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Bristlecone Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Big Pine motel

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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101 North Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513
  • Keough's Hot Springs
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Paiute Palace Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 3993 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 4294 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 2099 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, wheelchair access

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Big Pine

Close to airport.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Keough's Hot Springs and 25 miles (40 km) of Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Keough's Hot Springs - 11 min drive
  • Little Lakes Valley Trail - 17 min drive
  • Bishop City Park - 18 min drive
  • Paiute Palace Casino - 22 min drive
  • Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) - 24 min drive

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

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Big Pine motel
Bristlecone Motel offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bristlecone Motel also features laundry facilities and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

This Big Pine motel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
Bristlecone Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Big Pine motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bristlecone Motel to the airport?

Bristlecone Motel is 17.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bristlecone Motel?

As of Feb 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bristlecone Motel on Feb 16, 2025 start from $129.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bristlecone Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bristlecone Motel.

Does Bristlecone Motel offer free breakfast?

Bristlecone Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bristlecone Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Paiute Palace Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bristlecone Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Bristlecone Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Bristlecone Motel have a pool?

Bristlecone Motel does not have a pool.

Does Bristlecone Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Bristlecone Motel to downtown Big Pine?

Bristlecone Motel is 0.1 mi away from Big Pine.

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 623 reviews

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 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very basic hotel off of the main road through town. The biggest draw is the location --- Big Pine being a gateway to many outdoor hiking areas. The shower was warm, the sheets and towels clean. That's all we needed tonight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Good stay!
Very old school, pleasantly so! Comfortable, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy Van

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent family accommodation for road trip in which booking was made last minute. My only criticism would be that the sheets don’t fit the bed so well and came off easily. Nice town and nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tszwing

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the room is very spacious! not much to do in big pine but bishop is only 15 mins away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hamilton C

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Property was OK, but very expensive for the small room. Most restaurants in town were closed down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When you think about a motel located behind a gas station all sorts of negatives are conjured up. However you would be wrong about this place. It was quiet, clean and had all the amenities a traveler would need. This is not a quaint cottage but it is a quiet, clean place to spend a night or two
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For an older hotel, in a smaller town it was definitely acceptable. I liked that my vehicle was parked in front of my room. The location is excellent for day hiking staging. Older hotels are quieter, of which , I value not hearing my neighbor as much. The room was clean. Trade offs: I do not like sleeping on soft mattresses nor dim light ( hence I travel with a small lamp) Although , for an older hotel the lighting was better the most with one in ceiling light fixture. Lastly, carpet should be removed in the rooms for obvious reasons. This could be an upgrade, but I understand , a capital expense.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room for a family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop in eastern sierras . Friendly staff and store has lots of items .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tge bed was firm. The furniture was dated but what mattered was the room was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
A convenient spot in Big Pine. Not the greatest experience though, felt a little run down and the property was a second priority to the convenient shop/gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jess

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose E

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wenda

Ok for the price- good for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Analiza

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hucana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to go to the gas station to check in and to receive any service. I don’t understand how they ever got an excellent rating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024