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Bristlecone Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near White Pine Public Museum in Ely

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Exterior
Point of interest
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
700 AVENUE I, Ely, NV, 89301
  • Copper Queen Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • County Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • White Pine Public Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ely, NV (ELY)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Pet Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor) | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2nd floor)

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mini Suite with 2 Queen Beds

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ely

In Ely .Stay at this Ely motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of White Pine Public Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Nevada Northern National Railway Museum. Bristlecone Convention Center and Ely Renaissance Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Copper Queen Casino - 1 min walk
  • Nevada Northern National Railway Museum - 16 min walk
  • Bristlecone Convention Center - 2 min drive
  • Jail House Casino - 2 min drive
  • Ely Renaissance Village - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritas Mexican Res - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taproot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Racks Bar and Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

Motel near White Pine Public Museum in Ely
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Bristlecone Motel also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This Ely motel is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Bristlecone Motel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Bristlecone Motel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bristlecone Motel to the airport?

Bristlecone Motel is 189 mi (184-min drive) away from the Elko, NV (EKO-Elko Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bristlecone Motel?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bristlecone Motel on Feb 24, 2025 start from $85.5, 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 offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bristlecone Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Copper Queen Casino (1-min walk) and Jail House Casino (2-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Bristlecone Motel?

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

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 Ely?

Bristlecone Motel is 0.6 mi away from East Ely.

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 850 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 850 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 850 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 850 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 850 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite!
Bristlecone is my stay of choice in Ely ....always clean! The staff is slways friendly! Very good value! My favorite!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, EL CENTRO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's Ely at night on a weekday. Not much going on. Bristlecone is the best place in Ely in my opinion. Mexican restaurant next door is good and rooms don't stink of cigarettes or pot like the other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, EL CENTRO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when traveling to/from family in Elko. If they don't have a vacancy, I push on to Elko/Vegas. My only regret this go was that I arrived late and was put in the room closest to the highway so I had some noise but managed to sleep anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Clarence

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

10/10 Excellent

John, Middleton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a problem with Expedia not crediting me on a date conflict. The Bristlecone Motel fixed the problem immediately and were a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up!
Good place to spend the night while traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
Breakfast was included, but only included two types of dry cereal, coffee, two types of juice and two types of bars. No fresh fruit or anything hot, like eggs. Our room was near the street and traffic woke us up all night long. I would not recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds,quiet,ok breakfast,great employees
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, convenient location.
We enjoyed our stay at the Bristlecone. The staff were very friendly. The room was dated but very clean. Mexican restaurant across the street was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice people
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Adam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Not up to date with accommodations. Had no usb plug ins. Couldn’t find an ice machine, was in the office which was closed. Thought they said there was breakfast at 6am but office was closed. Left for work around 6:20 am
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Britt, Manzanita

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not that great. Used to be better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is older yet it is clean. All the other hotels were. booked in Ely. Staff was nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay!
This is a great place to stay. The staff and owner were exceptionally nice. There was a small grass lawn area right in front of the row of rooms I was in - so pleasing after a day of high desert driving. The continental breakfast was typical, except the fruit, including wonderful tasting mandarins, was actually ripe, unlike every other place that I've stayed on my long trip. The room was very spacious - a nice break from being in my car all day. I would definitely stay here the next time I'm in Ely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Although it was not the motel’s fault, there was a bunch of homeless people standing around when I arrived. The motel property itself seemed okay but I did not feel safe to get out of my car as one lady was swearing so loud and I couldn’t tell if she was talking on her phone or to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older establishment. Well kept, helpful staff, clean and comfortable. There appear to be some upgrades in progress.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for a 1 night stay
Just stayed 1 night on a road trip, Room was ok, clean and spacious but there was a horrible smell which came from the a/c, after we turned it off it was ok. Breakfast was basic, it would have been nice to have had some toast, all that was on offer was raisin bran, cheerio’s and some flavoured oats. Something less sugary would have been appreciated. The hotel was a little dated. However it was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024