Little Lakes Valley Trail - 17 min drive - 24.5 km
Bishop Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 24.9 km
Bishop City Park - 18 min drive - 25.3 km
Paiute Palace Casino - 22 min drive - 28.6 km
Getting around
Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 24 min drive
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 83.6 miles/134.5 km
Restaurants
Copper Top BBQ - 3 min walk
Two Brothers From Ital - 1 min walk
Jeff's Country Kitchen - 2 min walk
E & J's Hitchin' Rail - 2 min walk
Dick's Smoke Wagon - 2 min walk
About this property
Bristlecone Motel
When visiting Big Pine, Bristlecone Motel is a great choice to consider. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
19 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Hot springs nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
ATM/banking
Picnic area
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Dishwasher
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
Bristlecone Big Pine
Bristlecone Motel Motel
Bristlecone Motel Big Pine
Bristlecone Motel Motel Big Pine
Frequently asked questions
Does Bristlecone Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bristlecone Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bristlecone Motel?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Bristlecone Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bristlecone Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Bristlecone Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Paiute Palace Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Bristlecone Motel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs, casino gaming, and hunting. Bristlecone Motel also has a picnic area.
Bristlecone Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Great little stay
We had a clean large space with easy access to everything in town.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 27, 2024
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 24, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Perfect stop
Stayed here many times. Extremely convenient. Will stay again
Empire
Empire, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Good stay!
Very old school, pleasantly so! Comfortable, quiet
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 21, 2024
Hamilton C
Hamilton C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 7, 2024
Clean room for a family
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Nice surprise
I reserved online. When we pulled up, honestly, I was nervous. I will admit that I am a bit of “A Princess and a Pea” sometimes, but the room was comfortable and clean as a whistle. A bit quirky for sure, but I would absolutely stay again.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 4, 2024
Fair for price
Room was spacious but ac unit did not cool off the size of the room so had to ask for a fan that management provided.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Jose E
Jose E, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 28, 2024
Good place for a night rest
A nice quick stop for gas and overnight rest just before you back on the road. Not a luxurious place to stay but good enought to stop and get some sleep.
Analiza
Analiza, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Hucana
Hucana, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Fast check in and check out. Room was clean and had a kitchen that was fully stocked. The store was within feet of the room and it was easy to stock up on food and supplies.
Randy Van
Randy Van, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
Ravipun
Ravipun, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
As advertised. Safe, friendly roadside motel. I enjoyed my stay.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 10, 2024
Provided room looked right across into gas station. Was worried about noise but thankfully not to much at night. OK, for a small-town motel. The design of the room was really liked with the nice kitchenette. Carpet was very dated but attendant said they are in process of replacing.
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 3, 2024
My son and I stayed there because we were going on our first backpacking trip. At around 9 PM I discovered that the latch on the window did not lock. I stuck my pole in the window and carried on. It was a street level room so I consider that to be very unsafe. In the morning I did report it to one of the workers and he denied that it was broken. I asked him to follow me and we would check it out. He refused because he was working the cash register at the gas station. He was very rude about the whole situation and was mad at me for reporting it.
Erin
Erin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay here. Our room was large with two double beds and a single, plus dining area. The room was spotless and real care had been taken in getting it ready eg the way the towels and toiletries had been set out.
The staff at the store where you check in and out were friendly and helpful and the store itself has everything we needed re food and drinks.
We went to the Copper Top BBQ down the road for food - definitely recommended.
Keeley
Keeley, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 25, 2024
Susan
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 24, 2024
Pluses -- was assigned a very quiet room with a comfortable bed. Manager works at the gas station next door in this small town. Minuses -- this is a very ordinary property with no decor or upgrades. Should be less pricey.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
Checking in was easy and it was nice to have the gas station, general store, and food options in a walkable distance. The neigborhood was cute and quaint during our evening walks with our pup.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 13, 2024
Big pine
Clean older hotel , nice and quiet
rick
rick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Room was satisfactory, with a refrigerator and microwave.
AC was noisy but effective.
Gordon
Gordon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
The room had all the amenities that i needed. The bathroom was super clean and the bath products were great quality and easy to access. It was nice and convenient that the general store was part of the campus. I was very happy to park my car right outside the room! It gave me peace of mind! I had a great time there!