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Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Lee Vining

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$286
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

Bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
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. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Lee Vining motel include Yosemite National Park and Mono Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mono Lake - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lundy Lake - 12 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Yosemite Tioga Pass Entrance - 22 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whoa Nellie Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mono Cone - ‬4 min walk
  • Nicely's
  • ‪Latte Da Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Historic Mono Inn - ‬6 min drive

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 air-conditioned 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.

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Property amenities

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

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 within 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite Gateway Motel on 24 Sept 2025 start from AU$285.53, 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.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 892 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 892 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 892 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 892 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 892 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel with views of Mono Lake. Convenience to Yosemite and the Whoa Nellie Deli were the best part of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
There is something alive and living in the walls. Was woken up every hour or more to movement in the walls. It was terrible and disgusting to hear.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Massively overpriced room with poor plumbing and very cramped
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William, WESTMINSTER

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and nice but old and remodeled. The light switches were confusing and of course there were no usb ports for recharging electronics. Good dining just across the street. Latte Da is 1 block down the street and has GREAT coffee, ladles and cappuccino!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Cute older motel. Great location for stop between Vegas and Tahoe but not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Average
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent! She was very courteous and helped me with a couple of things that I needed that were above and beyond job requirements.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

iris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place and convenient to good restaurant across the street and central to area attractions. Would stay there again except that the beds in our room were horribly uncomfortable. Awoke every morning with bad back ache. Not worth the pain.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I booked this last minute. I appreciated that a room was available. Parking was on a different floor than my room, but there is no elevator so I had to drag my stuff up and down the stairs. Young man at the front desk was very nice.

2/10 Terrible

Navi, San Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferymie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, nice location right off 395
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

nelson

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

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

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