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Bristlecone Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers relax in a peaceful garden setting or start their day with continental breakfast at this family-friendly motel with playground access

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The Bristlecone Motel offers genuine comfort without frills. Guests can enjoy the garden while kids play on the playground. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the staff earns praise for their helpful service and local knowledge.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(79 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Mini Suite with 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Suite with 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Ely is home to Bristlecone Motel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Garnet Hill and Cave Lake State Park, while White Pine Public Museum and Nevada Northern National Railway Museum are cultural highlights. Bristlecone Convention Center and Ely Renaissance Village are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Ely travel guide
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700 AVENUE I, Ely, NV, 89301

What's nearby

  • Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
    Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Copper Queen Casino
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • White Pine Public Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jail House Casino
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Ely Renaissance Village
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    15 min walk
  • Margaritas
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • La Fiesta
    1 min walk
  • Hometown Pizza
    7 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Motel near White Pine Public Museum
Located close to Nevada Northern National Railway Museum and Bristlecone Convention Center, Bristlecone Motel provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bristlecone Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Private yards, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per day
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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristlecone Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bristlecone Motel located?

Situated in Ely, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of White Pine Public Museum, Nevada Northern National Railway Museum, and Bristlecone Convention Center. Ely Renaissance Village and Garnet Hill are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stopover location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice room for the price we paid! It is clean. The staff is very friendly. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really good stay at the Bristlecone Motel. It’s a motel so there aren’t many amenities, but that’s exactly what I expected. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, and the sheets smelled fresh. The bathroom and shower were spotless. I was in the middle of moving and asked if I could have a room where I could park my car right outside, and they were happy to accommodate that, which I really appreciated. I had stayed down the road before at Prospector’s Casino, and this was a far superior stay in terms of cleanliness. I was traveling alone and felt safe here. Honestly it was so nice I almost stayed another night instead of getting back on the road. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, arrived on a cold night in January in low 20’s F, room was warm and showers hot. Basic breakfast but coffee ready for 7am. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very good and clean. The surrounding grounds and exterior are in need of clean up
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic front desk staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, older hotel but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff was polite. But it could use newer remodeling. The breakfast was a meager offering, but better than nothing. And what they had was suitable. I appreciated it because our one night stay was just to rest, get up and have coffee and be on our way. And that is probably the exact clientele they are used to. I would stay here again if I needed to.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Great dog friendly hotel

Good, no frills, dog friendly place to stay while on a road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very helpful. A refrigerator and/or microwave would have been a nice addition. An earlier breakfast would have been helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. A bit noisy with the highways close to the room i was in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was as expected. Staff was friendly, the room was clean, again met my expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Nice

Clean comfortable quite, breakfast could be a little better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable room. Close ro road so a little noisy. Very small toilet/tub Area. Close to good Mexican restaurant .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Perfectly fine as an overnight on a road trip. It’s a tiny place, office not open late, but they were kind enough to text me and hide a key for us. Bed was comfy, room clean , spotless towels… the place just needs TLC. Huge positives are dog friendly and no smoke smell… always an issue in casino towns
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are perfect for the price, staff is very helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Have stayed here several times. Always friendly staff; quiet nights, clean rooms, morning coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Clean

Comfortable and clean. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Room really clean with nice linens. Need to tidy up the walkways for 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We left super earlier so we didn’t eat breakfast. The beds were comfortable and we had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel. Clean rooms and friendly staff. Breakfast was minimal, but sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was attentive at check in and addressed my needs in a timely manner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025