Bristlecone Motel

2.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Bristlecone Motel

Hiking
2 Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
2 Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

View in a map
101 North Main Street, Big Pine, CA, 93513
  • Place, Keough's Hot Springs
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Lakes Valley Trail
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Bishop City Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bishop, CA (BIH-Eastern Sierra Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

3 Bedroom House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

About this property

Bristlecone Motel

This smoke-free motel features laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and barbecues. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, ATM/banking services and a vending machine are on-site.
Bristlecone Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Big Pine motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bristlecone Motel. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an ATM and a vending machine
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Keough's Hot Springs and 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest
  • Pets welcome free of charge
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.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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 aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Bristlecone Motel Big Pine

Bristlecone Big Pine

Bristlecone Motel Motel

Bristlecone Motel Big Pine

Bristlecone Motel Motel Big Pine

Bristlecone Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 810 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 810 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 810 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 810 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 810 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ample parking, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room, Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in/check out. Very clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great cozy place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very friendly! I will stay there more in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean. Beds were ok. Wish it had a bigger fridge in the room for the amount of people staying in there. The place was perfect for bring the center of our adventures we did daily
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in Big Pine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable accommodation. Clean room. Friendly & helpful staff. Good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, food nearby, perfect for my use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot and great people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend staying at this motel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy after a long day of travel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shyamsundar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YeongCheul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and kind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loves that it was so close to the big pine lakes trail head.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zesen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little motel, easy check in and check out, friendly employees
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spotless
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are HUGE, very clean, and rates are the best in the area. We always stay here when we’re in the Sierras.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its a very clean well run older property. I've stayed there many times and have never been disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Agustin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room we stayed in had a chemical smell. Tried airing it out while we went for dinner but the outside reeked of cigarettes and weed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Such a cool little stay to extend our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to mountaineering destinations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to mountaineering destinations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025