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Bristlecone Motel

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to White Pine Public Museum and Nevada Northern National Railway Museum, Bristlecone Motel provides free to-go breakfast, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a sink, mirror, and towel rack.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(101 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a framed picture on the wall. There are two wall-mounted lamps and a small table between the beds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Mini Suite with 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 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

  • A large stone building with a red door and a tower.
    County Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A POLAR EXPRESS train at a station platform.
    Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Copper Queen Casino
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • White Pine Public Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ely Renaissance Village
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Restaurants

  • Love's Travel Stop
    15 min walk
  • Prospector Hotel Ely (Nevada)
    2 min drive
  • La Fiesta
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Beans & Brews Coffeehouse
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 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.
  • Null
  • 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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and comfortable place in the middle of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our late night check in was very smooth and easy. Great front desk staff. Room was clean and very roomy. Pillows were great and the bathroom was clean. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin and checkout process, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. It is dated but everything was neat and tidy. There is an amazing Mexican restaurant a 2 minute walk away. The room was quiet and fresh. The staff were so friendly. We really did enjoy our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, beds were comfy and the town was very cool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed and a good TV to watch with lots of channels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Friendly staff. Easy walk to downtown Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was outstanding—friendly, accessible, and genuinely helpful. The location was ideal, with plenty of parking that easily accommodated both my truck and trailer. I stayed in one of the mini suites, which offered generous space and felt very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THe 1st room they gave us the fridge was broken and we needed a fridge to keep our Meds cool. Upon complaining they found us a room with a working fridge. The room was very old and although clean not very appeling. The grounds and even the stairs to the office etc were fillty,We did get a reasonable sleep but would never recommed this Motel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Our room had a great view of the hills. It was quiet at night. Their free breakfast was coffee and packaged pastries and nothing else. I wanted to ask for milk for cereal that I brought, but nobody was around at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean; breakfast was ok, just regular pre-packaged food; but did have fresh fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was easy. Motel was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big kudos to staff. Easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were excellent. Hotel is older than most, but still had a comfy bed and I got a great view from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the room was clean however the air conditioner was very loud
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was great, and the location was too. The only downside is that the tub wasn't clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. Greeted by a friendly registration clerk. The room was not very clean, the towels were threadbare, the air conditioning was very noisy, there were garden hoses laid across all the pathways to the rooms and the breakfast was instant oatmeal and pre-packaged muffins. No fresh fruit but there was orange juice. Coffee was fine. Parking was convenient. Very close to the main road into town, which sounded like a racetrack! Would stay somewhere else in Ely, as there appeared to be lots of other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again if I was looking fo a lower cost hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was clean enough. Very disappointed in no mini fridge and no microwave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff as far as check in and getting access. Bedding and restroom needed further attention at least in the room I had.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the money, very inexpensive. But, one of the outlets did not work so coffee maker and blow dryer did not work. Internet signal was so weak, we could not get our iPhones and laptop computer to connect. So, we gave up on that. Staff very friendly, though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location has nice rooms and a convenient location. Unfortunately, my particular room was located on the end of the building, lower level, right next to the highway. I'm afraid the traffic noise was very loud, especially in the evening and extending until much later. It obviously was a major disappointment, even though the motel was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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