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Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

  • 498 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Deluxe with A/C, Microwave and Refridgeratpr - Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Lee Vining

In Lee Vining .At this motel, you'll be steps from Mono Lake Committee Information Center and within a 15-minute walk of Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. Mono Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lundy Lake is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mono Lake - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Lundy Lake - 12 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Yosemite Tioga Pass Entrance - 22 min drive - 15.7 miles

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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Basin Cafe, Lee Vining - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Yosemite Gateway Motel

Enjoy a stay at this Lee Vining motel
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 complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 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 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 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.

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; 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Yosemite Gateway Motel to the airport?

Yosemite Gateway Motel is 30.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Yosemite Gateway Motel on Oct 24, 2025 start from $150.0, 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 Yosemite Gateway Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Yosemite Gateway Motel.

How close is Yosemite Gateway Motel to the beach?

This motel is 13.5 mi (17-min drive) from June Lake Beach.

Does Yosemite Gateway Motel offer free breakfast?

Yosemite Gateway Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does Yosemite Gateway Motel have a pool?

Yosemite Gateway Motel does not have a pool.

Does Yosemite Gateway Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Yosemite Gateway Motel to downtown Lee Vining?

Yosemite Gateway Motel is 0.1 mi away from Lee Vining.

Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 909 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view is best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SAM, Leander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good motel, very small town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly perfect. Only issue was no air conditioning so it was hot and stuffy at night. They did give us an extra fan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

moshe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome location. Don’t expect anything. Beds were clean electric outlets didn’t work. It’s cozy and for what it is the view can’t be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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What's to say??? We needed a room for the night and picked this place. It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Older but convenient to Yosemite with nice view. They should update their door locks since we locked our selves in by way of sliding door which was the main door. Wish they did not lock the TV volume. Also wished staff stayed all the way to 10pm for access to the kitchen. but very quaint, the quaint, clean and comfortable beds. Nicely located. And the point is not the hotel. It’s the location since you should be out seeing the parks anyway. I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daphne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Amenities
Super convenient and a beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rui

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. The room had the amenities we wanted when we booked the room. There were dining options across the street from the motel. The staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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