Bristlecone Motel

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

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Hiking
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Gift shop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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101 North Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513
  • Place, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
  • Place, Keough's Hot Springs
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

3 Bedroom House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Big Pine

Bristlecone Motel places you 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Keough's Hot Springs. The 19 rooms at this motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • Keough's Hot Springs - 12 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Bishop Country Club Golf Course - 19 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 23 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Bishop City Park - 24 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 26 min drive - 20.9 miles

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
  • ‪Country Kitchen Diner - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Keough's Hot Springs
Guests staying at Bristlecone Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Other amenities at this hot springs motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and an ATM.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 age 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

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Bristlecone Motel?

Bristlecone Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

Will I be able to park at Bristlecone Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Bristlecone Motel include a casino?

No, Bristlecone Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bristlecone Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Bristlecone Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Bristlecone Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Bristlecone Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Bristlecone Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Bristlecone Motel.

Does Bristlecone Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Bristlecone Motel?

The closest major airport to Bristlecone Motel is Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional), which is 17.3 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Bristlecone Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Bristlecone Motel offer a patio.

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 722 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 722 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 722 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 722 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 722 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

haibing

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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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 traveler
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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

hugo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Liked the quietness. Staff has zero customer service skills.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heavy equipment yard outside door. Dump trucks, graders, backhoes, haulers, caterpillars, etc. that start at 5:20am. Hot room with broken blinds that let in streetlight to head of bed. Microwave's only working function was as a clock. Room #30 was absolutely the worst place I've ever stayed in my life (I'm 72 & been around world). I should have cont' driving another 15min to Bishop, but was too tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The WiFi did not work unless you were in the store. Booked two rooms and the WiFi dropped as soon as you went 50 feet out of the store
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

They Welcome Pets

Clean and comfortable. Convenient location for a small town. Just a little jaunt down the road from Mammoth. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place to layover. Room was quite good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Liked: Staff & service
No restaurants or food available in big pine. All the restaurants have closed down
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Anandy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025