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Bristlecone Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Big Pine motel

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Hiking
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Terrace/patio
Gift shop
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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101 North Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513
  • Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
  • Keough's Hot Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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2 Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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3 Bedroom House | Living area | Flat-screen TV

3 Bedroom House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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Deluxe Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Big Pine

Close to airport.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Keough's Hot Springs and 25 miles (40 km) of Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Keough's Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 19 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 23 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Bishop City Park - 24 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 26 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Top BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewed Awakening - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s Bbq - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dick's Smoke Wagon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Big Pine motel
Bristlecone Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bristlecone Motel also features laundry facilities and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

This Big Pine motel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Bristlecone Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Big Pine motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Seasonal Road Closure Notice: HWY 120 (Tioga Pass) generally closes for the winter from late October through late May. 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bristlecone Motel to the airport?

Bristlecone Motel is 17.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bristlecone Motel?

As of Sep 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bristlecone Motel on Sep 7, 2025 start from $99.0, excluding 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.

Does Bristlecone Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bristlecone Motel.

Does Bristlecone Motel offer free breakfast?

Bristlecone Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bristlecone Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Paiute Palace Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Bristlecone Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bristlecone Motel have a pool?

Bristlecone Motel does not have a pool.

Does Bristlecone Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bristlecone Motel to downtown Big Pine?

Bristlecone Motel is 0.1 mi away from Big Pine.

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 689 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and well kept but the furniture and bed were old
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This was a little hole in the wall place with shady electricity. The lights kept flickering giving me a headache. Bed was uncomfortable and walls are thin. The employees at the store were blocking the parking lot exit for hours. I went to bed listening to the neighbors singing. I guess they were helping me fall asleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Front desk (gas station) was a little rushed and curt, check in and check out was a little odd. Overall decent room, and value. Would stay again in a pinch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Get what you expect.

Room was clean and had the expected amenities. Check in was quick (in the gas station market) and check out online was fast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The Owner Ran Them All

The owner ran a couple of businesses - a gas station, a grocery store, a hardware store, a motel, a food truck, and a laundromat with showers. Therefore, we checked in at the grocery store. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable for a good night sleep. We asked for a quiet room and got one behind the store building. It did shield out lots of highway noise. We took a walk after dinner in the nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walk inside your room before you pay. You tell me.

The primary business here is a gas station convenience store. The hotel is definately an after thought. People seemed nice enough but the room was in desperate need of paint, the power lights, tv etc. Flickered all night and even went dark once. Evening shower was fine, morning shower ran out of hot water a minute in. The a/c worked fine though. And the original room they gave me was out back next to the laundry and maintenance room. Nothing bad as far as people go, but the hotel here is not good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an average old motel in a small town. Completely adequate. What does one expect?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet would not flush right, and the lights flickered on and off and the plug-ins in the bathroom did not work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fast check in. They just asked my name and handed me my key. Less than 30 seconds. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Checkin is at the general store in front of the rooms so you can get groceries and snacks as well as fuel all within feet of your room. Also prices room prices are very affordable compared to other locations in Bishop or Independence. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

great stay great views

The stay was great. The room was basic and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Such a cool little stay to extend our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monila

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kudura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this little place. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herminia

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

Great Service

Great service at checking and checkout. Room was clean and location was perfect for our family trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

okay okay

spent the night before hiking Mt Whitney.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Granville, Truckee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient budget stop between Tahoe and SoCal. Hot water was warm, not hot. Place is clean with comfortable bed. Tasty BBQ walkup business within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025