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Simple motel rooms with Mono Lake views, close to Yosemite's east entrance.
Yosemite Gateway Motel sits in Lee Vining, close to Mono Lake and the park's eastern entrance — guests describe it as a solid stopover before or after driving through Yosemite. It's a low-key, no-frills motel: the kind of place where you park, sleep, and get back on the road early rather than linger by a pool.
Standard rooms are simple and clean, and reviewers describe a cozy, cabin-style two-bedroom Family Unit that works for groups splitting up a long highway trip. Not every room includes a refrigerator or a bathroom exhaust fan, so guests who want air conditioning, a microwave, and a fridge should confirm those extras when booking — some travelers said paying more for the upgraded setup was worth it.
The draw here is location: guests mention walking across the street for dinner and around Lee Vining's small downtown in the evening. Rooms facing the highway pick up traffic noise, including trucks passing overnight, so light sleepers may want to ask for a room set back from the road.
Not in every standard room. Reviewers note that AC, a microwave, and a fridge are available for an extra fee, so ask about these upgrades when you book if they matter to you.
Guests describe it as close to Mono Lake and Yosemite's eastern entrance, making it a convenient overnight stop before or after driving through the park.
Some guests note highway traffic noise, including trucks passing overnight, particularly in rooms facing the road. Ask for a room set back from the highway if you're a light sleeper.
338 reviews
a week ago
We were lucky enough to get a room at the back. I have to admit that the four rooms facing the main street must be less appealing. So, for us, it was a view of the lake below. Honestly, it wasn't noisy at all; we slept very well. The bedding was comfortable. The reception was excellent.
2 weeks ago
Excellent customer service. The receptionist was very welcoming and speaks both English and Spanish.
a month ago
It's ok. About the same price as the rest of them in the same area, but if was in a more populated area the price is way too high. It costs about the same as decent hotel/motels in Las Vegas.
a month ago
Room was clean and fine except being under street level all the vehicles passing by sounded like Maveric doing fly bys
a month ago
Good location and access to Yosemite, but we expected more for the price. Cabin-like 2 bedroom Family Unit was cozy but the back bedroom side door let in too much adjacent highway/truck noise.