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Bristlecone Motel

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Exterior
Building design
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
$97
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15

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700 AVENUE I, Ely, NV, 89301
  • Place, Nevada Northern National Railway Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Jail House Casino
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ely Renaissance Village
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Suite with 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Ely motel walkable to White Pine Public Museum
This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Bristlecone Motel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Ely motel also offers a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Bristlecone Motel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per day
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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds/pillows, A/C & shower water pressure good, clean room at Bristlecone Inn in Ely! Not much food option, no decaff coffee or milk cartons.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The only problem we had is they say, on Expedia, that there is a laundry but there is NOT! That's the main reason we picked it. If we had known it didn't have one we would have chosen a different place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Helvi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was old and dark with only one table lamp to light the space. The bed was uncomfortable. However, on a positive note it was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marleen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Keep driving

Dirty pillow case
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

mark

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

Good value here

Good value at the Bristlecone. Rooms are that updated laminent flooring but the beds are a bit old and could use a refresh. Staff was very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosalie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim, Troutdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Very clean for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was attentive at check in and addressed my needs in a timely manner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities
Clean neat and roomy! Check in was a breeze and you are centrally located. Small town with lots to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception was unmannedn and closed during our whole stay, a signed said it would only be open from 07.00am-07.00 pm. no breakfast as everything was unmanned
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Best of the non chains in town

Overall, it was a good one night stay. The room was very large, tile floors were great for dogs. Location was great. & of all the non-chain hotels in town, this one was definitely a top pick. The floor was a bit dirty, The door did not meet the floor so there was probably a 1/2 inch gap at the base, but I would come back. Overall fine stay. And a bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

It’s a basic motel. Office is closed 7:00 pm until 7:00 AM
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Bozeman

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so impressed with Bristlecone Motel. Super clean and very comfortable beds. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this Motel for a stay in Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was good, on the main road. The room was basic but clean. On the downside the office is only open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 pm. So if you need assistance you have to call someone to come back to the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff member was very friendly and helpful which was greatly appreciated after a long day of driving. The bed was comfortable, the hair dryer did not work. As with any older motel the walls are not soundproof and we could hear the upstairs room using the bathroom and walking around in their room. Breakfast included is always appreciated. At this location they were out of orange juice with no sign it was out and the bananas were overripe with black peels. There was coffee and hot tea, two different cereal choices with the milk sitting in the carton at the front desk, granola bars, pastries in bags and bagged muffins. No waffles or anything hot. Again better breakfast than none at all but ranked in the bottom 2 of the 4 motels on our trip. Not much to do in Ely and the casinos with machines only were dead with very few people in the three we visited. We choose this motel after looking at others in the area on hwy 50 that looked run down even though they had high reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jess

No warning that office closed at 9, nobody contacted us when reservations had been made for several days, showed up to locked doors, nobody answered the phone, had to go get another hotel room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is basic but very clean. Has microwave in room. Breakfast was ok as an additional add on. Property owner is making an attempt to give the outside a facelift. Very nice property for the money. I will be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025