Bathroom
Exterior
Family Room
Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Explore the area

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440 S Edwards St, Independence, CA, 93526
  • Place, Eastern California Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dehy Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Manzanar National Historic Site
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, bed sheets

Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the area

Independence

At Eastern Sierra Motor lodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Eastern California Museum and Dehy Park. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Independence hotel include Manzanar National Historic Site and Southern Inyo Healthcare District.

What's nearby

  • Eastern California Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dehy Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manzanar National Historic Site - 6 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Mt. Whitney Golf Club - 20 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Alabama Hills - 24 min drive - 36.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cowboy Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Glenn’s Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Port of Subs - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

Hotel in Independence with free parking
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge offers its guests express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Independence hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with blackout curtains.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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. 

Property is also known as

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Independence
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel Independence

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$129.05, 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 Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

Yep, Eastern Sierra Motor lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

No, Eastern Sierra Motor lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Thank you for your hospitality

Nice curb appeal for a motel with 2 new android chairs, rose bushes and flowering shrubs. Basic bed with basic linens just ok. Room was updated recently just enough to cover the dated establishment A/C worked great, refrigerator had a constant humming noise so we turned it off. Complimentary snacks were very plentiful and appreciated. May we suggest to include 2 bottled water? Easy reservation and check in with code for room door. No front desk, any problems you must text # to contact. Best value with comfort in the surrounding towns that didn’t look like your grandparents 1980 furniture and bedspread. Many upscale hotels in the area but wanted something reasonable for 1 night passing through. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yuki

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but extremely noisy. We unplugged the refrigerator, everything we could think of but the grinding sound like when your Keurig starts to brew never ceased. Also, we could annoyingly hear the neighbors laughing into the wee hours of the morning. Lastly, there are no food options in Independence, where the lodge is located. After a long drive from Reno, who wants to drive 30 minutes round-trip to Lone Pine to get food for dinner. We ate from the Mexican food truck, which was less than mediocre. For upwards of $150.00 that we paid for one night, you must be able to find nicer lodging with food options for that price in Lone Pine. I selected the lodge from the high rating and reviews on Expedia (which I do not understand at all) and was terribly disappointed. I hope that you read my review to save yourself the poor experience that I had.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location and comfy!

Check in was easy. Bed was so comfy and I loved the free snacks provided. The ac worked very well, but it did make strange noises that kept waking me up. I was not able to get the water in the shower to a good temp. It took forever to heat up and then when I added the cold, it just stayed scalding. There are tons of plugs in the room! I love it. I would stay here for a another night again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael L

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fifties motel with no one in office. A shock at first but ok with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the autonomous aspect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access. Easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is perfect especially for the price. and it's near Mount Whitney which is also perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They tried hard in an old motel. Nice new linens, free snacks, still had a smoky old Motel Smell But again, they tried hard to cover up and I applaud the effort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angelito De

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Perfect for an easy over night

Super easy checking in/ check out process. The property is older but clean and comfortable and has been nicely updated. Perfect for a quick over night before heading up into the Eastern Sierra for a backpacking trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

clary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Easy to access from the main street and the staff was very easy to reach when we had any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please add, fridge, microwave, kettle to list of room amenities (for rooms that have them)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably best motel in the area, nothing to complain about. Well organized, clean room, decent breakfast, the tv has youtube and netflix, rotating shower head, and everything works
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arpit

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvestre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, really cozy and well kept. Super easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shreyas

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

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego, Antioch

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

2/10 Terrible

Darin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy, cold, cramped, overpriced

If you’re into non stop trucks going by less than 20 ft from your bed, if you’re into heaters being too small to keep you and yours warm, if you love your shower not draining and flooding the floor, and you enjoy stubbing your toes on furniture too big for a small room - and you really love over paying for getting no sleep - this place is for you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little motel. They even had snacks in the room, definitely was a nkce little surprise. It was clean and the check in was very easy. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024