Lee Vining Motel sits in the shadow of Mono Lake's otherworldly beauty. It's a no-frills basecamp for nature enthusiasts, offering in-room WiFi for those who need to stay connected while exploring the nearby reserve. The views do most of the heavy lifting here.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (1)
Housekeeping (on request)
Feel at home (4)
Premium TV channels
Bathtub or shower
Free self parking
Mini-fridge
The current price is CA $207
CA $207
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Room options
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Basic Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Satellite channels
18.6 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Microwave
Stovetop
Satellite channels
28.9 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Deluxe House
Highlights
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Fan
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds
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Traditional Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Microwave
Satellite channels
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Family Double Room, 2 Bedrooms
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
2 bathrooms
Satellite channels
26.0 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
38.8 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Senior Room, 2 Queen Beds
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Satellite channels
28.2 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Mono Lake Committee Information Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Mono Lake - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
Lundy Lake - 12 min drive - 15.5 km
Yosemite Tioga Pass Entrance - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
Getting around
Mammoth Lakes, CA (MMH-Mammoth Yosemite) - 36 min drive
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 88.4 miles/142.3 km
Restaurants
Whoa Nellie Deli - 17 min walk
Mono Cone - 3 min walk
Nicely's - 2 min walk
Latte Da Coffee Cafe - 1 min walk
Bodie Mike's - 1 min walk
About this property
Lee Vining Motel
When you stay at Lee Vining Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mono Lake. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
Virtual front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
45-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number 4893
Also known as
Lee Vining Motel Motel
Lee Vining Motel Lee Vining
Lee Vining Motel Motel Lee Vining
Frequently asked questions
Does Lee Vining Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lee Vining Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Lee Vining Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lee Vining Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lee Vining Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
What's the area around Lee Vining Motel like?
Lee Vining Motel is located a short 15-minute walk from Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center.
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Lee Vining Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
My friend and I stayed in Room 8&9. The rooms were clean, the bed comfortably and quiet! I enjoyed staying there very much!
Lynn
Lynn, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 4, 2025
1 night stay, the hotel was old, more of the original style motel where you park your car in front of your room, very small, bed was good
jeffrey
jeffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
nicely renovated older hotel, all the modern perks. best shower I've had at a hotel.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Nice quick stay
One night stay before heading to Yosemite. Clean and comfortable. Wasn’t sure how to get key before arriving but key was in an envelope by the front.
Lora
Lora, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Very clean, recently remodeled but still fun and funky. We stayed in the back rooms away from the main road so we didn’t have the hwy noise
Harmony
Harmony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
new and clean
very clean
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 26, 2025
Enjoyed our stay!
Great stay! Located conveniently outside Yosemite. Room was very comfortable and was all we needed for our short stay. Nice restaurants in the area. Rooms are located right by the road so there will be a bit of road noise at night. Only real complaint was the shower had no hot water. Other than that it was a good place to stay for the night.
Jared
Jared, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 2, 2025
Would never stay again.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
Clean and simple
Clean and simple for a quick over night before heading up to Yosemite NP. Bathroom have been nicely updated for an older property. Beds were comfortable. No AC but each room had a fan and as soon as the sun sets temps drop quick to cool off the room. Check-in/out was easy.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Convenient and nice place in Lee Vining.
It was easy to check in and they were prompt with any requests. They are in the process of renovating, but there was minimal noise and it was good to see the improvements to the property. Bed and bedding were new and nice.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Lovely town!
My family and I were visiting Yosemite and found this motel along the way to spend the night. I was a late arrival and the reception gave me instructions on where I’d find my key after hours. Our room had 2 comfy beds and it was nice and clean.
Alinson
Alinson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Best reno in Lee Vining
The staff let us check in early and that was a godsend! Really nice people, effective, quick and so pleasant. We have tried two other places in Lee Vining and were frankly disappointed by both. This place has been renovated and is clean and well kept. It's not a place that has tried to make new with old stuff like we often see. It was a complete overhaul. So it feels good.
frederique
frederique, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
It’s a nice place to stay for an overnight visit, but it's quite close to the street, so there can be noise from traffic.
Hongyi
Hongyi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
The property is under renovation, but the room was clean and comfortable. The staff extremely friendly.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2024
It is very adequate for an overnight stay while visiting Yosemite national Park. Small rooms but newly remodeled.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Cute and quaint
Super cute, loved the shower! Nice and updated. Cute little town!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
a decent motel near mono lake. nothing to complain
Erji
Erji, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Was very good stay , economical gods value. Needed a place for late arrival and early departure. Very clean!
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
The bathroom was not heated and cold.
Not comfortable at all.
There was no hairdryer. I missed it!
Susanna
Susanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Very clean and bed comfortable.
Some street noise.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Perfect location for travelling in park. clean room and bathroom. We had everything we needed (silverware, bowls..) and loved it. So far the best accomodation in our trip through us national parks. Will come back. Thank you
Aneta
Aneta, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
Beautiful room, but…
We stayed in a king comfort room and it was beautifully remodeled and very spacious. However, the mattress was extra firm which may be a bit hard for some travelers as it was for us. There was also a very heavy scent of fragranced fabric softener in the bedding which caused some difficulties with our allergies and asthma. We would recommend that management avoid the use of scented laundry detergent/fabric softener, and consider installing blackout curtains, as the light outside the window comes through the blinds and lights the entire room all night. With a couple of adjustments, this hotel has the potential to be a lovely stay at this price point.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 10, 2025
Not worth the money
Room with overwhelming smell of lemon fragrance.
Very bright lights outside room at night.
WiFi wasn’t working.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 17, 2025
Bathroom upgrade is good. Bed was comfortable. We were disappointed with the building; we had to go to another hotel to get the key. There was no soap and shampoo and the door did not lock properly. There was a bad smell in the very small room so we slept with the window open. It’s way overpriced! I do not recommend this place at all! You need to be very hard up to stay here. Staff is nice but seemed really surprised that we booked there.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
This is a small motel right off 395 in Lee Vining. The rooms were recently redone. It is not fancey but very clean, warm and convenient. I appreciated the small coffee maker so I could make more than just one cup before I left in the morning. And the fridge had a small freezer so I could refreeze my ice packs. I would stay there again.