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Bristlecone Motel

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

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Hiking
Terrace/patio
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

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
  • Bishop City Park
    ‪24 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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3 Bedroom House | Living area | Flat-screen TV

3 Bedroom House

  • 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
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 23 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Bishop City Park - 24 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Tri County Fairgrounds - 25 min drive - 19.5 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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Two Brothers From Ital - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jeff's Country Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪E & J's Hitchin' Rail - ‬2 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.

Languages

English

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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.

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. 277 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 656 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very basic hotel off of the main road through town. The biggest draw is the location --- Big Pine being a gateway to many outdoor hiking areas. The shower was warm, the sheets and towels clean. That's all we needed tonight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Abby

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

better than expected

It was what we needed during long road trip. A comfortable bed. The mattress pillows and sheets were surprisingly comfortable. Nice to be able to park in front of your entry door. Also the real coffee maker with fresh ground coffee. But weird that you had to check in a Chevron Gas Station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great little stay

We had a clean large space with easy access to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Good value for price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Empire

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

Perfect stop

Stayed here many times. Extremely convenient. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Good stay!

Very old school, pleasantly so! Comfortable, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy Van

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent family accommodation for road trip in which booking was made last minute. My only criticism would be that the sheets don’t fit the bed so well and came off easily. Nice town and nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tszwing

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room is very spacious! not much to do in big pine but bishop is only 15 mins away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hamilton C

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Property was OK, but very expensive for the small room. Most restaurants in town were closed down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When you think about a motel located behind a gas station all sorts of negatives are conjured up. However you would be wrong about this place. It was quiet, clean and had all the amenities a traveler would need. This is not a quaint cottage but it is a quiet, clean place to spend a night or two
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For an older hotel, in a smaller town it was definitely acceptable. I liked that my vehicle was parked in front of my room. The location is excellent for day hiking staging. Older hotels are quieter, of which , I value not hearing my neighbor as much. The room was clean. Trade offs: I do not like sleeping on soft mattresses nor dim light ( hence I travel with a small lamp) Although , for an older hotel the lighting was better the most with one in ceiling light fixture. Lastly, carpet should be removed in the rooms for obvious reasons. This could be an upgrade, but I understand , a capital expense.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024