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Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy a stay at this Lee Vining motel

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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, June Mountain Ski Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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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
  • June Mountain Ski Area - 17 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • June Mountain - 33 min drive - 21.5 miles

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whoa Nellie Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Nicely's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mono Cone - ‬4 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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Lee Vining Motel

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

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. 307 out of 914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 914 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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our front door, clean room, was a great overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is a bit unusual in that some of the rooms have sliding glass doors as the outside wall. It was a bit disconcerting and not as quiet as a regular wall might be at keeping out outside noise. However, the staff were all exceptionally nice and they clearly pay attention to small details around the property and in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James, Oxnard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got end room overlooking Mono Lake which was nice. Store across the street. Adequate parking. Basic amenities. Comfortable beds. Basic no frills shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room looked much better online than in person. There was no visible view of the lake , the room was quite small and there were mice in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Redmond

Well maintained facility. Right in the middle of town. Great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SAM, Leander

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

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in Lee Vining. Walkable dining and market. With convenient access to Tioga pass and the Yosemite high country. And the beauty of Mono lake and Eastern Sierra.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute, quiet and romantic place. Right at the edge of Yosemite park. The wife and I loved it. We will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were allowed to change our reservation the night before we were to check in! The view outside of our room towards Nevada was delightful with a balcony. Very clean. Pleasantly surprised, great staff. Love the place.
View outside of our room from the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the desk were friendly and helpful. I thought I reserved a room with fridge/microwave. Our initial room (11) we were gives had a fantastic view and was further away from the road, but no fridge/microwave. We were able to be moved to an upgraded room at no additional cost (weekday). Good location overall. Nice shops and restaurants nearby had what we needed. Overall good experience for our group of 4.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael L

Disliked: Staff & service

Nothing special

Average order motel, very spotty TV reception, below Average front desk. Great location for restaurants in the town. I will stay across the street next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a bit outdated property, but it was in a good shape, the cleaning staff is doing a great job to maintain the rooms. It was clean and cozy, perfect for our one night stay. It has a little patio looking to Lake Mono.
Little surprise from the cleaning staff
Another surprise from the cleaning staff
View from the patio
View from our patio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot! Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous scenery and awesome location! Clean hotel and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Veniamin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good view on the Mono Lake
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not luxurious, but unusual

This is a slightly tired 1950's style roadside small motel (RIGHT on the road so very noisy traffic all night). Mist rooms have a nice deck that runs along several rooms - however, our's which was rm #4 had trees that blocked out the view of the lake itself. The other rooms would have had an actual lake view. Overall - it was a nice stay in a clean but noisy and a bit quirky old motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025