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Bristlecone Motel

2.0 star property
Mountain motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Keough's Hot Springs

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2 Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Deluxe Family Room
3 Bedroom House | Living area
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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3 Bedroom House | Living area

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
  • 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

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Big Pine

At Bristlecone Motel, you'll be 13.6 km (8.4 mi) from Keough's Hot Springs and 37.8 km (23.5 mi) from Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Big Pine motel include Bishop Country Club Golf Course and Canal Walks.
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What's nearby

  • Keough's Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 14 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Northern Inyo Hospital - 16 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Bishop City Park - 18 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 19 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Top BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewed Awakening - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dick's Smoke Wagon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s Bbq - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Two Brothers From Italy - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Mountain motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Keough's Hot Springs
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.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking 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. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bristlecone Motel?

Bristlecone Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bristlecone Motel?

As of 11 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bristlecone Motel on 16 Feb 2026 start from NZ$146.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bristlecone Motel?

Yep, Bristlecone Motel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bristlecone Motel?

No, Bristlecone Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 768 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. The store is in the same parking lot so you can get anything you need right there. Easy check in and check out. Plus they have an Apple TV for you to sign in and watch your shows after a long day of hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great cozy place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the check-in staff who are actually at the gas station were helpful. Parts of the room in the bathroom seemed a little worn but the microwave and fridge functioned well and the fan unit was good for blocking out noise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Serge

The room was spacious and clean and with a modern layout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was very clean. The walls were paper thin and you could hear neighbors VERY easily. If you’re a heavy sleeper, this is your place to go with friendly service and clean rooms. If you’re a light sleeper, choose somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean a spacious and it was great for our dogs as it had its own little fenced area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was okay. It was a little loud at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a quaint no frills stay. My husband and I are backpackers and needed a place to stay before we started the trail in the morning. Staff was incredibly friendly. Room was clean although the bed a tad lumpy. All in all, we enjoyed our stay. We will stay again next time we visit the Eastern Sierras.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Easy parking, good for a last minute stop, comfy bed. Loud traffic from highway
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, food nearby, perfect for my use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was pretty nice for an older, renovated, classic motel. It wasn’t fancy, but it was clean and fine for a night or two. It is located right on the main highway. Parking was easy. You check in at the Chevron next door. There is a good sized market there for a gas station and the staff was friendly. If you are hiking at Big Pines Lakes, this is a great place to stay. The only downside was the bed, which was very uncomfortable and I didn’t get the best nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The nighttime temperature on October 15th was 32 degrees. When starting to get in bed, we turned on the room heater. It didn't work. Being late at night and not wanting to pack up to move to another room, we endured a miserable, cold night. The heater should be periodically checked and obviously was not. We should have a free accommodation at a different lodging or a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was good and informative. Parking was decent. A little tight but doable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its a very clean well run older property. I've stayed there many times and have never been disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

haibing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Exceeding expectations,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was a bit outdated, but we appreciated the simple and budget-friendly option in this great location close to tons of hiking and other outdoor recreation opportunities. The staff were great - even though they are busy running the gas station, the person who checked us in was quick and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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