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7.5

825 reviews

Yosemite Gateway Motel

Yosemite Gateway Motel

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

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Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Sun deck

Terrace

Lake view

Yosemite Gateway Motel

Yosemite Gateway Motel is a 1-star motel in Lee Vining, California, United States, located just 0.1mi from the city center. The address is 51340 US Highway 395, and the listing encompasses 825 reviews.

Highlighted amenities include skiing, free private parking, complimentary Wifi, air conditioning, private entrance, sun deck, terrace, lake view, non-smoking rooms, balcony, and a bathtub. Horseback riding is available for an extra charge.

Relax with lake views from a sun deck or terrace, enjoy the privacy of a private entrance, and unwind in a cozy space after a day of exploring the area.

Five room styles await, all non-smoking and offering lake views where available. The Lake View Suite spans 495 square feet and can accommodate up to 9 guests with 1 sofa bed, 1 double bed, and 1 king bed. The Family Lake View option also covers 495 square feet, sleeping up to 9 guests with three queen beds.

Other options include the King Room with Balcony at 301 square feet, suitable for 2 adults and 1 child, featuring a king bed. The Room with 2 Queen beds provides 323 square feet and sleeps up to 4 adults and 2 children with two queen beds. The Queen Room, at 237 square feet, accommodates 2 adults and 1 child with a single queen bed. All spaces are non-smoking.

Payment comes with some restrictions: cash is not accepted, with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover accepted. Horseback riding is available for an extra charge.

Closest airports

Mammoth Lakes Airport

27.6mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Sun deck

Terrace

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

Suite with Lake View in Yosemite Gateway Motel

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Suite, Lake View

1 Sofa Bed

1 Double Bed

1 King Size Bed

495 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Microwave

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Family Room with Lake View in Yosemite Gateway Motel

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Family, Lake View

3 Queen Size Beds

495 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x6

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Yosemite Gateway Motel

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

325 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

x4

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King Room with Balcony in Yosemite Gateway Motel

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King Room, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Coffee machine

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Queen Room in Yosemite Gateway Motel

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

235 sqft

Lake view

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

7.5

825 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Michelle

10

August 2025

The staff were so helpful and friendly when we arrived late at night. The bed was very comfortable. Hot water. The best was the surprise view of the lake on the back verandah. The pub across the road is convenient for meals and the store down the road is open till late.

Could do with a fridge and microwave. The coffee needed replenishing on the 2nd day. It was convenient for us with the direction we were coming and going from but it is so still 1 to 2 hours away from Yosemite NP but the most gorgeous drive there.

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Martha

8.2

July 2024

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.

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.

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Leslie

8.2

July 2024

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.

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.

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Cathy

8.2

October 2024

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

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!

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Peter

8.2

August 2025

Great location for direct access to Yosemite high country. 5 minutes to the Tioga Pass Road and the Mobil station (gas/best local food) and 13 miles to the East entrance to Yosemite Park. Wonderful view of Mono Lake - ask for an east-facing room in the back, away from the road. Original facilities are a bit dated but perfectly adequate. Attentive staff.

Nothing.

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Csaba

8.2

September 2024

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.

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Peggy

8.2

June 2024

The view from the back, of the river and mono lake were very relaxing and pleasant. The hotel was quiet. The room was clean and bed comfortable.The nice and friendly staff was very helpful with a couple of small requests.

There were many steps and levels to get down to the room, making it tough to carry my suitcase. Some of the wooden furniture was worn and scratched. The only access to the rooms was via a sliding glass door which was older, and difficult to open with the key. Breakfast was sparse, just fruit and pastries.

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Debbie

9.1

September 2024

The balcony outside the room door, looking over the Lake and mountains behind was magnificent it both the evening and the morning. The complimentary breakfast the new owners give is greatly appreciated Thank you.

At first I thought the price rather high, but balcony made it delightful. At first a shock to step literally from highway into room - but I’m a light sleeper and trucks going thru didn’t disturb my sleep at all. Huge king bed was so comfortable

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Marjorie

9.1

September 2024

Small but well appointed room. Older motel but nicely kept. Bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Noticing I was disabled she offered to change our room to the one closest to where our car was parked and on ground floor. The outstanding feature of this motel was the view from the room and veranda of Mono Lake. They also served a very nice continental breakfast.

The shower floor was very slippery.

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Toonsarah

8.2

October 2024

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.

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

Points of Interest Around Yosemite Gateway Motel

Attractions

Tioga Pass

7.6mi

Tuolumne Meadows

15.1mi

Merced River

24.1mi

Half Dome

26.9mi

Mirror Lake

27.6mi

Vernal Fall

28.1mi

Ahwahnee Hotel

28.8mi

Ansel Adams Gallery

29.3mi

Yosemite National Park

29.3mi

Glacier Point

29.4mi

Yosemite Valley

29.5mi

Taft Point

29.6mi

Mist Trail

29.7mi

Yosemite Falls

29.8mi

Amenities of Yosemite Gateway Motel

Skiing

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Sun deck

Terrace

Lake view

Non-smoking rooms

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Yosemite Gateway Motel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property