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Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel in Independence with free parking

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room | Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
440 S Edwards St, Independence, CA, 93526

What's nearby

  • Eastern California Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dehy Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manzanar National Historic Site - 6 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Mt. Whitney Golf Club - 20 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Alabama Hills - 24 min drive - 22.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Cowboy Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Glenn’s Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Port of Subs - ‬4 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, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • A nature reserve
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

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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 can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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.

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Reviews

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is perfect especially for the price. and it's near Mount Whitney which is also perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Found a hair in the pillow case but host was very responsive and quick to send housekeeping the day after.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access. Easy to check in
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the autonomous aspect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They tried hard in an old motel. Nice new linens, free snacks, still had a smoky old Motel Smell But again, they tried hard to cover up and I applaud the effort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Angelito De

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have no complaints, everything went smoothly and I recommend everybody staying at Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Thank you for your hospitality

Nice curb appeal for a motel with 2 new android chairs, rose bushes and flowering shrubs. Basic bed with basic linens just ok. Room was updated recently just enough to cover the dated establishment A/C worked great, refrigerator had a constant humming noise so we turned it off. Complimentary snacks were very plentiful and appreciated. May we suggest to include 2 bottled water? Easy reservation and check in with code for room door. No front desk, any problems you must text # to contact. Best value with comfort in the surrounding towns that didn’t look like your grandparents 1980 furniture and bedspread. Many upscale hotels in the area but wanted something reasonable for 1 night passing through. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nearly immaculate room had very good lighting, was equipped with microwave and (gurgling) fridge. Also came with a surprising supply of gratis snacks -- and earplugs, which some may find useful for blocking the sound of trucks on 395. Adirondack chairs outside each of the 6 rooms contributed a welcoming touch. Note: this is a remotely operated motel with no staff on site. Also, for the price of a room, guests have a right to expect an ice machine. Shower head was uncomfortably low, while bath towels were of excellent quality. Oddly, hand towels were of only fair quality, and wash rags were so thin they might have come from Motel 6. Instead of snacks, how about bottled water?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please add, fridge, microwave, kettle to list of room amenities (for rooms that have them)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Spartan, but adequate for an overnight stay. The town is itself is not worth staying at (though it has an awesome view of the Eastern Sierras).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

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
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