The Monarch Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Mariposa County Courthouse

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Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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5059 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA, 95338
  • Place, Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariposa County Courthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mariposa County Visitor Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Accessible Double Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mariposa

Mariposa County Courthouse is within a 5-minute walk of The Monarch Inn while other popular sites like Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail are within a 15-minute stroll. This 47-room hotel has in-room conveniences like refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

What's nearby

  • Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariposa County Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mariposa County Visitor Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • California State Mining and Mineral Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sticks Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪1850 Brewery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Airport Inn Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Burger Diner - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Monarch Inn

Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Mariposa County Courthouse
Guests of The Monarch Inn enjoy features like a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include a vending machine, a reception hall, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find TVs with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1975
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should be aware of seasonal road closures. Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass) closes October through late June, restricting east-to-west travel across the park. Yosemite's eastern gate and Tuolumne Meadows are not accessible when Tioga Pass is closed. Guests are advised to check local weather and road conditions/closures with the California Department of Transportation before travel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 30.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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: 4:00 PM—-11:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to November.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Mariposa Monarch
Monarch Mariposa
Monarch Motel
Monarch Motel Mariposa
Monarch Inn Mariposa
Monarch Inn
Monarch Inn
The Monarch Inn Hotel
The Monarch Inn Mariposa
The Monarch Inn Hotel Mariposa

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Monarch Inn?

The Monarch Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near The Monarch Inn?

This hotel in Mariposa is within a 10-minute walk of Mariposa County's Old Stone Jail, Windows on the World Books and Art, and Mariposa Museum and History Center. You'll also find Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch and California State Mining and Mineral Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Monarch Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Monarch Inn include a casino?

No, The Monarch Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Monarch Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM and the seasonal pool is normally open from May until November.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Monarch Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like proposal/romance packages and a seasonal outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include mountain views.

Does The Monarch Inn have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Monarch Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Monarch Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Monarch Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Monarch Inn though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Monarch Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Monarch Inn?

The closest major airport to The Monarch Inn is Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite), which is 4.7 mi away (8 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Monarch Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Monarch Inn.

Reviews

The Monarch Inn Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 724 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 724 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 724 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 724 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 724 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Florencio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kareen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clover

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel in Mariposa. 45 minutes from south exit of Yosemite. Basic but perfect after a long day. Pool was refreshing. Restaurants were packed with long waits on the weekend. Walls were quite thin so it could be noisy. Free plentiful parking and easy walking distance to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Min

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room has so strong bleach smells hurt my eyes I have to keep door open and window for a while But really clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Average hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was an adequate place to stay for one night. They advertised a free breakfast, yet they do not offer a free breakfast. The beds were very firm and the pillow was very thin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAYA

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vijendra

They didn't give us breakfast, even though it was supposed to be included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location with lots of cute shops in the historic town of Mariposa. It’s also close to Yosemite. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debashis

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I spent a night at Monarch Inn on April 20, which happened to be our marriage anniversary. The hotel layout is actually not clear from the hotel description and should be made clear for the benefit of the future guests. Many families who are sensitive to noise typically insist on staying at the top floor. Here, it is really the third floor of the hotel which is at road level, and the first and second floor are below the road level. The hotel lobby is on the third floor. We first took a room on the fourth floor, we were told that's the only room available. Checking in we found that the phone in that room doesn't work, but more importantly, the room has a lot of road noise, being close to the road. We decided we would change the room. There was a single lady who helped us check in before, and this time when we went, she must have gone to do something but we had to wait in the lobby for 20+ minutes before she came back. She was able to give us a room on the second floor. The room on the second floor didn't have any road noise, being under the road level. But the entire AC/heating unit didn't work at all. It was a hot night, we wanted to turn on the AC, but none of the buttons worked. Next morning, when we went to use the shower, we found that the water didn't pass easily and the tub got clogged. We didn't get any immediate assistance, and our checkout time was coming near. But we took pictures and videos and showed them at the time of checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

HITENDRA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No dim light for night, no mirror apart from the one in the sink. Seems like the bathroom was renovated recently and was good the rest of the room is still old.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie H

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adolph

Acceptable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great small town hotel

Staff was low so breakfast wasn’t available but coffee, teas, and juices were all day. Staff was kind and very helpful. Area was charming around hotel and great place to come back to after Yosemite. Hotel is in the middle of some maintenance projects but overall a quaint and quiet place to stay. Water pressure was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mauricio

Traveled with family
I don’t recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arjav

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice property close walking to food bars and gift shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay somewhere else!!!

I have never written any comments before on hotel or restaurants but this was due! Carpet was stained, bathroom had been redone, which was best part, not enough outlets, only one channel on TV worked staff came up and checked out and said oh we have had trouble with that, no fix. The ironing board was hung on wall behind window curtain, no closet or anywhere to hang anything and no hangars. Extremely Overpriced!!!! Site shows fruit and danish, and one review said free breakfast but never saw any food so they may have been confused about hotels when they wrote review. Nice little town and friendly people, restaurants reasonable and good food, just stay somewhere else! Very disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room carpet was very dirty. They were short staffed so our room wasn't cleaned or towels replenished.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025