Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 19 min drive - 17.5 miles
Little Lakes Valley Trail - 23 min drive - 19.3 miles
Bishop City Park - 24 min drive - 20.2 miles
Paiute Palace Casino - 26 min drive - 20.9 miles
Getting around
Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Copper Top BBQ - 3 min walk
Two Brothers From Ital - 1 min walk
Jeff's Country Kitchen - 2 min walk
E & J's Hitchin' Rail - 2 min walk
Dick's Smoke Wagon - 2 min walk
About this property
Bristlecone Motel
Motel near Keough's Hot Springs
Bristlecone Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
A vending machine and barbecue grills
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bristlecone Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In the mountains
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Seasonal Road Closure Notice: HWY 120 (Tioga Pass) generally closes for the winter from late October through late May. 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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
Bristlecone Big Pine
Bristlecone Motel Motel
Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
Bristlecone Motel Motel Big Pine
Frequently asked questions
Is Bristlecone Motel pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Bristlecone Motel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Bristlecone Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Bristlecone Motel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Bristlecone Motel located?
Situated near the airport, this motel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Keough's Hot Springs and 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
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Bristlecone Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Great stay! Such a cool little stay to extend our trip.
Justin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
I needed a room for the night before backpacking the next day. The room was clean and had all of the basic amenities. Nothing fancy, but excellent for the price. I would definitely stay there again. There was nothing that I disliked about the room.
Room was perfect with a little kitchen. I love that they don’t charge extra for pets. It’s convenient to have the little store right there for all your needs.
Extremely convenient - probably best location for hikers. Chevron store (also the hotel check in desk) has all the gear and food you need. They even have some exotic options. Location is not very quiet but safe, AC works. 40 mins away from all the major trails
Anna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Nathan
May 27, 2025
Front desk (gas station) was a little rushed and curt, check in and check out was a little odd. Overall decent room, and value. Would stay again in a pinch.
Super fast check in. They just asked my name and handed me my key. Less than 30 seconds. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Checkin is at the general store in front of the rooms so you can get groceries and snacks as well as fuel all within feet of your room. Also prices room prices are very affordable compared to other locations in Bishop or Independence. I highly recommend
Heavy equipment yard outside door. Dump trucks, graders, backhoes, haulers, caterpillars, etc. that start at 5:20am.
Hot room with broken blinds that let in streetlight to head of bed. Microwave's only working function was as a clock.
Room #30 was absolutely the worst place I've ever stayed in my life (I'm 72 & been around world). I should have cont' driving another 15min to Bishop, but was too tired.
This is a very basic hotel off of the main road through town. The biggest draw is the location --- Big Pine being a gateway to many outdoor hiking areas. The shower was warm, the sheets and towels clean. That's all we needed tonight.
Great stop in eastern sierras . Friendly staff and store has lots of items .
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Granville
Jan 11, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient budget stop between Tahoe and SoCal.
Hot water was warm, not hot. Place is clean with comfortable bed. Tasty BBQ walkup business within walking distance.
Granville
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne
Nov 8, 2024
Good stay!
Very old school, pleasantly so! Comfortable, quiet
Suzanne
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Analiza
Sep 28, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Good place for a night rest
A nice quick stop for gas and overnight rest just before you back on the road. Not a luxurious place to stay but good enought to stop and get some sleep.