Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the property's location in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Lee Vining, just a 1-minute walk from Mono Lake Committee Information Center and 15 minutes by foot from Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center. It is 12.6 miles from Yosemite National Park and 28.4 miles from Mammoth Mountain.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Yosemite Gateway Motel in Lee Vining

Average nightly price at Yosemite Gateway Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
April	$153
May	$166
June	$193
July	$192
August	$186
September	$183
October	$166
November	$178

What guests think

Yosemite Gateway Motel is a simple roadside stop in Lee Vining with convenient access to Yosemite’s Tioga Pass, offering generally clean rooms and friendly staff in an older, no-frills property set along busy Highway 395.

Many guests praise the Mono Lake views from patios or balconies, and a few note updated bathrooms or refreshed interiors. Common drawbacks include traffic or neighbor noise, lack of air conditioning or loud units, dated fixtures with occasional maintenance issues, and a very light or inconsistent breakfast. Expect a practical overnight base prioritizing location and scenery over modern amenities.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic and dated. Parking is generally convenient but can be tight, there is no elevator for rooms accessed by stairs, and in-room amenities like fridges and microwaves vary by room.

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LAURIE

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No air conditioning. Unsafe stairs on lower levels. Cute older motel.

10

Mark

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well maintained facility. Right in the middle of town. Great parking.

10

Robert

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance

6

frederique

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Oldish style trying to look fresh but still lacking. No mini fridge, no microwave. No bath, just shower. Two out of three windows did not lock, which is unsafe to me considering street level on 395. The doors have not had a coat of paint in 50 years and the wear shows. The walls are so thin, we could hear the guy next door snore all night during the first night and the second night, he was on the phone at 6:30am and I can translate word for word what he said. The mosquito screen door did not shut close, so what is the point having one? Decor is hodgepodge, 50’s trying to be 90’s. This place needs a total update, not just fix one thing and not all of it. And the faucet drip all night…there are MUCH nicer places around for the same price. The area is superb though!!!

8

Traciann

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed 1 night as this was a stopping point on our trip. It is clean and quiet. Has a decent view, which I'm sure looks a lot better when there isn't a storm coming in. Parking is not the easiest as the lots are small and tight. We had a problem with the t.v. but the staff came right down to fix it for us. Overall i would recommend this motel and i would stay here again.

8

Eric

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at this motel for a quick night. Primarily used as a stopping point between Reno and Yosemite Park. It was perfect for my needs and check-in/check-out was quick and easy. Parking was a bit tight if you have a truck/SUV, but otherwise it’s fine. Front desk staff was very friendly and got me sorted right away when I arrived. The bed was alright and the bathroom had everything except for body wash. For me, since I was only staying a few hours to sleep before heading into Yosemite, it was perfect. There is a diner across the street that stays open late so that’s nice. There are some gas stations in the area as well if you need to prepare for the long drive into the park. Plan to explore more of the park in the future and will be back as it served all of my needs.

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ron

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had to carry luggage down 2 flights of stairs. We requested a ground floor room

8

Mary

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute place, nice location for a night passing thru on a road trip. Cute gift shops walkable. Ate dinner at The Basin Cafe and Breakfast at Nicely’s Restaurant. Loved both, great food!! and walkable. No amenities. Would give 5 stars but we had ants in our shower area. Nice updated bathroom counters/sink. Fridge and microwave. Would stay again for sure!

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Jennifer

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovated bathroom was very nice. Safety of locking sliding glass door not very good at all.

8

Pamela

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at the desk were friendly and helpful. I thought I reserved a room with fridge/microwave. Our initial room (11) we were gives had a fantastic view and was further away from the road, but no fridge/microwave. We were able to be moved to an upgraded room at no additional cost (weekday). Good location overall. Nice shops and restaurants nearby had what we needed. Overall good experience for our group of 4.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean rooms and public areas, with several guests praising housekeeping. A few reports mention pests (ants, mice, cockroaches or spiders) and minor wear.

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Pal

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a bit outdated property, but it was in a good shape, the cleaning staff is doing a great job to maintain the rooms. It was clean and cozy, perfect for our one night stay. It has a little patio looking to Lake Mono.

10

Elise P Poulson

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was a great location to enter on the east side of Yosemite. It had a great family room! Room was clean and well-maintained.

10

Patty

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, very clean rooms, comfortable beds and great view of Mono Lake. We had room 12 and it had a nice balcony. Fortunately there was a room fan and two windows to open as the temps were 108 and no AC. The room cooled down at around 10p.m. If you’re looking and needing AC, you may need to stay elsewhere when the temps are high. Otherwise, a nice stay.

10

Florence

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Christopher

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, quiet area, scenic

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Laura

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room looked much better online than in person. There was no visible view of the lake , the room was quite small and there were mice in the room.

10

Robert

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance

10

Glenn

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great view from our front door, clean room, was a great overnight stay.

2

Jennifer

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cockroaches

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Mary

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute place, nice location for a night passing thru on a road trip. Cute gift shops walkable. Ate dinner at The Basin Cafe and Breakfast at Nicely’s Restaurant. Loved both, great food!! and walkable. No amenities. Would give 5 stars but we had ants in our shower area. Nice updated bathroom counters/sink. Fridge and microwave. Would stay again for sure!

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Rooms

Rooms are simple with comfortable beds; some have renovated bathrooms and balconies or patios with Mono Lake views, but layouts and amenities vary. Recurrent drawbacks include traffic or neighbor noise, lack of air conditioning or loud units, weak water pressure, and aging windows or locks.

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Alexandra

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our deck view . Staff was friendly . Our shower drain didn’t work as well as bathroom door. there was no fridge and the over all ambiance was of a 2 star hotel.

8

Marian

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mostly perfect. Only issue was no air conditioning so it was hot and stuffy at night. They did give us an extra fan

8

Jan

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great little motel to overnight at while on a long road trip. The room was clean and surprisingly well appointed. Wish the water pressure in the shower was better.

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Tiffany

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Alexander

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was ok, loud a/c, bed was comfortable.

6

frederique

Sep 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Oldish style trying to look fresh but still lacking. No mini fridge, no microwave. No bath, just shower. Two out of three windows did not lock, which is unsafe to me considering street level on 395. The doors have not had a coat of paint in 50 years and the wear shows. The walls are so thin, we could hear the guy next door snore all night during the first night and the second night, he was on the phone at 6:30am and I can translate word for word what he said. The mosquito screen door did not shut close, so what is the point having one? Decor is hodgepodge, 50’s trying to be 90’s. This place needs a total update, not just fix one thing and not all of it. And the faucet drip all night…there are MUCH nicer places around for the same price. The area is superb though!!!

8

Patricia

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is a bit unusual in that some of the rooms have sliding glass doors as the outside wall. It was a bit disconcerting and not as quiet as a regular wall might be at keeping out outside noise. However, the staff were all exceptionally nice and they clearly pay attention to small details around the property and in the rooms.

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Robert

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was quiet with a nice view of mono lake. The main takeawya was the room had no air conditioning. The room never cooled down even with the fan and windows open. Fairly uncomfortable. In addiition they are in need of new mattresses.

10

Stephanie

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely QUIET little motel. The rooms face Mono Lake and the wall on the hwy has no windows, so VERY QUIET. Clean, great TV movies too.

8

Jennifer

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Renovated bathroom was very nice. Safety of locking sliding glass door not very good at all.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, and check-in is usually easy. However, desk hours can be limited and responsiveness inconsistent at times.

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James

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was excellent! She was very courteous and helped me with a couple of things that I needed that were above and beyond job requirements.

2

THANH

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bad customer service.. unable to reach out the staffs by phone when you got problem issue with your reservation.

6

Michael L

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Average order motel, very spotty TV reception, below Average front desk. Great location for restaurants in the town. I will stay across the street next time.

10

Eldon

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, comfortable bed and very nice bathroom

10

Robert

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance

6

Robert C

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No one working at the desk until 2pm

8

Traciann

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed 1 night as this was a stopping point on our trip. It is clean and quiet. Has a decent view, which I'm sure looks a lot better when there isn't a storm coming in. Parking is not the easiest as the lots are small and tight. We had a problem with the t.v. but the staff came right down to fix it for us. Overall i would recommend this motel and i would stay here again.

8

Eric

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed at this motel for a quick night. Primarily used as a stopping point between Reno and Yosemite Park. It was perfect for my needs and check-in/check-out was quick and easy. Parking was a bit tight if you have a truck/SUV, but otherwise it’s fine. Front desk staff was very friendly and got me sorted right away when I arrived. The bed was alright and the bathroom had everything except for body wash. For me, since I was only staying a few hours to sleep before heading into Yosemite, it was perfect. There is a diner across the street that stays open late so that’s nice. There are some gas stations in the area as well if you need to prepare for the long drive into the park. Plan to explore more of the park in the future and will be back as it served all of my needs.

8

Pamela

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at the desk were friendly and helpful. I thought I reserved a room with fridge/microwave. Our initial room (11) we were gives had a fantastic view and was further away from the road, but no fridge/microwave. We were able to be moved to an upgraded room at no additional cost (weekday). Good location overall. Nice shops and restaurants nearby had what we needed. Overall good experience for our group of 4.

10

rebecca

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were allowed to change our reservation the night before we were to check in! The view outside of our room towards Nevada was delightful with a balcony. Very clean. Pleasantly surprised, great staff. Love the place.

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Location

A convenient base for Mono Lake and Yosemite via Tioga Pass, central in Lee Vining with restaurants and shops within walking distance. Being right on Highway 395 brings easy access but also some traffic noise.

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Elise P Poulson

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was a great location to enter on the east side of Yosemite. It had a great family room! Room was clean and well-maintained.

10

Richard

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was amazing! We were near mono lake, mammoth and Yosemite! Such a convenient location and the property itself was quite nice. I’d stay here again!

10

Will

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located in Lee Vining. Walkable dining and market. With convenient access to Tioga pass and the Yosemite high country. And the beauty of Mono lake and Eastern Sierra.

10

Mark

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well maintained facility. Right in the middle of town. Great parking.

10

John

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel with views of Mono Lake. Convenience to Yosemite and the Whoa Nellie Deli were the best part of the stay.

8

Craig

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Jennifer

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our view room. It was situated right at the edge of the highway but that side didn't have any windows so we thankfully didn't hear traffic while trying to sleep. Sadly a loud motorcycle and truck parked right near our room's entry left before dawn, waking us up far too early. The only negatives were the ridiculously meager breakfast (better to not offer one at all) and the old shower fixtures etc. We had plenty of hot water and pressure was good too. Mattresses were great! There's a great breakfast option across the street - go there instead!

10

Robert

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent road side motel, plenty of parking, clean, friendly staff very helpful. excellent location for access to Yosemite via tiogo pass entrance

10

Ferymie

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great view, nice location right off 395

10

Courtney

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super convenient and a beautiful view!

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Dining

Nearby restaurants and diners are walkable and well liked. On-site breakfast, when offered, is very light and inconsistent, and some guests reported none during their stay.

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Michael

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

In der Nähe des Yosemite gelegen und mit Blick auf den Mono. Einfache Unterkunft zu einem akzeptalen Preis, der sogar noch ein 'continental breakfast' enthält.

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Mike

Oct 14, 2024

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poor value for the price. Breakfast was a honey bun in plastic wrap. It was across the street from a restaurant. Heard semi-trucks going through town all night. Wouldn't go back. Mike

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William

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and nice but old and remodeled. The light switches were confusing and of course there were no usb ports for recharging electronics. Good dining just across the street. Latte Da is 1 block down the street and has GREAT coffee, ladles and cappuccino!

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Jane

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old but kind of cute. The staff were very nice and helpful and the new management's continental breakfast appreciated. Across the street from a deadly gift store and delightful cafe. Loved the view of Mono Lake (which we visited, very very interesting ecotour!) and the stream below. Star off for the iffy plumbing but very clean. Good for Yosemite visit.

8

Sara

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice little hotel in a nice little town. Beautiful view. Could do more for breakfast spread.

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Jennifer

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our view room. It was situated right at the edge of the highway but that side didn't have any windows so we thankfully didn't hear traffic while trying to sleep. Sadly a loud motorcycle and truck parked right near our room's entry left before dawn, waking us up far too early. The only negatives were the ridiculously meager breakfast (better to not offer one at all) and the old shower fixtures etc. We had plenty of hot water and pressure was good too. Mattresses were great! There's a great breakfast option across the street - go there instead!

10

Samir

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

4

Johanna

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wij boekten een kamer met balkon, maar kregen slechts een soort van galerij waar je " gezellig" tussen je buren buiten kon zitten☹. De kamer was zeer gehorig, we konden binnen letterlijk verstaan waar de buren over spraken. Ook lag het aan de doorgaande, luidruchtige weg. En het ontbijt was echt vreselijk: voorverpakte zoete bladerdeegachtige broodjes die grotendeels uit suiker bestonden, koude koffie, waarschijnlijk nog van de avond ervoor. Twee soorten sap, wat schijven watermeloen en wat Activia yoghurtjes. Dit moest je dan mee naar buiten nemen en dan moest je heel behendig zijn om je eigen kamerdeur weer van slot te draaien zodat je daar je karige ontbijtje naar binnen kon werken. Absoluut geen aanrader en dat voor meer dan 180 euro voor 1 nacht😡

10

Simone

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ottimo Motel con vista sul Mono Lake con molti servizi nei dintorni, colazione light inclusa e check in-out veloce. Tutto perfetto

10

Susan

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a great place to stay, such a surprise, amazing view of lake mono, and to have Nicelys diner across the road a real bonus

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Yosemite Gateway Motel

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