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Bristlecone Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers find peace and quiet at this welcoming motel near Keough's Hot Springs, where the staff's attentive service creates a hassle-free experience

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The Bristlecone Motel provides a peaceful retreat near Keough's Hot Springs with practical amenities including laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the free self-parking, nearby ATM services, and the staff whose helpfulness consistently impresses visitors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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3 Bedroom House | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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2 Bedroom Apartment | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Big Pine, Bristlecone Motel is in a rural area and near the airport. Keough's Hot Springs and Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting, hiking/biking trails, and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Big Pine travel guide
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101 North Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513

What's nearby

  • Man Fishing in Long Lake. Little Lakes Valley Trail in Bishop California
    Little Lakes Valley Trail
    18 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • The sun sets over the Sierra Nevada Mountains, as seen from near Bishop, one of the larger cities in the Eastern Sierra region.
    Bishop City Park
    18 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Keough's Hot Springs
    9 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Bishop Country Club Golf Course
    14 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Northern Inyo Hospital
    16 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Copper Top BBQ
    5 min walk
  • Brewed Awakening
    1 min walk
  • Hugo’s Bbq
    2 min walk
  • Dick's Smoke Wagon
    2 min walk
  • subway
    4 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
  • ATM/banking services, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
  • 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
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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?

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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Reviews

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 764 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable accommodation. Clean room. Friendly & helpful staff. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

YeongCheul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and kind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, food nearby, perfect for my use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot and great people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean a spacious and it was great for our dogs as it had its own little fenced area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to mountaineering destinations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was good and informative. Parking was decent. A little tight but doable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Easy parking, good for a last minute stop, comfy bed. Loud traffic from highway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a quaint no frills stay. My husband and I are backpackers and needed a place to stay before we started the trail in the morning. Staff was incredibly friendly. Room was clean although the bed a tad lumpy. All in all, we enjoyed our stay. We will stay again next time we visit the Eastern Sierras.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was a bit outdated, but we appreciated the simple and budget-friendly option in this great location close to tons of hiking and other outdoor recreation opportunities. The staff were great - even though they are busy running the gas station, the person who checked us in was quick and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Comfy

Excellent value for money. Clean, comfortable, and very conveniently located!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

haibing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Exceeding expectations,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay, clean, quiet and you can park right next to your room. Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the WiFi is really bad, I got 1 bar at best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy check in and check out. spent one night as I was passing through big pine. no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel accommodated for a late checkin through the Chevron station. We checked in at 9:30pm with no problems. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in & check-out. Staff was friendly & accommodating. Easy decision to book again when my travels take me through here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older place, but wonderfully quiet, everyone on staff nice, and the place was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place to layover. Room was quite good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was old fashioned and convenient. Clean rooms. Confortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay great views

The stay was great. The room was basic and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was pretty nice for an older, renovated, classic motel. It wasn’t fancy, but it was clean and fine for a night or two. It is located right on the main highway. Parking was easy. You check in at the Chevron next door. There is a good sized market there for a gas station and the staff was friendly. If you are hiking at Big Pines Lakes, this is a great place to stay. The only downside was the bed, which was very uncomfortable and I didn’t get the best nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

They Welcome Pets

Clean and comfortable. Convenient location for a small town. Just a little jaunt down the road from Mammoth. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little stay

We had a clean large space with easy access to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and parking was right outside your room. The room is pretty bare minimum, no fancy linens or pictures on the walls. BUT, it was super clean, quiet,and the bed was comfortable! AND, it had a fridge, microwave AND I was able to watch Netflix for free!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025