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Winnedumah Hotel

2.5 star property
A peaceful retreat near Manzanar National Historic Site where travelers can disconnect from busy schedules and reconnect with nature's calming presence

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The Winnedumah Hotel sits just a short distance from Manzanar National Historic Site, offering a quiet escape from everyday life. Travelers can explore the hotel garden or use the in-room WiFi to stay connected. Previous visitors speak highly of the property's condition.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Desert View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Desert View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Desert View

  • Desert view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Desert View

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Desert View

  • Desert view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Independence, Winnedumah Hotel is in the historical district and in the mountains. Manzanar National Historic Site is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Onion Valley Trailhead and Mount Whitney. Eastern California Museum is another place to visit that comes recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Independence travel guide
Map
211 N. Edwards St., Independence, CA, 93526

What's nearby

  • Bodie - Ghost Town in California
    Eastern California Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Manzanar National Historic Site during a vibrant morning. Located in Independence, California, United States.
    Manzanar National Historic Site
    9 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • paisaje de un poblado western
    Museum of Western Film History
    27 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Dehy Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Alabama Hills
    34 min drive - 23.2 miles

Getting around

  • Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Glenn’s Taqueria
    5 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    3 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    5 min drive
  • Cowboy Coffee
    6 min walk
  • Still Life Cafe
    3 min walk

About this property

Winnedumah Hotel

Hotel near Eastern California Museum
Located close to Manzanar National Historic Site, Winnedumah Hotel provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Winnedumah Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries

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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

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1927
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Winnedumah Hotel Bed & Breakfast Independence
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Frequently asked questions

Is Winnedumah Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Winnedumah Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winnedumah Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Winnedumah Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Eastern California Museum and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Manzanar National Historic Site. Onion Valley Trailhead is 13.2 mi (21.2 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

Winnedumah Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 417 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Zheng

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel closed. Nobody there. Don’t book.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverley

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

Romantic getaway

This historic Inn has comfortable beds, is very clean, helpful & friendly staff. Bagged breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Constance

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

A Classic Hotel

My husband and I had driven by the Winnedumah on our way to Tahoe. We finally had the opportunity to stay here. We really enjoy older hotels and Bed and Breakfasts so this is right up our alley. We loved lounging in the lobby and talking with Robert, Cindy and Derrick. We look forward to the “Reincarnation “ of the Winnedumah!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s very historic and beds and blankets are very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

A Grand Old Lady

This hotel per the sign outside was established in 1927. Since I am a historian I appreciate a piece of history. It was interesting to stay in a hotel built so long ago. The Innkeeper in the morning was a lovely lady, and mentioned the hotel is in the process of being restored. It was nice to have a real fire place with a fire lit in the evening. The bed was comfortable with soft sheets and blankets. In the morning, the breakfast was brown bag due to Covid, but generous with breakfast for two and I had snacks for the rest of the day. If you love old things and appreciate history, this is a place to check out. The hotel as the Innkeeper said, is a Grand Old Lady, and I would be interested to see her restored to her former glory.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Janel Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was such a unique stay! Loved the lobby and how they kept the historic quality to the entire location. As an interior designer I loved walking throughout the space and admiring the architecture of the location. The staff was wonderful and helpful. Great amenities in the room. My only issue to the location was our bed. The bed had a vintage squeak to it but on the one side it was horribly squeaky. Getting in and out we were worried we were going to wake the whole hotel. Great pillows and blankets but not the best sleep for us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sangcheol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, Old, No Micro, No hair drier, Unclean restroom- Disgusting. Even Expensive. Nothing to use ..Worst Hotel. Not Hotel but just Barn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful lobby but rooms need renovation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique place,it was like staying in an old west hotel. With it's squeaky wood floors,long hallways and with views of the mountains
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Denyse

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

Antique Hotel

Interesting antique room. No blow dryers or ironing board/iron because it stress the older electrical wiring, I was told. Plenty of hot water, tough to get upstairs if you have luggage due to no elevator. Breakfast was cold served in a sack, so not a true bed and breakfast. Interesting history.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Historic, great old lobby with books on the local area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historical hotel was clean and quiet and had a certain charm. The rooms are on the small side, as rooms of that era are, but it had enough room and the bathroom is also big enough. The beds and linens are high quality. Best of all the staff was extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Walt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was refreshing to stay in a 100 year old property instead of a cookie-cutter hotel room. The staff were upfront about the condition of the property - leaky faucets, no TV, etc., so we knew exactly what to expect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paivi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nowhere near Sequoia or Kings Canyon. Good hiking in area. Management couple, Cindy and Derek, wonderful source of information. Older but charming hotel. Renovation starting soon. Room had window ac unit keeping it cool. No TV in hotel, Wi-Fi worked only in lobby area. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John

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

Historically Charming

We arrived very late. The instructions we’re clear about how to obtain our key. Everything felt safe and secure .The hotel is historic and reflects yes. The property owners are very nice and welcoming people. We would definitely stay here again. Can’t wait to see the rehab to this historic building!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

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

Love to visit agian

Would stay again any time - a friendly welcome, a big soft bed, a surprising ambience that celebrated the earlier times of the Owen's Valley. Don't visit if you expect a generic modern motel/hotel, but do go if you appreciate a more historic & quirky location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonardo

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

Nice historical site

Nice historical site. Enjoy it every time I'm on business in the area. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
94 yearvold hotel. Wooden floors thru out hotel. Antiques furniture
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon L

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

Hotel

It was a really unique hotel with lots of character, although they need to address issues with air conditioning. Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a wonderful place. Very friendly staff and nice if basic rooms. Very nice common area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely couple are in-process of renovating historic hotel as a B&B. At the moment continental breakfast is provided in a bag since most customers appear to be hikers (including me).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
This is an historic property, some gorgeous wood work from past masters. But its a no frills, bare bones stay. The ceiling fan was a bare bulb hanging, the sink and tub are old, the room had minimal ammenities, but i was grateful for free bottled water. The linen was excellent, the sheets and towels very nice. Its an old place, which has very little upgrades done. It was a good spot to stop, though, and the rest was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Winnedumah!! Love the history and the people that run it are fantastic!! Thank you for making us feel welcome and at home everytime we are there!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
So the hotel was cute and historic and had some fun ambiance. But it had two fatal flaws. 1st fatal flaw, no AC in our room on the first floor. There was a fan plugged in and running in our room. 2nd fatal flaw, there was only 1 plug in in the entire room. Half of that plug in was used for the fan. But it was cool and there is film history there, but for a stay? It was a struggle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Winnedumah Hotel is a nice small historical hotel, with charm. The facility needs update and renovation. The breakfast was very simple. However, because of the history this hotel has, it was a worthy stay, even though it was not a comfortable one. Hotels in nearly Bishop would give more comfortable options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021