Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Mono Lake - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
Lundy Lake - 12 min drive - 9.6 miles
Yosemite Tioga Pass Entrance - 22 min drive - 15.7 miles
Getting around
Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 157 min drive
Restaurants
Whoa Nellie Deli - 16 min walk
Mono Cone - 4 min walk
Nicely's - 1 min walk
Latte Da Coffee Cafe - 1 min walk
Bodie Mike's - 1 min walk
About this property
Yosemite Gateway Motel
Motel near Mono Lake
Yosemite Gateway Motel provides amenities like a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
A vending machine
Other amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, Spanish
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
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
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
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
Property is also known as
Yosemite Gateway Hotel Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Motel
Yosemite Gateway Motel Lee Vining
Yosemite Gateway Motel Motel Lee Vining
Frequently asked questions
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.
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Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 864 reviews
10 - Excellent
287
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 864 reviews
8 - Good
329
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 864 reviews
6 - Okay
152
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 864 reviews
4 - Poor
64
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 864 reviews
2 - Terrible
32
8.4/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Courtney
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Super convenient and a beautiful view!
Courtney
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, pleasant staff.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Juliana
Jul 29, 2025
Room was ok but you can hear neighbors and people walking around. Front desk staff wasn't very friendly. Property is old but kind of charming and conveniently located to Yosemite Park entrance
Cute place, nice location for a night passing thru on a road trip. Cute gift shops walkable. Ate dinner at The Basin Cafe and Breakfast at Nicely’s Restaurant. Loved both, great food!! and walkable. No amenities. Would give 5 stars but we had ants in our shower area. Nice updated bathroom counters/sink. Fridge and microwave. Would stay again for sure!
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Carl
Jun 3, 2025
Cute older motel. Great location for stop between Vegas and Tahoe but not worth the price.
Carl
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
moshe
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Awesome location. Don’t expect anything. Beds were clean electric outlets didn’t work.
It’s cozy and for what it is the view can’t be beat.
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.
Florence
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jennifer
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jose
Jul 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Older but convenient to Yosemite with nice view. They should update their door locks since we locked our selves in by way of sliding door which was the main door. Wish they did not lock the TV volume. Also wished staff stayed all the way to 10pm for access to the kitchen.
but very quaint, the quaint, clean and comfortable beds. Nicely located. And the point is not the hotel. It’s the location since you should be out seeing the parks anyway. I recommend.
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),
I’ve passed up this place many times in my travels but decided to try it. Clean and comfortable. Nice areas outside to enjoy the weather and scenery. Great location.