Bristlecone Motel

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

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Exterior detail
Family Room, 1 Bedroom
Gift shop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is CA $138
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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Room options

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Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 3993 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4294 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 2099 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
101 North Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513

What's nearby

  • Keough's Hot Springs - 11 min drive
  • Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 14 min drive
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 17 min drive
  • Bishop City Park - 18 min drive
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 22 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Copper Top BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Two Brothers From Ital - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jeff's Country Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dick's Smoke Wagon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rossi's Place - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Motel near Keough's Hot Springs
Bristlecone Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bristlecone Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
Bristlecone Big Pine
Bristlecone Motel Motel
Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
Bristlecone Motel Motel Big Pine

Frequently asked questions

Is Bristlecone Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bristlecone Motel?

As of Oct 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bristlecone Motel on Nov 5, 2024 start from CA $137.71, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Bristlecone Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bristlecone Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Keough's Hot Springs and 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 609 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 609 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tszwing

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room is very spacious! not much to do in big pine but bishop is only 15 mins away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Property was OK, but very expensive for the small room. Most restaurants in town were closed down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When you think about a motel located behind a gas station all sorts of negatives are conjured up. However you would be wrong about this place. It was quiet, clean and had all the amenities a traveler would need. This is not a quaint cottage but it is a quiet, clean place to spend a night or two
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For an older hotel, in a smaller town it was definitely acceptable. I liked that my vehicle was parked in front of my room. The location is excellent for day hiking staging. Older hotels are quieter, of which , I value not hearing my neighbor as much. The room was clean. Trade offs: I do not like sleeping on soft mattresses nor dim light ( hence I travel with a small lamp) Although , for an older hotel the lighting was better the most with one in ceiling light fixture. Lastly, carpet should be removed in the rooms for obvious reasons. This could be an upgrade, but I understand , a capital expense.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop in eastern sierras . Friendly staff and store has lots of items .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tge bed was firm. The furniture was dated but what mattered was the room was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
A convenient spot in Big Pine. Not the greatest experience though, felt a little run down and the property was a second priority to the convenient shop/gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jess

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wenda

Ok for the price- good for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to go to the gas station to check in and to receive any service. I don’t understand how they ever got an excellent rating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in and check out. Room was clean and had a kitchen that was fully stocked. The store was within feet of the room and it was easy to stock up on food and supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As advertised. Safe, friendly roadside motel. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provided room looked right across into gas station. Was worried about noise but thankfully not to much at night. OK, for a small-town motel. The design of the room was really liked with the nice kitchenette. Carpet was very dated but attendant said they are in process of replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My son and I stayed there because we were going on our first backpacking trip. At around 9 PM I discovered that the latch on the window did not lock. I stuck my pole in the window and carried on. It was a street level room so I consider that to be very unsafe. In the morning I did report it to one of the workers and he denied that it was broken. I asked him to follow me and we would check it out. He refused because he was working the cash register at the gas station. He was very rude about the whole situation and was mad at me for reporting it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was large with two double beds and a single, plus dining area. The room was spotless and real care had been taken in getting it ready eg the way the towels and toiletries had been set out. The staff at the store where you check in and out were friendly and helpful and the store itself has everything we needed re food and drinks. We went to the Copper Top BBQ down the road for food - definitely recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic accommodations. Clean, quiet, slept well. Price was right. Next to a gas station/convenience store that checks you in and out. I camped the next night up in Bristlecone Park and the gas station has rental showers so I could clean up the next morning after camping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed in our room was very hard the AC stayed on instead of turning off and on Room 16 is not a good room Bathroom door is hard to close It’s very noisy heard everything people talking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria, El Cajon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi it’s not good enough and we travel in a very hot day so the a/c wasn’t enough too. Good place but not for us!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthiana

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is my favorite on our trip. Room was spacious with a homey feel. Loved the bathroom, with its green tiled shower, nice color choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our one night stay here was completely fine but I was glad we got here before dark and were walked to the unit because I would have been so confused trying to find it on my own! (It was in back by what appeared to be apartments.) Check-in is at the gas station and was easy to do. Our unit was super clean, easy to figure out, like finding the light switches, and everything worked but the TV. I appreciated being able to cook supper and breakfast. As expense as the gas was here I shudder to think what we would have paid to eat at a local restaurant. My only recommendation is to fix the screen doorm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fooled by the reviews. This place is old.
Was fooled by the positive reviews… I stayed one night and it was fine, but it’s an old sort of rundown place that needs a lot of upgrades. The bed wasn’t very comfy. The sheets and towels had stains on them. The bathtub was filled with hair to the point it didn’t drain well. The pillows had the plastic coverings on them. The walls had gunk on them. I never felt unsafe though which is good but honestly would’ve been worth it to stay somewhere else. I tried to tell the manager about these things but he couldn’t look me in the eye and give me an answer he basically just said I have to live with it. Check out the spots in Bishop or the Starlight Motel instead.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, La Crescenta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Called ahead due to late arrival and person who answered was very friendly and let me know they would have the room ready and communicated clearly what I would need to do upon arrival. Everything worked out properly. Wish I could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024