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Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

2.0 star property

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Eastern Sierra Motor lodge provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Room

9.2 out of 10
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(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Independence is home to Eastern Sierra Motor lodge. Manzanar National Historic Site and Mobius Arch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dehy Park and Diaz Lake Recreation Area. Visit our Independence travel guide
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440 S Edwards St, Independence, CA, 93526

What's nearby

  • Bodie - Ghost Town in California
    Eastern California Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manzanar National Historic Site during a vibrant morning. Located in Independence, California, United States.
    Manzanar National Historic Site
    9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • paisaje de un poblado western
    Museum of Western Film History
    26 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Dehy Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Alabama Hills
    33 min drive - 22.8 miles

Restaurants

  • Glenn’s Taqueria
    2 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    6 min walk
  • Cowboy Coffee
    4 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    5 min drive
  • The Lemon Food Truck
    1 min walk

About this property

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

Property highlights
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge have comforts such as air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Independence
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel Independence

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastern Sierra Motor lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eastern Sierra Motor lodge located?

Situated in Independence, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Eastern California Museum and Dehy Park. Manzanar National Historic Site is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) away.

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

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here. It was only for a night but it was great. Quietness, cleanliness and overall very comfortable for the price. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, food was geeat, the staff was very informative and handed us trails and a restaurant list. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location if you are planning for Yosemite in summer or a pit-stop between Death valley and Yosemite/Kings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshuah

Clean room, easy check in/check out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view from the property. Stay was comfortable. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, bathroom small but very private Price is excellent as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location . Check in online quick and fast .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very clean hotel and room. Easy access from road with plenty of parking. We will definitely stay there again. It's great for a base for adventures into the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained , clean and up to date. There is no on sight staff, and things are handled remotely.The room was clean, comfortable and stocked with snacks. It has a refrigerator and microwave. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very comfortable and clean. My only request would be for the winter months to provide an extra blanket. The heater took a while to properly heat up the room. I very much enjoyed my stay. Will be coming back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Easy to access from the main street and the staff was very easy to reach when we had any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Perfect for an easy over night

Super easy checking in/ check out process. The property is older but clean and comfortable and has been nicely updated. Perfect for a quick over night before heading up into the Eastern Sierra for a backpacking trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our trip passing through. Comfortable and great bedside snacks. Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient and met all of our needs. Also nice assortment of snacks and drinks in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little motel. They even had snacks in the room, definitely was a nkce little surprise. It was clean and the check in was very easy. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably best motel in the area, nothing to complain about. Well organized, clean room, decent breakfast, the tv has youtube and netflix, rotating shower head, and everything works
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvestre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, really cozy and well kept. Super easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael L

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fifties motel with no one in office. A shock at first but ok with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was adorable. We stayed in room 4. We appreciated the snacks and charm. The check in was super easy as they text you all the room access. Since we showed up late this worked great for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple check in with code. Didn't need help but it was a text away. Snacks for morning good. Everything clean. Bathroom shower needed a bit of fixing. Possible noise from highway but we had ac running... they supply ear plugs just in case
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location and comfy!

Check in was easy. Bed was so comfy and I loved the free snacks provided. The ac worked very well, but it did make strange noises that kept waking me up. I was not able to get the water in the shower to a good temp. It took forever to heat up and then when I added the cold, it just stayed scalding. There are tons of plugs in the room! I love it. I would stay here for a another night again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge. It was easy to check in and the owner quickly responded when we needed anything. There are very few restaurants in Independence so we had to drive to Lone Pine to eat. There was no grocery store either.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The building itself is clean and well kept. Would be nice if parking lot was paved. Shower was an afterthought. So tight you can't bend over.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024