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Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel in Independence with free parking

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Eastern Sierra Motor lodge provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, bed sheets

Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Independence is home to Eastern Sierra Motor lodge. Manzanar National Historic Site and Mobius Arch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dehy Park and Diaz Lake Recreation Area. Visit our Independence travel guide
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440 S Edwards St, Independence, CA, 93526

What's nearby

  • Bodie - Ghost Town in California
    Eastern California Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manzanar National Historic Site during a vibrant morning. Located in Independence, California, United States.
    Manzanar National Historic Site
    6 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Dehy Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mt. Whitney Golf Club
    20 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Alabama Hills
    24 min drive - 36.3 km

Restaurants

  • Glenn’s Taqueria
    2 min walk
  • Cowboy Coffee
    4 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    6 min walk
  • Port of Subs
    4 min walk
  • Still Life Cafe
    6 min walk

About this property

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge

Property highlights
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge include comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Independence
Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Hotel Independence

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastern Sierra Motor lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Eastern Sierra Motor lodge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eastern Sierra Motor lodge located?

Situated in Independence, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Eastern California Museum and Dehy Park. Manzanar National Historic Site is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Eastern Sierra Motor lodge Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, food was geeat, the staff was very informative and handed us trails and a restaurant list. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view from the property. Stay was comfortable. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location if you are planning for Yosemite in summer or a pit-stop between Death valley and Yosemite/Kings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshuah

Clean room, easy check in/check out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location . Check in online quick and fast .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very clean hotel and room. Easy access from road with plenty of parking. We will definitely stay there again. It's great for a base for adventures into the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained , clean and up to date. There is no on sight staff, and things are handled remotely.The room was clean, comfortable and stocked with snacks. It has a refrigerator and microwave. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

clary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Easy to access from the main street and the staff was very easy to reach when we had any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Perfect for an easy over night

Super easy checking in/ check out process. The property is older but clean and comfortable and has been nicely updated. Perfect for a quick over night before heading up into the Eastern Sierra for a backpacking trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael L

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fifties motel with no one in office. A shock at first but ok with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably best motel in the area, nothing to complain about. Well organized, clean room, decent breakfast, the tv has youtube and netflix, rotating shower head, and everything works
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our trip passing through. Comfortable and great bedside snacks. Would book again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little motel. They even had snacks in the room, definitely was a nkce little surprise. It was clean and the check in was very easy. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient and met all of our needs. Also nice assortment of snacks and drinks in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple check in with code. Didn't need help but it was a text away. Snacks for morning good. Everything clean. Bathroom shower needed a bit of fixing. Possible noise from highway but we had ac running... they supply ear plugs just in case
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvestre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, really cozy and well kept. Super easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location and comfy!

Check in was easy. Bed was so comfy and I loved the free snacks provided. The ac worked very well, but it did make strange noises that kept waking me up. I was not able to get the water in the shower to a good temp. It took forever to heat up and then when I added the cold, it just stayed scalding. There are tons of plugs in the room! I love it. I would stay here for a another night again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was adorable. We stayed in room 4. We appreciated the snacks and charm. The check in was super easy as they text you all the room access. Since we showed up late this worked great for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Eastern Sierra Motor Lodge. It was easy to check in and the owner quickly responded when we needed anything. There are very few restaurants in Independence so we had to drive to Lone Pine to eat. There was no grocery store either.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Maryse

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It looks cute from the outside and nice views of the mountains. Some snacks provided, but only 2 coffee bags for 4 people. Fridge is not working properly and very loud. Airco is loud and need filter change. Toilet is leaking. Low water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The building itself is clean and well kept. Would be nice if parking lot was paved. Shower was an afterthought. So tight you can't bend over.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this property. No it is not a Hilton but great in its own way. It is a small motor lodge that is cute, clean, comfortable. It is 15 minutes from Lone Pine. The room is a large basic room with a very comfortable bed. There is a refrigerator, microwave and kettle in the room. A wide range of snacks are in the rooms. (Popcorn, chips, granola bars, and sweets) We enjoyed sitting on the porch in the Adirondack chairs looking at the mountains. We were very happy with this cute motel and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Staff & service
I didn't like the beds and the shower head was too low. Very good snack variety, except for pomegranate drink.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Corrado

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very poor forniture. Bad smelling in the room and the flush of the wc was broken. Air conditioning was very noisy and 1,5 meter high from the floor. Directly pointed on the beds. It’s the worst room I’ve booked during my travel in California, and unfortunately not the cheeper. Cleaning was not bad and the shower was more comfortable then others. There are a lot on the road, let’s choice another one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024