About this property
Located 12 miles from the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park, this motel in Lee Vining has guest rooms with views of Mono Lake. Mono Lake Tufa Reserve is less than a 5-minute drive away. A flat-screen HD satellite TV is featured in each guest room at the Yosemite Gateway Motel. A gourmet coffee machine and private bathroom are also included. Furnished sun terraces with lake views are provided for guest relaxation. Free parking is available. Bodie State Historic Ghost Town is 18 miles away. Mammoth Lake is 22 miles from Yosemite Gateway Motel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Elaine
United Kingdom“Stayed here for the location near the entrance to Yosemite. our room was right on the road so you felt vibrations as trucks went past. Room was a bit dated and musty but was ok and had everything you needed - we had a good nights rest in a comfy...” - A
United States“Nice small motel. It looks a bit rustic on the outside, but the room was clean and comfortable. Checking in and out was a breeze; the staff was friendly and helpful. The Mono Lake view from the property is fantastic. It was a bit on the pricey...” - Michael United States“The location was perfect for our trip to Yosemite. We enjoyed the view of Mono Lake and the room was recently updated. The check in process was easy and the staff was very friendly and professional. I enjoyed having a sitting area outside ...”
- Peter United States“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...”
- Veronika United States“Clean, nice views, a little crammed but we were outside most of the time.”
- Daniel United States“Room #12. Great room with view and quiet. Dated but good overall”
Craig United States“Our go to place in Lee Vining. Great views of Lake Mono and a comfortable room.”- Kimberly United States“Our room was on the main road, which was a bit noisy. The room is decent accommodations with nice view of Mono Lake in the back. Friendly staff.”
- Anders
Germany“Nice room with a possibility to sit outside. Good that there was breakfast, but we didn't try it as we didn't know before we checked in. Close to the Yosemite entrence.” - Cathy United States“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...”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Highway 120 (Tioga Pass) typically closes from late October until late May. When the Tioga Pass Road is closed, it is not possible to drive to Tuolumne Meadows or enter Yosemite National Park from the east. All other park entrances, including those along Highway 120 from the west, Highway 140, and Highway 41, remain open all year.
Please note Yosemite National Park currently required advance reservations to enter the park.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
