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Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
$188
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 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
(11 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 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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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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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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About this property

Yosemite Gateway Motel

Lee Vining motel with flat-screen TVs
Along with express check-in, this smoke-free motel has express check-out and a garden. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Yosemite Gateway Motel features a terrace, a vending machine, and a garden. This Lee Vining motel also offers express check-in and express check-out. The property has a front desk available during limited hours.

Yosemite Gateway Motel is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Yosemite Gateway Hotel Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Lee Vining
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Yosemite Gateway Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Motel
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Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 886 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 886 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 886 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 886 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 886 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

James, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent! She was very courteous and helped me with a couple of things that I needed that were above and beyond job requirements.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

iris

Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Ferymie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, nice location right off 395
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

nelson

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA, CODY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful view of wooded creek in fall colors. Comfortable room across the street from a full-service restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for a girls weekend to chase fall foliage and hike. The location is prime outside of yosemite tioga pass and conveniently located driving to all Eastern Sierra hiking spots. It looks like they recently renovated the room. We stayed in room 17 and it had newer carpets in the room and LVP in the bathroom. Had a mini fridge and microwave that was clean and worked which was nice. The view in the back was gorgeous of Mono Lake. I will definitely be staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
poor value for the price. Breakfast was a honey bun in plastic wrap. It was across the street from a restaurant. Heard semi-trucks going through town all night. Wouldn't go back. Mike

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve passed up this place many times in my travels but decided to try it. Clean and comfortable. Nice areas outside to enjoy the weather and scenery. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel we’ve been staying at for years.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Views not worth the mediocre room

The property is clean but rundown. One lamp didn’t work & slider was difficult to open/lock. For $200 per night I expected a box of Kleenex in room. There are a couple balconies with table & chairs to sit & view Mono Lake which is nice but was right outside our room & had a loud grouo out there one night which made it difficult to sleep. Location is great but view isn’t worth the sub service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jane, Saint Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old but kind of cute. The staff were very nice and helpful and the new management's continental breakfast appreciated. Across the street from a deadly gift store and delightful cafe. Loved the view of Mono Lake (which we visited, very very interesting ecotour!) and the stream below. Star off for the iffy plumbing but very clean. Good for Yosemite visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quaint and quiet. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet, hamburg

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024