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Mother Lode Lodge

2.0 star property
Travelers relax at this unpretentious motel where they can enjoy complimentary coffee in the lobby or cool off with a swim in the outdoor pool

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Mother Lode Lodge sits near Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail, offering a pleasant retreat with its outdoor pool and garden. Guests can stay connected using the in-room WiFi while enjoying coffee or tea available in the lobby.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Mariposa, Mother Lode Lodge is in the city center and in the mountains. Mariposa Museum and History Center and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, while Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail is a notable landmark. Mariposa County Visitor Center and Lake McClure Bagby Recreation Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Mariposa travel guide
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5051 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA, 95338

What's nearby

  • Windows on the World Books and Art
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariposa County Courthouse
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariposa Museum and History Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    9 min walk
  • Pony Expresso
    15 min walk
  • Pizza Factory
    5 min walk
  • Happy Burger Diner
    8 min walk
  • 1850 Brewery
    8 min walk

About this property

Mother Lode Lodge

Motel near Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail
Located close to Mariposa Museum and History Center and Mariposa County Visitor Center, Mother Lode Lodge provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Mother Lode Lodge offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 1 PM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows no late check-in whatsoever.
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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

Mother Lode Lodge
Mother Lode Lodge Mariposa
Mother Lode Lodge Motel
Mother Lode Lodge Motel Mariposa
Mother Lodge
Mother Lode Mariposa
Mother Lode Lodge Motel
Mother Lode Lodge Mariposa
Mother Lode Lodge Motel Mariposa

Frequently asked questions

Does Mother Lode Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mother Lode Lodge 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 Mother Lode Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mother Lode Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Mother Lode Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Mariposa, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail and Mariposa Museum and History Center. Mariposa County Visitor Center and California State Mining and Mineral Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Mother Lode Lodge Reviews

6.8

7.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 545 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient for going to the national park
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angrej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, everything is good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. The grounds were very clean. The jacuzzi was awesome. We had an awesome stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of Mariposa and very walkable to a shops and few places to eat. Nothing fancy but clean and well-maintained. Recommended for a simple stay in the cool little town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A no-contact facility. Nice room, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean remodeled room. Never saw a staff member the hole time I was there. Love this little old mining town. Best and cheapest place to eat is place called the Hideout Saloon. Exit Mother Lode Lodge and go right. turn right at gas station. Small sign on the left. Down stairs. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location for exploring Yosemite. Bed was really comfortable. Enjoyed the pool at end of day after spending day in Yosemite
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything in the town of Mariposa is close by and within walking distance from the hotel. The room was clean and had all the amenities to make it comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This little boutique motel was a terrific spot to stay on our way to Yosemite. The owners are on site and always working on upgrades and cleanliness. The pool was very large , deep and the perfect temperature for swimming. We would recommend a stay here to anyone. Shops and restaurants are walking distance away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I had to check myself in so no one could recommend a place to eat. I had not used a lock box to get key before and had a little problem opening it in the dark. The facility was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A simple, clean lodge perfect for a pit stop before heading into Yosemite! We checked in around 11pm, and an envelope with our name on it (along with a nice little hand-drawn picture!) that included our room information. Nobody was stationed at the office but 24/7 phone service was available and the nice lady gave us all the info we needed. Doors are unlocked, windows are open and keys are found within the room after we enter. I’m assuming this is a pretty safe town that they are able to do that. The room is very clean and my favorite part is that the pillows are not uncomfortably puffy/stuffy like many other hotels, so I slept really well! Love the atmosphere of the space; we kept our windows open for a while to let the amazing oak aroma in the air come into our room before we closed for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Love the easy check in out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish I had known the office was rarely open. But getting into the room was quick and easy (the code they left worked great). Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No frills place to stay, would do again if alone ; families should spend a little more to go elsewhere to give solo adventurers like myself space
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good inexpensive option. There are not enough hooks and places to put things.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest and best place I’ve stayed at. Very affordable and worth the money. They are about 32 miles from Yosemite and the little town is walkable and fun. I recommend this place to everyone. They have a really cool museum also. I know I’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning unit was ridiculously loud, making it hard to both keep the room cool and also sleep. Also the window in the bathroom and on the front of the unit didn’t lock. Finally, there were bugs in our room. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sumanth Kumar Reddy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The bed is so bad it was making a squeaking sound every time I move. Couldn’t sleep at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting Yosemite National Park
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice efficient and Helpfulness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daria

Disliked: Amenities
Well, we had never been to Mariposa, and chose the Motherlode lodge to stay for 2 nights. We drove 14 hours straight, and arrived a little earlier than expected, so we parked in their empty lot. I emailed the property to see if there was any possible way that we could check in early. The email came back that they might be able to get us in at 2pm. We were completely exhausted, so we just parked in the shade. There was no one. We saw no people. About 1130am, an older lady came over, annoyed and said can i help you. We explained we emailed asking for early check in, we drove 14 hours, so sorry but we were just going to wait until we could check in. She was a bit... annoyed maybe? She explained that they sell out every night with only 14 rooms. We felt like we were an inconvenience to this woman. Her tone was not welcoming, BUT ~ She did go and clean a room, and came back with our check in info. So for that we were very thankful. In the end, she helped us tremendously... but maybe could have been a bit more... friendly. Now, lets talk about the room. It was tiny. The door has a 2 inch gap under it, crane flies kept flying in, under it... until we put a towel down on the floor. The bathroom is tiny. The toilet is very low to the floor. They had a cute folded towel though, holding soap. They provided coffee/supplies for that, and that was cool. Pool was closed the whole time we were there. The bed was not comfortable at all, and the matress cover was... absolutely gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just great for our 2 day mini vacation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

LINDA-JOY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NOT at all inviting, dirty and in need of repair.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025