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Yosemite Gateway Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Lee Vining

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Located close to Yosemite, the Gateway Motel provides a relaxing garden terrace for outdoor enjoyment and convenient vending machines for quick snacks. Guests appreciate the practical comforts of flat-screen TVs and reliable daily housekeeping service.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

Bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Family Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Balcony
Air-conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Air-conditioning
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
51340 Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA, 93514

What's nearby

  • Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mono Lake - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lundy Lake - 10 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Yosemite Tioga Pass Entrance - 18 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Reno Tahoe Intl. Airport (RNO) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whoa Nellie Deli - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mono Cone - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nicely's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Latte Da Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Basin Cafe, Lee Vining - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Yosemite Gateway Motel

Motel near Mono Lake
Yosemite Gateway Motel provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Yosemite Gateway Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
Seasonal Road Closure Notice: HWY 120 (Tioga Pass) generally closes for the winter from late October through late June. Daily closures can also occur during periods of inclement weather in spring and fall. The Eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park is located 45 minutes from Mammoth Lakes. Yosemite's Eastern Gate or Tuolumne Meadows is not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. All other Yosemite National Park entrances are open year round. Guests are advised to check local road conditions/closures before travel with the California Department of Transportation at www.dot.ca.gov or by calling 800-427-7623.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 15 November and 4 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

Yosemite Gateway Hotel Lee Vining
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Yosemite Gateway Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Yosemite Gateway Motel located?

Situated in Lee Vining, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mono Lake Committee Information Center and Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. Mono Lake is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Yosemite Gateway Motel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 913 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 913 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 913 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 913 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 913 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet area, scenic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Motel, good price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Amenities
Super convenient and a beautiful view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Near to park entrance. Bit expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean. The room had the amenities we wanted when we booked the room. There were dining options across the street from the motel. The staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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What's to say??? We needed a room for the night and picked this place. It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ferymie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, nice location right off 395
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sejal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved View from Motel and Town was very convenient to Yosemite National Park. I would recommend this Motel to everyone visiting with Family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Great location, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

YOSUKE

Liked: Amenities
great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Grazia Yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position near mono lake and the entrance of the tioga road!Family room very spatious, clean and silencious,good view of mono lake, continental breakfast included very essential but good (fruit yoghurt pastry),
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vasile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the main road with nice lake view.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot, kind and accommodating staff. Clean, warm, comfortable and the perfect place to stay for access to Yosemites east entrance and exploring Mammoth and June Lakes areas!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel in a nice little town. Beautiful view. Could do more for breakfast spread.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great viewd
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Staff & service
Tied Motel, Helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Amenities
There is something alive and living in the walls. Was woken up every hour or more to movement in the walls. It was terrible and disgusting to hear.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the night. My only issue was with the water, took a while to get hot but great once it did.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located,needs upgrading and a refrigerator.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samir

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

Nice property and good location

Good location. Updated property. They have initiated a light breakfast that needs to be further refined but since we were not expecting it at the time of arrival it was a nice small surprise. Most members of our group in fact did not use the breakfast and went across the street for more robust options for breakfast food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went for a girls weekend to chase fall foliage and hike. The location is prime outside of yosemite tioga pass and conveniently located driving to all Eastern Sierra hiking spots. It looks like they recently renovated the room. We stayed in room 17 and it had newer carpets in the room and LVP in the bathroom. Had a mini fridge and microwave that was clean and worked which was nice. The view in the back was gorgeous of Mono Lake. I will definitely be staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

GREGORY

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

Nice, quiet.

Room was comfortable and quiet. We were Able to chose a room on the backside downstairs off the road. Other rooms are right off the sidewalk. Nice big fan. No refrig. Breakfast was small but had coffee, juice, fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

We stayed 1 night on our way to South. Old school motel with great view of Mono Lake. Room was comfortable; bathroom could use an update but overall clean. Lovely diner across the street that was clean with a great menu. Street noise is obvious in the room so bring a noise machine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Anneli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very overpriced. It’s an old, runs down, exterior motel, very much deserving of a 2 star rating. Noisy AC, thin worn towels… for $250/night there are better options - keep on searching.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024