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The Monarch Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Mariposa County Courthouse

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Exterior
Reception
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Located near Mariposa County Courthouse, The Monarch Inn offers a charming retreat with a seasonal outdoor pool and sun loungers. Unwind on the tranquil garden or sip coffee/tea in the lobby while enjoying access to nearby health club, 24-hour front desk and helpful staff as praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Double Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5059 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA, 95338

What's nearby

  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariposa County Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sticks Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪1850 Brewery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Airport Inn Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Monarch Inn

Hotel near Mariposa County Courthouse
Located close to Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail and Mariposa Museum and History Center, The Monarch Inn provides a terrace and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, a reception hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late June, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

The seasonal pool will be open from May to November
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Mariposa Monarch
Monarch Mariposa
Monarch Motel
Monarch Motel Mariposa
Monarch Inn Mariposa
Monarch Inn
Monarch Inn
The Monarch Inn Hotel
The Monarch Inn Mariposa
The Monarch Inn Hotel Mariposa

Frequently asked questions

Does The Monarch Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is The Monarch Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Monarch Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Monarch Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Monarch Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Monarch Inn located?

Located in the heart of Mariposa, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Mariposa County Courthouse, Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail, and Mariposa Museum and History Center. Mariposa County Visitor Center and Mariposa Cemetery are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Monarch Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 724 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the area. Rooms where clean. Has pool. No breakfast option though. The area itself is good access to the Yosemite vally but Oakhurst has better access to mariposa grove big trees and the vally. Mariposa town has an older vibe and good bars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and I love the little town it was in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

I had a enjoyable stay,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good hotel, the staff super friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property near Yosemite
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yannira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, nice friendly staff,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First time staying here but probably the best place in town. The receptionist made me feel like I was home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great small town hotel

Staff was low so breakfast wasn’t available but coffee, teas, and juices were all day. Staff was kind and very helpful. Area was charming around hotel and great place to come back to after Yosemite. Hotel is in the middle of some maintenance projects but overall a quaint and quiet place to stay. Water pressure was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a joke. Girl at front desk was RUDE and not very Friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice For the price
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay if your going to visit Yosemite and wanted an old town vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay in Great Town

Excellent location, parking, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mayuresh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed just the night. It’s pretty basic. We didn’t have any issues but felt a bit expensive for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for visiting Yosemite
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff, very clean and walking distance to restaurants, markets!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No dim light for night, no mirror apart from the one in the sink. Seems like the bathroom was renovated recently and was good the rest of the room is still old.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an adequate hotel outside Yosemite for a last minute trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel. Loved the hospitality. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammed Bilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great overnight stay on the way to Yosemite. As expected for a motel room in a small village.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Debra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room carpet was very dirty. They were short staffed so our room wasn't cleaned or towels replenished.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Nympha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice staff .

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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