It was really lovely. They gave us ice cold water when we arrived along with a basket of fruit and cookies. There was a really lovely outdoor sitting area and another area that had a fire pit. The large room was exceptionally well appointed. There were three comfortable chairs, a nice big desk, a round table for dining, a very comfortable bed and many extras like two toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower cap, comb and, did I mention the cookies? The lighting was first rate and there was a walk-in closet with a luggage rack. The staff/owners were helpful and kind. The wi-fi was very good. I really enjoyed the town of Big Pine. It is like Lone Pine was 20 years ago. If you have 2 1/2 hours, be sure to visit the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. The turn off is just north of the town. The drive is incredible! The Schulman Grove Visitor Center is open 7 days a week during the summer/fall months and is staffed with park rangers who give talks.

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They totally exceeded our expectations. It's just a small, older motel, but the level of upkeep was absolutely top notch. The bed was comfortable. The room had a fridge, microwave, table and chairs. The parking lot was freshly paved. They had an outdoor grilling space and park benches to sit down an enjoy being outdoors. It was far more comfortable than we expected...especially given the affordable price. The staff was kind and generous and friendly. Hands down, it was the best affordable.motel we have we have ever stayed in.

I liked everything.

We had an exceptional stay! The owners went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Their hospitality and kindness is unmatched. The room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. We slept so well! It is an easy 60-75 minute drive to Mammoth and a great place to stay for that if you want to save money on lodging. Nearby there are a few eating options- highly recommend Brewed Awakening for your morning coffee.

Nothing, it was perfect.

This not a five star hotel and it does not pretend to be such. It is a cheap, clean motel with a hot the shower. Yes, the paint might be pealing off here and there, but such is reflected in the price. There were toiletries and even toothbrushes in the bathroom. We were given a basket of fruit and biscuits upon arrival. Rossi’s restaurant down the road is a real local gem.

My bedside light did not work. They seem to have fixed it, but it stopped working again.

I would highlight the approach of the owner. From the very beginning, he was friendly to us, and the check-in process was a real pleasure. The motel itself is ordinary, but it is managed with love, which is reflected in the cleanliness and the way customers are treated.

Unfortunately, during our stay, the Wi-Fi wasn't working, which made it a bit more challenging to plan our further travels. However, the owner at least tried to resolve the issue, for which we thank him.

We liked the fact that someone fixed up an older motel instead of tearing it down, or letting it die of neglect. The owners are taking good care of it and are proud of their business. In a town that seems a bit depressed, at least in what might be the off season, it is making a positive contribution. We also enjoyed eating at Rossi's Place restaurant. Good food in a cozy environment with local customers.

Staying at the Starlight Motel in Big Pine was the best motel experience I have had in a very long time. The proprietors went out of their way to be friendly, providing a delicious homemade breakfast outside. The motel was a standard small one story drive up to the door type, but the proprietors really went out of their way to make the interior beautiful, including the bedspreads, throw pillows and wall art. Everything worked well (shower, air conditioning...) and the room was quiet.

We appreciated that they accommodated our dog, even though they had not received a message through booking.com that we would require a pet friendly room. The owners were kind and helpful. The grounds offered nice options to sit outside and spaces where we could walk our dog. The back of the property has an iconic view of the southern Sierra.

We only stayed one night, and everything was perfectly satisfactory for our needs. No problems.

Very carefully maintained original small motel on the Main Street but very quiet and comfortable. Large parking spot in front of each room. Small table and chairs by each room and nice common area seating with fire pit across from building. Owners are super friendly and they have plans for more upgrades to rooms and amenities. We like Big Pine because it’s less crowded and more affordable than Bishop but close by. We’ll definitely be back.

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Very comfortable room Lots of amenities Rather quiet

Although we initially recieved a rather friendly greeting, upon arriving there was an issue whereby the owner wasn’t able to retrieve our payment we had already done through booking. Nothing we could do about it yet the owner’s tone changed immediately and we were invited to pay a second time for the stay!! Unsatisfied by this solution we called booking who sorted out the issue immediately for us. Whoever’s fault was this it didn’t matter however we found the owner’s attitude to be very far from customer centric…