Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 1 min walk
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 15 min walk
Mono Lake - 8 min drive
June Mountain Ski Area - 18 min drive
June Mountain - 34 min drive
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 Cafe - 1 min walk
Bodie Mike's - 1 min walk
About this property
Yosemite Gateway Motel
Property highlights
Yosemite Gateway Motel provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
A vending machine
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
3 buildings
Smoke-free property
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
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
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 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 15 November and 4 April.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 fire extinguisher
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 any lifts
Property is also known as
Yosemite Gateway Hotel Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Motel
Yosemite Gateway Motel Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Motel Lee Vining
Frequently asked questions
What time is check-in at Yosemite Gateway Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Yosemite Gateway Motel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Yosemite Gateway Motel located?
Situated in Lee Vining, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mono Lake Committee Information Center and Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. Mono Lake and Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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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.
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.
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.
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean property, older building but kept up nice. Comfy beds and walkable to food and grocery
Samantha
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Jennifer
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved our view room. It was situated right at the edge of the highway but that side didn't have any windows so we thankfully didn't hear traffic while trying to sleep. Sadly a loud motorcycle and truck parked right near our room's entry left before dawn, waking us up far too early. The only negatives were the ridiculously meager breakfast (better to not offer one at all) and the old shower fixtures etc. We had plenty of hot water and pressure was good too. Mattresses were great! There's a great breakfast option across the street - go there instead!
This property was old with some updated features. Bed was comfortable but the room was hot with no A/C. We left the window open and used the fan on high but one window did not open so the air circulation capability was low. We did not sleep well and the motel is on the main street so we could hear traffic with the window open. The patio was shared with the room next door so we did not feel comfortable leaving the door open so air could circulate with strangers able to access the room. We also killed 2
spiders in the room.
Stayed at this motel for a quick night. Primarily used as a stopping point between Reno and Yosemite Park. It was perfect for my needs and check-in/check-out was quick and easy. Parking was a bit tight if you have a truck/SUV, but otherwise it’s fine. Front desk staff was very friendly and got me sorted right away when I arrived. The bed was alright and the bathroom had everything except for body wash. For me, since I was only staying a few hours to sleep before heading into Yosemite, it was perfect. There is a diner across the street that stays open late so that’s nice. There are some gas stations in the area as well if you need to prepare for the long drive into the park. Plan to explore more of the park in the future and will be back as it served all of my needs.
I guess most use this as a transit place to stay after or befor visit to Yosemite. Up front we did not expect much from teh accomonsation but is was surprisingly good; very clean , great staff and a very nice surpise is the complimentary continental breakfast with good coffe, yogurt and fresh fruit that is better than breakfasts at other locations. very nice to sit outside in the morning. The photo's do not do justice to the accomodation. In real life it's nicer.
Nice little hotel in a nice little town. Beautiful view. Could do more for breakfast spread.
Sara
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Anneli
Travelled with partner
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very overpriced. It’s an old, runs down, exterior motel, very much deserving of a 2 star rating. Noisy AC, thin worn towels… for $250/night there are better options - keep on searching.
Room was comfortable and quiet. We were
Able to chose a room on the backside downstairs off the road. Other rooms are right off the sidewalk.
Nice big fan.
No refrig. Breakfast was small but had coffee, juice, fruit.
Great little old motel, and great views out the back. But if you are wanting a modern facility this is not for you. It’s more a vintage experience. Some rooms don’t have air conditioning so are quite stuffy when it’s hot. Nice staff.