Independence Courthouse Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Independence with free parking

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Interior
WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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157 N Edwards Street, Independence, CA, 93526
  • Place, Dehy Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastern California Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Manzanar National Historic Site
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

Highlights

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

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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.

What's nearby

  • Dehy Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eastern California Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manzanar National Historic Site - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Mt. Whitney Golf Club - 22 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Alabama Hills - 25 min drive - 37.0 km

Restaurants

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

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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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Independence Courthouse Motel?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independence Courthouse Motel on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$139.35, 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 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rachel Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We needed a Pet Friendly Motel on the way to Indio for a good price and this Motel had good reviews from other guests. Most people were leaving Excellent reviews for the Owner/Property Manager and cleanliness and those areas did not disappoint. The woman who checked us in was friendly and gave us cold water and snacks, and was kind to our dog. The room was clean, but on the end next to the Highway. Perhaps people traveling with dogs get Room 15, where the carpet has stains and the chairs were a little uncomfortable. My main complaint is that whenever the people next door ran their water there was a high pitched squeal that lasted for about 5 min. In the middle of the night its like a smoke alarm going off. And there’s an abandoned building directly in front of the Motel, which no one mentions. If you choose to stay here, don’t go to Room 15, and know that the Valero Station a block away has decent coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amicable staff, reasonable price, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
IT WAS NICE AND CLEAN AND GOOD
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This family and their cute motel are so great. A bit of comfort before or after a trip into the Sierras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Just Like Family

We were greeted like family upon arrival which is special after a long driving day. Geeta shared the brief story of how they turned this vintage motel into an extremely comfortable and updated room. Highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micaela

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

Simple, low key, affordable and caring!

The most caring place I have ever stayed. They called us to check on our arrival and to let us know where to stop for dinner and breakfast the following morning. They went through the rooms and details, made sure that we didn’t have a pet this trip and gave us snacks. It was like staying with a caring family member! Simple, low key, affordable and caring!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LYNDA, Gardena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Courthouse Motel was a older
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Geeta was a wonderful host. She was kind and cared about our comfort. We took our dog and there are places to walk in the back of the property where it is safe and off the highway. The room was clean and had adequate space. There were lots of special touches, including the welcome basket. We will definitely come back again. Thank you, Geeta
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jace

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay on my way to mammoth
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tami

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not much there in the town. Had to back track for restaurant s. But ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Henry, Rio Rancho

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice classic motel court, friendlly hosts, new furniishings, HVAC being upgraded (half-finished). Only issue was too much carpet scent on rug: discussed with managment who took note and promised to inform housekeeping. Customer focused owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

katherine

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

sweet and old school

Such a comfy stop on a long drive wish i could've hung out more
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner. Clean, quiet room with all the amenities we needed. Loved that it was a throwback motel to where you can park just a few feet away from your room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and Quiet. The manager was very kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and very friendly owner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted warmly by the proprietor. The motel is a set piece for a quieter time. Rooms are small, but very well kempt. I'm a frequent traveler along 395, this place is going to be my go-to property when I'm traveling along the Owens Valley
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025