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Mother Lode Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail

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Exterior
Free self parking
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5051 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 - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sticks Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪1850 Brewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Airport Inn Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬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
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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
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 at Mother Lode Lodge?

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).

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Reviews

Mother Lode Lodge Reviews

6.8

7.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 517 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel just an hour away from Yosemite.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Antoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was close to some excellent dinners and restaurants, which we liked a lot. We did not like the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

robin neal natasha

Liked: Cleanliness
the property was good and comfortable .. the bathroom space was small ..and the room rate was high .. but that's California i guess .. over good no complains ..
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mollie

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

Sweet little place

Very clean affordable and sweet motel. Room looked recently refurbished and in great condition. The mini fridge and microwave were a big plus. Right in the center of town walkable for stores and restaurants also groceries. Managers super friendly. Family owned vibe. Pool needs painting but still was nice to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Salvador

Great location! Mariposa is a wonderful city with great food and awesome hospitality. About an hour drive to Yosemite is the only negative thing. It’s an average hotel, window A/C is outdated for hotels and the hotel room gets warm in May. I recommend it if trying to save a few dollars.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
A little too far from our destination. The drive in was beautiful but…with kids it’s hard. Also, no breakfast offered. It’s expensive! We need better toiletries and breakfast… room was super hot when we got there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in a cute little area of town. We got there after the office closed and left before they opened up again, so there was no interaction with staff. They left the key for us in an envelope near the front door. No ice machine, no food, no vending machines.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shinsuke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You have to leave your trash and used towels outside your door but they leave you with whatever you request on the check list they provide.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Mariposa Mother Lode Comment

Older motel in the heart of Mariposa, which is excellent. Had TV problems when arriving and the pillows provided were less than satisfactory. They were very thin & cheap, leaving a kink in my neck. I had to put a blanket under the pillows just to be able to sleep. Could definitely invest in better quality pillows. Overall, clean. Small but in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
AC not on.. extremely Hot when I arrived. No Chair to sit in. Fridge didn’t work (maybe unplugged) no ice machine to be found. Mattress very old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

Jean Michel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Séjour au calme
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

hugues

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres bien équipé Bemol on entend le voIsin qui ronfle
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

René

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

Buen lugar para hospedarse

Una buena ubicación, excelente atención y limpieza.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ralph

It’s okay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Takaharu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
オーナーが優しく素敵なファミリー。アットホームなロッジでした。

4/10 Poor

Danette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was safe and contact limited with hotel, except for prior when we attempted to cancel due to medical emergency. Thought we'd be fine going but shower wouldn't give hot water or drain properly, so by the time it was warm, it was nearly overflowing, so hard to get clean. Pool was colder than Puget Sound in WA.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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