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Reviews of Yosemite Gateway Motel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

51340 US Highway 395, Lee Vining, CA 93541, United States

#2 of 3 hotels in Lee Vining

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 369 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    8.0
    Nice, quick stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room was on the main road, which was a bit noisy. The room is decent accommodations with nice view of Mono Lake in the back. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    8.0
    Good location (at a cost) - we liked our stay here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The passing trucks were very loud, but we sleept well anyway. The price was high, but I guess the location close to the Yosemite entrence makes an influence.

    Nice room with a possibility to sit outside. Good that there was breakfast, but we didn't try it as we didn't know before we checked in. Close to the Yosemite entrence.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2024

    8.0
    Warm, comfortable room in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 2 Queen Beds with AC, Microwave, and Fridge
    • Stayed 2 nights

    View from room and balcony across to the lake was glorious. Room was very comfortable and warm.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    8.0
    Staff helpful and location good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could of done with some outside lights as when arriving late at night you can't see anything

    Room was comfortable and big enough for the 6 of us.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    8.0
    A little tired bathroom and right on the main road but bed was comfy and view of the lake made up for it staff were lov
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little tired bathroom and right on the main road

    Staff were very friendly & helpful. View of the lake was super

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    8.0
    Stunning view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed is very high and difficult to climb into. Be aware some rooms require carrying luggage up/down full flight of stairs. Continental breakfast requires eating in your room or on outside balcony. That can be a plus depending on weather!

    View is outstanding! Watched the sunrise over Mono lake and east mountain range from our bed!.Sliding glass door offers full view. Covered balcony allows full enjoyment of the view. Perfect location to east entrance of Yosemite. Comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay here again

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    6.0
    Good location for Yosemite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms looking tired. No tea:coffee. Poor breakfast. Was advised on arrival of change of management but not advised or advertised online when booking

    Location to Yosemite. Close to restaurants and shops, petrol station. Bed comfortable and bathroom looked new and very clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and convenient
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The motel is right by a busy road and there was some traffic noise at night, but not too much to badly disturb our sleep

    Very handy location near the entrance to the Tioga Pass and beautiful Mono Lake, with a few dining options nearby. Our room was a good size with a view towards the lake from a small terrace.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At around 8am, one of the maintenance staff suddenly try to force open our door. Luckily we had the double lock engaged and used something to hold the door. It was scary as the apartment is facing the Main Street and I thought someone is going to break in

    It was near to Yosemite

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    7.0
    Great stay after a long day in Yosemie NP
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs AC or better fans.

    The location was great! So close to yosemite entrance tioga pass.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right on highway so very noisy

    View from balcony

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay near Yosemite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Felt a bit overpriced, probably because of the location close to Yosemite.

    Close to Yosemite, clean, has everything a hotel room needs, nice view, rather spacious.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    8.0
    Good accomodation option on the road to Yosemite
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Queen Beds with AC, Microwave, and Fridge
    • Stayed 1 night

    None

    Perfect location to visit Yosemite from the West side. The motel is on US-395 highway very close to the CA-120 junction, where Yosemite National Park is accessible. The room was OK for a family of 4. There was a small takeaway breakfast (orange juice, tea, yoghurt) in the price, which can be gathered from the reception area. The parking lot is behind the motel in front of the entrance of the rooms.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    8.0
    A Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Felt it is slightly over priced

    Love the location in the center of town and the view out over Mono Lake

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2024

    8.0
    Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of air conditioning meant very little sleep on a July night.

    Good location and clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    View and location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    L’emplacement

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2024

    8.0
    A short one night stay at a reasonable priced motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would have liked to check in earlier,but it was a minor inconvenience. There was no breakfast as such,just coffee and pastries but it wasn.t a problem for me as it meant that I could get on the road quicker.

    The check in was efficient,but although I was early the reception wasn,t open until almost the time stated for check in. So I wandered around the immediate area which included a souvenir shop which was good. My room was on the street side of the motel,but it wasn,t noisy as I thought it may be. The balcony of the room gave a super view of the Lake and was quiet. The room was a bit dark,but overall I was satisfied with it. There are some eateries opposite the hotel which were good. The location is very good for visiting Yosemite.I would stay again if I were travelling that way.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great location for exploring the east side of the Sierra and for access to Yosemite National Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No AC or windows and the days were pretty hot. Fan provided did not work well, but when I asked in the office, the young woman working there was very helpful and found me a much better, more powerful fan. Nevertheless, to get cool air into the room at night, I had to sleep with the sliding door open -- luckily the room was on the backside of the motel and I knew that Lee Vining is a pretty safe location, but some may not feel comfortable doing this.

    Very clean room with upgraded bathroom and comfortable bed. Great location in the middle of the town of Lee Vining, so easy to walk to restaurants and the Mono Lake Committee Visitor Center. View of Mono Lake from walkway in front of room entrance.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    6.0
    Good but Pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some rooms were better then others in location, Noise level, Views and size. Better to not have a street room. Parking is not great to access some of the lower level rooms and hard to carry luggage. For $200+ you should have more amenities and breakfast.

    Views were good if you had a room on the creek side of the building. Very close to Yosemite park and to a local trail to hike if you want to see the Vining trail and creek. Decent food across the street.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Queen Beds with AC, Microwave, and Fridge
    • Stayed 1 night

    The furnishings were dated, the fridge did not have a mini freezer, and the analogue air conditioner was difficult to control and very loud. There was no plug for the bath, and the AT&T coverage was poor.

    The customer service was great, and the room was clean with good quality internet. The accommodation offered a basic, free breakfast with fruit, yogurt, and drinks. It was conveniently positioned close to the few local amenities, and most rooms had close parking. The room also had a coffee machine, microwave, and small fridge.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    As the hotel is located directly on Interstate 395, which has a lot of traffic, doors with noise insulation would be appreciated.

    The balcony offers a great view of Mono Lake. It is perfectly located to start your day in Yosemite Park from the Tioga Pass entry.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Strange smell in room

    Large room, nice view, nice simple breakfast

    Stayed in June 2024

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