Located 20 km from the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Gateway Motel in Lee Vining offers guest rooms with views of Mono Lake. Mono Lake Tufa Reserve is less than 5 minutes’ drive away. A flat-screen HD satellite TV is featured in each guest room at the Yosemite Gateway Motel. A gourmet coffee machine and en suite bathroom are also included. Furnished sun terraces with lake views are provided for guest relaxation. Free parking is provided. Bodie State Historic Ghost Town is 29 km away. Mammoth Lake is 35 km away from Yosemite Gateway Motel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
3 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.8
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
6.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Debbie
    Australia Australia
    The balcony outside the room door, looking over the Lake and mountains behind was magnificent it both the evening and the morning. The complimentary breakfast the new owners give is greatly appreciated Thank you.
  • Csaba
    Hungary Hungary
    Perfect location to visit Yosemite from the West side. The motel is on US-395 highway very close to the CA-120 junction, where Yosemite National Park is accessible. The room was OK for a family of 4. There was a small takeaway breakfast (orange...
  • David
    France France
    Quaint old school motel with a personality, a view on Mono Lake, 10 minutes away from Yosemite. A small non-publicized breakfast you can eat out on the porch while soaking in Mono Lake. We had the 6 person two-room, was really great. The staff was...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Yosemite Gateway Motel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Express check-in/check-out
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Yosemite Gateway Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    US$25 per child, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) typically closes from late October until late May. When the Tioga Pass Road is closed, it is not possible to drive to Tuolumne Meadows or enter Yosemite National Park from the east. All other park entrances, including those along Highway 120 from the west, Highway 140, and Highway 41, remain open all year.

    Please note Yosemite National Park currently required advance reservations to enter the park.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Yosemite Gateway Motel

    • Room options at Yosemite Gateway Motel include:

      • Double
      • Quadruple
      • Suite
      • Family
    • Yes, Yosemite Gateway Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Yosemite Gateway Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yosemite Gateway Motel is 200 yards from the centre of Lee Vining. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yosemite Gateway Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horse riding
    • The prices at Yosemite Gateway Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.