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Bristlecone Motel

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

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Hiking
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Gift shop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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 City Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
    ‪56 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
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Family Room

Deluxe Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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3 Bedroom House | Living area

3 Bedroom House

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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2 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 18 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Bishop City Park - 19 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 19 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - 56 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Top BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brewed Awakening - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s Bbq - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dick's Smoke Wagon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

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. Flat-screen televisions come with cable 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
  • 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
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

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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 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bristlecone Motel on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$195.83, 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.

Reviews

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 736 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Berkeley

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

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay!!! It was more than I would expect from an affordable motel. Room was super clean, bed was pretty comfy, smooth check in and convenient location for hikes and nature experiences!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quite and restful

The bed was very comfortable! It was quiet and restful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashton

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

Cute old school rural motel

What a cool little spot to stay! We picked them because it looked like a nice quiet place to get away for a night. Staff at check in was helpful and polite, even pointed out a nice coffee shop for the morning. No dedicated lobby and the website was a little out of date but overall great older place to bunk near lots of cool old school charm. We will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Motel (Looks Old, because it is) in a beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We just wanted quiet, clean, comfortable and affordable. Thats exactly what we got!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

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

Nice One-Night Stay

I thought checking in at the Chevron next door was a little strange, but the process was quick and the staff was friendly and helpful with my questions. Being unfamiliar with the area, he was helpful in suggesting to me hiking trails and a good local place to eat. The room was clean and comfortable and quiet for the one night I was there. Found a beautiful hike just a short drive away. The only negative was having to take the ice bucket to the Chevron to get ice from the soda fountain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was clean and well kept but the furniture and bed were old
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
I needed a room for the night before backpacking the next day. The room was clean and had all of the basic amenities. Nothing fancy, but excellent for the price. I would definitely stay there again. There was nothing that I disliked about the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in at the Chevron Gas Station was very odd. Your office door was locked with a sign directing us to th gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very clean and spacious. It is a one story motel so you can park right outside of your room. Check in was quick and easy at the gas station. To get ice, you go to the gas station next door. We did not have an ice bucket so we just used a bag. When the worker at the store said, “There’s a bucket in your room.” And we responded with there wasn’t one(and we didn’t mind). He quickly responded, “Well you should have told us.” in a curt manner, but whatevs. The real downfall is that you can easily hear the neighbors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient - probably best location for hikers. Chevron store (also the hotel check in desk) has all the gear and food you need. They even have some exotic options. Location is not very quiet but safe, AC works. 40 mins away from all the major trails
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connor

BED BUGS

RED ALERT BED BUGS When me and my gf woke up in the morning she was covered in bug bites and there were many blood spots on the mattress. Avoid for now.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

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

Quiet and convenient.

One night stay on on work related trip. Room was clean, and what I expected to find in a small, local, high dessert town. Not luxurious but old school charm with modern amenities, surprised how quiet it was especially on main HWY. (395). Could not beat the price, and everything in town is within walking distance. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay on our way to Los Angeles. Friendly staff, remodeled room. Pillows were too thin. Besides that, everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in & check-out. Staff was friendly & accommodating. Easy decision to book again when my travels take me through here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice old style motel. Clean and modern. The streaming on the wifi tv could have worked better, but all in all, we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect with a little kitchen. I love that they don’t charge extra for pets. It’s convenient to have the little store right there for all your needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Zivu

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was happy that my key was left in my room and there was a note on the door. I was unhappy that my shower was basically unusable for half of my stay. There is no ice machine after the storefront closes. Some of the staff was cordial, overall though the staff was mostly impolite and stand-offish. The rooms air conditioning barely worked for a place that stays in the 70’s even during the night at the time we stayed. Parking was sparse. I loved that pets stayed free and this was a very pet accommodating motel. When we asked to get our shower fixed, the manager or owner I believe didn’t really fix it. My wife was upset and asked what do we do he replied “we have showers that you can use coins to shower. I was out doing business and returned to a flooded shower. I had to plug it and fix it myself. When
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older place, but wonderfully quiet, everyone on staff nice, and the place was very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025