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Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property
Peaceful retreat near Yosemite National Park offering satellite TV, in-room coffee makers and time-saving express check-in for weary travelers

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Located close to Yosemite, the Gateway Motel provides a relaxing garden terrace for outdoor enjoyment and convenient vending machines for quick snacks. Guests appreciate the practical comforts of flat-screen TVs and reliable daily housekeeping service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and brown throw blankets. There are two wall-mounted lamps on a nightstand between the beds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Deluxe with A/C, Microwave and Refridgeratpr - Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Lee Vining is home to Yosemite Gateway Motel. June Lake Marina and Gull Lake Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Tioga Pass Entrance. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Lee Vining travel guide
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51340 Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Mammoth Lakes is a town in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. It's known for the Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain ski areas and nearby trails.
    June Mountain Ski Area
    26 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • June Lake on a warm summer day - California
    June Mountain
    48 min drive - 23.1 miles
  • Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
    Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
    56 min drive - 37.8 miles
  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO)
    157 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whoa Nellie Deli
    16 min walk
  • Nicely's
    1 min walk
  • Latte Da Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Mono Cone
    4 min walk
  • Mono Cup Coffee
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Seasonal Road Closure Notice: HWY 120 (Tioga Pass) generally closes for the winter from late October through late June. Daily closures can also occur during periods of inclement weather in spring and fall. The Eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park is located 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. Yosemite's Eastern Gate or Tuolumne Meadows is not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. All other Yosemite National Park entrances are open year round. Guests are advised to check local road conditions/closures before travel with the California Department of Transportation at www.dot.ca.gov or by calling 800-427-7623.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 15 and April 4.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Yosemite Gateway Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yosemite Gateway Motel located?

Situated in Lee Vining, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mono Lake Committee Information Center and Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. Mono Lake is 2 mi (3.3 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

Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 918 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 918 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 918 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 918 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 918 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfortable bed and very nice bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our front door, clean room, was a great overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet area, scenic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel with views of Mono Lake. Convenience to Yosemite and the Whoa Nellie Deli were the best part of the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely QUIET little motel. The rooms face Mono Lake and the wall on the hwy has no windows, so VERY QUIET. Clean, great TV movies too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Amenities
Super convenient and a beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view is best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a bit outdated property, but it was in a good shape, the cleaning staff is doing a great job to maintain the rooms. It was clean and cozy, perfect for our one night stay. It has a little patio looking to Lake Mono.
Little surprise from the cleaning staff
Another surprise from the cleaning staff
View from the patio
View from our patio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in Lee Vining. Walkable dining and market. With convenient access to Tioga pass and the Yosemite high country. And the beauty of Mono lake and Eastern Sierra.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

Nice little place

Great little place. Very friendly staff. Only down fall is parking can be tight. Other than that, my father and I had an enjoyable two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carl

Cute older motel. Great location for stop between Vegas and Tahoe but not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sejal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved View from Motel and Town was very convenient to Yosemite National Park. I would recommend this Motel to everyone visiting with Family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael L

Disliked: Staff & service

Nothing special

Average order motel, very spotty TV reception, below Average front desk. Great location for restaurants in the town. I will stay across the street next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ferymie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, nice location right off 395
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Renovated bathroom was very nice. Safety of locking sliding glass door not very good at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent! She was very courteous and helped me with a couple of things that I needed that were above and beyond job requirements.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Grazia Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position near mono lake and the entrance of the tioga road!Family room very spatious, clean and silencious,good view of mono lake, continental breakfast included very essential but good (fruit yoghurt pastry),
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. The room had the amenities we wanted when we booked the room. There were dining options across the street from the motel. The staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kjell Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to access Yosemite from the east. Clean room, free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
Clean and in convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is clean and the c people in the lobby are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, slow toilet that needed a plunger. Probably biggest issue was not realizing until we arrived that our motel was RIGHT on the main road through town, with our room door opening up to that street/road’s sidewalk, so traffic noise was an issue. But it was nice having two good restaurants literally right across that street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise P Poulson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was a great location to enter on the east side of Yosemite. It had a great family room! Room was clean and well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024