Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Lee Vining

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Nestled near Yosemite, Yosemite Gateway Motel invites you to unwind on the garden terrace or grab a snack from the vending machine. Flat-screen TVs and daily housekeeping make your stay comfortable.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

Room options

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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

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About the area

Map
51340 Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mono Lake - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Yosemite Tioga Pass Entrance - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
  • June Mountain - 34 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 35 min drive
  • 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

Yosemite Gateway Motel is a great choice for a stay in Lee Vining. Guests can keep active with nearby hiking/biking trails. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 November and 4 April.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Yosemite Gateway Motel currently open?

The property is closed between 15 November and 4 April.

Does Yosemite Gateway Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Yosemite Gateway Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Yosemite Gateway Motel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as skiing and return when the snow melts for hiking and horse riding. Yosemite Gateway Motel also has a garden.

What's the area around Yosemite Gateway Motel like?

Yosemite Gateway Motel is located a short 15-minute walk from Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center.

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Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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 Exceptional

Great view, nice location right off 395
Ferymie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely motel we’ve been staying at for years.
Carrie, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Vera, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful view of wooded creek in fall colors. Comfortable room across the street from a full-service restaurant.
LINDA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to access Yosemite from the east. Clean room, free parking
Kjell Johan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Teresa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was ok, loud a/c, bed was comfortable.
Alexander, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

great atmosphere
YOSUKE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place is clean and the c people in the lobby are friendly
Berenice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Clean property, older building but kept up nice. Comfy beds and walkable to food and grocery
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very clean
Sonja, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked the view from the windows.
Robert, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Quaint and quiet. Clean.
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great position near mono lake and the entrance of the tioga road!Family room very spatious, clean and silencious,good view of mono lake, continental breakfast included very essential but good (fruit yoghurt pastry),
Maria Grazia Yin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was a great location to enter on the east side of Yosemite. It had a great family room! Room was clean and well-maintained.
Elise P Poulson, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice little hotel in a nice little town. Beautiful view. Could do more for breakfast spread.
Sara, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice balcony view.
Suzanne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.

8/10 Very good

Great location in a great place
It was fine great location. A basic motel that has been cleaned up. Cantal breakfast was not worth eating. Staff was very nice.
liza, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to the main road with nice lake view.
Vasile, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great viewd
Daniel, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Tied Motel, Helpful and friendly staff
Jim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a classic old motel in a quaint little town just outside Yosemite’s Tioga entrance. Room was clean and just what we needed for the night. Would absolutely recommend to anyone who isn’t a hotel snob.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Conveniently located,needs upgrading and a refrigerator.
Tyler, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to Yosemite.
Lovely view from the room. Very nice check in experience. Room was clean and spacious. No Air conditioning but the temperature was pleasant and we left the door open with the screen.
1-night trip