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Bristlecone Motel

2.0 star property

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Hiking
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Terrace/patio
Gift shop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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101 North Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513
  • Place, Keough's Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bishop Country Club Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Inyo Hospital
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Room | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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3 Bedroom House | Living area | Flat-screen TV

3 Bedroom House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Futon

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2 Bedroom Apartment | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Keough's Hot Springs
This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, ATM/banking services and a vending machine are on-site.
Bristlecone Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Big Pine motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bristlecone Motel. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an ATM and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Keough's Hot Springs and 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
  • Pets welcome free of charge
Bristlecone Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bristlecone Motel also features laundry facilities and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

This Big Pine motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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 aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 are welcome and stay free

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Property is also known as

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Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 744 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 744 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 744 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 744 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 744 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I didn’t stay. (Female solo traveler) the room was off-site in an alley behind the main hotel. It felt very unsafe. Once inside the carpets were very stained, the room smelled off and again locks felt insecure and unsafe. 3 men worked the front desk and would’ve all been aware that I was alone. As the desk person walked me to the room (because again, it’s off-site) he’d even commented that the owner was back there all the time and I’d “be safe”. I think even they are aware that space would make a solo traveler very uncomfortable. This particular apartment needs additional disclaimers to be rented to the general public.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very small and loud
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel accommodated for a late checkin through the Chevron station. We checked in at 9:30pm with no problems. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in Big Pine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shoshana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy check in and check out. spent one night as I was passing through big pine. no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay, clean, quiet and you can park right next to your room. Only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because the WiFi is really bad, I got 1 bar at best
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend staying at this motel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Laughlin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot and great people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kendall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was ok. Disappointed at no place to eat just across the street as was told when making reservation. Other than that all's well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was old fashioned and convenient. Clean rooms. Confortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for 6 days while hiking Big Pine Lakes and visiting the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. The location is excellent—quiet, clean, and perfectly positioned for outdoor exploration without the bustle of Bishop. If you're looking for peace, proximity, and a clean room with a decent bathroom, this motel delivers. However, don’t expect a traditional hospitality experience. The motel is run out of a gas station, and while the setup may be efficient for the owner, it lacks the professionalism you'd expect from a hospitality-focused property. The on-site office isn’t used, and staff interactions varied—some were courteous, others clearly untrained in guest service. A gas station clerk simply isn’t equipped to manage guest expectations. Overall, I’d give it a B. For my hiking-focused trip, it met my needs. But if customer service and hospitality matter to you, this may not be the right fit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for 6 days while hiking Big Pine Lakes and visiting the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. The location is excellent—quiet, clean, and perfectly positioned for outdoor exploration without the bustle of Bishop. If you're looking for peace, proximity, and a clean room with a decent bathroom, this motel delivers. However, don’t expect a traditional hospitality experience. The motel is run out of a gas station, and while the setup may be efficient for the owner, it lacks the professionalism you'd expect from a hospitality-focused property. The on-site office isn’t used, and staff interactions varied—some were courteous, others clearly untrained in guest service. A gas station clerk simply isn’t equipped to manage guest expectations. Overall, I’d give it a B. For my hiking-focused trip, it met my needs. But if customer service and hospitality matter to you, this may not be the right fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old facility but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and parking was right outside your room. The room is pretty bare minimum, no fancy linens or pictures on the walls. BUT, it was super clean, quiet,and the bed was comfortable! AND, it had a fridge, microwave AND I was able to watch Netflix for free!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sindy, El Cajon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loves that it was so close to the big pine lakes trail head.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to mountaineering destinations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to mountaineering destinations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Old fashioned and simple. I’ll be there again if I’m in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Convenient and comfortable

We stayed one night on the way to L.A. from the north. Our unit was like a little apartment, with a bed in the "living room" and one in the bedroom. It was very pleasant and right next door to a gas station and a country market. The unit had a kitchen too! I think The Bristlecone Motel is designed for people who are staying longer than we are, but it worked for us as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean and Comfy

Excellent value for money. Clean, comfortable, and very conveniently located!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025