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Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free parking at this Independence hotel

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A building with a clock tower, surrounded by mountains.
A directional signpost with multiple signs pointing to various destinations.
Room
A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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440 S Edwards St, Independence, CA, 93526
  • Place, Eastern California Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dehy Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Alabama Hills
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, two windows, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a trash bin, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Independence

In Independence .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Eastern California Museum. Also, Dehy Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Manzanar National Historic Site is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Eastern California Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dehy Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mt. Whitney Golf Club - 29 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Alabama Hills - 33 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Mount Whitney Trailhead - 43 min drive - 31.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cowboy Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dugan's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Glenn’s Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage - Ladies Tea Salon - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this Independence hotel
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge offers its guests express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Independence hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Independence
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel Independence

Frequently asked questions

Does Eastern Sierra Motor lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge.

How much does it cost to stay at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge on Nov 1, 2026 start from $100, including 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 Eastern Sierra Motor lodge offer free breakfast?

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

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

Is there free parking at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Eastern Sierra Motor lodge have a pool?

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge does not have a pool.

Does Eastern Sierra Motor lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Eastern Sierra Motor lodge to downtown Independence?

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge is 0.3 mi away from Independence.

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 121 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really nice place to stay with our family of 4. The rooms appear to be recently renovated and we had a very comfortable stay. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, food was geeat, the staff was very informative and handed us trails and a restaurant list. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good overall. But over priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very functional, if quaint for a small place. Thoughtful hosts left snacks and drinks. Would stay here again for one night visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Motel is old. Rooms are small. Furnishings are worn and cheap. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, quiet area and a good place to just sleep when enjoying the area. Snacks supplied in the room was a pleasant surprise. Worn building but clean enough so on point pricing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location if you are planning for Yosemite in summer or a pit-stop between Death valley and Yosemite/Kings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. It was only for a night but it was great. Quietness, cleanliness and overall very comfortable for the price. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean room, easy check in/check out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The eastern Sierra motor Lodge was the perfect place for us to spend the night. The location was good. We were able to walk into town for dinner at Glenn‘s taco truck and then walked to cowboy coffee in the morning. Both I highly recommend. I loved the snacks in the room. Spent the evening sitting out front in the Adirondack chairs visiting with a few other guests. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is perfect especially for the price. and it's near Mount Whitney which is also perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 2 nights,nice small motel.Snacks provided in room we're a nice benefit.Owner is very friendly and helpful.He asked me if I was enjoying my stay,on second day.Its conveniently located and easy to find.Theres a Taco truck with great food,only a very short walk down the street.I will like to stay here again, when I go hiking from Onion valley trailhead again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view from the property. Stay was comfortable. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy automated check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, bathroom small but very private Price is excellent as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check in with keypad made the stay amazing! The room was clean and cozy. There was a little gift basket with snack, drinks, and ear plugs. The motel is right off the hwy and you can hear the big rigs down shift as they come into town. Great stay and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location . Check in online quick and fast .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very clean hotel and room. Easy access from road with plenty of parking. We will definitely stay there again. It's great for a base for adventures into the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very easy to access and just as described.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Easy on line information on access. GREAT snacks!! Quaint place. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our trip passing through. Comfortable and great bedside snacks. Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient and met all of our needs. Also nice assortment of snacks and drinks in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
this is closer to a 4 or 5 rug was stained from front doorway to bathroom beds were clean and comfortable didn't need air no staff on site, but easy check in room in dire need of update
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026