With a stay at Yosemite Gateway Motel in Lee Vining, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Mono Lake Committee Information Center and 15 minutes by foot from Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. .This motel is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Yosemite National Park and 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Mammoth Mountain.
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
June Mountain Ski Area - 18 min drive - 23.9 km
June Mountain - 34 min drive - 28.9 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 - 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 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a vending machine.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
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 available
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 November 15 and April 4.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Good location. Updated property. They have initiated a light breakfast that needs to be further refined but since we were not expecting it at the time of arrival it was a nice small surprise. Most members of our group in fact did not use the breakfast and went across the street for more robust options for breakfast food.
We reserved room less than an hour before check in and the hotel had our reservation. But the room assigned to us was already occupied. Staff gave us a better room, so we're not complaining. Something is wrong with the system.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Aug 2024
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.
This property was old with some updated features. Bed was comfortable but the room was hot with no A/C. We left the window open and used the fan on high but one window did not open so the air circulation capability was low. We did not sleep well and the motel is on the main street so we could hear traffic with the window open. The patio was shared with the room next door so we did not feel comfortable leaving the door open so air could circulate with strangers able to access the room. We also killed 2
spiders in the room.
Stayed at this motel for a quick night. Primarily used as a stopping point between Reno and Yosemite Park. It was perfect for my needs and check-in/check-out was quick and easy. Parking was a bit tight if you have a truck/SUV, but otherwise it’s fine. Front desk staff was very friendly and got me sorted right away when I arrived. The bed was alright and the bathroom had everything except for body wash. For me, since I was only staying a few hours to sleep before heading into Yosemite, it was perfect. There is a diner across the street that stays open late so that’s nice. There are some gas stations in the area as well if you need to prepare for the long drive into the park. Plan to explore more of the park in the future and will be back as it served all of my needs.
I guess most use this as a transit place to stay after or befor visit to Yosemite. Up front we did not expect much from teh accomonsation but is was surprisingly good; very clean , great staff and a very nice surpise is the complimentary continental breakfast with good coffe, yogurt and fresh fruit that is better than breakfasts at other locations. very nice to sit outside in the morning. The photo's do not do justice to the accomodation. In real life it's nicer.
Nice little hotel in a nice little town. Beautiful view. Could do more for breakfast spread.
Sara
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Anneli
Travelled with partner
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very overpriced. It’s an old, runs down, exterior motel, very much deserving of a 2 star rating. Noisy AC, thin worn towels… for $250/night there are better options - keep on searching.
Room was comfortable and quiet. We were
Able to chose a room on the backside downstairs off the road. Other rooms are right off the sidewalk.
Nice big fan.
No refrig. Breakfast was small but had coffee, juice, fruit.
Great little old motel, and great views out the back. But if you are wanting a modern facility this is not for you. It’s more a vintage experience. Some rooms don’t have air conditioning so are quite stuffy when it’s hot. Nice staff.
Daniel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelsie
20 Jul 2024
Kelsie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Vanessa
Travelled with family
19 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Vanessa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Steve
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
laurie
14 Jul 2024
laurie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
LAURIE
Travelled with partner
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Staff & service
No air conditioning. Unsafe stairs on lower levels. Cute older motel.
Friendly staff, very clean rooms, comfortable beds and great view of Mono Lake. We had room 12 and it had a nice balcony. Fortunately there was a room fan and two windows to open as the temps were 108 and no AC. The room cooled down at around 10p.m. If you’re looking and needing AC, you may need to stay elsewhere when the temps are high. Otherwise, a nice stay.
It reminded me of staying in motels when I was a kid, but everything inside was updated (tub, paint, carpet, etc.). Very nice, really enjoyed it. Would definitely bring my family back.