This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine are onsite.
Bristlecone Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Big Pine motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Bristlecone Motel features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hot springs motel also offers laundry facilities and an ATM. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Bristlecone Motel is a smoke-free property.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
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.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Seasonal Road Closure Notice: HWY 120 (Tioga Pass) generally closes for the winter from late October through late May. 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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
Bristlecone Big Pine
Bristlecone Motel Motel
Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
Bristlecone Motel Motel Big Pine
Bristlecone Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Pluses -- was assigned a very quiet room with a comfortable bed. Manager works at the gas station next door in this small town. Minuses -- this is a very ordinary property with no decor or upgrades. Should be less pricey.
Checking in was easy and it was nice to have the gas station, general store, and food options in a walkable distance. The neigborhood was cute and quaint during our evening walks with our pup.
The room had all the amenities that i needed. The bathroom was super clean and the bath products were great quality and easy to access. It was nice and convenient that the general store was part of the campus. I was very happy to park my car right outside the room! It gave me peace of mind! I had a great time there!
Good basic accommodations. Clean, quiet, slept well. Price was right. Next to a gas station/convenience store that checks you in and out. I camped the next night up in Bristlecone Park and the gas station has rental showers so I could clean up the next morning after camping.
Edward
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Russ
Traveled with family
Aug 12, 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Issues with internet and tv.
Nice folks at the store.
Russ
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Kristin
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The air conditioner didn’t work well at all but rooms were very clean and nice
Kristin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Laura
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Laura
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Laura
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed in our room was very hard the AC stayed on instead of turning off and on Room 16 is not a good room Bathroom door is hard to close It’s very noisy heard everything people talking
Our one night stay here was completely fine but I was glad we got here before dark and were walked to the unit because I would have been so confused trying to find it on my own! (It was in back by what appeared to be apartments.)
Check-in is at the gas station and was easy to do.
Our unit was super clean, easy to figure out, like finding the light switches, and everything worked but the TV. I appreciated being able to cook supper and breakfast. As expense as the gas was here I shudder to think what we would have paid to eat at a local restaurant.
My only recommendation is to fix the screen doorm
Was fooled by the positive reviews… I stayed one night and it was fine, but it’s an old sort of rundown place that needs a lot of upgrades. The bed wasn’t very comfy. The sheets and towels had stains on them. The bathtub was filled with hair to the point it didn’t drain well. The pillows had the plastic coverings on them. The walls had gunk on them. I never felt unsafe though which is good but honestly would’ve been worth it to stay somewhere else. I tried to tell the manager about these things but he couldn’t look me in the eye and give me an answer he basically just said I have to live with it. Check out the spots in Bishop or the Starlight Motel instead.
Called ahead due to late arrival and person who answered was very friendly and let me know they would have the room ready and communicated clearly what I would need to do upon arrival. Everything worked out properly. Wish I could have stayed longer!
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
marc
Traveled with partner
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Convenient access to Bristlecone Pine Forest. Very unfriendly staff, we never felt welcome there