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Bristlecone Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Keough's Hot Springs

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Terrace/patio
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

Highlights

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

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2 Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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3 Bedroom House | Living area | Flat-screen TV

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Family Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Deluxe Family Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
101 North Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513

What's nearby

  • Keough's Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewed Awakening - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s Bbq - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪subway - ‬4 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
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills and a vending machine
  • 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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 690 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 690 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 690 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 690 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 690 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are HUGE, very clean, and rates are the best in the area. We always stay here when we’re in the Sierras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!!! It was more than I would expect from an affordable motel. Room was super clean, bed was pretty comfy, smooth check in and convenient location for hikes and nature experiences!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Motel (Looks Old, because it is) in a beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We just wanted quiet, clean, comfortable and affordable. Thats exactly what we got!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Such a cool little stay to extend our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kudura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this little place. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in at the Chevron Gas Station was very odd. Your office door was locked with a sign directing us to th gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

hugo

Disliked: Staff & service
Liked the quietness. Staff has zero customer service skills.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Get what you expect.

Room was clean and had the expected amenities. Check in was quick (in the gas station market) and check out online was fast.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an average old motel in a small town. Completely adequate. What does one expect?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herminia

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

Great Service

Great service at checking and checkout. Room was clean and location was perfect for our family trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The Owner Ran Them All

The owner ran a couple of businesses - a gas station, a grocery store, a hardware store, a motel, a food truck, and a laundromat with showers. Therefore, we checked in at the grocery store. The room was clean. The bed was comfortable for a good night sleep. We asked for a quiet room and got one behind the store building. It did shield out lots of highway noise. We took a walk after dinner in the nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Empire

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

Perfect stop

Stayed here many times. Extremely convenient. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
Good value for price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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