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Winnedumah Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel entrance with a wooden door, potted plants, a stone fireplace, and a staircase. - Winnedumah Hotel (Independence)
A clear lake surrounded by rocky terrain. - Winnedumah Hotel (Independence)
A spacious room with a grand piano, wooden furniture, potted plants, and large windows. - Winnedumah Hotel (Independence)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a staircase leading to an upper level. - Winnedumah Hotel (Independence)
A covered outdoor area with potted plants, a piano, and a view of a building with arched windows. - Winnedumah Hotel (Independence)
Located close to Eastern California Museum, Winnedumah Hotel provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a table with a chair, a window with a view of mountains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a table with a chair, a window with a view of mountains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Desert View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of mountains.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Desert View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a window with curtains, and a view of mountains.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Desert View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with white pillows, a brown headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a forest view.

Premium Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Desert View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Independence, Winnedumah Hotel is in the historical district and in the mountains. Manzanar National Historic Site is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Onion Valley Trailhead and Mount Whitney. Eastern California Museum is another place to visit that comes recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Independence travel guide
Map
211 N. Edwards St., Independence, CA, 93526

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered landscape with a wooden building and a large wooden wagon wheel.
    Eastern California Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A metal tower with a platform and a building in a desert landscape with mountains in the background.
    Manzanar National Historic Site
    9 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • A mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
    Alabama Hills
    34 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Dehy Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mount Whitney Trailhead
    43 min drive - 32.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Cowboy Coffee
    6 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    3 min walk
  • The Cottage - Ladies Tea Salon
    4 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    5 min drive
  • Dugan's
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1927
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

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 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 6 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Winnedumah Hotel 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 Winnedumah Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winnedumah Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winnedumah Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Eastern California Museum and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Manzanar National Historic Site. Onion Valley Trailhead is 13.2 mi (21.2 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

Winnedumah Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were recently renovated, but they kept the historical feel. Stepping into the lobby felt like going back in time with their impeccable conservation of original elements. Super charming and great location to explore all the great hiking spots around!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick getaway from Los Angeles, only 3 hours from silver lake. We were in the area leisurely scouting film shoot locations and stumbled upon this hotel rather late into the evening. Comfy bed, clean room, hot shower, and a simple breakfast. The lobby is stunning. This hotel has so much history and charm. Oh, and a great little ice cream shop next door! Staff was pleasant and provided some notable recs during our stay. We spent the next day hiking Onion Valley, and touring the museum of Eastern California, only a couple blocks from the hotel + the native plant garden, truly an oasis. We’ll be staying again. A highly accessible must do for LA folks looking for an authentic mountain escape.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chef Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1925 hotel with a wonderful charm and history. The rooms are clean with new beds paint and new bathrooms. The hotel is in restoration mode but closely done. Can't wait to come here again and see again. Kim was our hotel host. Amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room itself was extremely clean and the hotel was charming. Breakfast was very simple - coffee, granola and milk, fruit, toast and jam - but it was $8 so about right. I wish there were more amenities available. There was no ice, no refrigerator or microwave in room, no hair dryer available at desk or in room. They're obviously recently renovated and working their way up. So for the price point you get a nice place to stay, but don't expect a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
While there is hope for this historic property, we really didn't enjoy our stay. The bed was comfortable, and the air conditioning in our room worked well. Unfortunately, those were the room's only real strengths. The lighting was so dim that it was impossible to read. While we didn't mind that there wasn't a television, brighter lighting would have made the room much more functional. Storage was also extremely limited, with only three hangers on a hall rack, making it difficult to unpack or organize our belongings. The lobby is beautiful and was by far the highlight of the hotel. However, on a very hot day, the air conditioning wasn't strong enough to make it a comfortable place to relax or enjoy a meal. The complimentary continental breakfast was pleasant but could have been improved. Both the milk and coffee creamer ran out, and a few pastries or a better selection of fresh fruit would have made a significant difference. Although this isn't the hotel's fault, travelers should be aware that there are essentially no dining options in Independence. The only choices were a couple of food trucks that required eating outdoors in 110-degree temperatures. We ended up buying cheese and crackers at a gas station convenience store for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Very well restored, respecting the original character, peaceful and warm. Enjoy the comfortable seating of the welcoming common area or just sink into the high quality bedding and enjoy the views of the snow tipped Sierras. Ask about the unique suite with the soaking tub! Cody is helpful and knowledgable about this small town, it's history and attractions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Desiere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, cute decor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historical hotel and it is VERY cool, the rooms are great, amazing AC, very nicely repainted in such nice colors, the whole place is just really neat, there are no TVs in the rooms which I liked, it was like a time machine, sit down and read something instead of the TV, such a refreshing change, they did have wifi which was nice, the lobby was very nice and I highly recommend this lovely historical hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very old and run down, rooms are extremely small, window in the shower was covered in plastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brian

We stayed here for 1 night. Felt secure enough with our 8 year old. We did see a massive cockroach in the bathroom. No TV, no problem we had phones and tablets. Great shower pressure. Lotion, shampoo, body wash, and conditioner good quality. The door code method they have makes it super easy to check in and come and go as you please. Bed was comfy. Pillows too thick.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the newly renovated Winnedumah for a week of work in the Owens Valley. It's a charming, historical hotel with a gorgeous lobby and comfy rooms. I was there during a particularly sweltering week in June, but luckily the room had AC that was both quiet and powerful, and a very comfortable bed. The new owners were lovely and welcoming, and it's clear that they are treating this hotel as an investment in the Eastern Sierras community. Before I got to Independence, I stayed in a travel motel in Bishop for around the same price, but the experience at Winnedumah was exponentially better, as it was far more peaceful and scenic. Being so close to Mt. Whitney and the Sierra range, it even felt a bit like staying at a historical lodge in Yosemite. My only recommendation is a very minor one--for the bathrooms to have a small shelf or stand for toiletries. But otherwise, my stay there was wonderful, and I can't wait to return this fall. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners are renovating it to hopefully return it to its former glory. It is a work in progress. Certain expected amenities in the room were not there m, yet. This includes a room television and places like drawers and closets for your clothes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

amylene

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yifei

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in May 2026